2025 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2025 Ford Explorer
Deciding which crossover to buy can be daunting, especially with strong options like the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2025 Ford Explorer. Here's an overview of how these two popular mid-size SUVs stack up in key areas to help you make an informed choice.
Fuel Economy
The Chevrolet Blazer's standard engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder cranking out 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. On the other hand, the Explorer's base powerplant is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four that makes 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
While the Explorer's engine offers more power, the Blazer ultimately boasts the more efficient powerplant. Blazer models with the standard engine have EPA-estimated ratings of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. By contrast, Ford Explorer models utilizing the base engine get fuel economy ratings of 18 city mpg and 25 highway mpg.
Safety
When it comes to safety, the new Chevrolet Blazer seems to have a significant advantage over the Ford Explorer. The two models share several standard driver assistance features like forward collision alert with emergency braking, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, and intelligent high beams. However, the Chevrolet Blazer offers several optional features not included in the Explorer's Co-Pilot 360 safety suite, such as rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist, and lane change alert with side blind zone alert.
While the new Chevy Blazer and the Ford Explorer are excellent SUVs, the former is the better pick. The Blazer has a more fuel-efficient base engine and a more comprehensive safety system with more standard and available features than the Explorer.
