2025 Chevrolet Blazer

Few 2-row midsize SUVs truly stand out from one another in styling. But the Blazer is a good-looking vehicle, with lines borrowed from Chevy’s sports cars.  This design has been on the road since 2019, but it still looks fresh because so many rivals have gone with boxy, off-road designs while Chevy has stuck with this look. It also boasts an easy-to-use infotainment system and, for those interested in better performance from their next car, the option of a V6 engine.

It’s a little light on cargo space – you’ll have more room to haul with a Honda Passport or even a compact Toyota RAV4. But both rows offer plenty of passenger space.

There are a lot of good choices in the 2-row midsize SUV segment. The Blazer is the fashionable one.

Chevy also sells an all-electric Blazer EV. We review it separately.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of midsize SUVs, including the Chevrolet Blazer.

Chevrolet introduces two new colors for the new model year – Habanero Orange in most trim levels and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat in the Redline Edition. That’s it for updates.

The best-selling trim level is the base 2LT. It has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents, and heated front seats – plenty of tech and luxury for most buyers. If you want leather seating, you’ll need to move up to the V6-equipped RS trim level.

The Blazer sits at the lower end of the segment’s pricing, with some rivals costing thousands more.

Before buying a Blazer, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. A bit below average, the Blazer doesn’t hold its value quite as well as many rivals. Certainly, the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, and Toyota 4Runner do better. Recouping more money when selling a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on the next one.

Most Blazer trim levels come standard with a 228-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine married to a 9-speed automatic transmission. If you haven’t been car shopping in a while, you may not know that that’s now fairly standard for midsize vehicles – V6 engines have grown rare as automakers pursue better fuel economy.

We find the turbo 4-cylinder engine appropriate for the Blazer’s weight – with a 0-60 mph time of just over 6 seconds, it offers all the passing power you need.

The Blazer’s steering is nicely weighted. No midsize SUV is a sports car, but the Blazer handles with a little more athleticism than most similarly-sized crossovers. Braking is confident.

We’ve always been impressed with the cabin quiet of the Blazer. Active noise cancellation helps keep road and wind noise low, though not luxury-car quiet. The suspension is nicely balanced – soft enough to never be jarring but firm enough to hold flat (by SUV standards) in slightly aggressive cornering.

Chevrolet sells the Blazer with a V6 – standard in the RS trim and optional on the 3LT and Premier grades. It takes the Blazer from sportier-than-you’d-expect to genuinely quick. Some shoppers will find that worth the extra cost. Most, however, will be perfectly happy with the 4-cylinder version.

Fuel Economy

The EPA certifies FWD, 4-cylinder Blazers for 22 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway (25 combined). AWD versions get 22 and 27 (24 combined).

Opting for the V6 cuts into that fuel economy, but not by much. V6-equipped, FWD Blazers get a 19/26 rating (22 combined). AWD V6 models get 18/26 (21 combined).

The driver in most Blazer trim levels faces a traditional gauge cluster, though RS models get an instrument screen. A separate 10.2-inch touchscreen mounted high in the center handles infotainment functions.

We find it one of the more intuitive touchscreens to use, and appreciate separate climate controls beneath so you don’t have to fiddle with a touchscreen to change the temperature.

Many more recently redesigned cars mount the two screens together as if they were one wide screen, including the Blazer’s electric cousin. But we’re fans of this split setup, which means your hands never block your view of anything.

Chevrolet won’t build a Camaro muscle car for 2025, but some of its interior design cues live on in the Blazer. Cool turbine-style air vents lend a contemporary feel. In RS models, they’re tinted to match upholstery accents.

Rear-seat passengers get more space than they would in a comparable Chevy Equinox. Legroom is particularly impressive in the back. If you’re going to carry adults back there regularly, however, we’d note that sunroof-equipped models get more headroom than in many competitors.

Our one persistent concern with the Blazer comes behind the rear seats — At 30.5 cu ft, the cargo space behind the second-row seat ranks close to the bottom of its class. Lowering the seats gives you plenty of room for a dorm room’s worth of stuff. But most 2-row midsize SUVs beat this one in cargo space with all the seats in place.

Chevy borrowed lines from its Camaro muscle car and even the Corvette in designing the Blazer’s aggressive look. Since then, most rivals have gone for boxier lines and rugged, off-road looks. That makes the Blazer something of a standout in its class — by far the sportiest-looking midsize 2-row available at non-luxury prices.

10.2-inch infotainment system

Car touchscreens have grown so much in recent years that the 10.2-inch model in the Blazer is now about average. But we find Chevrolet’s system intuitive, with almost no learning curve. Standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay mean it can mirror your smartphone and stream entertainment without the need for a cord.

Standard remote start
Every trim level of the Blazer comes with remote start. Many rivals save that for more expensive trims. It’s a blessing in particularly cold regions.

Chevy Safety Assist
This bundles automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a following distance indicator, and automatic high beams into one standard suite. Additional optional safety features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Two engine options
Few crossovers at this price point give you a choice of engines. Chevrolet’s two available powerplants allow buyers who want more the option of paying for it.

Sporty RS trim
The Blazer is the sportiest-looking midsize SUV. The RS trim cashes the check its body writes. For starters, the 308-horsepower V6 engine comes standard. It also has a sporty appearance package with black Chevy emblems, unique wheels, and a black perforated leather interior with red accents.

Appearance packages
Buyers can customize the look of their Blazer with a few options packages. The Midnight Edition adds sleek black trim and black wheels, and the Redline Edition gives the Blazer 2LT and 3LT a sporty look without the added expense of upgrading to the RS trim.

Chevy offers two engines for the Blazer. Both come mated to the same 9-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard and all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional with either engine. The most popular, found on most trim levels, is a turbocharged 4-cylinder. We like it for its effortless cruising and solid fuel economy. It’s the right choice for most buyers.

Those looking for more speed can opt for the 308-horsepower V6. You’ll pay more for it and give up some fuel economy in the process; consequently, only those willing to accept the tradeoff should consider it.

3-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

Chevy offers typical warranty coverage for a mainstream automaker. A bumper-to-bumper warranty protects you for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. A separate powertrain warranty is good for five years or 60,000 miles. Chevy also covers scheduled maintenance for the first year, but buyers shouldn’t weight that heavily – cars require little scheduled maintenance in their first year, so the savings is meager.

Safety Ratings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) scores the Blazer with its highest overall grade of 5 Stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) hasn’t tested the 2025 model year, but gave the mechanically-identical 2024 version its highest score of Good on six out of six safety/crash tests. You can research more about NHTSA and IIHS safety ratings on their websites.