Comparing The Chevy Equinox and Chevy Blazer

The Chevy Equinox and the Chevy Blazer: You Can't Go Wrong with a Chevy SUV

When it's Chevy vs. Chevy, it all boils down to preference. Because no matter which new Chevy you choose, certain things will follow. A comfortably designed interior cabin, a stylish exterior design, and the most capable and convenient technology. So, with those categories equal, size and performance become the difference makers. And that's where the Chevy Blazer and Chevy Equinox part ways. But the good news is we have both models at Schumacher Chevy-Buick of Boonton. The bad news is-you can only choose one.

Exterior Design

Chevy Equinox

The Chevy Equinox offers three specialized packages and trim designs for its exterior design. The RS trim features 19-inch Dark Android-painted aluminum wheels with LED headlamps, a Gloss Black mesh grill, and Black Ice accents. The specialized Midnight Edition has a stealthy design with 18-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels and 18-inch all-season tires. Front and rear black bowtie emblems add a touch of style with body-color mirror caps and a unique mold-in-color Black grille. The Redline Edition adds 19-inch wheels with Red accents and Black center caps, 19-inch all-season tires, a redline-specific Black grille, Black door handles, and Black Ice interior accents.

Chevy Blazer

The base Chevy Blazer comes with a set of 18-inch wheels, but you can grab a set of 20-inch wheels with a package upgrade or purchase a higher trim. The Blazer also features a Redline Edition with black 20-inch wheels, Red accents, a blacked-out grille, a Black header bar, mirrors, and door handle. The stylish grille, front fascia, and LED headlamps are standard exterior features for this package. New paint colors include Fountain Blue, Sterling Gray, Copper Bronze, and Radiant Red.

Infotainment and Interior Design

Chevy Equinox

For the Chevy Equinox, entertainment, and comfort are standard. The 40/60 split seating creates 63.9 cubic feet of cargo room. The 7-inch infotainment touchscreen display is standard, along with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. The interior seats five adults with 103.5 cubic feet of passenger volume. With an upgrade to the Equinox Premiere, you'll have body-contouring jet-black perforated leather seats with memory for the front row, temperature-controlled options for the front row, a heated steering wheel, and driver's seat memory settings.

Chevy Blazer

p>The base-level Chevy Blazer offers form-fitting cloth seats, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen. The Wi-Fi hotspot allows in-cabin streaming on the go in Parsippany or Dover, NJ. The 60/40 split-folding second-row seat makes way for a party-rocking 64.2 cubic feet of max cargo room and offers 107.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. Upgrades include leather upholstery and power-adjustable seats for the front row with heated and ventilated technology.

Performance

Chevy Equinox

The Chevy Equinox balances handling and fuel efficiency like a pro in Wayne, NJ or Montville. The EPA-estimated 26/31 MPG city/highway creates an efficient Chevy midsized SUV. The Equinox’s turbocharged I4, 1.5L engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. and delivers 170 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque. All-wheel drive is standard across all trims, along with the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control.

Chevy Blazer

The Chevy Blazer offers two engine options for its lineup. There's a 2.0L turbo engine and a 3.6L V6. The turbocharged engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and delivers 228 horsepower. The V6 version has the same automatic transmission with 308 horsepower. The 2.0L turbo has slightly better gas mileage with an EPA-estimated 22/29 MPG city/highway. The V6 version rounds out at an EPA-estimated 20/27 MPG city/highway.

Safety

Chevy Equinox

The key here is the abundance of standard features for the Chevy Equinox provided by the Chevy Safety Assistance package. Entry-level models will have features like electronic stability control, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assistance. You can upgrade your safety package to include features like blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, and more.

Chevy Blazer

The Chevy Blazer offers premium and standard driver assistance features to increase awareness. Some standard safety features include a rearview camera, seven airbags, and teen driver technology. Upgrades include features like rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, OnStar® safety and security coverage, and more.

Schumacher Chevrolet-Buick of Boonton

We know. It might be like choosing which child you love the most. For some, that might be easy. For others, it's another story. The good thing is that whatever choice you make, you don't have to worry about hurting anyone's feelings. But that depends on what your family thinks about your decision. So, here's what you do. Bring your family down to Schumacher Chevy-Buick of Boonton so you can all test out the new Chevy Blazer and Chevy Equinox. And then you all can decide which one to take home. If it's time to shop for a new SUV, it's time to visit Schumacher Chevy-Buick of Boonton. We've got plenty to choose from.