Chevrolet Blazer 2025: A Bold Midsize Crossover

With a fierce face and chiseled bodywork, the Chevrolet Blazer is arguably the most confident midsize crossover in its class. The visual sportiness continues inside with a design inspired by Chevy’s legendary eMuscle car, the Camaro . Sure, the two-row SUV doesn’t offer a thunderous V-8, but its optional 308-hp V-6 provides plenty of thrust.

Chevrolet Blazer

A 228-hp turbocharged four-cylinder is the base engine, and all models offer front- or all-wheel drive, but no combination is very fuel-efficient. Still, the Blazer is better to drive compared to most of its two- and three-row classmates, thanks to precise steering, confident cornering stability and strong brakes. While it offers plenty of room for people and cargo, the cabin suffers from some cheap parts and outward visibility is compromised. With expensive upper trim levels that hoard the most desirable features, the Chevrolet Blazer isn’t a great value, either.

What’s new ?

For , the Blazer drops the previously standard 193-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This means the lineup no longer features L or 1LT trim levels, and the turbo 2.0 four-cylinder now becomes the standard engine. Models with this mill and all-wheel drive now come standard with the Trailering package; on front-wheel drive examples, it’s optional. The color palette adds two new metallic hues: Nitro Yellow and Blue Glow. All but the top-of-the-line Premier trim are now available with a contrast-colored roof. The Premier is also now available with an Enhanced Convenience package.
Chevy hasn’t announced pricing for the Blazer lineup yet, but the company has confirmed it will no longer offer a base L model. Instead, the 2LT will represent the entry point, and the 3LT will offer even more features – for a price. We’ll have to wait until we know how much each blazer trim costs before we can recommend a specific configuration.

Engine, transmission and performance

The Blazer comes standard with a 228-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and an optional 308-hp 3.6-liter V-6. Both come with a nine-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. The front-wheel-drive turbo-four version offers enough power to get around town and on the highway, but the V-6 offers impressive acceleration and provides extra confidence when passing on the highway. As quick as the last Blazer RS ​​we tested was, the automatic transmission was slow on downshifts when we wanted a quick burst of acceleration. The four-cylinder can tow up to 1500 pounds, while the V-6 version can handle up to 4500 pounds. With steady composure and precise steering, the Blazer is easily the best-handling crossover to wear the Chevrolet bow tie.

It was confident and responsive on twisty sections of road, especially in the RS model, which has exclusive steering and suspension tuning. Even without the RS’s sportier setup, the Blazer is more engaging than many rivals. Its standard 18-inch wheel and tire combo made for a smoother and quieter ride than the RS model with big 21-inchers, which rumbled over bumpy roads. Thankfully, both models remained quiet on flat surfaces and at highway speeds. The steering’s precise feedback was satisfying during spirited sessions and fluid at low speeds. The firm brake pedal responded immediately to our inputs, and the brakes brought our Blazer RS ​​test vehicle to a stop from 70 mph in an impressive 50 meters.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The Blazer with the standard turbo four is rated at up to 22 mpg city and 29 highway. The V-6 version is a bit thirstier, with estimates up to 20 mpg city and 27 highway. We didn’t test the four-cylinder version on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, which is part of our extensive testing program, but the V-6 Blazer with all-wheel drive earned 24 mpg during our real-world testing. The Honda Passport and Hyundai Santa Fe both earned 27 mpg in the same test. For more information on the Blazer’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, comfort and cargo

Inside, the Blazer’s design takes heavy inspiration from the Chevy Camaro, with an intuitive climate control system that features circular vents under the center console. These vents can be rotated to adjust temperature settings. Visual touches include soft-touch plastics and a two-tone color scheme. While fancier models get leather finishes and flashier materials, our mid-range test car had several cheap parts and mostly grayscale colors. The Blazer also offers desirable content like ambient interior lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. Our test vehicle’s front seats had small cushions that lacked support, but the back seat had plenty of room to stretch out that should keep everyone comfortable on long trips. With 31 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 64 with the seats folded down, we were able to fit 11 and 26 carry-on suitcases, respectively. There are several storage solutions for small items, including ledges on the front door panels that are perfect for smartphones. There’s also a decent storage compartment up front in the center console, and the trash can offers plenty of space, albeit lacking organization. The back seat is less conspicuous, with a trash can at the back of the center console and small door pockets.

Infotainment and connectivity

Every Blazer includes an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. The system’s interface is attractive and easy to use, but a rotary dial would be helpful to reduce distractions. A pair of USB ports on the front and rear of the center console are standard; a 120-volt power outlet is also available on some models. The Blazer can also be equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, built-in navigation, and wireless phone charging.

Safety and driver assistance functions

Chevy equips every Blazer with standard driver-assist technology that includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams and more. There are other optional driver-assist systems as well, and upper trims come with most of the standard content. For more information on the Blazer’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Lane departure warning and lane keeping assist as standard
• Blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert available
• Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and maintenance coverage

The Blazer comes with Chevrolet’s typical warranty plan, which includes limited and competitive powertrain coverage and one free maintenance visit. It also has five years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance.

Price Chevrolet Blazer

Surveys show that the average price of the new Blazer could reach €45,000 (Euro), as well as news that it could be manufactured in US, which could reduce the cost of taxes.