Is the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 191.4 in. Class median 189.7 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 39.8 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Off-road: 7.4 in clearance. Top 76% of 125.
- Price: 10% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $121 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.4 in, top 76% |
| Worth the money | No | 10% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Blazer a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.5 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the Blazer a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,800 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 193 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 191.4 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Blazer a good commuter car?
Yes. $121 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 48% of 130
Is the Blazer a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.4 in clearance, 67.0 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Blazer a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.4 in clearance. Top 76% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2LT AWD, 7.4 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Blazer worth the money?
No. Priced 10% above cars like it.
- Price, L FWD
- $28,800
- Predicted price
- $26,167
- Gap
- +$2,633 (+10%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Blazer a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer L FWD | $28,800 | 13.9 cents | 64.2 cu ft | 193 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $25,950 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda CR-V Hybrid LX AWD | $27,850 | 8.4 cents | 68.7 cu ft | 212 hp |
Compared with 957 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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