Mitsubishi Montero vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Montero and Chevrolet TrailBlazer contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mitsubishi Montero and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
When we compare the Mitsubishi Montero's and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer's specifications and ratings, The Chevrolet TrailBlazer has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Montero's and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a better car than the Mitsubishi Montero.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Montero’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer base engine makes 291 horsepower. The Montero is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles. The TrailBlazer is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. This gives the Chevrolet TrailBlazer the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Montero. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Montero and Chevrolet TrailBlazer are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet TrailBlazer has an average safety rating of 4.74 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$36,784
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Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$25,140
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Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,239
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,314
Price Range:
$3,328 - $17,496
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
171,986
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Mitsubishi Montero Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet TrailBlazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Montero
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1
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Mitsubishi Montero Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet TrailBlazer Rankings
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60 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Montero Trim Levels
Limited
Chevrolet TrailBlazer Trim Levels
LS, LT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.74 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6700 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
299 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Cargo Space:
39.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
41 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4787 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4356 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
72.5 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Metallic / Sudan Beige Metallic
Black
Midnight Black / Midnight Black/Sudan Beige Metallic
Gray
Carbon Gray Metallic
Silver
Soprano Silver Metallic
White
Viking White/Dusk Gray Pearl / Viking White/Sudan Beige Metallic
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandstone Metallic
Black
Black
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic / Graystone Metallic
Silver
Silver Blue Metallic / Silverstone Metallic
White
Summit White
Blue
Superior Blue Metallic
Green
Emerald Jewel Metallic
Red
Bordeaux Red Metallic / Red Jewel Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan leather
Gray
Charcoal leather
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Ebony cloth
Gray
Light Gray cloth
Black
Ebony cloth / Ebony premium leather
