Compare the2026 Chevrolet Blazer EVVS 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

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

Safety

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The Blazer EV’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chevrolet Blazer EV achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Toyota Land Cruiser has not been tested.

For better protection of the passenger compartment, the Blazer EV uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams. The Land Cruiser uses a body-on-frame design, which has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

Both the Blazer EV and the Land Cruiser 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, available front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

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

	Blazer EV	Land Cruiser
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	165	205
Neck Injury Risk	21.6%	38.7%
Neck Stress	172 lbs.	517 lbs.
Neck Compression	19 lbs.	61 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.7 inches
Neck Injury Risk	36.5%	38.5%
Neck Stress	115 lbs.	277 lbs.
Neck Compression	74 lbs.	84 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	148/186 lbs.	414/404 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 post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Toyota Land Cruiser:

	Blazer EV	Land Cruiser
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	8 inches	16 inches
HIC	319	332
Spine Acceleration	36 G’s	42 G’s

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

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Blazer EV, with its four-star to five-star roll-over rating, is 14.1% to 15.7% less likely to roll over than the Land Cruiser, which received a three-star rating.

Warranty

The Blazer EV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Land Cruiser’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 2 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Blazer EV’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

Engine

The Blazer EV SS’ optional electric motors produces 289 more horsepower (615 vs. 326) and 185 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 465) than the Land Cruiser’s 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Chevrolet Blazer EV is faster than the Toyota Land Cruiser:

	Blazer EV	Blazer EV SS	Land Cruiser
Zero to 30 MPH	2.7 sec	n/a	3.4 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6.3 sec	3.3 sec	8.5 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	3.7 sec	1.7 sec	4.2 sec
Quarter Mile	15.2 sec	11.8 sec	16.6 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92 MPH	117 MPH	87 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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

			MPGe
Blazer EV
	AWD	Electric Motors	102 city/86 hwy
		SS Electric Motors	92 city/77 hwy
Land Cruiser
			MPG
	AWD	2.4 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	22 city/25 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Blazer EV running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Land Cruiser:

			MPG
Blazer EV
	FWD	Electric Motor	114 city/95 hwy
		22" Wheels Electric Motor	103 city/86 hwy
Land Cruiser
	AWD	2.4 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	22 city/25 hwy

The Blazer EV can travel with zero emissions for 283 to 302 miles (dependent on model). The Land Cruiser can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Blazer EV higher (10 out of 10) than the Toyota Land Cruiser (5). This means the Blazer EV produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Land Cruiser every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Blazer EV SS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Land Cruiser:

	Blazer EV SS	Land Cruiser
Front Rotors	15.3 inches	13.1 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	13.1 inches

The Blazer EV stops much shorter than the Land Cruiser:

	Blazer EV	Land Cruiser
70 to 0 MPH	157 feet	190 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	150 feet	158 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Blazer EV has larger standard tires than the Land Cruiser (255/60R19 vs. 245/70R18). The Blazer EV RS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Land Cruiser (275/45R21 vs. 265/60R20).

The Blazer EV LT’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Land Cruiser 1958’s standard 70 series tires. The Blazer EV’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Land Cruiser’s optional 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer EV LT has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Land Cruiser 1958. The Blazer EV’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the Land Cruiser.

The Blazer EV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Blazer EV can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

For superior ride and handling, the Chevrolet Blazer EV has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Toyota Land Cruiser has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer EV’s wheelbase is 9.6 inches longer than on the Land Cruiser (121.8 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

The Blazer EV SS handles at .89 G’s, while the Land Cruiser pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Blazer EV RS executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 3.1 seconds quicker than the Land Cruiser (26.6 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 29.7 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

Chassis

The Chevrolet Blazer EV may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 350 pounds less than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

The Blazer EV is 4.2 inches shorter than the Land Cruiser, making the Blazer EV easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Blazer EV is 10.7 inches shorter in height than the Land Cruiser, making the Blazer EV much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

Unibody construction lowers the Blazer EV’s center of gravity significantly without reducing ground clearance. This contributes to better on the road handling and better off-road performance and stability. In addition, unibody construction makes the chassis stiffer, improving handling and reducing squeaks and rattles. The Land Cruiser doesn’t use unibody construction, but a body-on-frame design.

Passenger Space

The Blazer EV has .8 inches more front headroom, 11.2 inches more front legroom, 2 inches more front hip room, .2 inches more front shoulder room and 12.2 inches more rear legroom than the Land Cruiser.

Cargo Capacity

The Blazer EV has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Land Cruiser with its rear seat folded (59.1 vs. 55.5 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Blazer EV easier. The Blazer EV’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.8 inches, while the Land Cruiser’s liftover is 35.6 inches.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Blazer EV’s liftgate can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Servicing Ease

The Blazer EV uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Land Cruiser uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

The Blazer EV’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, unlock the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key System standard on the Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Blazer EV’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Land Cruiser has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Blazer EV and the Land Cruiser offer available heated front seats. The Blazer EV also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Land Cruiser.

The Blazer EV’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Blazer EV is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Recommendations

Motor Trend selected the Blazer EV as their 2024 Sport Utility of the Year. The Land Cruiser has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Blazer outsold the Toyota Land Cruiser by almost three to one during 2024.

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