Are you shopping for new SUVs near Tallahassee? It helps to know how certain two-row mid-size SUVs stack up head-to-head. Your Cairo Chevy dealer has the perfect option, but how does the new Chevrolet Blazer fare against the competition? Here at Hobson Chevrolet, we compare the new Chevy Blazer to competitors, including the Nissan Murano and Jeep Cherokee, so you can make a well-informed decision for future travels.
Chevrolet Blazer vs. the Competition — Interior
You require ample cargo space for trips beyond Thomasville. The new Chevy Blazer provides that with 31 cubic feet of storage and a max cargo volume of 65 cubic feet. Both figures top the Jeep Cherokee at 26 and 55 cubic feet, respectively. The Nissan Murano has comparable cargo space figures of 32 and 67 cubic feet, respectively.
Each five-passenger SUV gives Camilla travelers convenient access to cargo through a liftgate. The Nissan Murano has a Motion Activated Liftgate, compared to a hands-free power liftgate with the Jeep Cherokee and a hands-free liftgate for the Chevy Blazer.
As you ride from Bainbridge to Tallahassee, the new Chevy Blazer provides plenty of legroom. All three SUVs offer 41 inches of front-row legroom. The Chevy Blazer and Jeep Cherokee each have 40 inches of second-row legroom, while the Nissan Murano is tighter at 39 inches.
Chevrolet Blazer vs. the Competition — Performance
Engines
When you buy a new Chevy Blazer in Cairo, you have more powertrain options. The new Chevrolet Blazer gives Camilla customers the choice of two engines. The Nissan Murano only offers one engine, and its V6 is less powerful. The Murano's 3.5-liter V6 engine delivers 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The Chevy Blazer provides a power boost as its 3.8-liter V6 engine delivers superior performance outputs of 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque.
The Jeep Cherokee offers two engines, but both are less powerful than the Chevrolet Blazer, which has a turbocharged 4-cylidner engine outputting 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The Jeep Cherokee's base 4-cylinder engine outputs 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque, while its turbo 4-cylinder unity maxes the SUV out at 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined)
- Chevy Blazer: 22/29/25 mpg
- Nissan Murano: 20/28/23 mpg
- Jeep Cherokee: 21/29/24 mpg
By earning 29 highway miles per gallon on US-27 between Bainbridge and Tallahassee, the new Chevy Blazer is more fuel-efficient than the Nissan Murano. Compared to both SUVs, the Chevy Blazer earns superior fuel economy ratings driving on city streets in Cairo and Tallahassee.
Capability
The Nissan Murano can only tow 1,500 pounds. The Chevy Blazer tops this towing rating by 3,000 pounds. A new Jeep Cherokee can tow 4,000 pounds, but the Chevrolet Blazer's top-rated towing capacity of 4,500 pounds helps Thomasville travelers haul heavier trailers. Each new SUV offers available all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The Chevy Blazer features Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive, compared to Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in the Nissan Murano and a Jeep Active Drive 4x4 system in the Jeep Cherokee.
Chevrolet Blazer vs. the Competition — Technology
As you ride from Tallahassee back home to Cairo, you'll appreciate that the new Chevrolet Blazer is a wire-free SUV. The Nissan Murano and Jeep Cherokee are missing wireless connectivity features, including a charging pad and smartphone integration. The Chevy Blazer comes with wireless charging and wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration.
The new Chevy Blazer — available at our Chevrolet dealership in Cairo — comes with a standard 10.2-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen. This is a larger touchscreen than the SUV competition. The Jeep Cherokee's touchscreen is 8.4 inches through Uconnect® 4C NAV, and the Murano's setup is an 8-inch color display with multi-touch control through NissanConnect®.
Chevrolet Blazer vs. the Competition — Pricing
As you can see, the new Chevy Blazer is already an A-lister among new SUVs. But the Chevrolet Blazer also holds the budget edge, appealing to Bainbridge and Thomasville customers looking to save money. The new Chevrolet Blazer is the most affordable of these three SUVs, starting at $35,400. The Jeep Cherokee starts at $37,695, followed by the Nissan Murano at $38,090.
Test Drive a New Chevrolet Blazer at Your Cairo Chevy Dealer Near Tallahassee
The new Chevrolet Blazer checks all the boxes a mid-size SUV should. SUV buyers from Bainbridge and families from Tallahassee can get seated in a new Chevy Blazer today by visiting Hobson Chevrolet. We're a Cairo Chevy dealer with a wide selection of new Chevrolet Blazer SUVs for sale near Thomasville. Contact us to test drive a new Chevy Blazer in Cairo. A test drive will confirm that the Chevy Blazer is the superior new SUV.