2021 Chevy Blazer Is One Midsize SUV To Avoid, Says Consumer Reports
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These days, there’s really no shortage of options in the midsize crossover SUV segment. However, according to a recent report from Consumer Reports, the 2021 Chevy Blazer is one midsize crossover SUV that is best avoided.
According to Consumer Reports, the 2021 Chevy Blazer is primarily focused on aesthetics and luxury, and as a result, it skimps on utility. Consumer Reports also gives the 2021 Chevy Blazer a below-average predicted reliability score.
Further criticisms include an “unimpressive” 19 mpg with regard to overall fuel returns, as well as the lack of standard safety features on the lower trim, such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning.
That said, Consumer Reports does classify the 2021 Chevy Blazer’s naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine as “smooth,” and it praises the crossover’s ride and handling, while also pointing out the quiet cabin and easy-to-use controls.
Nevertheless, Consumer Reports maintains that the 2021 Chevy Blazer is one midsize crossover that should be avoided. Instead, the organization suggests that buyers consider the 2021 Ford Edge, which comes with a variety of “key safety features” as standard, and provides 22 mpg overall from the standard turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine. The organization also praised the Ford’s infotainment features, and called it a “pleasant, well-rounded vehicle with agile handling, a steady ride, and a quiet interior that contributes to its premium feel.”
Consumer Reports also suggest an “Under-the-Radar Alternative” in the form of a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recently receiving a thorough refresh, the Santa Fe offers more power engines, including a hybrid model. Consumer Reports praised the Santa Fe’s handling, roomy cabin, large rear seat, and cargo room, as well as the new interior styling.
Meanwhile, the 2021 Chevy Blazer is the third model year for the all-new Blazer crossover nameplate. In addition to offering the 308-horsepower V6 engine mentioned above, the Blazer can also be had with the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, which produces 227 horsepower, and the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV, which produces 193 horsepower.
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Source: Consumer Reports
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Lol, you can’t make this up, thus is why nobody reads this crap. At least this time they didn’t indicate themselves by recommending only Asian models…
“we think this car sucks, now see our add from this cars competitors.”
I’m still laughing how MT compared the 2019 Silverado high country Z71 with 17″ wheels and off-road tires to a ram limited with 22″s and low profile all season tires and then complained about ride quality and road noise. You can’t make this crap up. There is no comparison of the blazer with the 3.6 to the Ford edge. It’s like comparing a Camaro and a camry. They are only similar in size.
The blazer is trash btw overpriced trash to be exact. But hey there are a few people buying that Mexican made crap
In the spirit of “buy the Santa Fe it comes in a Hybrid”
I recommend buying the last gen Camaro it’s a Transformer. It becomes Bumblebee.
I happen to love my 2021 Blazer red line addition. I think it’s the baddest looking vehicle out there, and the performance is like no other
Everyone always feels like the car they bought is the best most beautiful earth shaking fast thing ever made. It’s usually not btw 😁
Imagine going out of your way to attempt trolling a GM blog and show everyone you’re a Hyundai fan boy.
SORRY, A BLAZER IN NAME ONLY.
I STARTED WORKING FOR CHEVROLET CCO 10-6-69 LEFT IN 2000 MARCH. FORECASTING ALL CHEVROLET TRUCK WINNERS AND LOSERS. GM TODAY IS JUST A MINI MODEL OF WHAT GENERAL MOTORS WAS AND IS TODAY. SAD FOR ME TO SEE AND TO HAVE LIVED THROUGH THE SADDEST USA TRAGEDY IN THE DESTRUCTION OF THIS GREAT COMPANY. USA HISTORY WILL PROVE THAT” WHAT WAS GOOD FOR GENERAL MOTORS WAS GOOD FOR THE USA.”
I have the 2021 Blazer after Range Rovers, Jaguars, Mercedes and Priuses. It is the best car I have had in over 20 years. I have the RS, fully loaded version with all the safety features and options. I would say the Blazer is a little bit overpriced, but in 2021 it is hard to gauge that with the way car supplies and buying is. But all the same, in terms of the mechanics and utility, I am more than happy with it and I am getting about 23.5 MPG on average.
