2005 Chevrolet Blazer: Road Test
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- MSRP: $21,305 -$24,305
- Invoice: $19,281 -$21,996
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Our road test for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer includes a full evaluation of the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer help you decide if a 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.9 |
Lacks the power of many comparably priced rivals, but acceleration from a stop is fairly lively, midrange passing power good.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.9 |
Par for 6-cyl midsize SUVs: around 16.5 mpg overall in our tests.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5.1 |
Acceptable, but short wheelbase allows some pitch and jitter on wavy roads and rough pavement. Most rivals have longer wheelbases, superior ride comfort.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.8 |
Firm steering, adequate stopping power, but lots of body lean in turns, especially high-riding ZR2.
QUIETNESS
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.8 |
Moderate wind and road noise at highway speeds. V6 gets pretty raucous at full throttle.
CONTROLS
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6.3 |
Large, clear gauges. High-mounted audio and climate controls easy to reach. Outward visibility hampered by roof pillars and, at night, by dark-tinted rear windows. Lots of low-grade plastic detracts from cabin decor.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6.7 |
Adequate adult space, but seats too soft for ideal support, and intrusive floor hump steals passenger foot room. Step-in reasonable except on high-riding ZR2.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 6.2 |
Cabin relatively narrow, so only two seatbelts. Good head clearance, but stingy leg room. Seat hard, cushion too short for long-haul comfort. Entry/exit the usual 2-dr squeeze play.
CARGO ROOM
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 7.8 |
Spare tire stows below the rear underbody, so good cargo room with rear seatback up, generous with it folded.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5.6 |
Blazer is capable and usually carries deep discounts, but that's not enough to offset an indifferent ride, mediocre fit/finish, and the limitations of an elderly 2-dr design. ZR2 appeals to a small, select audience.
Total Score
| Base 2WD, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 37 | 55.1 |
Total Score: 37
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