Chevrolet Blazer vs Kia EV6
Overview | |
MSRP$35,100 | MSRP$40,900 |
Average price$27,988 | Average price$33,100 |
Listings9387 | Listings4128 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 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 SummaryWe didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine167 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City22 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name167 hp Electric |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City22 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway100 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.5 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3918 lbs | Curb Weight4017 lbs |
Height67.0 in | Height60.8 in |
Length191.9 in | Length184.3 in |
Width76.7 in | Width74.0 in |
Wheelbase112.7 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1824 lbs | Maximum Payload987 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,100 | $40,900 |
Average price | $27,988 | $33,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 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. | We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 167 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 167 hp Electric |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 100 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.5 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3918 lbs | 4017 lbs |
Height | 67.0 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 191.9 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 74.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1824 lbs | 987 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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