Mmm..I am getting 40+mpg in my RAV4 hybrid
I Am Getting Unlimited Miles Per Gallon On My Cannondale Bicycle!
I Have A 2021 Blazer RS. It Is A Fantastic Vehicle. Good Looking Vehicle. 6 Cylinder Gets It When Needed…27 MPG On Highway…20 Around Town. It Has All The Safety Features I Need.
Why don’t you move to Japan? We live in Merica!!!!
And it only cost you $5k less than the Range Rover!
Me too.rs grey
Please stop posting Consumer Report articles! They are the worst when it actually comes to car reviews. Their reviews make no sense at all.
FORD PAID THEM A HEFTY SUM I BET TO WRITE THIS ARTICLE…. CHEVY ALL THE WAY!
We own a Blazer..and positively love. I work in rental car business so I get to drive everything. I was swayed by this one. There’s a lotta garbage out there,and we re not about to go 2nd mortgage to impress the neighbors. We don’t need all the frills.
Got my 2021 RS and love it. Plenty of space, fast, 21.5 mpg average, all safety features. Gets lots of compliments.
The Blazer does exactly that it is suppose to do. It is quiet smooth comfortable CUV that is well sorted on a good chassis. It has a V6 the edge does not offer but also does offer the turbo 4 if one should choose.
The safety options are there and available on most models at a modest price that most pay for anyways.
Our larger Acadia also with the drive train gets 21.5 all day. Not sue what they are doing to get 19. Or they just never realy measured it.
CR is a hack magazine that is not recommended to buy by most automotive knowledgeable people.
While I like the Ford edge, I still can’t pick it over the Blazer. And I can’t listen to Consumer Reports. They will recommend you a vehicle that is boring and eventually will pop up a recall
I love my 2021 Blazer RS in the new Wild Cherry Metalliac color! I get so many compliments on the exterior and the interior, especially the exterior color. It has tons of space for passengers and for cargo/luggage. It is so fun to drive especially in sport mode, and I own a ‘ 16 Camaro SS! Probably the best vehicle I have ever owned, next to my Camaro of course.
Consumer Reports recommendations seem based on how much advertising dollars spent. Some of the lame dislikes are pure petty B.S. and prefer anything but American. Quit the magazine 20years ago with no regrets. Consumer Reports gets a ” Do not buy” from me!
I have a great 1999 Blazer XL with all of it’s original components except, for the alternator.
I wish GM would build a retro Chevy Blazer. That would stand out much better than the cookie cutter style that this new Blazer has.
I’ve seen quite a few of these on the road and they look decent except for the generic Camaro front end look. I am just skeptical though do consumers buy this vehicle because they feel sorry for the known facts that American quality suck or that they wholeheartedly enjoy a vehicle that is just powerful and looks nice? There is nothing special of barely 25 mpg combined in a 22 gal tank in the overall gas world, cheap material, lack of reliability, and maintenance over the next 5 to 6 years. I mean those are just facts in the engineering World as well and it is very strange to see people brag about vehicles like these.
And do you believe everything you read? The whole GM is unreliable and crap is a bunch of BS! I have owned GM vehicles for life, NEVER had any major issues, outside of a few minor issues covered under warranty. I have friends that have the so called bullet proof Toyota’s that have had major issues within the first couple of years of ownership! Point is, stop reading and listening to BS!
So, just because you have good experiences everyone else is going to? That is not how The Real World works. Maybe at one point in time GM was good quality but not since the bailout using Gov’t subsidies. I don’t support big Gov’t and will not support car manufacturing companies that feel they can get away with their half a** quality simply to stay in business and provide “jobs”. Times are changing and it is time to put reliable vehicles out on the road that will not only deliver excellent gas mileage, build quality is adequate, holds value and reliability, and will not take a lot of money out of our pockets. The facts are there in bold statistics that GM has one of the poorest rated quality out of most car manufacturers with exceptions to some of the vehicles they produce. Shocker considering a lot of their vehicles have parts from overseas and are not 100% American.
