2004 Chevrolet Blazer: Road Test
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- MSRP: $21,055 -$27,230
- Invoice: $19,055 -$24,643
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Our road test for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer includes a full evaluation of the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer help you decide if a 2004 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 | 4.8 |
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 | 3.8 |
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 | 4.5 |
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 | 3.7 |
Firm steering, adequate stopping ability, but lots of body lean in turns.
QUIETNESS
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.4 |
Wind and road noise are moderate at highway speeds. V6 gets pretty raucous in quick acceleration.
CONTROLS
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.2 |
Large, clear gauges. High-mounted audio and climate controls easy to reach. Outward visibility 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 | 6.4 |
Not as spacious as TrailBlazer or Ford Explorer, but adequate. Seats too soft for ideal support, and a floor hump steals passenger foot room. Step-in reasonable except with high-riding ZR2 option.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 5.6 |
Good head clearance, but stingy leg room, especially in 2 drs. Seat hard, 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 good with rear seatback up, generous with it folded.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 5.1 |
It's outclassed by newer-design rivals and the larger, more-refined TrailBlazer, but a capable engine and ready discounts are Blazer assets.
Total Score
| LS 2-dr 2WD, auto. | LS 4-dr 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | 43 | 52.3 |
Total Score: 41
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