Off road, however, the Blazer feels quite stable. We banged along a short trail near Zion National Park, and came away convinced that the Blazer could transport you to any reasonable destination you choose. However, it is easy to overestimate the Blazer's ability and get into a sticky situation. A tighter turning circle would help this truck tremendously when it comes to off-road maneuverability. On the road in urban settings, the Blazer feels almost tossable.
Power delivery is rapid, with excellent low-end response.
You won't mistake this truck for a Camaro Z28, but it holds its own against other sport-utes, and some rather zippy sedans. Parking this short, narrow wagon should be easy, but that wide turning circle rears its ugly head in this regard as well, often requiring the driver to stop, reverse, and try again to avoid clipping the rear fender of the car in the next slot. Braking is very good, though pedal feel is somewhat mushy. Off-road, the Blazer handles remarkably well, but on the road you want to be wary of turns and take it easy. After 1,400 miles, we still found the Blazer comfortable.