Bravada's 200-horsepower V6 delivers ample power, although the engine fan is a bit loud on acceleration. Automatic transmissions are one thing GM does very well, so it comes as no surprise that there's an unobtrusive, smooth-shifting automatic transmission paired with the Bravada's 4.3-liter V6. However, the engine is not particularly fuel efficient, averaging only 15 mpg in actual, real-world city driving. While suspension upgrades in 1994 were designed to take the trucklike feel out of this rebadged Chevy Blazer, ride quality is still not equal to that provided in the Grand Cherokee. Bravada's suspension allows too much bouncing on wavy roads and doesn't do a good job of absorbing bumps and ruts.

Value for the Money
This version of the Bravada also fails to provide a driver-side airbag, standard on some competing models. However, the Bravada is a competent and comfortable luxury 4x4 that deserves serious consideration.