Our Opinion - 2025 Chevrolet Blazer Review Even in the 1980s, the Chevrolet Blazer, an SUV built on a truck with a V-8 engine and a beefy, boxy body, was a strong competitor to the Ford Bronco. There’s no Blazer in this picture, for better or worse. Instead, the 2025 Blazer’s powerful look, which is based on the Camaro, is meant to appeal to people who want a mid-size SUV. Without a doubt, the 2025 Blazer’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or available 3.6-liter V-6 engine is strong enough for off-road use. It’s not too expensive, well-made, and looks classy from the outside. But when you look at the Blazer next to cars like the Hyundai Palisade, its flaws become more clear. The Blazer is a good but not particularly impressive car in this very competitive market. What's New? For the second year in a row, the Blazer gets a fresh coat of paint. The year before, Riptide Blue got a big break. In 2025, Habanero Orange will also have its time. Pros and Cons Pros Large, state-of-the-art inside. There are many options for powertrains. Our pick for SUV of the Year for 2024. Cons Doesn’t have a trunk. Apple CarPlay does not work with this. Are all the bugs in the program fixed now? Engine, Transmission and Performance You can get an extra 308-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine, or the Blazer comes with a 228-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. In both, there is either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the transmission has nine speeds. Because it is composed under pressure and easy to steer, the Chevrolet Blazer is the ideal crossover for first-time drivers. The RS type’s suspension and steering setup makes it particularly agile and confident on twisty roads. However, despite appearances, driving the Blazer could be more fun. The ride is more comfortable and peaceful on the standard 18-inch wheels and tires compared to the noisy RS model’s large 21-inch wheels. On level terrain and at highway speeds, both varieties are silent. The strong brake pedal on our Blazer RS test car responded right away, and it took an amazing 165 feet for the brakes to stop the car going 70 mph. Safety Automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning are just a few of the driver-assistance features that come standard on every Chevy Blazer. The most basic equipment is in the higher trim levels, and you can add more driver assistance systems if you want to. Visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) webpages to learn more about the Blazer’s crash test scores. Some important safety factors are: Regular lane guidance and warnings as you exit. Blind-spot and back-cross-traffic alarms are optional. You can get adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The Blazer’s cabin was significantly influenced by the Chevy Camaro. The Camaro has a simple temperature control system with round air vents under the center stack. By turning these vents, you can change the temperature. Two-tone color schemes and soft-touch plastics are examples of visual enhancements. Higher-end models include flashier trim and leather surfaces, whereas mid-range ones are primarily grayscale and have terrible trim. The Blazer has features that people want, like heated and ventilated front seats, ambient lighting inside, and heated back seats. The back seat of our test car had a lot of room to stretch out, which made long trips more comfortable for everyone. However, the front seats only had small cushions that didn’t offer much support. With 31 cubic feet of space behind the back seats and 64 cubic feet of space when the seats are folded down, we were able to fit 11 and 26 carry-on bags, respectively. There are many places to store small things, such as ledges on the front door panels that are perfect for smartphones. Other features of the center desk include a large front storage space and a filthy bin. The back seat could be nicer, but it does have small door pockets and a storage space hidden under the center console. Fuel economy and Actual MPG With front-wheel drive and the base turbo-four, the Blazer can get up to 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The highway economy drops to 27 mpg when all-wheel drive is used. The V-6 model is a little less fuel-efficient, getting up to 19 mpg in the city (18 mpg with all-wheel drive) and 26 mpg on the highway. In our real-world testing, the all-wheel-drive V-6 Blazer achieved 24 mpg; however, due to our testing methodology, we did not attempt the four-cylinder version on our 75 mph highway fuel-economy route. The Honda Passport got 27 mpg in the same test. Infotainment and Connectivity A 10.2-inch tablet is standard on all Blazers and supports wireless charging for phones that are compatible as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The extra toggling switches on the back of the steering wheel make the system even less distracting, and the user interface looks good and is simple to use. Both the front and rear panels of the center panel incorporate two USB ports, and a 120-volt outlet is available on certain variants. The Blazer also has a Wi-Fi hotspot, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, and a built-in GPS. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The front-drive turbo-four model has enough power for both city and highway driving. The V-6, on the other hand, speeds up quickly and gives you more confidence when passing on the highway. For navigating slower-moving traffic or accelerating onto major highways, the most recent Blazer RS we tested had excellent passing capabilities. It took 6.6 seconds to reach 60 mph. Towing and Payload Capacity The V-6 model can pull up to 4,500 pounds, but the four-cylinder model can only pull up to 1,500 pounds. Price and How to Choose We suggest the 3LT trim level because it lets you choose the V-6 engine, which raises the maximum towing capacity from 3,500 pounds to 4,500 pounds (with trailering gear, of course). For all-wheel drive, you need to pay an extra $2,700. We recommend the Sound and Technology option, which includes Bose sound, more USB ports, a 360-degree video system, a rearview camera mirror, the towing package, and the V-6.
