Trailblazer vs Trax, Equinox and Blazer
Which small Chevy SUV
Trailblazer vs Trax, Equinox and Blazer
How the Trailblazer compares with the Trax and Equinox, and how it differs from the Blazer.
- AWDTrailblazer yes, Trax no
- 54.4Trailblazer cu ft
- 1,000 lbtowing
Home › Chevrolet Trailblazer Guide › Trailblazer vs Trax, Equinox, Blazer · Last updated October 31, 2026
Short answer: Trax: lowest price, FWD only. Trailblazer: similar size and price to the Trax, with AWD available. Equinox: a size up, with more power, cargo and towing. Blazer: a larger midsize SUV — related only by name.
Prices are MSRP before destination. 2027 Trailblazer Limited prices are from GM order data; new 2027 prices are from Chevrolet's preproduction announcement (Oct 2026). Confirm final pricing and destination on the window sticker.
| Trax | Trailblazer | Equinox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | See Trax guide | $23,600 (2027 Limited) | $29,300 (2027) |
| Power | 1.2L turbo, 137 hp | 1.2L or 1.3L, up to 155 hp | 1.5L turbo, 175 hp |
| AWD | FWD only | Available | Available |
| Max cargo | 54.1 cu ft | 54.4 cu ft | 63.5 cu ft |
| Max towing | No published rating | 1,000 lb | 1,500 lb |
Chevrolet and GM order data, before destination. Confirm current Trax and Equinox pricing in their guides.
Which fits you
- Trax — commuting on a budget, mostly plowed roads. Trax guide.
- Trailblazer — small and affordable, with AWD for winter and gravel.
- Equinox — a family of four plus gear and light towing. Equinox guide.
- Blazer — midsize, more power and price. Blazer guide.
Both small Chevys refresh for 2027
The Trax and Trailblazer both get bigger screens and more standard safety tech for 2027. Only the Trailblazer offers AWD (standard on the new Z71).
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Trailblazer questions
Trailblazer vs Trax: what's the difference?
Similar size and price, but the Trailblazer offers AWD and the 1.3L; the Trax is FWD only with a 137-hp 1.2L.
Trailblazer vs Equinox?
The Equinox is a size up: 175 hp vs 155, 63.5 vs 54.4 cu ft, and 1,500 vs 1,000 lb towing. The Trailblazer starts thousands less.
Are the Trailblazer and Blazer related?
Only by name. The Blazer is a larger midsize SUV.
Which is better in snow, Trailblazer or Trax?
The Trailblazer, because AWD is available.
More Trailblazer guides
Sources: Chevrolet.com, Trailblazer and 2027 preproduction info (Oct 2026), GM 2027 Trailblazer (Limited) order guide (codes, packages, colors, GVWR)