2026 Chevrolet Blazer 2LT: Kirkland Buyers Guide

A starter trim that doesn't feel like one

Most entry trims make you hunt through option sheets for the things you'd call basic. The Blazer 2LT hands you a lot of them from the factory. You get LED headlights, automatic headlamps, heated and power-adjustable outside mirrors, keyless entry and push-button start, remote start for those cold, wet mornings, a power driver's lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The touchscreen measures 10.2 inches diagonally, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect wirelessly, so a phone can stay in your pocket from the driveway to the Park & Ride.

The safety package is the part that tends to surprise people. Chevy Safety Assist includes forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, a following distance indicator, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams. On top of that, Chevrolet lists Driver Confidence as standard: lane change alert with side blind zone alert, rear park assist, and rear cross traffic alert. Those last ones matter in a Kirkland grocery-store parking lot more than most spec lines do.

What changes when you move to 3LT or RS

Step up and you're paying for finish and styling rather than a different engine. Perforated leather seating, a standard power liftgate, and roof rails are 3LT things. RS brings its black exterior accents, 20-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, and the option of the V6. On a 2LT, the liftgate can be ordered with power operation as an available feature, and the Midnight/Sport Edition appearance package, with 18-inch black-painted wheels, a black grille, and black bowtie emblems, is available if you'd like something darker than the standard look.

Front-wheel drive or AWD in Kirkland

With front-wheel drive, a 2LT is rated by the EPA at 22 city, 29 highway, and 25 combined. AWD brings that to 22, 27, and 24. For most Eastside commuters, who spend their winters on wet pavement rather than packed snow, front-wheel drive is entirely adequate and keeps the price at its lowest. If your weekends involve Snoqualmie Pass, a steep driveway on Finn Hill, or a cabin road that doesn't get plowed first, AWD earns its place on the order form. The 2LT's AWD is Chevrolet's standard system. The Advanced Twin-Clutch version is reserved for an RS built with AWD.

Towing tops out at 3,250 pounds with the 2.0-liter engine, which covers a small utility trailer or a pair of kayaks. The higher 4,500-pound rating needs the V6 and the Trailering Package, and neither is available on the 2LT.

What buyers say about the experience

Chris A. bought a new Chevrolet from the Kirkland store in January 2026 and credited Thomas Huddleston and Andrew Wight, saying the team "made purchasing a vehicle smooth and pressure free." Both names appear on the dealership's staff page. Seth S. described a purchase that ended with "No runaround, just great service." If a straightforward, unhurried first visit is what you want from a base-trim shopping trip, that's the kind of feedback worth reading.

Questions about the 2LT

Does the Blazer 2LT have Apple CarPlay?

Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard on the 2LT through its 10.2-inch touchscreen, and they're standard on 3LT and RS as well.

Does the 2LT come with a power liftgate?

A programmable power liftgate is available on the 2LT as an option. It comes standard on the 3LT, and the RS adds a gesture-operated version.

Can I get the V6 on a 2LT?

No. The 3.6-liter V6 is limited to the RS trim. Every 2LT uses the 228-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four with a 9-speed automatic.

How much is the Blazer 2LT with destination?

The 2LT starts at $34,300 MSRP. Adding the $1,995 destination charge gives about $36,295 before taxes, title, and fees. The pricing and leasing guide shows how Washington sales tax adds to that number.

Compare it before you decide

The quickest way to know whether the 2LT covers what you need is to sit in it and then in a 3LT and an RS. Start with the 2026 Blazer overview for the full trim lineup, or browse what's on the lot through Lee Johnson Chevrolet's new inventory page.