RS AWD
What the RS adds over the LT 2.0L
| Spec | LT 2.0L | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3918 lbs | 4313 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3918 lbs | 4313 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| 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 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal | 21.7 gal |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 26 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: 20-in. aluminum wheels (std. RS and Premier; incl. on LT w/ available Redline Edition), 3.6L DOHC VVT with direct injection and automatic stop/start (308 hp / 270 lb.-ft.), Adaptive Cruise Control, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Hydra-Matic 9T65 nine-speed automatic transmission (3.6L), Standard trailering package (2.0L AWD / 3.6L AWD)
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 |
| Total interior volume | 107.8 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 67 in |
| Overall length | 191.8 in |
| Overall width | 76.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3600 cc |
| 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) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist |
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) | 4313 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4313 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety15 std · 5 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision (Driver Confidence II package) optional
- Lane Departure Warning (part of Chevy Safety Assist)
- 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 package (standard): Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, IntelliBeam headlamps
- Following Distance Indicator
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- IntelliBeam headlamps
- Passenger Sensing System
- knee airbag for driver
- Driver Confidence II package (available on RS and Premier): HD Surround Vision, Rear Camera Mirror, Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Safety Alert Seat optional
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking (Driver Confidence II package) optional
- Rear Camera Mirror (Driver Confidence II package) optional
- Safety Alert Seat (Driver Confidence II package) optional
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with Tire Fill Alert
Exterior1 std · 1 opt
- 20-in. aluminum wheels (std. RS and Premier; incl. on LT w/ available Redline Edition)
- 21-in. aluminum wheels (avail. RS and Premier) optional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- 2.0L turbocharged I-4 DOHC with Direct Injection and automatic stop/start (228 hp / 258 lb.-ft.)
- 3.6L DOHC VVT with direct injection and automatic stop/start (308 hp / 270 lb.-ft.)
- Hydra-Matic 9T60 nine-speed automatic transmission (2.0L)
- Hydra-Matic 9T65 nine-speed automatic transmission (3.6L)
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist
- Five-link independent rear suspension and hollow stabilizer bar
- Four-wheel-disc variable brake system with power assist; Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers
- MacPherson strut independent front suspension with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Standard trailering package (2.0L AWD / 3.6L AWD)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 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 2023 Chevrolet Blazer RS add over the LT 2.0L?
Against the LT 2.0L, 6 features become standard that the LT 2.0L does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.