The reborn Blazer crossover only went on sale early this year, but Chevrolet is already planning to update the range with a new engine option to increase sales. Starting at $29,995, the Blazer is currently offered with a choice of two engine options: a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder delivering 193 horsepower and a more potent 3.6-liter V6 producing 305 hp. According to Car and Driver, a third engine option will be added to the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer.

Chevrolet confirmed that a new mid-range model will be added to the 2020 Blazer lineup that will use the 2020 GMC Acadia's turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four unit, which will produce 230 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This will slot it neatly in between the entry-level four-cylinder model and the V6 range-topper to suit different budgets.

The new turbo-four will be paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and offer engine stop-start capability, just like the other available engine options. Curiously, however, the 2.0-liter unit can be paired with the Blazer's optional all-wheel drive system, whereas the base model is only available with front-wheel drive. The new turbo engine will be standard on 2LT and 3LT trim levels, while the base Blazer L and LT will still come with the 2.5-liter engine. Opt for the range-topping Blazer RS and Premier models, and the 3.6-liter V6 will still be the only available engine option.

Fuel-economy figures and pricing details for the new turbo engine option are still being kept under wraps, but it should cost around $35,000 since the base L model starts at $28,800 and the range-topping RS model starts at $40,600, although a fully loaded model will cost nearly $50,000.

As for fuel economy, the 2.5-liter Blazer is rated at 24 mpg combined, while the V6 version has a combined 22 mpg with front-wheel drive and 21 mpg combined with all-wheel drive, so the turbo-powered Blazer should fall somewhere in between. More details will be revealed when the 2020 Blazer arrives in dealers this October.