Which 2026 Chevy Blazer Trim Should You Buy?

The 2026 gas-powered Chevy Blazer has three trim choices: 2LT, 3LT and RS. Start with 2LT if you want useful everyday equipment without paying for leather or premium audio. Choose 3LT for cabin comfort and a standard power liftgate. Consider RS for its additional technology, styling or access to the optional V6—not because its badge automatically means more horsepower.

This guide covers the U.S. 2026 gasoline model. Chevrolet also promotes the Blazer EV, but that is a separate vehicle, not a fourth gas-Blazer trim. Chevrolet’s model lineup and 2026 configurator distinguish those choices.

Trim prices and the upgrades that matter

Prices below are Chevrolet’s starting FWD MSRPs checked October 28, 2026. The starting figures with destination include the $1,995 destination freight charge, but exclude options, taxes, registration and dealer fees. They are not transaction-price estimates. Chevrolet lists the base prices and destination charge separately.

2026 trim	Base FWD MSRP	With destination	Main reason to choose it
2LT	$34,300	$36,295	Heated front seats, cloth upholstery and essential technology at the lowest starting price
3LT	$39,700	$41,695	Leather-appointed seating, power passenger adjustment and a power liftgate
RS	$43,600	$45,595	Bose audio, navigation, heated steering wheel, sporty styling and optional V6

All three seat five. Paying more does not add a third row or increase the advertised 64.2-cubic-foot maximum cargo volume, measured with the rear seats folded. Chevrolet’s cargo specifications apply across this lineup.

2LT: the starting point for daily use

The 2LT is not a stripped-out trim. Standard equipment includes:

• Heated front seats and an eight-way power driver seat
• Premium cloth upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control and remote start
• A 10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Chevy Safety Assist and the Driver Confidence Package
• Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

These features are marked standard in Chevrolet’s 2026 2LT comparison.

Choose 2LT if cloth seats suit you and you mainly need commuting, errands and five-seat family transport. Neither heated front seats nor blind-zone alerts requires moving to 3LT in this model year.

The power programmable liftgate is optional, and Chevrolet lists an available Convenience Package. If the liftgate is your only must-have upgrade, price that 2LT configuration before spending the full $5,400 to reach 3LT. The factory panoramic sunroof and Sound & Technology Package are not available on 2LT, so those priorities move you higher in the range. Chevrolet’s availability table makes that distinction.

3LT: pay for comfort, not more power

The 3LT’s practical additions include perforated leather-appointed upholstery, a six-way power front passenger seat, an auto-dimming inside mirror, Universal Home Remote, roof rails and a programmable power liftgate. Bill Hood Chevrolet’s 2026 trim summary and a 2026 3LT factory window sticker document those upgrades.

It retains the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder. Chevrolet also lists the sunroof and Sound & Technology Package as available, not included merely because the vehicle is a 3LT. Chevrolet’s 3LT overview separates those options from its standard equipment.

Choose 3LT when you want the comfort upgrades together. It is harder to justify the premium for the liftgate alone.

If you are adding the Sound & Technology Package, compare the finished price with RS. The gap between their unoptioned FWD starting prices is $3,900; package spending can narrow it.

RS: more equipment, with a separate engine decision

RS adds black exterior accents, RS badging and standard 20-inch wheels; 21-inch wheels are optional. Inside, its standard equipment includes Bose eight-speaker audio, navigation, an eight-inch Driver Information Center, wireless charging, ambient lighting and a heated steering wheel. Chevrolet’s RS overview and a 2026 RS factory sticker support those distinctions.

The important 2026 catch: RS starts with the same 228-hp turbo four-cylinder as 2LT and 3LT. The 308-hp 3.6-liter V6 is optional and available only on RS in Chevrolet’s current lineup. Its FWD configurator displays $47,245 with destination for the V6 starting configuration—$1,650 more than the four-cylinder RS.

AWD is a separate configuration choice, not included on every RS. Chevrolet lists available Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD for RS. The advertised 4,500-pound maximum towing capacity requires the V6 and Trailering Package; the badge alone does not establish a vehicle’s tow rating. Passengers, cargo and options can reduce the amount a specific vehicle can trailer. Chevrolet’s powertrain specifications and towing disclosure state those conditions.

RS also is not automatically fully equipped. A 2026 factory sticker places adaptive cruise control, HD Surround Vision, Rear Camera Mirror and Safety Alert Seat in the optional Driver Confidence II Package. It separately lists ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, memory settings and a power-adjustable steering column in the Enhanced Convenience Package.

Choose RS for the equipment you want, then decide whether the V6, AWD and additional packages earn their separate costs.

Shopping used? The 2025 lineup is different

Do not apply the 2026 equipment list backward. Chevrolet’s 2025 Blazer specifications show four gas trims—2LT, 3LT, RS and Premier—and these important differences:

• 2025 RS has the V6 standard, rather than optional.
• 2025 3LT and Premier offer the V6, unlike the 2026 LT choices.
• 2025 2LT lists rear cross-traffic and side-blind-zone alerts as available, rather than standard.
• Premier offers a different appearance choice, with chrome accents and leather-appointed seating rather than RS’s black-accented treatment.

For either a new or used Blazer, compare the actual window stickers—not just dealer trim labels. Confirm model year, engine, drivetrain and the packages containing your must-have features. The meaning of Chevrolet’s LT designation is only the starting point; the specific vehicle’s equipment determines whether paying more is worthwhile.