The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox is a small-size SUV with a great predicted reliability rating and great strengths. It’s fun to drive and offers plenty of active safety features and infotainment technology. On the other hand, the 2021 Chevy Traverse is a midsize SUV that is stylish and also offers some impressive features. Let’s look at both.

Design

2021 Chevy Equinox Interior

The 2021 Equinox features a striking exterior, offering aerodynamic sculpting and accents that combine style and function. This five-seat compact SUV offers tremendous rear-seat legroom and ample headroom that allows tall adults to sit comfortably. The front will keep you supported with its well-shaped seats, and the interior is a mix of hard plastics and soft-touch accents. Standard features include cloth upholstery and four-way manually adjustable front seats but upgrade to the LT or Premier trim for more. Standard and available features on the LT and Premier trim include leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated fronts, heated rear seats, a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, and driver’s memory seat. Optional Sport and Midnight Edition that are available on the LT trim offer unique gloss-black exterior trim pieces, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and special black alloy wheels. You’ll get about 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats and around 64 cubic feet with the second row folded down.

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse features lots of space for passengers in all three rows of seating, and plenty of cargo space. It seats eight people in its lower trims with a second-row bench seat, while higher trims offer second-row captain’s chairs and seat seven. The Traverse provides a comfortable, cushioned ride, with easy access to get in and out of each row. Cloth upholstery comes standard and leather upholstery and power-adjustable front seats are available; as well as heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and a heated steering wheel. You’ll get plenty of cargo space with 23 cubic feet behind the rear seats, 57.8 cubic feet with the third-row seats folded, and 98.2 cubic feet of cargo space with both folded down.

Safety and Technology

2021 Chevy Equinox Technology

The Equinox offers plenty of standard driver’s assistance features to feel confident on the road. However, you’ll have to upgrade to the LT and Premier trim to get the available Confidence and Convenience packages that include added safety and convenience features, such as a power liftgate and a universal garage door opener. Standard features include forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, a rearview camera, Teen Driver system, and a Rear-Seat Reminder. The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system comes standard with some great technology features but each trim offers a bit more as you move up. Standard features on all trims include a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, four USB ports, a Wi-fi hotspot, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and a six-speaker stereo.

Standard features in the Traverse include Chevrolet’s user-friendly Infotainment 3 system with a 7-inch touch screen, six USB ports, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The touchscreen responds quickly to inputs and features an intuitive menu layout. A rear-seat entertainment system, an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and satellite radio are available options, as well. Standard safety features include a rearview camera, rear-seat reminder, Teen Driver system and a reminder to buckle up before driving. Available active safety features include adaptive cruise control, a surround-view parking camera system, a rear camera mirror, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, rear parking sensors, and rear cross traffic alert.

Performance/Trims and Pricing

2021 Chevy Traverse on the Road

Equinox dropped its more powerful 2.0-liter engine this year, making the only power the Equinox offers for this model year a 170-horsepower, 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission shifts smoothly, but acceleration is a bit lackluster in its only engine. Overall, the Equinox delivers a comfortable ride and takes turns with composure but opting for larger wheels will give you a jittery experience, especially over large bumps in the road (some class rivals are more agile and athletic). The Equinox will tow up to a maximum of 1,500 pounds with its only engine, and front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive available on all trims. Fuel economy is estimated at 26/31 mpg city and highway. The Equinox comes in four trim levels: L, LS, LT, and Premier. Starting price is $23,800 for the Equinox L and ranges to $31,400 for the Premier.

The Chevy Traverse features a 310-horsepower V6 engine on all models with a nine-speed automatic transmission, providing enough power for everyday driving needs, but with average acceleration. Its design makes the Chevrolet easy to drive and maneuver and ride smoothly over most road surfaces. When properly equipped, the Traverse can tow up to 5000 pounds; it comes standard with front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive. The Traverse has a gas mileage rating of 18/27 mpg in the city and on the highway when equipped with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive will give you 17/25 mpg. The Traverse is available in seven trims: L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country. Pricing starts out at $32,900 for the LS trim and ranges to a starting price of $53,200 for the all-wheel-drive High Country.

