In New Orleans, there are different reasons to love the 2025 Chevy Equinox and Trailblazer. Which of these popular compact SUVs makes the most sense for your drive (and your budget)? Our comparison guide takes a look.
Key Takeaways
- Both Chevy crossover SUVs go easy on your budget, but the Trailblazer goes easiest!
- While both models are handsomely equipped, the Equinox offers a little extra comfort and convenience.
- These crossovers are easy to handle, no matter how narrow the street!
- Both models deliver impressive EPA ratings, but the Trailblazer saves you the most at the pump.
Starting Price
The 2025 Chevy Trailblazer is the economy option, saving you thousands of dollars with a starting price of $23,100*. If you’re looking for a longer list of standard features, the 2025 Chevy Equinox has more appeal. And it’s also pretty budget-friendly in its own right, starting at $28,600.
*Price as of 4/15/25.
Comfort & Convenience
These small SUVs fit nicely into the last parking space on the block, but they’re also roomy enough for everyday NOLA life. When it comes to passenger space, the Equinox and Trailblazer are well matched (though the Equinox offers nearly an extra inch of rear-seat head and legroom). However, if you do a lot of tailgating at the Superdome, you may be interested in the Equinox’s larger cargo hold, with 29.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Of course, the Trailblazer has plenty of room for your Mid-City farmer’s market hauls, with 25.3 cubic feet for cargo.
The Trailblazer gives you plenty of tech features for your money, with a standard 11-inch infotainment touchscreen and the wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also helps you keep an eye out for trouble with lane-keeping assistance and forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection!
But the Equinox comes standard with more modern tech, giving you a little extra peace of mind as you plot the route with the least potholes and parade routes. It adds to the aforementioned features with an 11-inch digital gauge cluster and Google built-in infotainment software. Every trim model delivers a longer list of safety aids, too, adding blind-spot intervention and intersection collision mitigation!
City-Friendly Performance
Whether you’re on a quest to find festival parking or safely navigate the narrowest roads in the city, both SUVs are easy to handle. To help navigate through slick, steamy summers, you can add all-wheel drive to either model. However, if you’re looking for the most power, you should choose the Equinox. Its peppy powertrain will enhance your confidence as you merge onto I-10!
2025 Chevy Equinox Powertrain Specs
- Turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine (175 hp, 184 lb-ft of torque)
- Continuously variable transmission
- Available eight-speed automatic transmission (included with all-wheel drive)
- Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive
The Trailblazer offers two engine options, both of which deliver an easygoing drive around town. To combine the Trailblazer’s thrifty price with a little extra power, check out the optional engine upgrade!
2025 Chevy Trailblazer Powertrain Specs
- Turbocharged 1.2L three-cylinder engine (137 hp, 162 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional turbo 1.3L three-cylinder engine (155 hp, 174 lb-ft)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive
Fuel Efficiency
With its incredible starting price and efficient performance, the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer is ideal for students, young professionals, and families shopping for the biggest savings! Choose the Trailblazer’s available 1.3-liter engine to earn up to 31 mpg combined (29 city/33 highway). By comparison, the 2025 Chevy Equinox earns up to 27 mpg combined (26 city/28 highway). It’s not as thrifty as the Trailblazer, but it does a pretty good job of balancing its extra power with everyday efficiency!
Your New Small SUV
Is the Equinox or Trailblazer better for life in New Orleans? If you’re shopping for the best deal on a modern, city-sized SUV, you can’t go wrong with the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer. For a great price on a small SUV that comes standard with more features and extra power, check out the 2025 Chevy Equinox. Want to see just how accommodating a budget-friendly compact crossover can be? Visit us at Banner Chevy!