2002 Chevrolet Blazer: Road Test
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- MSRP: $19,855 -$26,090
- Invoice: $17,969 -$23,611
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Our road test for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer help you decide if a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.7 |
Blazer's V6 isn't as strong as the '02 TrailBlazers' inline-6-cyl engine, but furnishes lively takeoffs and good midrange passing power.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.8 |
About par for 6-cyl midsize SUVs: around 16.5 mpg overall in our tests.
RIDE QUALITY
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 4 |
Not as comfortable as the TrailBlazer, but smoother than most truck-based midsize SUVs.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3.5 |
Firm steering, adequate stopping ability, and good overall handling.
QUIETNESS
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4 |
Wind and road noise are moderate at highway speeds.
CONTROLS
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
Large, clear gauges. High-mounted audio and climate controls are easy to reach. Outward visibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and, at night, by dark-tinted rear windows. Lots of plastic detracts from cabin decor.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6.2 |
Seats are too soft for ideal support, and a floor hump intrudes into passenger foot space. Not as spacious as TrailBlazer or the '02 Ford Explorer, but adequately roomy.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 5.1 |
Head clearance is good, but leg room is stingy and seat is hard and too short to provide much comfort. Small door openings spell subpar entry/exit even in 4-dr models.
CARGO ROOM
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
Only midsize SUV to offer two tailgate styles, both with independently opening upper glass. We prefer the liftgate to avoid stretching over a drop-down tailgate to reach into the cargo hold.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4.5 |
It's overshadowed by roomier successors and newer-design rivals, but a comfortable ride, capable engine, and regularly available discounts are Blazer assets.
Total Score
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | 43 | 49.5 |
Total Score: 41
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