Compare the2026 Chevrolet Blazer EVVS 2026 Lexus RZ

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Blazer EV’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The RZ doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chevrolet Blazer EV achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Lexus RZ has not been tested.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Blazer EV has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Braking, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Only the RZ Premium/Luxury/F Sport offers Parking Support Brake.

Both the Blazer EV and the RZ have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Lexus RZ:

	Blazer EV	RZ
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	21.6%	31.7%
Neck Stress	172 lbs.	262 lbs.
Neck Compression	19 lbs.	29 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Stress	115 lbs.	202 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	148/186 lbs.	540/524 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Lexus RZ:

	Blazer EV	RZ
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	30 G’s	41 G’s
Hip Force	219 lbs.	422 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Max Damage Depth	8 inches	10 inches
Spine Acceleration	36 G’s	49 G’s
Hip Force	721 lbs.	974 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

There are almost 12 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Blazer EV’s warranty.

Engine

The Blazer EV has more powerful engines than the RZ:

	Horsepower	Torque
Blazer EV electric motor	220 HP	243 lbs.-ft.
Blazer EV electric motors	300 HP	355 lbs.-ft.
Blazer EV SS electric motors	615 HP	650 lbs.-ft.
RZ 350e electric motor	221 HP	198 lbs.-ft.
RZ 450e electric motors	308 HP	321 lbs.-ft.
RZ 550e F Sport electric motors	402 HP	396 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Blazer EV SS electric motors is faster than the RZ 450e electric motors:

	Blazer EV	RZ
Zero to 60 MPH	3.3 sec	4.6 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	8.3 sec	13.8 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.5 sec	5.7 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	1.7 sec	2.5 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.2 sec	3.8 sec
Quarter Mile	11.8 sec	13.5 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	117 MPH	99 MPH
Top Speed	131 MPH	103 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The Blazer EV can travel longer on a full charge than the RZ on a full charge:

			Miles
Blazer EV
	AWD	Electric Motors	283 miles
		SS Electric Motors	302 miles
RZ
	FWD	w/18" Wheels Electric Motor	301 miles
		w/20" Wheels Electric Motor	284 miles
	AWD	450e w/18" Wheels Electric Motors	264 miles
		450e w/20" Wheels Electric Motors	257 miles

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Blazer EV SS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the RZ:

	Blazer EV SS	RZ
Front Rotors	15.3 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	12.5 inches

The Blazer EV stops much shorter than the RZ:

	Blazer EV	RZ
100 to 0 MPH	309 feet	354 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	157 feet	171 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	150 feet	158 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Blazer EV has larger standard tires than the RZ (255/60R19 vs. 235/60R18). The Blazer EV RS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the RZ (275/45R21 vs. 235/60R18).

The Blazer EV’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the RZ’s optional 50 series front and 45 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer EV LT has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the RZ. The Blazer EV’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the RZ.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Lexus RZ only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Blazer EV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The RZ doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Blazer EV can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The RZ doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer EV’s wheelbase is 9.6 inches longer than on the RZ (121.8 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Blazer EV is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches wider in the rear than on the RZ.

The Blazer EV SS handles at .89 G’s, while the RZ 450e Premium pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

Passenger Space

The Blazer EV has 2.3 inches more front headroom, 2.1 inches more front legroom, 2.7 inches more front hip room, 1.8 inches more front shoulder room, 1.4 inches more rear legroom, 2 inches more rear hip room and 4 inches more rear shoulder room than the RZ.

Cargo Capacity

The Blazer EV has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the RZ with its rear seat folded (59.1 vs. 55.6 cubic feet).

Towing

The Blazer EV has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The RZ has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Blazer EV uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The RZ doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Servicing Ease

The Blazer EV uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The RZ uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

The power windows standard on both the Blazer EV and the RZ have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Blazer EV is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The RZ prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Blazer EV has a standard rear wiper. The RZ doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

Recommendations

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its January 2024 issue and they ranked the Chevrolet Blazer EV RS eAWD first. They ranked the Lexus RZ 450e Luxury third.

Motor Trend selected the Blazer EV as their 2024 Sport Utility of the Year. The RZ has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Blazer outsold the Lexus RZ by over seven to one during 2024.

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