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2003 Chevrolet Blazer
Date Published: 7/09/08

2003 Chevrolet Blazer
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MSRP:
$20,745 - 26,695

Invoice:
$18,774 - 24,159

Class:
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle
2003 Chevrolet Blazer
Expert Rating Summary
Category LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 4.9
Fuel Economy 4 3.7
Ride Quality 3 4.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 2 3.5
Quietness 3 4.1
Controls 6 6.1
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 6.3
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 5.4
Cargo Room 7 7.8
Value within Class 2 5
Total Score: 39 51.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2003 Chevrolet Blazer Review
This vintage-1995-design SUV continues as a lower-priced companion to Chevy's newer, larger, more powerful TrailBlazer. Blazer comes as 2-dr and 4-dr wagon in LS trim and as the sporty 2-dr Xtreme model. All have a 4.3-liter V6 engine and standard antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. The 2 drs offer manual transmission or optional automatic, 4 drs have automatic only. LSs offer rear-wheel drive, 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement, or General Motors' Autotrac 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement; 4x4s include low-range gearing. The Xtreme has 2WD, a low-riding suspension, unique 5-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels, and special trim and cladding. Front side airbags are not available.
Competition
New to the class this year, Honda Pilot has taken the lead as a Best Buy. It offers ample cargo space, seating for eight passengers, all-wheel drive with a locking rear differential for added traction, and above-average refinement. Toyota Highlander is our other Best Buy, chosen for its on-road competence, convenience, and attractive pricing and design.

Our Recommended choices feature more-traditional SUVs: Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, and Toyota 4Runner. For 2003, all now offer optional V8 engines and--with the exception of 4Runner--three rows of seats.
News
Blazer is set to be dropped after model-year '05. No interim changes of note are likely, though we wouldn't be surprised if the Xtreme goes away sooner. Despite Blazer's new role as Chevy's "high value" midsize SUV, year-to-year sales keep skidding--down 33.9 percent in calendar 2001 and another 36 percent in 2002.
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