Which SUV is right for you?
The Blazer and Trailblazer are two highly popular SUVs produced by Chevrolet. Despite sharing similar names, they are significantly different, and each model has its own strengths and weaknesses.
First off, let’s look at the exterior size or body type for each. The Blazer is a mid-size SUV that starts at $35,100 while the Trailblazer is a subcompact SUV that starts at $22,100. Other key differences include engine size/performance, interior quality, and available safety technology.
First off, let’s look at the exterior size or body type for each. The Blazer is a mid-size SUV that starts at $35,100 while the Trailblazer is a subcompact SUV that starts at $22,100. Other key differences include engine size/performance, interior quality, and available safety technology.
2023 Blazer
- Engine: 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder
- Horsepower: 228
- Torque: 258 lb-ft
- Fuel economy:
- FWD: 22 city / 29 hwy
- AWD: 22 city / 27 hwy
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
- Infotainment system: Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Safety features: Rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, HD rear vision camera
2023 Trailblazer
- Engine: 1.2L turbocharged 3-cylinder
- Horsepower: 137
- Torque: 162 lb-ft
- Fuel economy: 29/31 mpg (city/hwy)
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive
- Infotainment system: 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Safety features: Front pedestrian braking, Lane keep assist with lane departure warning, following distance indicator, forward collision alert, and automatic emergency braking.
Interior Comfort & Storage
The Blazer offers a more upscale and comfortable interior than the Trailblazer. This is to be expected given the large price discrepancy between the two models. Both offer seating for 5, although the extra interior space in the Blazer will undoubtably translate into increased comfort for adults sitting in the rear seats.
Both models feature flexible rear storage and seating arrangements with features like 60/40 second-row split folding seats and sliding rear seats. The Blazer, being the larger model, wins out in total max cargo space with its 64.2 Cu. Ft. max storage vs the 54.4 Cu. Ft. available in the Trailblazer.
Both models feature flexible rear storage and seating arrangements with features like 60/40 second-row split folding seats and sliding rear seats. The Blazer, being the larger model, wins out in total max cargo space with its 64.2 Cu. Ft. max storage vs the 54.4 Cu. Ft. available in the Trailblazer.
Technology & Safety Features
Both the Blazer and Trailblazer offer a variety of technology and safety features features, including:
The difference comes where the Trailblazer features more safety technology packages such as the Standard Chevy Assist package, Driver Confidence package, and Driver Confidence and Cruise package versus the Blazer only having two packages available: the Chevy Safety Assist package & the Driver Confidence II package. However, this is not the full story as both models offer a comprehensive suite of safety features. The Blazer does offer more standard features versus the Trailblazer.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Rearview camera
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
The difference comes where the Trailblazer features more safety technology packages such as the Standard Chevy Assist package, Driver Confidence package, and Driver Confidence and Cruise package versus the Blazer only having two packages available: the Chevy Safety Assist package & the Driver Confidence II package. However, this is not the full story as both models offer a comprehensive suite of safety features. The Blazer does offer more standard features versus the Trailblazer.
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