2003 Chevrolet Blazer Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer includes a full evaluation of the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer help you decide if a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is right for you.

2003 Chevrolet Blazer Road Test

Pros	Cons

Cargo room	Rear-seat comfort

	Fuel economy

	Rear-seat entry/exit (2-door)

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

LS 2-dr 2WD, auto.	LS 4-dr 4WD, auto.	Class Average
5	5	4.9

Blazer's V6 not as strong as TrailBlazer's inline 6, but furnishes lively takeoffs, good midrange passing power in this somewhat lighter SUV.

Fuel Economy

LS 2-dr 2WD, auto.	LS 4-dr 4WD, auto.	Class Average
4	4	3.7

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	4.4

Not as comfortable as 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	4.1

Wind and road noise are moderate at highway speeds. V6 gets pretty raucous in hard acceleration.

Controls

LS 2-dr 2WD, auto.	LS 4-dr 4WD, auto.	Class Average
6	6	6.1

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 low-grade plastic detracts from cabin decor.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

LS 2-dr 2WD, auto.	LS 4-dr 4WD, auto.	Class Average
5	5	6.3

Seats too soft for ideal support, and floor hump steals passenger foot room. Not as spacious as TrailBlazer or Ford Explorer, but adequate. Step-in reasonable except with high-riding, big-wheel ZR2 option.

Room/Comfort (rear)

LS 2-dr 2WD, auto.	LS 4-dr 4WD, auto.	Class Average
2	3	5.4

Head clearance is good, but leg room is stingy, especially in 2 drs. Seat is hard and its cushion too short for long-haul comfort. Small door openings spell subpar entry/exit even in the 4 dr.

Cargo Room

LS 2-dr 2WD, auto.	LS 4-dr 4WD, auto.	Class Average
7	7	7.8

Thanks to spare-tire stowage below the rear underbody, cargo room is good with the rear seatback up and generous with it folded.

Value within Class

LS 2-dr 2WD, auto.	LS 4-dr 4WD, auto.	Class Average
2	3	5

It's outclassed by newer-design rivals and the larger, more refined TrailBlazer, but decent ride, capable engine, and ready discounts are Blazer assets.

Total Score