Compare the2025 Lexus RZVS 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV

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

Safety

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With its standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, the Lexus RZ is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Chevrolet Blazer EV, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	RZ	Blazer EV
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Brights	-35 MPH	-19 MPH
37 MPH Low beams	-27 MPH	-19 MPH

The RZ has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the RZ and the Blazer EV 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, 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 and available around view monitors.

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

	RZ	Blazer EV
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	153	165
Leg Forces (l/r)	502/679 lbs.	1200/90 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	263	280
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	31%	36.5%
Neck Compression	19 lbs.	74 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, results indicate that the Lexus RZ is safer than the Chevrolet Blazer EV:

	RZ	Blazer EV
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	38	70
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.8 inches
Abdominal Force	84 lbs.	129 lbs.
Hip Force	132 lbs.	205 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	106	132

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

Warranty

The RZ comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Blazer EV’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Lexus’ powertrain warranty covers the RZ 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Chevrolet covers the Blazer EV. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Blazer EV ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The RZ’s 6 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Blazer EV runs out after 100,000 miles.

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the RZ’s reliability 52 points higher than the Blazer EV.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Lexus vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Lexus first in reliability, above the industry average. With 39 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chevrolet is ranked fourth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Lexus vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Lexus second in overall reliability. Chevrolet is ranked 16th.

Engine

As tested in Motor Trend the RZ 450e electric motors is faster than the Chevrolet Blazer EV:

	RZ	Blazer EV electric motors	Blazer EV RS
Zero to 60 MPH	4.7 sec	6 sec	5.7 sec
Quarter Mile	13.5 sec	14.8 sec	14.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	98.9 MPH	93.1 MPH	100.5 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the RZ gets better mileage than the Blazer EV:

			MPGe
RZ
	FWD	300e w/18" Wheels Electric Motor	137 city/112 hwy
		300e w/20" Wheels Electric Motor	114 city/96 hwy
	AWD	450e w/18" Wheels Electric Motors	115 city/98 hwy
Blazer EV
	AWD	Electric Motors	102 city/87 hwy

The RZ has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Blazer EV doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Brakes and Stopping

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

	RZ	Blazer EV
Front Rotors	12.9 inches	12.5 inches

The RZ’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Blazer EV are solid, not vented.

The RZ stops much shorter than the Blazer EV:

	RZ	Blazer EV
70 to 0 MPH	171 feet	190 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	116 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

The RZ’s standard 255/55R18 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Blazer EV LT’s standard 60 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

The RZ has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

The RZ 450e Premium handles at .83 G’s, while the Blazer EV RS eAWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The RZ 450e Luxury executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the Blazer EV RS eAWD (25.9 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the RZ’s turning circle is 2.9 feet tighter than the Blazer EV’s (36.8 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the RZ has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Blazer EV SS (7.9 vs. 7.5 inches), allowing the RZ to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Lexus RZ may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 750 to 1100 pounds less than the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

The RZ is 3 inches shorter than the Blazer EV, making the RZ easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces. The RZ is 3.5 inches shorter than the Blazer EV SS.

The front grille of the RZ uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The RZ uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the RZ’s rear seats recline. The Blazer EV’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The RZ has a much larger cargo volume than the Blazer EV with its rear seat up (34.1 vs. 25.5 cubic feet).

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Lexus service is better than Chevrolet. J.D. Power ranks Lexus second in service department satisfaction. With a 25% lower rating, Chevrolet is ranked 13th.

Ergonomics

The RZ’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Blazer EV’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

The RZ’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Blazer EV’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The RZ offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The RZ’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Chevrolet charges extra for heated mirrors on the Blazer EV.

The Lexus RZ has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Blazer EV.

The RZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Blazer EV.

The RZ has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Blazer EV RS/SS.

The Lexus RZ has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Homelink® is only available on the Blazer EV RS/SS.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Lexus RZ has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Blazer EV.

The RZ has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

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