The naturally aspirated V6 for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer has quietly vanished from the order books — and almost nobody noticed. U.S. dealers can no longer place a factory order for that version: it dropped out of the ordering system back in late May. The only engine left on the sheet is the 2.0-liter turbo four.
Losing the V6 shows up as more than a line in the spec chart. The 3.6-liter engine makes 308 hp and 366 Nm, while the turbo four delivers 228 hp and 350 Nm. Both pair with a nine-speed automatic. But maximum trailer weight drops from 2,040 kg to 1,475 kg — almost 570 kg gone. For anyone who tows, that gap matters.
The four-cylinder version makes up for the power loss with better fuel economy. For the front-wheel-drive Blazer, Chevrolet quotes up to 29 mpg on the highway — about 8.1 L/100 km. The V6 version comes in at 26 mpg, roughly 9 L/100 km. The savings are real. But at what cost?
The six-cylinder engine was only offered on the Blazer RS and added $1,000 to the price. Orders for all 2026 Blazer trims close the week of July 20, and production at the plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, wraps up in September.
If the dealer ordering system really has cut off the V6 for good, buyers who want the stronger engine will have to hunt for one already sitting on a lot. The turbo four is more efficient, but for heavy towing and anyone who wants power in reserve, it is not a like-for-like replacement.
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