When customers have their minds made up that they
are making a new vehicle purchase, they sometimes have to go through the
in-depth process of “duking it out,” and seeing how their choice ranks up
against another. Our brand-new 2019 Chevy Blazer
RS AWD is known for responsive and stable handling, its new found aggressive
styling, and robust V-6 engine. Its sworn rival is absolutely the Ford Edge
Titanium AWD: admittedly known for a very quiet cabin, comfortable pace, and
practical interior layout.
The staff on hand at Car And Driver recognized
right off the bat in an article pitting these two SUVs against each other that
the Blazer is a two-row mid-size crossover, and not the extremely off-road
ready, truck-based SUV that many longstanding torchbearers would like to see.
Sharing a platform with the Cadillac XT5 and the GMC Acadia, the Blazer
still brings the noise and muscle in incredibly high doses, and looks inspired
by the Camaro doesn’t hurt. The Ford Edge is currently in its second
generation, and the experts on deck at Car and Driver organized a
550-mile Blazer/Edge face-off in California, taking close account of each
vehicle's unique strengths, interior, and driving dynamics.
The testing crew chose to opt for the Blazer's
optional 308-hp 3.6-liter V-6, and this particular face-off definitely
highlighted the fact that the driver-activated Sport settings on both vehicles
really added to the fun factor and edgy punch many buyers are looking for. The
team had a bit more love for the Ford's wheel-mounted paddle shifters which
provide a bit more effective manual control, but at the same time doled out a
bit more appreciation in the long run for the Chevy's high load of active
safety tech. Our beloved Blazer
certainly beat out the Ford in the braking department: it proved to be much
more firm, with a pedal that touted fade-resistance, and a controlled body and
suspension that leaves the driver feeling protected as well as precise.
When it comes to performance on twisty roads, the
Edge has a softer suspension that
happened to be a bit too composed. The Blazer
RS felt responsive and buttoned down even when it was traveling at a rapid
pace, making it much easier to control on twisty roads. As both cars were
enduring pretty severe punishment on uphill and downhill terrain, they
respectably still nailed down the same 16-mpg average. When the spotlight
fixates on the zero to sixty dash, the Blazer was .5-second quicker than the
Edge, and proved to be overall more powerful, quicker, and stickier when it
came to the all-important trait of track manners. The seating position ranked
overall more comfortable in the Blazer, and the verdict came in that the Edge's
seating position feels awkward in comparison.
After the final rankings came in, the Blazer
was said to exhibit better execution, stronger performance, and a much more
secure feel on the road. The overall DNA and spring in the chassis gleaned
directly from Camaro was another trait that ranked a bit higher than the Ford
during the trial of the road test: everyone here at O'Rielly Chevy is excited to back the
winner from this very involved and rigorous showdown. Hunting, fishing, and
exploring destinations far off the beaten path were all high on the destination
list when the first Blazer rolled off the line, and they still are: we
encourage you to explore the best in rugged locales after outfitting yourself
with this able and proven new crossover SUV!
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