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The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer and 2026 Nissan Murano are two-row midsize SUVs of almost identical size that aim at different priorities. The Blazer offers a choice of engines, a standard turbo four or an available 308-horsepower V6, and a tow rating the Murano cannot approach. The Murano makes one turbocharged four its only engine and puts its money into standard all-wheel drive and a premium tech and comfort package.
On paper, the Blazer leads on engine choice, towing, and No Bull value, while the Murano answers with standard all-wheel drive and a more premium, tech-forward cabin. They share a footprint, so the decision is really about what you want that space to do.
The engine lineup is the Blazer's clearest structural advantage, because it offers a choice the Murano does not. The Blazer's standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four makes 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft, and its available 3.6-liter V6 climbs to 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft, both with a 9-speed automatic. The Murano runs a single engine, a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four rated at 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft, paired with a 9-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive.
| Engine | Blazer | Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Standard engine | 2.0L turbo 4-cyl | 2.0L VC-Turbo 4-cyl |
| Horsepower | 228 (2.0T) / 308 (3.6L V6) | 241 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 258 (2.0T) / 270 (V6) | 260 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD std, AWD available | Standard AWD |
The Murano's VC-Turbo is the stronger of the two base engines, with 241 horsepower to the Blazer four's 228, and it varies its compression to balance power and efficiency. The Blazer answers with something the Murano has no version of, a V6. At 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft, the Blazer's available six out-muscles the Murano by a wide margin, and it is the reason the towing numbers split the way they do.
Towing is where the two diverge most. With the V6 and the trailering package, the Blazer is rated to pull up to 4,500 pounds; the Murano tops out at 1,500. That is a real gap, not a rounding difference, and it traces directly to the V6 against a single efficiency-focused four. Even the 2.0-liter Blazer with its trailering package tows up to 3,250 pounds, more than double the Murano.
Drivetrain runs the other way. The Murano includes all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every trim, while the Blazer is front-wheel drive standard with all-wheel drive available. The Blazer's setup lets a buyer who does not need all-wheel drive skip the cost; the Murano's makes it a given.
| Towing and drive | Blazer | Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Max towing | 4,500 lbs (V6 with package) | 1,500 lbs |
| Standard drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Standard AWD |
Fuel economy lands close. The Murano returns 21 city, 27 highway, and 23 combined, all with standard all-wheel drive. The front-drive Blazer 2.0-liter turbo rates 22 city and 29 highway, taking both figures, while the V6 comes in lower at 19 city and 26 highway. Adding all-wheel drive trims the Blazer's numbers slightly.
| Configuration | City / Highway |
|---|---|
| Blazer 2.0T front-drive | 22 / 29 |
| Blazer V6 front-drive | 19 / 26 |
| Murano (AWD) | 21 / 27 |
The Blazer's four is the efficiency leader of the group, the Murano sits a step back but folds standard all-wheel drive into its number, and the V6 trades some economy for the towing and passing power it brings.
Technology is the Murano's strongest argument. Every trim pairs a 12.3-inch NissanConnect touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard, Google built-in on the SL and Platinum, and a 10-speaker Bose system on those trims. The top trim goes further: the Platinum offers ProPILOT Assist 2.1, a hands-free freeway driving system the Blazer has no equivalent to.
The Blazer counters with a 10.2-inch touchscreen running Chevrolet Infotainment 3, with connected navigation available on the Premium system. Where it pulls even is standard safety. Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every Blazer, covering automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and forward collision alert, and Teen Driver is standard too. Adaptive cruise control, enhanced automatic emergency braking, and the Driver Confidence II package with HD Surround Vision are available. The Murano matches the core safety set with standard Safety Shield 360, including blind-spot intervention, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, and ProPILOT Assist.
Comfort is the Murano's other edge, especially up the range, where the Platinum layers in ventilated and massaging front seats, heated rear seats, semi-aniline leather, and a panoramic moonroof.
On space the two are close. Behind the rear seats the Murano holds 32.9 cubic feet to the Blazer's 30.5, a slight Murano edge; fold the rows and the Blazer opens to 64.2 against the Murano's 63.5. Both seat 5, and at 192.9 inches the Murano is about an inch longer than the Blazer's 191.8, so passenger room reads about even as well.
| Comfort and cargo | Blazer | Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo behind rear seats (cu ft) | 30.5 | 32.9 |
| Max cargo, seats folded (cu ft) | 64.2 | 63.5 |
| Seating | 5, two rows | 5, two rows |
| Length (in) | 191.8 | 192.9 |
The trim ladders match the two philosophies. The Blazer runs from its LT trims through the sporty RS to the top Premier, with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available, so a buyer chooses how much to put toward drivetrain and engine. The Murano keeps it to SV, SL, and Platinum, each with standard all-wheel drive, and concentrates its richest features, the massaging seats, hands-free ProPILOT, and semi-aniline leather, in the Platinum.
The Blazer's case here is choice and value: more ways to configure it, and the V6 and tow rating waiting if you need them.
Choosing here comes down to what you want the SUV to do. The Murano makes its case for a buyer who wants standard all-wheel drive and a loaded, tech-forward cabin. The Blazer makes it for one who wants an engine choice, a real tow rating, and a value-first way to get there, the kind of range that covers a utility trailer or a weekend project load the same week as the daily Orange Park and Fleming Island commute.
A new Blazer from Gordon Chevrolet also comes with free paintless dent repair over its first 90 days, so an early door ding gets fixed without landing on your bill. If the exact trim, color, or engine you want is not on the lot, we can hunt one down for you or place a factory order to your spec with the Chevrolet configurator, and the rest of the Chevrolet SUV lineup is there if you are weighing other body styles. We keep the number No Bull: a straight, competitive figure with no add-on stickers, no forced packages, and no surprises at the end. A trade is one option, never a requirement.
Get the legwork out of the way online: value your trade or request a no-obligation cash offer, map out a monthly payment, and get prequalified with no impact to your credit score. Other matchups are on our Chevrolet comparisons page, and current 2026 Blazer inventory shows what is ready now. A back-to-back drive answers what a spec sheet cannot, and the Blazer is ready when you are.
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