Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Chevrolet Blazer comes down to what you hitch up and how many people ride along, and for a Manitoba buyer the short answer is the 2027 Grand Cherokee for towing, four cylinder power and a three row option, and the 2026 Blazer for the stronger V6 figures and the better four cylinder fuel ratings. Jeep Canada lists best in class towing of up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the 2027 Grand Cherokee, against up to 2,041 kg (4,500 lb) with the available 3.6L V6 on Chevrolet Canada's 2026 Blazer page. To see what we have listed now, browse new Jeep Grand Cherokee inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks, and our 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee research page walks through the trims, engines and towing.
Our Grand Cherokee figures come from Jeep Canada's 2027 Grand Cherokee page, its 2027 capability page and Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information. The Blazer figures come from Chevrolet Canada's Blazer page, which showed the 2026 model when we read it on November 1, 2026, so every Blazer figure here is a 2026 figure. The fuel ratings for the Grand Cherokee come from Natural Resources Canada's 2026 ratings.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: the 2027 Grand Cherokee is the pick for towing, four cylinder power and a third row, and the 2026 Blazer is the pick for its stronger V6 and its better four cylinder fuel ratings.
- The Grand Cherokee tows more: Jeep Canada lists up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the 2027 Grand Cherokee, 771 kg more (our arithmetic) than the 2,041 kg (4,500 lb) Chevrolet Canada lists for the 2026 Blazer with its available V6.
- The Grand Cherokee's four cylinder is stronger: Jeep Canada lists the 2027 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo at up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft, and Chevrolet Canada lists the 2026 Blazer's 2.0L turbo at 228 hp and 258 lb ft.
- The 2026 Blazer leads V6 against V6: Chevrolet Canada lists its available 3.6L V6 at 308 hp and 270 lb ft, and Jeep Canada lists the 2027 Grand Cherokee's 3.6L Pentastar V6 at up to 293 hp and 260 lb ft.
- Only the Grand Cherokee family has a third row: the 2027 Grand Cherokee L seats six on the Limited, and Chevrolet Canada lists the 2026 Blazer as a two row SUV that seats five.
- Winter tires do the stopping: four wheel drive helps you get moving, and winter tires help you stop and steer.
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Chevrolet Blazer Side by Side
Here are the two SUVs row by row, the Grand Cherokee for the 2027 model year and the Blazer for the 2026 model year, each from its maker's Canadian pages.
| What You Compare | 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 Chevrolet Blazer |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Jeep Canada's 2027 pages; Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information | Chevrolet Canada's 2026 Blazer page, read November 1, 2026 |
| Four cylinder | 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo: up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft (standard on the Limited) | 2.0L turbocharged four cylinder: 228 hp and 258 lb ft |
| V6 | 3.6L Pentastar V6: up to 293 hp and 260 lb ft (Laredo models) | available 3.6L V6: 308 hp and 270 lb ft |
| Maximum towing | up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) when properly equipped, best in class by Jeep Canada | up to 2,041 kg (4,500 lb) with the available 3.6L V6 |
| Rows and seats | two rows and five seats (Laredo); Grand Cherokee L: three rows and six seats (Limited) | two rows, seats five |
| Maximum cargo volume | Grand Cherokee L: 2,395 L (84.6 cu ft) with the second and third rows folded | 1,818 L (64.2 cu ft) |
Every rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team to confirm the figures on the exact Grand Cherokee you are looking at.
Where the Grand Cherokee Wins
More Towing for the Camper, the Boat and the Sled
Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page lists up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) beside both of its engines, the 2.0L Hurricane and the 3.6L Pentastar V6, when properly equipped. Its 2027 Grand Cherokee page calls that figure best in class, based on full size UV competitors and excluding other FCA U.S. LLC vehicles. Chevrolet Canada's 2026 Blazer page lists up to 2,041 kg (4,500 lb) with the available 3.6L V6, so the 2027 Grand Cherokee's maximum is 771 kg (1,700 lb) higher than the 2026 Blazer's (our arithmetic). If your camper, or your boat and its trailer, weighs between 2,041 kg and 2,812 kg loaded, the 2027 Grand Cherokee's maximum covers it and the 2026 Blazer's does not, so weigh the load before the first run to Lake Manitoba or the Whiteshell. Our Grand Cherokee towing capacity guide covers the 2026 ratings by engine and trim; for a 2027, ask our team for the rating on the exact unit.
