2019 Chevrolet Blazer Priced From $30k For Punchy Crossover

Chevrolet has priced up the 2019 Blazer, bringing its its all-new midsize SUV for under $30k as it counts on sharp styling and a familiar name buoying sales. Three trims will be offered on the crossover, all of which will target drivers with an eagerness to stand out.

Entry-level is the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer L, which will start at $29,995 including destination. It has HID headlamps and LED daytime running lamps as standard, along with LED taillamps. On the front, there's a black finish grille with a gold Chevy bowtie.

At the rear, meanwhile, there are dual exhausts, finished with round, bright-finish tailpipe tips. The Blazer L rides on 18-inch wheels as standard, though 20-inch versions will be offered as an option. Standard is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 193 horsepower, that includes stop/start and is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Optional will be the 3.6-liter V6, with a nine-speed automatic, stop/start, and a far more rewarding 305 horsepower. That's standard on the 2019 Blazer RS and Blazer Premier trims, in fact. The RS swaps the regular grille for hexagon-shaped black mesh with special RS badging and a black bowtie, while the tailpipes are rectangular rather than round.

It rides on 20-inch dark machine-face wheels as standard, though 21-inch gloss black wheels are available. The 2019 Blazer Premier, meanwhile, gets a black grille with chrome accents and a gold bowtie, dual exhausts with through-fascia exits and bright tips, and 20-inch machine-face wheels as standard. 21-inch pearl nickel wheels are optional.

Standard regardless of trim is keyless open and start, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, and a six-way manual driver's seat. The trunk offers up to 64.2 cubic feet of space, with the second row – that's split 60/40 – folded flat. Alternatively you can slide the rear bench forward and back.

Chevrolet's 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There's 4G LTE and WiFi hotspot support – a 3GB/one month trial is included, after which you have to pay – and an HD reversing camera.

Options include a panoramic dual-pane power sunroof, AWD, Hitch View, heating and ventilation for the front seats, a heated steering wheel and heated outboard rear seats, and Rear Camera Mirror. You can also have adaptive cruise control, wireless phone charging, up to six USB ports, and extra active safety tech. A hands-free power lift gage is also available.

Chevrolet says the 2019 Blazer is expected to show up in dealerships from early next year. Final pricing for each trim and option hasn't been confirmed, but expect top-spec cars to top $40k.