Well Fred, first of all , all three manufacturers got a bailout for your info, Ford just barrowed 50 billion in June before the banks shut down and that is why GM and Chrysler had to go to Congress for a well structured government loan, with collateral, which they paid back with interest. I have personally owned over 65 GM, all Chevys but 2 Olds, and I have never had a lemon, a serious problem with one of them and I got my first car a 68 Chevelle SS in 70 and the rest have all been new. Several of them have run well over 200,000 miles and I have only had one trans problem and it was my fault, driving it on a zero degree morning without letting it warm up. So your comments about quality is about as convincing as Joe Biden’s press conferences! Union labor is what put the American manufacturers under the 8 ball and the do nothing Congressmen allowed Japan and others to dump thousands of cheaper made cars on our soil with no tariffs so we had to try to compete with 6/hr labor when ours was 24/hour! Drive your foreign made crap and smile as you see America continue to decline globally and domestically. Buy from Amazon too, don’t help out your local businesses because I am sure that Amazon sponsors all your little league ball clubs, your schools and needy in your community. And keep voting Blue so China can take everything away from us! Long live Xi!!!!!!!!!!!!
Free advise for Fred,
When trying to dog someone or something out via written means, it is always best to:
1. State some verifiable technical facts to support your claims…not “just facts in the engineering world.”
2. At least attempt to communicate in an articulate manner, while also using proper punctuation. Otherwise, you run the risk of just looking like a buffoon.
If you are an engineer and this is all the communication skills required for the profession, then that’s a shame. Perhaps this is the cause for disconnect between engineering and design. Or perhaps, you are one of the million automotive experts that has everything figured out from your Cheetos dust encrusted keyboard and no profession related to the automotive sector.
I have been coming to this sight for years, but usually refrain from commenting. But your post, Fred, has inspired me to contribute.
When visiting a site dedicated to any brand, if you’re not exactly a fan, it’s best to respectfully refrain from commenting, lest you run the risk of looking like a troll.
If my Ex-wife sucked as much as you claim American quality suck(ed)…I would still be married to her!
“I have been coming to this sight for years” shows how much I should even waste my time with your comment. I am pretty much convinced GM owners are a bunch of old geezers mad that people don’t purchase American garbage and are slowly losing that traditional way of life. The same people complaining about America’s thirst for Chinese crap are the same people that buy China-made versus USA-made products. You’re all a bunch of hypocrites at the end of the day and it shows in how you refute an argument.
This old geezer is a past GM owner who likes to buy American. I switched because of poor GM quality. My garage is full of vehicles built in the USA. Tesla, Honda Pilot, Ram 1500, 2 Harley Davidsons, Honda Gold Wing.
The Honda Pilot is the best vehicle I gave owned. The Tesla the most innovative.
Here we go again with CR…a non comparison trash rag. I have never bought a CR in my life. My father in-law, as a gift, gave us a 1 yr prescription and after the 1st biased month, i cancelled and never read another mag. I was 33 yrs old and never looked back. I didn’t have the courage to tell my father in-law. Truth be told, he got burnt many times buying CR recommdations with cars, lawnmowers, and electronics. He was a creature of habit…
CR seems to mainly look at gas mileage and free safety features as opposed to handling, power, and design.
They are about function over form and getting from Point A to Point B regardless of how uninspired the ride. I consider numb steering and road noise dangerous yet CR loved Fusion and Sonata.
Quality is important, no doubt, but in 2021 GM holds up as well as most brands whether we are talking Kia, Ford, Peugeot or Honda. Interior quality is a different issue but Ford is the worst here with FCA Stellantis leading the Detroit brands.
While I can’t comment one way or another on the Blazer, I *can* say that CR has misguided me on multiple, major, household purchases. I wonder whether they just see the glossy product photos and write their reviews.
The Blazer feels modern and sporty with a monster engine in the 3.6, I couldn’t believe how nice it was when we took my in-laws 20 Blazer on a long vacation drive this summer. It’s an engaging, well-styled rocket with a rock solid feel in the curves.
I love my 2021 blazer. Would buy it again.