Four Cylinder Power for Passing on Highway 1
Jeep Canada lists the 2027 Grand Cherokee's 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo at up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft, and Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists it as standard on the Limited. Chevrolet Canada's 2026 Blazer page lists its 2.0L turbocharged four cylinder at 228 hp and 258 lb ft. That is up to 96 hp and 74 lb ft more for the 2027 Grand Cherokee against the 2026 Blazer (our arithmetic), and you feel it pulling out to pass a grain truck on Highway 1 west of Portage la Prairie. The Hurricane's figures also beat the 308 hp and 270 lb ft that Chevrolet Canada lists for the 2026 Blazer's available V6. Ask our team whether the Grand Cherokee you are looking at carries the Hurricane.
A Third Row When You Need One
Chevrolet Canada lists the 2026 Blazer as a two row SUV that seats five, and Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists five passenger seating on the two row 2027 Grand Cherokee Laredo. The difference is the Grand Cherokee L. Stellantis Canada lists six passenger seating with second row captain's chairs on the 2027 Grand Cherokee L Limited, which covers the rink carpool or a family drive into Winnipeg with the grandparents along. Jeep Canada lists 2,395 L (84.6 cu ft) of cargo space in the Grand Cherokee L with the second and third rows folded, against the 1,818 L (64.2 cu ft) of maximum cargo space Chevrolet Canada lists for the 2026 Blazer. Our Grand Cherokee versus Grand Cherokee L comparison weighs the third row against cargo space.
Gravel Roads and Low Range on the Grand Cherokee
Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists Quadra-Trac I four wheel drive on the 2027 Grand Cherokee Laredo. On the 2027 Trailhawk it lists Quadra-Trac II with a two speed transfer case, Quadra-Lift air suspension, a rear electronic limited slip differential, skid plates and a Trailer Tow Package. Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page lists up to 27.7 cm (10.9 inches) of ground clearance on the Trailhawk, and it calls the available Quadra-Lift air suspension class exclusive, based on Wards Middle Sport/Utility vehicle segmentation and excluding other FCA U.S. LLC vehicles.
Here is what that hardware does on the roads around Portage. On a washboard grid road with a high crown, four wheel drive keeps the tires pulling on loose gravel, and extra ground clearance keeps the underside off the centre ridge and through a February drift across the lane. Low range from a two speed transfer case helps on a slick boat launch at the lake. Ask our team whether a 2027 Trailhawk can be ordered.
Where the Blazer Wins
A stronger V6. Chevrolet Canada's 2026 Blazer page lists the available 3.6L V6 at 308 hp and 270 lb ft. Jeep Canada lists the 2027 Grand Cherokee's 3.6L Pentastar V6 at up to 293 hp and 260 lb ft, so V6 against V6 the 2026 Blazer has 15 hp and 10 lb ft more (our arithmetic).
Better four cylinder fuel ratings. Chevrolet Canada's 2026 Blazer page gives its 2.0L turbo a GM estimated rating of 10.8 L/100 km city and 8.7 L/100 km highway. Natural Resources Canada's 2026 ratings list the Grand Cherokee 4X4 with the 2.0L at 11.5 city and 9.2 highway, so the 2026 Blazer's four cylinder rates better on both. The next section has both engines side by side.
