If you're looking for a small, stylish SUV take a look at the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer versus the 2022 Encore GX. The crossover market is booming and finding the one that fits your family's needs can be tough with so many options. Savvy buyers know to make a list of important features before they start shopping. So, if your list includes style, maneuverability, and space, one of these sub-compact SUVs may be a match for you. These vehicles have exterior designs with a lot of character. They're great for navigating city streets with dynamic powertrain options and nimble handling. They're also just the right size to serve as a family commuter. They have enough seating and cargo space to fit the whole family and their everyday luggage with room to spare.
With so many good things in common, you may be wondering how it's possible to choose. Well, read on for a deeper dive into the features, specs, and accommodations in these two vehicles.
Inside the 2022 Encore GX, you'll find comfortable seating for up to five passengers with plenty of head and legroom in both rows. The front seats and the steering wheel are available with heating functionality, and the panoramic sunroof opens up the spacious cabin even more. Behind the rear seats, the 2022 Encore GX has 23.5 cubic feet of cargo space, and with the seats folded the space extends to 50.2 cubic feet of space.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer also has seating for five and has adequate head and legroom to seat adult passengers in both rows. The cargo capacity behind the rear seat is 25.3 cubic feet and with all of the seats folded there is 54.4 cubic feet of space.
Deciding which subcompact SUV has the right design for you is mostly a matter of taste. The 2022 Buick Encore GX has an elegant, stately design that is sure to turn heads. It has an available hands-free power liftgate for loading and unloading all of your cargo. Add to that, signature LED daytime headlamps to help you stand out day or night.
The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has a sporty and athletic exterior design and also has an available hands-free liftgate.
When it comes to technology, the Encore GX has a lot to offer. Standard is an 8-inch touch screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Available is wireless device charging, HD Radio, and a seven-speaker Bose premium audio system.
The Trailblazer shares many of the same technology features as the Encore GX but the base system is a 7-inch touchscreen. You'll need to shell out a bit more cash to get the 8-inch version.
The Buick Encore GX has two engine options. The first is a 137-horsepower 1.2-liter three-cylinder paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The second option is a punchier engine with 155-horsepower also paired to a CVT. Both powertrains come with a front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive and a nine-speed automotive transmission are available.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has similar powertrain options. Buyers can choose between a 137-horsepower engine mated to a CVT, or a 155-horsepower engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
If you're interested in exploring the 2022 Buick Encore GX further, visit us at Bob Brady Buick GMC, in Forsyth, IL.