The Chevrolet Blazer vs. Chevrolet Equinox: Which One is Right for You in Sulphur, LA?

Are you in the market for an exciting new SUV to drive all over Orange, TX? Then visit Navarre Chevrolet and check out our new inventory. We carry new Chevy SUVs like the Blazer and Equinox. Both of these models are versatile and fun to drive, and come with plenty of exciting features. Here is how the Blazer and Equinox compare to one another.

Performance

The Blazer comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbo I-4 engine that produces 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. An available 3.6-liter V-6 engine produces 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Both engine options come standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available for drivers in Port Arthur, TX, who want to optimize traction.

All new Equinox models have the same engine under the hood: a 1.5-liter turbo I-4 engine that produces 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a standard six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available.

Interior

The Blazer has five seats and a passenger volume of 107.8 cubic feet. When you want to transport your belongings in Beaumont, LA, you can utilize 30.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats and 64.2 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the front seats. The Blazer also comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar support, and heated front seats.

The Equinox comes has five seats and a passenger volume of 103.5 cubic feet. For storage, you can find 29.9 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats and 63.9 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the front seats. The Equinox comes standard with single-zone manual air conditioning, while dual-zone automatic climate control is available.

Tech Features

The Blazer has an impressive infotainment system, including a standard 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen display. Standard wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® let you connect your smartphone to the infotainment system. Six speakers come standard, but you can upgrade to an available eight-speaker Bose premium audio system.

The Equinox comes standard with a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen display, along with standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. An available eight-inch infotainment touchscreen is available as well. Six speakers come standard, but you can upgrade to an available seven-speaker Bose premium audio system.

Safety Features

Both the Blazer and Equinox come standard with the Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver assistance features. Chevy Safety Assist includes:

• • Forward Collision Alert: Warns you if the system detects a potential collision ahead of you.
  • Automatic Emergency Braking: Automatically applies the brakes when the system detects a potential collision and if you don’t respond to the forward collision alert

• • Front Pedestrian Braking: Automatically applies the brakes when the system detects a pedestrian in the vehicle’s path.

• • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning: Alerts you if the vehicle shows signs of inadvertently drifting and provides corrective steering if necessary.

• • Intellibeam High Beam Assist: Automatically turns the high beams on when they are needed and off when the system detects another vehicle ahead of you on the road or approaching in the opposite lane.

Take a New Chevy Blazer and Equinox for a Test Drive Today

Are you ready to discover which Chevy SUV is right for you in DeRidder, LA? Then visit Navarre Chevrolet of Sulphur and take the Blazer and Equinox for a test drive. To take these two exciting SUVs for a test drive, contact our dealership to schedule your visit today.

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