2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD: MPG and fuel economy
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 24 combined MPG, with 22 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. That lands well below the average for cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. The EPA rates 2 separate variants of this car (different engine, transmission, or drivetrain combinations), and you can compare them side by side in the trims table. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 24% worse combined MPG than the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2022 model year (31.7 MPG class average).
- The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2022 model year is the Tesla Model Y AWD at 123 MPG.
- The Chevrolet Blazer AWD has gained 8 MPG since its first rated model year, the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer AWD at 16 MPG.
- EPA estimates this car costs around $1,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
When the EPA tests several variants of the same nameplate (for example, a front-wheel-drive version and an all-wheel-drive version), each gets its own rating. The figures shown here are the headline variant, taken as the configuration with the best combined MPG. The trims table further down covers all 2 variants side by side.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 368 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Regular |
How the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD compares
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD returns 24 combined MPG. Cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the same model year average 31.7 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 24%.
The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2022 model year is the Tesla Model Y AWD at 123 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Chevrolet Blazer AWD alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2022 model year (across all classes) returns 30.7 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2022 model year is on its own page.
Trim variants rated for 2022
The EPA rates 2 separate variants of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD. The differences come from the engine size, transmission type, and drivetrain (front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and so on). The same nameplate can land several MPG apart depending on the configuration you actually buy.
| Engine and transmission | Drive | Combined | City | Highway | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L, 4-cyl, turbo, Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 3.6L, 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 625 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $1,250 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $2,500 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $4,167 |
Year-over-year MPG for the Chevrolet Blazer AWD
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Blazer AWD across 11 model years, from 1996 Chevrolet Blazer AWD through 2026 Chevrolet Blazer AWD. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
The 1996 Chevrolet Blazer AWD returned 16 MPG. The most recent 2026 Chevrolet Blazer AWD returns 24 MPG. That is an improvement of 8 MPG over 30 model years, the kind of gain that usually comes from smaller engines, hybrid systems, or aerodynamic redesigns.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 MPG | 2026 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 2025 | 24 MPG | 2025 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 2024 | 24 MPG | 2024 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 2023 | 24 MPG | 2023 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 2022 | 24 MPG | this page |
| 2021 | 24 MPG | 2021 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 2020 | 23 MPG | 2020 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 2019 | 21 MPG | 2019 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 1998 | 16 MPG | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 1997 | 16 MPG | 1997 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
| 1996 | 16 MPG | 1996 Chevrolet Blazer AWD |
Compare against other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2022
If you are cross-shopping the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Tesla Model Y AWD leads this group at 123 MPG, 99 MPG ahead of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD.
Specifications
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD runs a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic 9-spd, sending power through all-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engine
- 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spd
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Annual petroleum use
- 12.4 barrels per year
- Start-stop system
- Yes
Common questions about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD.
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Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD fuel efficient?
Not particularly. The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD returns 24 combined MPG, which trails the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the same model year by about 24%. -
What MPG does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD at 24 combined MPG, 22 MPG in city driving, and 27 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $2,500 for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD use?
The EPA lists the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Chevrolet Blazer AWD become more fuel efficient over time?
Yes. The first EPA-rated Chevrolet Blazer AWD, the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer AWD, returned 16 combined MPG. The most recent 2026 Chevrolet Blazer AWD returns 24 MPG, an improvement of 8 MPG over the run. -
How much CO₂ does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 368 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 5,520 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD?
City driving returns 22 MPG and highway driving returns 27 MPG, a gap of 5 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns. -
What engine is in the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD?
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD has a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (EPA description: SIDI). Smaller turbocharged engines like this one tend to deliver bigger-engine power on demand while keeping fuel economy closer to a non-turbo version of the same displacement. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD have?
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD comes with a automatic 9-spd transmission and all-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive variants typically read 1 to 3 MPG lower than the front-wheel-drive equivalent of the same engine, since the extra hardware adds weight and parasitic loss. -
How does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer AWD compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2022 model year is the Tesla Model Y AWD at 123 combined MPG. The Chevrolet Blazer AWD returns 24 MPG, a gap of 99 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.