Overall

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox is a solid crossover with excellent, predicted reliability. It offers an array of standard safety features and technology, as well as plenty of room for comfortable seating. However, it lags some in its performance and cabin quality, offering one engine choice and hard plastics for its interior. The 2021 Traverse delivers a turbo-four engine option, a high predicted reliability rating, and seats more passengers. Keep in mind though, several interior features are also made from hard plastics and ultimately, it has a higher price tag.

The 2021 Chevy Trax and Ford EcoSport are sporty, small SUVs that are designed to move easily in and out of traffic and into tight spaces. Attractively priced, they provide you with a stylish interior and intelligent technology to keep you connected on the road. Let’s compare the two.

Design

2021 Chevy Trax Exterior

The 2021 Chevy Trax features an attractive interior with many soft-touch surfaces, and a surprisingly spacious interior for a compact vehicle. It seats five comfortably and has plenty of rear-seat space, even for adult passengers. It also comes with cloth upholstery, a four-way adjustable driver’s seat, and a two-way adjustable passenger seat. Heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, deluxe cloth upholstery, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are available, and you’ll get 18.7 cubic feet of space behind the back seat. The second-row folds down almost completely flat to open up a maximum of 48.4 cubic feet and with the front seat folded flat, there is room for items up to eight feet long: making room for all your gear.

The 2021 Ford EcoSport features style inside and out, with comfortable and spacious seating on all trims. Its exterior is available with LED lighting and halogen projector headlamps, a unique rear swing gate, a power moonroof with sunshade, and a choice of 10 exterior colors. It offers one of the largest cargo capacities in the class, with 20.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 50 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats folded down. It reportedly seats up to five people, but four averaged-size adults fit more comfortably. Cloth upholstery, four-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and height-adjustable front seats are standard. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather-trimmed seats, and ambient lights are also options.

Safety and Technology

2021 Chevy Trax Technology

The Chevy Trax comes standard with a rearview camera and ten airbags, but optional driver assistance features include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. All Trax models come with Chevrolet’s user-friendly Infotainment 3 System and a 7-inch touch screen that has clear graphics and an intuitive menu structure. It also includes standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, a Wi-Fi hotspot, satellite radio, Bluetooth, six speakers, voice command, two USB ports, and remote keyless entry. An optional sunroof, and a seven-speaker Bose premium stereo is available.

The EcoSport features few standard and available advanced safety features that are included with Ford Co-Pilot 360 to help you feel confident on the road. Standard features include a rearview camera, Hill Start Assist (helps you switch from brake to gas without rolling backward), and Ford MyKey (adds seat belt reminders and sets limits on speed and audio volume.). Blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear parking sensors, reverse sensing system, and rain-sensing windshield wipers are available. EcoSport comes with a 4.2-inch display, two USB ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, six-speaker audio system, and two USB ports. It has an optional SYNC 3 user-friendly infotainment system and an 8.0-inch LCD touchscreen, but in higher models it comes standard along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A Convenience Package includes navigation, a seven-speaker audio system, and a 110-volt household-style power outlet.

Performance and Price

2021 Chevy Trax on the Road

The Chevrolet Trax is easy to drive and has just enough pep to get up, go around and maneuver in and out of tight spaces. All models on the Chevrolet Trax feature a turbocharged 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission that produces 138 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard and an all-wheel drive system is available to help when road conditions are less than ideal. In terms of fuel economy, the Trax offers an impressive 26/31 mpg on the city and highway. The 2021 Chevy Trax comes in two trims: LS and LT, with a starting price of $21,400 for the LS trim and $23,200 for the LT trim.

Ford’s EcoSport is a little underpowered, with its first two trims coming with a 123-horsepower turbocharged, 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine and 125 pound-feet of torque, but it is one of the easiest small SUVs to maneuver around town and through tight spaces. The SES and Titanium trim come with a 166-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that comes with Ford’s intelligent 4WD. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available on every trim; while a six-speed automatic transmission comes on both engines. The EcoSport is offered in four trims: S, SE, Titanium, and SES, with pricing starting at $19,995 for the S trim and ranging to $27,575 for the SES trim.

