The Chevy Blazer isn’t the newest SUV on the market, but it certainly hasn’t established that it has staying power. Drivers have recently started warming up to it, but the Blazer still trails behind a few vehicles that usually aren’t so popular. Why are the following SUVs stealing the Chevy Blazer’s thunder?

GMC Acadia: 55,548 sold

With 55,548 units sold so far, the GMC Acadia is trending about 42% higher than it was in 2022. The Chevy Blazer only managed to move 48,859 units at the time of this article, which is on par with its performance at the same time last year. The Acadia is closely related to the Blazer, as both are produced by GM. 

These two SUVs have nearly identical lengths and powertrain options. A 228-hp turbo-four is the standard engine for both vehicles, though the GMC Acadia’s optional 310-hp V6 has two additional ponies over the Blazer’s. Both of these engines are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel-drive. 

One notable difference between the two is the presence of the Acadia AT4. This model comes with standard all-wheel drive enhanced by torque vectoring. It also gains a traction select system with an off-road mode, as well as hill descent control and all-terrain tires. The Chevy Blazer has no such counterpart, though the RS model looks slightly sportier compared to the rest. 

Dodge Durango: 53,581 sold

The Dodge Durango is slightly more popular than the Chevy Blazer this year with approximately 53,581 units sold. The Durango has a superior powertrain, which consists of a 295-hp V6 and rear-wheel-drive. The Durango also has some highly appealing optional engines, including a Hellcat Hemi that generates 710 hp. 

The Durango can tow up to 8,700 lbs, nearly twice as much as the Blazer can pull (4,500 lbs). You can also get a Durango with a third row, though it’s much smaller compared to the first two. Still, with 33 inches of legroom, it’s fit to accommodate most adults as well as kids. The Blazer is only available in a two-row configuration.

Nissan Pathfinder: 56,443 sold

Despite the Nissan Pathfinder’s increasing age, it’s currently outperforming the Chevy Blazer by about 9,500 sales. The Pathfinder did get a new Rock Creek trim this year, boosting its appeal with the off-roading crowd. 

The Nissan Pathfinder might have a smaller infotainment screen compared to the Blazer, but the base trim has more safety features. Every Pathfinder has both forward and reverse forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking functions.

The Blazer only has forward versions of both. The Pathfinder’s base trim also features blind-spot monitors with rear-cross traffic alert and driver-attention monitoring.

Ford Edge: 70,701 sold

You would think that a soon-to-be-discontinued model would be unappealing compared to the Chevy Blazer, but the Ford Edge proves otherwise. Over 70,000 models have been sold this year alone. The Edge has 250 hp on tap with the standard turbo-four and 335 hp with the twin-turbo V6. AWD is standard for all trims, so it could be a better value for some shoppers.

The Edge definitely more functional than the Blazer, offering over 39 cu-ft of storage area with all the seats up. Behind the Blazer’s second row, you get approximately 30.5 cu-ft of space. The Edge’s center touchscreen is also about two inches longer, though the Blazer offers wireless smartphone integration instead of the tethered version.

After the Ford Edge goes away, the Chevy Blazer will have one less thing to worry about. However, it could end up joining the Edge if it can’t appeal to more shoppers. There’s nothing too offensive about the Blazer, but it could use more trim variety and better cargo accommodations to compete in this segment.