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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

2008 Dodge Durango

2008 Ford Explorer
  2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 2008 Ford Explorer XLT
MSRP
$29,155
$27,335
$26,495
Invoice $27,259 $25,098 $24,771
MPG
City/Highway		 12/20 13/19 13/20
Rating 6.4 7 8.2
Bottomline Families can do much better with any of the more modern crossover SUV designs—including Chevy’s own Traverse—but the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is still a good vehicle for towing purposes. If you plan to tow, a 2008 Dodge Durango with a V-8 will work nearly as well as a Tahoe or Expedition, at a lower price. As the perennial best-selling truck-based SUV, the Ford Explorer is still the one to beat.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Comfortable ride
  • Easier entry/exit compared to big SUVs

Dislikes:

  • Out-of-date design
  • Behind the curve in safety
  • Noisy interior
  • Clumsy on-road handling

Likes:

  • Comfortable seating
  • Features—like MyGIG—stray from the norm

Dislikes:

  • Slightly smaller than the full-size utes, but not any more maneuverable
  • Bouncy ride and queasy handling
  • V-6 doesn’t offer any fuel-economy advantage
  • High loading height in back

Likes:

  • Independent rear suspension
  • Interior styling
  • Stable handling
  • Power-folding third-row seat

Dislikes:

  • Ride isn't as smooth as car-based crossovers
  • V-6 engine noise
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