Conclusion

The 2021 Chevy Trax and Ford EcoSport are sporty, subcompact SUVs that are easy to maneuver and get in and out of tight spaces. They are affordable and offer plenty of cargo space for a small SUV; also featuring an easy-to-use infotainment system, though EcoSport’s is optional. The EcoSport will offer an available 4WD that is perfect for your off-road terrains and sporty performance, while Trax will deliver more power from its only engine compared to EcoSport’s base engine.

The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt is simple, convenient, and ready to take you where you want to go. It is affordable, great for the environment, and will take you farther than you think. The 2021 Tesla Model 3 boasts one of the longest driving ranges of any vehicle in the luxury hybrid and electric car class. It delivers sharp handling, brisk acceleration, and many high-tech features. These two electric cars have a lot in common, but each has differences.

Design/Price

2021 Chevy Bolt Interior


The Chevrolet Bolt has everything you want in a car starting with its bold colors and beautifully sculpted shape. It is a subcompact five-door hatchback that seats up to five people, with enough head- and legroom for two adults in both rows. It is less than 14 feet long, making it easy to maneuver in and out of tight spaces and through city streets. The Bolt features a tall roof, a rear hatch door and optional roof rails. Its high roof adds on to the generous amount of cargo space, and when the seats fold, you will get maximum cargo room, with 16.9 cubic feet behind the back seat and a total of 56.6 cubic feet folding the 60/40 split rear seats down. It is simple, modern and practical at the same time, adorned with hard plastics and firm seats, but adding some quality textured material to the dashboard. The Bolt features two trim levels: LT and Premier, with a starting price of $36,500 for the LT and $41,700 for the Premier trim.

The Tesla Model 3 seats up to five people, with standard front seat heating and power adjustability. It offers plenty of room up front, with well cushioned seats in both rows, but the back seats are a bit tight for seating. It features a 15-cubic foot trunk, but it also has a front trunk, or “frunk” and the rear seats can fold down to have room for bulky items. A power trunk lid comes standard. The interior is simple, but upscale and distinct. You won’t find any buttons or knobs on its dash because everything is controlled by a large touch screen. Tesla makes three trim levels in the Model 3: Standard Plus, Performance, and Long Range. The Standard Range Plus has a starting price of $37,990 and ranges to a starting price of $54,990 for the Performance trim.

Safety and Technology

2021 Chevy Bolt Technology

The Bolt comes standard with few advanced safety features on the LT trim, with several available options that are standard on the Premier trim. Standard safety features include rearview camera mirror, Teen Driver, remote keyless entry, and remote start. A Driver’s Confidence Package is available on the LT and standard on the Premier and includes rear park assist system, rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert, and blind spot monitoring. Chevrolet’s infotainment system is easy to use and features an intuitive menu layout, with a large touch screen and physical controls. Standard features include a 10.2-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, two USB ports, Wi-Fi hotspot, satellite radio, six-speaker stereo, and automatic climate control. A premium audio system with seven Bose premium speakers and a woofer is available on the Premier trim; as well as wireless mobile device charging, and two additional USB charging ports.

Several advanced safety features come standard in the Tesla, but they are mostly bundled in Tesla’s Autopilot system. It includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, sensors all around the vehicle, surround-view parking camera system, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and parallel and perpendicular park assist. Autopilot also lets the Model 3 steer and accelerate within its lane. Available advanced safety features include automatic parking, automatic lane change, stop sign and traffic light recognition, and summoning your car. These are all featured in the Full Self-Driving Capability. The Tesla features apps for streaming services like Spotify, but there is no smartphone integration beyond Bluetooth, such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Standard infotainment features include a 15-inch touch screen, navigation, wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, four USB ports, HD Radio, along with Bluetooth. An available 14-speaker stereo is an option.