Fuel Consumption Compared
These are the 2026 model year ratings for each SUV, in L/100 km. The Grand Cherokee rows are Natural Resources Canada's, under the row names it uses, and the Blazer rows are the GM estimated ratings on Chevrolet Canada's 2026 Blazer page.
| 2026 Rating | City / Highway (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, 2.0L (Natural Resources Canada) | 11.5 / 9.2 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Classic, 3.6L (Natural Resources Canada) | 12.3 / 9.2 |
| Chevrolet Blazer, 2.0L turbo (GM estimated, Chevrolet Canada) | 10.8 / 8.7 |
| Chevrolet Blazer, 3.6L V6 (GM estimated, Chevrolet Canada) | 12.8 / 9.2 |
Four cylinder against four cylinder, the 2026 Blazer rates better in the city and on the highway, which counts on a daily run into Winnipeg. V6 against V6, the 2026 Grand Cherokee rates better in the city, 12.3 against 12.8 for the 2026 Blazer, and the two tie at 9.2 on the highway. Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page lists combined ratings of 10.4 L/100 km for the 2.0L and 10.9 L/100 km for the 3.6L, based on EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings, and a driving range of 851 km, based on the manufacturer's estimated 27 imperial mpg combined and an 87 litre fuel tank. For a 2027 model, look up that year in Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings search tool.
Cold Starts and Winter Tires
A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. Stellantis Canada lists heated front seats and a heated steering wheel on the 2027 Grand Cherokee Laredo and remote start on the Laredo X. Ask our team whether the window sticker of the Grand Cherokee you want shows an engine block heater, and plug it in the way its manufacturer directs. Our service department installs block heaters, so you can book a block heater installation with our service team.
No drive system stops an SUV on glare ice. Four wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance says that from October 1, 2026, only "manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible" for the program, and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. All weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how the program works.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee if you tow a camper to Lake Manitoba in July, a pontoon to the Whiteshell or a sled trailer in January, because its maximum sits 771 kg above the 2026 Blazer's. Buy it too if you want the Hurricane's four cylinder power on Highway 1, if home is at the end of a gravel road where the Trailhawk's 27.7 cm of clearance and two speed transfer case earn their keep, or if the family needs the Grand Cherokee L's third row.
Buy the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer if five seats are enough and you want its stronger V6, or if the best four cylinder fuel rating of these two matters most on your commute into Winnipeg.
FAQs
Does the Jeep Grand Cherokee tow more than the Chevrolet Blazer?
Yes. Jeep Canada lists up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the 2027 Grand Cherokee when properly equipped, and Chevrolet Canada lists up to 2,041 kg (4,500 lb) for the 2026 Blazer with its available 3.6L V6. A rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team to confirm the figure for the exact Grand Cherokee.
Which is more powerful, the Grand Cherokee or the Blazer?
The 2027 Grand Cherokee with the Hurricane, against either 2026 Blazer engine. Jeep Canada lists the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo at up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft, and Chevrolet Canada lists the 2026 Blazer at 228 hp and 258 lb ft with its 2.0L turbo and 308 hp and 270 lb ft with its available V6. V6 against V6, the 2026 Blazer leads the 2027 Grand Cherokee's 3.6L Pentastar, which Jeep Canada lists at up to 293 hp and 260 lb ft.
Does the Chevrolet Blazer have a third row?
No. Chevrolet Canada lists the 2026 Blazer as a two row SUV that seats five. The 2027 Grand Cherokee L has a third row, and Stellantis Canada lists six passenger seating on its Limited.
Which uses less fuel, the Grand Cherokee or the Blazer?
The 2026 Blazer with its 2.0L turbo, on the published ratings. Chevrolet Canada gives it a GM estimated 10.8 L/100 km city and 8.7 highway, and Natural Resources Canada's 2026 ratings list the Grand Cherokee 4X4 2.0L at 11.5 city and 9.2 highway. With V6 engines, the 2026 Grand Cherokee's 12.3 L/100 km city rating beats the 2026 Blazer V6's GM estimated 12.8, and both rate 9.2 on the highway.
Is there a new Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Jeep Grand Cherokee inventory page shows the Grand Cherokees listed today at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
Buy for the load and the road. By Jeep Canada's figures, the 2027 Grand Cherokee brings a maximum tow rating 771 kg above the 2026 Blazer's, up to 96 hp more from its four cylinder and, in the Grand Cherokee L, a third row. By Chevrolet Canada's figures, the 2026 Blazer brings the stronger V6 and the better four cylinder fuel ratings. These Grand Cherokee figures are for the 2027 model year, so if the Grand Cherokee you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
