2021 Chevy Trailblazer vs. 2020 Chevy Blazer: SUV Comparison
Are you in the market for a new Chevy SUV but stumped by the choice between the all-new 2021 Trailblazer and the 2020 Blazer? The team of Chevy product specialists at Medlin Chevrolet near Pitt County, NC, created this comparison research guide to help. Whether you’re looking for bold sophistication with plenty of substance or the ability to live big behind the wheel of a small SUV, we’re here to help you find it. The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer starts at $19,995 MSRP and the 2020 Chevy Blazer starts at $29,995 MSRP.
Shop for your ideal Chevy SUV model, trim and color combination in our Chevy Blazer or for sale near Pitt County, NC. Let us answer any of your questions and contact us online or give us a call at 877-241-4336.
Performance
Whether you value efficiency, horsepower, or towing capacity, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer and 2020 Blazer have an engine option that’s right for you. Both models are available with all-wheel drive (AWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD). The 1.2L turbo Trailblazer engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the 1.3L turbo Trailblazer engine and all three Blazer engines come with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the 2020 Blazer is rated for up to 4,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity when properly equipped, while the 2021 Trailblazer can be equipped to tow up to 1,000 pounds.
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Model |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
MPG (city/hwy) |
|
2021 Trailblazer |
ECOTEC® 1.2L turbo |
137 HP |
162 lb.-ft. |
28/31 |
|
ECOTEC 1.3L turbo |
155 HP |
174 lb.-ft. |
29/33 |
|
|
2020 Blazer |
2.5L I4 |
193 HP |
188 lb.-ft. |
21/27 |
|
2.0L turbo I4 |
230 HP |
258 lb.-ft. |
21/28 |
|
|
3.6L V6 |
308 HP |
270 lb.-ft. |
19/26 |
Interior
Versatile comfort comes standard in both the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer and 2020 Blazer. The Trailblazer offers up to 54.4 cubic feet of cargo space when you fold down the rear seats, while the Blazer offers up to 64.2 cubic feet of cargo space. Both SUVs offer seating for five passengers, rear legroom of just over 39 inches, and front legroom of approximately 41 inches.
Both cabins also offer a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front bucket seats, and foldable rear seats. At the top of their respective trim levels, the Trailblazer seating material is cloth with leatherette, while the Blazer offers perforated leather seats with sueded microfiber accents. The Trailblazer driver’s seat is ten-way power adjustable, while the driver’s seat in the Blazer offers eight directions of power adjustment, plus a six-way power front passenger’s seat.
The Blazer also offers a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and heated rear outboard seats for optimal comfort at any time of the year. If practicality is a consideration, the Blazer makes handling cargo more efficient with a cargo management system, and the Trailblazer comes with a flat-folding front passenger seatback for extra-long cargo items.
Safety
Add an all-around layer of smart safety features when you drive either the 2021 Trailblazer or the 2020 Blazer. The Trailblazer comes with ten airbags, while the Blazer is equipped with seven airbags. The Trailblazer also offers the following safety features at the RS trim level:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Front pedestrian braking
- Rear vision camera
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
- Following distance indicator
- Forward collision alert
- Available HD rear vision camera
- Available lane change alert with side blind zone alert
- Available rear cross traffic alert
- Available rear park assist
The Blazer makes several available Trailblazer safety features standard, including:
- HD rear vision camera
- Rear park assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Lane change alert with side blind zone alert
At the same time, the Blazer also makes several safety features available, including:
- HD surround vision camera
- Forward collision alert
- Advanced adaptive cruise control
- Enhanced automatic emergency braking
- Following distance indicator
- Front pedestrian braking
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
Technology
Stay connected behind the wheel of both the 2021 Trailblazer and 2020 Blazer. Both SUVs feature the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™, as well as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot. The Trailblazer’s highest trim comes standard with a 7-inch color touchscreen, while the Blazer’s highest trim comes with an 8-inch HD color touchscreen. The Blazer also offers an 8-inch color driver information center compared to a 3.5-inch screen for the Trailblazer. You can also enjoy every note of your music with a Bose® premium eight-speaker audio system in the Blazer Premier trim, or with a six-speaker audio system with amplifier in the Trailblazer RS. The 2020 Blazer also offers navigation, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio and 360L trial subscription, plus a universal home remote.
Schedule a Test Drive at Medlin Chevrolet
Experience either the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer or 2020 Blazer for yourself when you schedule a test drive at Medlin Chevrolet near Pitt County, NC. If you have any questions, give us a call at 877-241-4336 .
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