2020 Chevrolet Blazer vs Ford Edge

2020 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2020 Ford Edge

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer offers plenty of style and performance for a two-row midsize SUV. The 2020 Ford Edge is competitive and worth comparing in the midsize SUV market. Both offer customers similar packages, but the Chevrolet Blazer has a slight edge on the complete package with its engaging ride and bold design. Check out Burlington Chevrolet’s comparison guide to see the difference.

Design

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer is part of the generation reintroduced for the 2019 model year. It’s bolder and more sophisticated than ever before, with its style and design. It offers roomy seating and cargo space, making this SUV fun to drive. With 2 rows of passenger seating, it seats up to 5 people comfortably with plenty of head and leg-room and a decent amount of cargo space. The Blazer can show off with striking features such as ultra-thin LED daytime running lamps and available leather-appointed seating and a touch of chrome. Blazer’s Cargo Management System, with 60/40 split-folding seats, adjustable cargo fence to prevent items from shifting, and a maximum cargo volume of 64.2 cubic feet, will help keep your passengers comfortable and cargo secure as you are on the move. The Blazer’s Camaro-inspired design fits its cabin, with circular air vents, a hexagon-shaped infotainment system, and available red accents.

For 2020 the Ford Edge is largely unchanged. It hasn’t been fully redesigned since the 2015 model year, with only a few major changes since. It seats five and has plenty of passenger space and a good amount of cargo room, but seats aren’t very comfortable or supportive. The driver’s seat comes standard with a 10-way power-adjustable seat and offers good visibility while on the road. Options include synthetic or genuine leather upholstery, a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, driver’s seat memory settings, and leather-wrapped, heated, and power-tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The Edge has a large cargo capacity and will expand to a maximum of 73.4 cubic feet when the seats are folded down, but the back seats don’t fold down completely flat so it’s harder to haul larger, bulky items.

Tech features

The Blazer’s graphics on its easy-to-use Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system and 8-inch touch screen, are crisp and easy to see. It also has a handy shortcut bar and responsive touch controls. It comes standard with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, four USB ports, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and a six-speaker audio system. The Blazer’s standard safety features include a rearview camera and a rear-seat reminder. Among several available safety features are lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and safety alert seat.

Ford offers a user-friendly Sync 3 infotainment system, though it has an outdated look with dull graphics compared to some rivals. An 8-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, two USB ports, and a six-speaker stereo are standard in the Edge. These tech features are offered on all trim levels. Ford’s safety features come standard with Ford’s Co-Pilot360. These features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.

Price and Engine

The base 2020 Chevrolet Blazer’s solid engine options and agile handing contribute to its sporty performance. The Chevrolet Blazer L model starts at $28,800, and the top-of-the-line Premier trim starts at $42,700. The Blazer’s base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 193 hp, but if you want more power, there’s a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 230 horsepower or a top-of-the-line 308-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 that is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that will pack a punch. Its 308 horsepower can tow up to 4,500 pounds. It delivers a 21/27 mpg city and highway rating.

The Edge comes in four different trim levels starting with the SE, with a price that starts at $31,100 and ranges to the Edge ST, with a price that starts at $43,265. The Ford Edge comes standard with a powerful turbocharged 2.0 four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It has quick acceleration and delivers smooth and timely shifts. The sporty Edge ST is even more powerful and features a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with 335 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel-drive is optional. When properly equipped the Ford Edge can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The standard front-wheel drive gets an EPA-estimated 21/29 mpg city and highway. The Edge offers 19/26 mpg city and highway for the EcoBoost engine.

Overall

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer’s sporty performance and engaging ride, along with its new updated style and design, makes it stand out in the crowd. Stop by Burlington Chevy if you are in the Burlington, New Jersey area and you can see for yourself.