RS FWD
What the RS adds over the LT 2.0L
| Spec | LT 2.0L | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3907 lbs | 4061 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3907 lbs | 4061 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 308 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L turbocharged I-4 DOHC with Direct Injection and automatic stop/start | 3.6L DOHC VVT with direct injection and automatic stop/start |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder with tripower system | Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Tire size | P235/65R18 | P235/55R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.6L DOHC VVT with direct injection and automatic stop/start (308 hp), Automatic Emergency Braking, Chevy Safety Assist (Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, IntelliBeam), Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Hydra-Matic 9T65 nine-speed automatic transmission (3.6L), Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 321 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 64.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30.5 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 67 in |
| Overall length | 191.4 in |
| Overall width | 76.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6L DOHC VVT with direct injection and automatic stop/start |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 308 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Third-row legroom | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 58.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent and hollow stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4061 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4061 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety13 std · 6 opt
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions
- seat-mounted side-impact for driver and front passenger
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Chevy Safety Assist (Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, IntelliBeam)
- Following Distance Indicator
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Passenger Sensing System
- knee airbag for driver
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Driver Confidence II package (Rear Camera Mirror, Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Safety Alert Seat, LED headlamps) optional
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking optional
- IntelliBeam (automatic high-beam control) optional
- Rear Camera Mirror optional
- Safety Alert Seat optional
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System; tire pressure monitor includes Tire Fill Alert
Exterior0 std · 1 opt
- LED headlamps (Driver Confidence II package) optional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 3.6L DOHC VVT with direct injection and automatic stop/start (308 hp)
- Hydra-Matic 9T65 nine-speed automatic transmission (3.6L)
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers
- Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Blazer. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the RS
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS add over the LT 2.0L?
Against the LT 2.0L, 9 features become standard that the LT 2.0L does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.