2024 Chevy Equinox vs 2024 Chevy Trailblazer

February 22nd, 2024 by

The Chevy Equinox has been known for offering great handling and driving for an affordable price, and the 2024 model continues this legacy. However, the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer offers a great athletic body and large interior space that is not common with other subcompact SUVs. Let’s look at some of the key features of each SUV to see which SUV matches your preference.

Key Points

2024 Chevrolet Equinox Exterior
  • The Equinox has larger interior than the Trailblazer
  • Both models have about the same tech and safety features
  • The Equinox’s 1.4-liter turbo I-4 engine has more power Trailblazer’s engines
  • The Trailblazer’s engines have better fuel economy than the Equinox’s engine
  • The Equinox’s MSRP range is about $27,000–$32,000 while the Trailblazer’s MSRP range is about $23,000–$27,000

What changes on the 2024 Equinox?

2024 Chevrolet Equinox Technology

The main changes that come with the 2024 Equinox are new paint colors and a new safety-tech package called the Driver Confidence II. As for the exterior, The Equinox has current style cues that give it an athletic feel. Its bold, curved lines, black-matte grille, and redesigned LED headlights give the Equinox a sophisticated expression.

The Equinox keeps its aerodynamic design to give it efficiency with a confident appeal. Though the overall design keeps a lot of its 2023 predecessor, the 2024 Equinox introduces new color options: Riptide Blue and Lakeshore Blue. With this kind of exterior design, the 2024 Equinox is sure to capture your attention one way or another.

Is Chevy coming out with a new Trailblazer?

2024 Chevrolet Equinox Interior

Chevy has come out with a new Trailblazer. The changes for the 2024 Trailblazer include a newer exterior, different wheel designs, more color options, and better technology. The Trailblazer’s body has a modern aesthetic look combined with a sporty vibe. It comes with bold lines, dynamic contours, high-gloss black front grille, great LED headlights, 19-inch high-gloss machined wheels, and a slick roofline.

With vibrant color options like Cacti Green and Copper Harbor Metallic, the Trailblazer offers a personalized touch that can match your personality. You will have a great body for a crossover SUV if you go with the Trailblazer.

How big is the trunk of the 2024 Chevy Equinox?

The trunk of the 2024 Equinox is about 29.9 cubic feet with the rear seats up, but you can get 63.9 cubic feet of space if you put the rear seats down. With this space, you could haul a big load of groceries or haul lots of luggage for a vacation. Along with the space, you get 40.9 inches of legroom in the front seats and 39.9 inches of legroom in the rear seats.

This gives the Equinox’s interior great comfort and functionality. Its comfy seats, plethora cupholders, available panoramic sunroof, and other features give you what you need for daily driving or long road trips. Technologically, the Equinox has a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Chevy’s MyLink software system. This system has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth. The Equinox has other features like USB support, a seven-speaker Bose sound system, and an auxiliary input jack.

Is the Chevy Trailblazer roomy?

The 2024 Trailblazer is quite roomy with 40.9 inches of legroom with the front seats and 39.4 inches in the rear with the rear seats. As for cargo space, the Trailblazer has 25.3 cubic feet with the seats upright, but it can expand to 54.4 cubic feet with the seats folded down, which is great space for a subcompact SUV.

With all this space, the Trailblazer has a practical cabin that is precisely designed with great materials, so you can be ready for daily commutes or epic road trips. The Trailblazer’s tech includes an 11.0-inch touchscreen with an 8.0-inch digital gauge cluster that has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, four-speaker system, and USB ports. If you buy a higher trim, you can get a wireless phone charger, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bose seven-speaker system.

What engine comes with the 2024 Equinox?

The 2024 Equinox has a 1.5-liter turbo I4 engine that has 175 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque. The fuel efficiency is 26/31 mpg, and the Equinox comes standard in FWD, but you can get AWD if you want more traction.

If you are interested, the Equinox has an electric version (Equinox EV) with an approximate range of 250–280 miles depending on the configuration. The Equinox EV has a 210-hp electric motor or a 290-horsepower AWD setup with the assistance of a rear motor.

As for safety, you would get features like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, rear-cross traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring.

What is the engine of the Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The 2024 Chevy Trailblazer offers two engine options:

  • 1.2-liter turbo V3 with 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque
  • 1.3-liter turbo V3 with 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque

With a nine-speed automatic transmission, each engine is in FWD with the option for AWD. The fuel efficiency of the new Trailblazer is about 29/31 mpg. Safety is important, and the Trailblazer has the following safety features: front pedestrian braking, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assistance, and lane-departure assistance.

What’s the cost of a 2024 Trax and 2024 Trailblazer?

The 2024 Equinox’s trims have the following MSRPs:

  • LS — $26,600
  • LT — $29,495
  • RS — $30,950
  • Premier — $31,800

The 2024 Trailblazer’s trims have the following MSRPs:

  • LS — $23,100
  • LT — $24,300
  • RS — $27,100
  • Activ — $27,100

The prices for both SUVs could change based on certain upgrades you decide to get.

Final Points

The Equinox’s large space and functionality competes well with the athletic and unique design of the Trailblazer. Though the Trailblazer has more engine options, the engine of the Equinox is more powerful than both engine options of the Trailblazer. You also get about the same tech and safety features with each model.

If you want a little more space, the Equinox should be your choice. However, if you are cool with a subcompact SUV, the Trailblazer is the car for you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Burlington Chevy so we can share more information with you.