If you're after a midsize SUV that looks good, drives well, and won't cost you a fortune, the Chevy Blazer may be just what you need. With its familiar trims and two engine choices, it's as reliable as you remember it to be. Let's see how it stands up to a familiar rival, the 2026 Honda Passport.
Key Takeaways
- The Blazer has two available engines for its trim lineup.
- You have two engine choices for the Blazer, while Honda limits the Passport to one.
- There are a few significant changes for both the Passport and Blazer in 2026.
2026 Chevy Blazer vs 2026 Honda Passport Model Changes
Chevy trims down the Blazer lineup for 2026 by cutting the Premier trim and the Redline Edition package. That pushes the RS up to flagship status; it now features a black roof and a turbocharged four-cylinder as standard. The V-6 that used to be standard on the RS is now optional, and you can't get it on the LT anymore.
The automaker also dropped Iridescent Pearl Tricoat from the paint options and eliminated the 20-inch Bright Silver aluminum wheels. A bunch of dealer-installed accessories got the axe, too. Roadside Safety, Arctic, Hit the Road, and Storage Optimization packages are no more, along with the foldable cargo organizer, molded assist steps, and 20-inch chrome wheels.
The Passport's 3.5-liter V-6 returns with slightly higher horsepower, and its nine-speed automatic gets swapped for a 10-speed. Honda made the Passport's wheelbase longer with a wider track, and ground clearance went up slightly. The interior gets a bigger infotainment screen and heated seats as standard, with an optional picnic table.
Model Year Changes
| 2026 Chevy Blazer |
2026 Honda Passport |
| Premier trim and Redline Edition package removed |
3.5-liter V-6 returns with slightly higher output |
| V-6 no longer standard on RS and dropped from LT |
Nine-speed automatic replaced by a 10-speed |
| Iridescent Pearl Tricoat paint and 20-inch Bright Silver wheels discontinued |
Wheelbase stretched with a wider track, Ground clearance increased slightly |
| Several dealer accessory packages and cargo items eliminated |
Larger infotainment screen and heated seats now standard, with optional picnic table |
Modern Infotainment in the 2026 Chevy Blazer vs. the Honda Passport
Blazer models feature a 10.2-inch touchscreen with Chevy's latest infotainment software and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android. Depending on the trim level, you'll get a digital gauge display of either 4.2 or 8.0 inches. Other available tech includes an eight-speaker Bose stereo system, wireless phone charging, and built-in navigation.
Every Passport comes with a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen running Honda's latest software. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also come standard, along with a Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless phone charging. Google Play services are built in. You'll find two USB-C ports at the front of the center console and two more at the back. TrailSport models throw in 110-volt power outlets in both the center console and cargo area.
Most Blazers feature a 228-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but RS models come standard with a 308-hp 3.6-liter V-6, which you can add that V-6 to the 3LT and Premier trims. Both engines mate with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional on any trim level.
A 3.5-liter V-6 generating 285 horsepower is the only engine option for the Passport, and it mates with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Honda's i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system also shows up in the Passport for the first time.
Should You Choose the Chevy Blazer?
You may ask yourself, "should I buy a Blazer or Passport?" While the Passport has plenty of bells and whistles, the Blazer has just about everything you'll need, including more engine options. Stop by our Coleman Motors showroom when you're ready to experience the Blazer firsthand!