There are some very informed and decisive shoppers
out there that make it look simple to choose a new crossover SUV. This size,
that brand – and they are finished! While we have encountered many like that
right here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, we also understand that the
selection process takes time for many, and listening to top authorities such as
the staff of TheCarConnection.com can help when it comes down to
the all-important comparison time. This week they ran a feature that pitted the
2020 Chevy Blazer up against the 2020 Chevy Equinox, two SUVs with some
similarities but also with some unique character traits.
The 2020 Blazer sees the ushering in of a new turbo-4
cylinder in this second year on sale after its strong 2019 revival. The 2020
Equinox is a bit smaller on the outside and does not possess quite as much a
sporty and aggressive stance. Where size usually matters most in a family
crossover is in the especially important category of rear-seat and cargo space,
and the two are neck-and-neck in that race. The Blazer has 30.5 cubic feet of
cargo space behind its sliding second-row seat, and 64.2 cubic feet when the
back bench is folded down. The Equinox is 30 and 63.9 cubic feet respectively,
only a few boxes of groceries less in all.
The Blazer sees a much broader stance, and the
second-row seats slide resulting in greater passenger and cargo space, but the
Equinox has better quality front seats overall. However, there is no sliding
second row and a bit narrower of a body that is best for three children across
the back. The Premier trim level is what gives both the ritziest feel and the
Equinox is the one of the pair that sees automatic emergency braking as
standard.
This review states that within the realms of
safety and space, the Equinox is probably the better choice. The Blazer sees
some incredibly positive points for sheer style, and the 308-horsepower V6 when
RS spec is chosen. An overall edgier shape and sporty interior makes the
Equinox seem more family-oriented right off the bat and gives anyone on the
hunt for some excitement in their daily drive a heightened reason to make the
decision to purchase. The Equinox does outpace the Blazer in fuel economy, by a
total of up to 5 mpg combined.
Both the Blazer and Equinox see touchscreen
infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and you can step up with leather, heated
seats, big wheels, bigger horsepower stats, and more luxurious interiors. Concluding their
thoughts between how the two cars differ and which one may be right for you it was noted that
the Blazer’s wing like dash and jaunty body are standouts, but the Equinox may lean a bit
heavier into practical and settled down territory. The staff on duty at Edmunds.com
praised the Blazer for its “refined ride quality” and “amazingly agile handling”, and subsequently hailed
the Equinox for great mileage, solid handling, and safety features that were cranked up
a notch.
