The name sounds odd, but the Touareg offers a comfortable ride and spirited performance—something we all can understand. Its 3.6-liter V-6 makes 280 hp and is mated to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The Touareg is large, comfortable, and solid—plus it’s equally at home both on and off the pavement. A standard touchscreen infotainment display is functional but dated; the optional adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking, however, are well engineered and effective.
PROS Comfortable, tech-laden interior Active safety functions 3.5 tonne towing, real off-road ability Ride on standard air suspension
CONS No seven-seat option Lacks a full-size spare tyre Expensive for a Volkswagen
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer reboots a name from the past, and leaves truck bona fides behind for crossover comfort.
Pros Clean break from Blazers past Towing capacity Inline-4 or V-6
Cons Brand heritage cries foul Not substantially bigger than an Equinox Will automatic emergency braking be standard?
The 2019 Chevy Blazer is an all-new vehicle.Seats five passengers.Standard four-cylinder engine or optional V6.
Pros Refined ride quality Strong optional V6 engine
Cons Most competitors come with more powerful base engines Limited availability of advanced driver safety aids
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer ranked #16 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Blazer has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Responsive, user-friendly infotainment system Accommodating second-row seats Fuel-efficient base engine Agile handling
Cons Questionable value of upper trim levels Small cargo area
