The 2025 Chevy Trailblazer and 2025 Ford Escape are both great compact SUVs, but if you want a stylish, fun SUV that’s easy to maneuver and packed with features, the Trailblazer is hard to beat. But how does it stack up against the Ford Escape? Find out below!
Key Takeaways:
- The 2025 Chevy Trailblazer trims start at $24,395 and go up to $28,995. The base trim of the Escape STARTS at $29,490, making the Trailblazer the obvious choice in affordability.
- Both models have the same number of engine options.
- This is the last year of the Ford Escape—it is being replaced by an as-yet-unnamed hybrid.
Is the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer Reliable?
While the Chevy Trailblazer and Ford Escape aren’t the most powerful, both are reliable for getting you around town or on a weekend adventure. The Bronco offers a standard turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder, generating 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. It’s mated with continuously variable automatic transmission or CVT. There is also the option of a turbocharged 1.3-liter engine delivering 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
There are also two engine options for the Escape—a standard 181-hp, turbocharged, 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with front wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive, and an optional 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with standard all-wheel drive. Both of these engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
What Technology Features are Seen in the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer?
The Trailblazer features an 8.0-inch digital gauge cluster next to an 11.0-inch infotainment touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. A six-speaker stereo system is also standard; however, you have the option of a seven-speaker Bose system as part of the SUV’s Adaptive Cruise and Sound Package.
The Escape’s lower trims have a smaller infotainment screen than the Trailblazers—just 8 inches— but higher trims feature a standard 13.2-inch display. Its Infotainment system features the latest Sync 4 interface with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay capability.
What Are the Changes for the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer vs the 2025 Ford Escape?
The Trailblazer underwent a major design refresh for 2024, so this year’s model has only a few tweaks. One color—Marina Blue Metallic—has been added to the SUV’s palette, and its base powertrain can now use E85 fuel.
As it is Escape's last year, there are no new changes.
Which SUV Offers the Best Value for Your Money—the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer vs 2025 Ford Escape?
As we said above, the highest trim in the Trailblazer is cheaper than the lowest in the Ford Escape. The Chevy lineup includes the following models:
- LS: $24,395
- LT: $25,595
- RS: $28,995
- ACTIV: $28,995
The Escape has five trims at the following prices:
- Active: $29,490
- ST-Line: $30,485
- ST-Line Select: $35,695
- Platinum: $36,510
- ST-Line Elite: $39,005
Is the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer Better than the 2025 Ford Escape?
Both the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer and the 2025 Ford Escape have a lot to offer, but if you're looking for a budget-friendly SUV that doesn’t skimp on features, the Trailblazer stands out. With its lower price tag, it gives you more for less—making it a smart pick. Come to our showroom at Banner Chevy to experience it for yourself!