Chevrolet Blazer vs GMC Terrain
Overview | |
MSRP$35,100 | MSRP$28,150 |
Average price$27,991 | Average price$20,769 |
Listings9372 | Listings8940 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Chevrolet Blazer is one of the oldest SUV nameplates on the market, and while the current version might disappoint fans of the original, it’s very much on-trend with modern times. Chevy launched the Blazer as truck-based off-roader, starting with the original K5 Blazer, and following that it up with a smaller S-10 Blazer based on its compact pickup truck. The Blazer was shelved in the early 2000s, then revived for the 2019 model year as a car-based crossover SUV, eschewing ruggedness for greater efficiency and on-road refinement in a shift that reflected the utility-vehicle market as a whole. General Motors’ decision not to go all-in on nostalgia with a new off-road Blazer might seem questionable in the wake of the revived Ford Bronco, but the market for two-row midsize crossovers like the modern Blazer is even stronger, and it's filled with rival offerings like the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Toyota Venza, and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. For 2023, notable changes include a new 10-inch touchscreen display and available wireless charging for all trim levels, some styling changes, and new wheel designs and color options. The lineup still consists of 2LT, 3LT, Premier, and RS trim levels (we checked out a Blazer RS for this review). A Chevy Blazer EV is also on the way for the 2024 model year, but this will be a completely different vehicle based on GM’s Ultium EV component set. | |
Reviews Summary“Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.5 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3918 lbs | Curb Weight3449 lbs |
Height67.0 in | Height65.4 in |
Length191.9 in | Length182.3 in |
Width76.7 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase112.7 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload1824 lbs | Maximum Payload1015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,100 | $28,150 |
Average price | $27,991 | $20,769 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Chevrolet Blazer is one of the oldest SUV nameplates on the market, and while the current version might disappoint fans of the original, it’s very much on-trend with modern times. Chevy launched the Blazer as truck-based off-roader, starting with the original K5 Blazer, and following that it up with a smaller S-10 Blazer based on its compact pickup truck. The Blazer was shelved in the early 2000s, then revived for the 2019 model year as a car-based crossover SUV, eschewing ruggedness for greater efficiency and on-road refinement in a shift that reflected the utility-vehicle market as a whole. General Motors’ decision not to go all-in on nostalgia with a new off-road Blazer might seem questionable in the wake of the revived Ford Bronco, but the market for two-row midsize crossovers like the modern Blazer is even stronger, and it's filled with rival offerings like the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Toyota Venza, and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. For 2023, notable changes include a new 10-inch touchscreen display and available wireless charging for all trim levels, some styling changes, and new wheel designs and color options. The lineup still consists of 2LT, 3LT, Premier, and RS trim levels (we checked out a Blazer RS for this review). A Chevy Blazer EV is also on the way for the 2024 model year, but this will be a completely different vehicle based on GM’s Ultium EV component set. | “Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.5 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3918 lbs | 3449 lbs |
Height | 67.0 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 191.9 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1824 lbs | 1015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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