2026 Chevrolet Blazer RS: Roslyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Blazer RS
RS tops the 2026 Blazer lineup at $43,600 before destination, and it's the only trim where the lineup actually changes underneath the sheet metal. RS starts with the standard 228-hp turbo four but is the sole trim offering the 3.6-liter V6 — 308 hp, 270 lb-ft, towing up to 4,500 lbs versus 3,250 on the four-cylinder. Standard equipment includes 20-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a gesture power liftgate, an 8-inch digital driver display, Bose premium audio with navigation, and RS-exclusive black exterior accents.
The trim where the V6 actually shows up
2LT and 3LT are trims layered on top of one shared mechanical package. RS breaks from that. It starts on the same 2.0-liter turbo as everything else, but it's the only place a buyer can order the 3.6-liter V6 — naturally aspirated, 308 hp, 270 lb-ft, a genuine step up from the turbo four's 228 hp and 258 lb-ft. Towing follows the same jump: 3,250 lbs on the four-cylinder, 4,500 lbs with the V6. Independent pricing sources put the V6 upcharge at roughly $1,650 over RS's standard turbo price, though that figure is worth confirming directly against Chevrolet's current Build & Price tool or with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn, since it isn't independently verified against the manufacturer's own configurator here.
All-wheel drive works differently on RS, too. Order an AWD RS, or any RS with the V6, and it comes with Chevy's Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD — a more capable rear-axle system than the standard AWD hardware on an AWD 2LT or 3LT. Add the RS-exclusive badging, black grille and bowties, standard 20-inch wheels, and the sport-tuned suspension, and RS reads as a genuinely different driving experience rather than a trim level with nicer trim pieces.
What the extra equipment gets you
Beyond the drivetrain, RS carries its own equipment list: a gesture power liftgate that opens with a foot wave under the bumper, an 8-inch digital driver display, Bose premium audio bundled with navigation, a heated steering wheel, and ambient interior lighting. One Roslyn buyer's review captures the kind of impression RS tends to leave: after taking delivery, they wrote, "I have owned many vehicles over the decades, this is by far the best Driving Experience I've ever had." That's a strong claim, and it's the kind RS is specifically built to earn — the sport suspension and, on a V6 build, the extra power are exactly what set it apart from 2LT and 3LT on the road rather than just in the spec sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Is the V6 worth the extra cost on an RS?
Depends on what the Blazer's actually used for. The standard turbo four is adequate for daily driving and covers 2LT and 3LT duty just fine. The V6 adds real towing capacity (4,500 lbs versus 3,250) and noticeably more power, which matters if trailer duty or highway passing performance is part of the plan. For pure commuting around Roslyn and Nassau County with no towing involved, the standard turbo four on RS still delivers everything RS's styling and suspension upgrades are built around.
Does every RS get Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD?
Only when RS is built with all-wheel drive, or with the V6 engine. A front-wheel-drive RS with the standard turbo four doesn't have Twin-Clutch AWD to speak of — it only applies to AWD builds.
What's the towing capacity on an RS?
3,250 lbs with the standard 2.0-liter turbo, 4,500 lbs with the optional 3.6-liter V6. RS is the only trim where the higher figure is reachable at all, since the V6 isn't offered on 2LT or 3LT.
Compare RS against 2LT and 3LT
The best way to feel what the V6 and the sport suspension add is a back-to-back drive — East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's inventory regularly has more than one Blazer trim on hand to compare same-day. Full lineup context sits at the 2026 Blazer overview; what an RS actually costs with Nassau County tax and fees is on the pricing & leasing guide.
MSRP excludes the $1,995 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; pricing reflects Chevrolet's published figures as of this writing and can move during the model year. The V6 upcharge figure is an approximate, independently sourced estimate; confirm current pricing through Chevrolet's Build & Price tool or with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.