Snapshot:
The 2004 Chevy Blazer is a mid-size SUV that's available in 2 or 4-door configurations. The 2-door seats five, the 4-door seats six. For a sporty version, try the ZR2, a 2-door model configured for offroad driving.
How Much Does it Cost?:
2-door 2WD starts at $21,740, 4WD starts at $24,740. Blazer Xtreme 2-door 2WD starts at $23,940. ZR2 2-door 2WD starts at $24,720, 4WD starts at $27,010. Blazer 4-door 2WD starts at $25,915, and the 4WD starts at $27,915.
The Inside Story:
The Blazer 4-door has a 60/40 cloth front bench seat and split-folding rear bench seat. Other models have cloth bucket seats in the front and a split-folding bench seat in the rear.
Under the Hood:
Vortec 4300 V6 with 190 hp and 250 lb.-ft. of torque. Mileage: (EPA City/Highway) 2WD 4-speed automatic, 16/21. 2WD 5-speed manual, 15/21. 4WD 4-speed automatic, 15/19. 4WD 5-speed manual, 15/20.
Transmission:
A five-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. A four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission is optional.
4WD Systems:
The Insta-Trac electric transfer case system is standard on 4WD models. It lets you shift on the fly from 2WD to 4WD High and back with the push of a button. The Autotrac system is available on Blazer 4WD models with an automatic transmission. It allows you to manually select 2 HI, 4 HI and 4 LO, when AUTO 4WD is engaged and automatically transfers power between rear and front wheels whenever rear-wheel slippage is detected.
Warranty Info:
3 years/36,000 mile comprehensive warranty.
Should You Buy the 2004 Chevy Blazer:
If you're looking for lots of bells and whistles, the Blazer isn't the vehicle for you. It's pretty basic overall and its resale value is poor, but the Blazer's lowish price tag makes it attractive to those who want a mid-size SUV at a reasonable price.
