The Subaru Crosstrek and the Chevy Trailblazer are birds of a feather—two compact SUVs with an adventurous side that prioritizes efficiency. That begs the question: Which one is the ideal choice for your drives around Yorkville, Utica, Rome, and New Hartford, NY?
That’s what our team at Subaru of Utica is here to find out. It’s the Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevy Trailblazer comparison—let’s see how they match up!
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Adventure is calling. With either the Subaru Crosstrek or the Chevy Trailblazer, you’ll easily be able to heed the call. However, you’ll want to surpass merely heeding the call and ensure your ride can go above and beyond when you’re out on the trails.
Whether you’re tearing up a dirt trail or taking on slick streets during a thunderstorm, having all-wheel drive (AWD) will help keep a firm grip in any conditions. Both models offer AWD, but the Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage when it comes to fuel economy.
It boasts an EPA-estimated 28 city/33 highway MPG, while the Trailblazer only manages an EPA-estimated 26 city/30 highway MPG in its AWD configuration.*
You may be able to take the MPG rating of the Crosstrek a bit farther off the beaten path. It can be outfitted with several all-terrain features, which aren’t available with the Trailblazer. They include:
- Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE)
- X-MODE®
- Hill Descent Control
- Active Torque Vectoring
What’s that? You’re looking for a hybrid SUV? In that case, a hybrid powertrain is only available with the Crosstrek. It combines a 2.0L SUBARU BOXER® engine with a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor to produce a combined horsepower of 148 HP. It also achieves an EPA-estimated 90 MPGe. *
The Crosstrek and the Trailblazer have compact designs, but there’s still plenty of room inside for your friends and family. This means you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Easily maneuver around obstacles, while still allowing enough room for everyone to get comfortable.
They both have seating for five, and while the Trailblazer offers a decent amount of front legroom, you’ll have even more room to stretch out in the Crosstrek. It boasts 43.1 inches of front legroom.
Plus, you’ll be able to carry more cargo in the Crosstrek, which has a maximum cargo volume of up to 55.3 cubic feet. In comparison, the Trailblazer stops short at 54.4 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Phone home, jam to your favorite tunes, and get directions to your next destination—it’s all possible from the driver’s seat of your SUV. Each model comes with intuitive infotainment systems that can be anchored by an available 8-inch touchscreen, which provides access to the following technologies:
- Apple CarPlay®
- Android Auto™
- SiriusXM®
- Bluetooth®
- Navigation
Hear that? That’s the new song everyone has been talking about. Crank up the volume on the Harman Kardon® premium audio system. It comes with eight speakers and is only available with the Subaru Crosstrek. The available Bose® premium audio system of the Chevy Trailblazer only comes with seven speakers.
Subaru and Chevy are two manufacturers that put the safety of you and yours first. That’s why both the Crosstrek and the Trailblazer offer top-notch driver-assistance features.
When you get a compact SUV like the Crosstrek or the Trailblazer, you can feel confident driving to your destination. That’s because they could come with these systems:
- Pre-Collision Braking System
- Pre-Collision Throttle Management
- Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are available with either SUV. You’ll receive a warning when a vehicle is lurking in one of those hard-to-see places, so you can change lanes and back out of tight spots with more confidence.
High Beam Assist is also available with both the Crosstrek and the Trailblazer. When active, this system will automatically toggle between high and low beams based on current conditions. You’ll be able to see everything in front of you while remaining courteous to other drivers.
The competition was close, but if you’re looking for a more spacious and efficient compact SUV, the Subaru Crosstrek is the ideal choice for your rides through Yorkville, Utica, Rome, or New Hartford, NY.
When you’re ready to experience this victorious SUV firsthand, schedule a test drive at Subaru of Utica today!
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