Buick Encore vs Chevrolet Trailblazer
Overview | |
Years produced2002-2009 | Years produced2013-2023 |
MSRP$23,100 | MSRP$24,600 |
Listings9758 | Listings3404 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.3 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3029 lbs | Curb Weight3195 lbs |
Height64.2 in | Height65.2 in |
Length174.0 in | Length168.4 in |
Width71.2 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase103.9 in | Wheelbase100.6 in |
Maximum Payload1160 lbs | Maximum Payload1018 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2002-2009 | 2013-2023 |
MSRP | $23,100 | $24,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Verdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.3 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3029 lbs | 3195 lbs |
Height | 64.2 in | 65.2 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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