Buick Encore GX vs Chevy Trailblazer
2024 Buick Encore GX vs Chevy Trailblazer
Are you looking for a stylish SUV that’s also fun to drive and comfortable inside? Then the 2024 Buick Encore GX or the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer might be the SUV for you. Both are prepared for the roads of Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Geoff Penske Buick GMC knows that researching to determine which SUV is right for you is important. We’ve put together this Buick Encore GX vs. Chevy Trailblazer comparison to aid you in your vehicle research. Read on to learn about both SUVs!
Performance of the Encore GX and Trailblazer
The Trailblazer offers two engine options. The standard engine is an ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo engine that delivers 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. However, you can opt for the available 1.3L Turbo engine with 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque for a jump in power. Both engines work with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The Encore GX offers only one engine, but it is more powerful than the standard engine for the Trailblazer. The ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine delivers 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. Like the Trailblazer engine, it utilizes a 9-speed automatic transmission.
You also have the option of front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive, which sends power to the wheels when they need it for enhanced traction.
Inside Each SUV
The interior of the Trailblazer and the Encore GX seat five with plenty of space inside both. The legroom in the front row of each SUV comes to over 40 inches. Plus, the Trailblazer and Encore GX can keep you warm in the winter with available heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
Where the Encore GX really shines is with its Buick QuietTuning™ technology which includes Active Noise Cancellation, triple door seals, and acoustic laminated glass on the windshield and front windows to help block unwanted noise. You can use this to enjoy the quiet of your Encore GX or the podcasts or music you put on while you’re on the go.
Safety and Tech Features
Technology is a big part of both SUVs in terms of safety and convenience. Both infotainment systems come with a touchscreen, eight inches on the Buick and seven inches on the Trailblazer. Using this interface, you can play music, get directions, and make phone calls.
In terms of safety, the Encore GX and the Trailblazer have safety and driver-assist systems that act as additional eyes on the road. Some standard systems part of both SUVs include:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Rear Vision Camera
The available Heads-Up Display in the Encore GX is what sets it apart from the Trailblazer. With this system, you can get directions and other important key information right on your windshield.
Which SUV Do You Want to Drive
When we’re comparing the 2024 Buick Encore GX and 2024 Chevy Trailblazer, the two SUVs are often neck and neck. However, the performance, interior features, and safety features of the Encore GX outperform that of the Trailblazer, making it the better choice for drivers from Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster, PA.
Contact our team and take the SUV for a test drive today!