Power

2021 Chevy Bolt on the Road

The Chevrolet Bolt delivers plenty of power and an impressive range for an electric vehicle; along with peppy acceleration from a stop or merging on the highway. Charging is simple and convenient with options on-the-go or at home. It is powered by a 66-kWh lithium-ion battery pack paired to an electric drive motor that combines to make 200 hp and 266 pound-feet of torque. It ranges 259 miles on a full charge, and it is standard with a 120-volt portable charge cord, or available with a 240-volt/32-amp charging unit or DC Fast Charging that will charge up to 100 miles of range in about 30 minutes of charge time.

Each trim of Tesla’s Model 3 gets its own powerful electric motor. The Long Range gets 141 MPG in the city and 127 MPGe on the highway, the Performance trim will give you 118/107 MPGe city/highway. The Standard Range Plus gets 148/132 MPGe city and highway. Instant torque will give you rapid acceleration that launches from a stop, but Tesla doesn’t distinguish its models by horsepower or kilowatt-hours. The Model 3 Performance will get an all-electric range of 315 miles, 353 miles for the Long Range, and an estimated 263 miles for the base Standard Range Plus. Tesla’s fastest charge time comes with Tesla’s supercharger stations, which will give you 175 miles of range in 15 minutes. The Model 3’s at home battery with a 120-volt power outlet will take between five hours and four days to charge. Tesla’s Wall Connector, with a 240-volt outlet, will reduce that time to about 10 or 11 hours.

Conclusion

The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt is a practical electric vehicle with an impressive electric range at a great price tag. Tesla features a longer range for its all-electric, and a unique trunk space in front, but for a higher price. These two cars are the wave of the future, while being great for the environment.

Redesigned for 2021, the Chevy Silverado has revamped styling, revised engine lineup, and updated its feature list. The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 is redesigned to have a great performance and an all-new interior. Let’s see how these two trucks compare.

Design

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Interior

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado offers plenty of room throughout its cabin and bed. The Regular Cab Silverado models seat up to three, while Double and Crew Cab models seat up to six. Synthetic leather upholstery comes standard and leather upholstery is available. The seats aren’t the plushiest, with hard plastics throughout the cabin, but seating is comfortable and it features lots of head- and legroom, especially in crew cab models. It is available with a 5-foot-10 inch, a 6-foot-7-inch, or an 8-foot-2-inch bed. Available features, such as a multifunction tailgate and an in-bed power outlet will improve the bed’s versatility and usability, as well as offering a wide and deep bed.

The Ford F-150 is your home on the road, with an upgraded interior that includes the Pro Power Onboard. It will give you the option to use your truck like a mobile generation. More premium materials and comfort are noticed throughout the cabin, along with more storage and convenience features; such as a mobile workplace. It offers several new functions on its tailgate to boost its usability on job sites, with cleats on either side of the tailgate to tie down long items and pockets to attach clamps. Additionally, the 10-speed automatic shift lever can be folded flat with the center console to create a large flat workspace. It also can be ordered with fold-flat front seats to provide space for sleeping. Three cab configurations will be offered in both long and short bed lengths: Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. The four-door crew-cab body style will be the most spacious and family friendly of the trims.

Power and Pricing

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing

The Silverado offers several powertrain options. The base engine features a 4.3-liter V6 with 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. This engine comes in the WT, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss. Available in all trims is a 4.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. A 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque is available in Custom Trail Boss, LT, Trail Boss, RST, LTZ, and High Country. Lastly, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel with 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque is available in the LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is available. Towing capacity reaches 13,300 pounds and it can haul up to 2,280 pounds. The Silverado is available in eight trims: WT (Work Truck), Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, LT Trail Boss, RST, LTZ, and High Country. The WT starts at a base price of $28,600, while the Double Cab models start at $32,500 and the Crew Cab models start at $34,900. Pricing ranges to $53,400 for the Silverado High Country, with added pricing for different cab styles on select trims. Chevrolet Silverado also offers several Work package options for added costs.

The 2021 F-150 will be available with a 3.3L V-6; a 5.0L V-8; a twin turbocharged 2.7L V-6; a twin-turbocharged 3.5L V-6; and a 3.0L diesel V-6. They are all paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The F-150 will also be offered with a hybrid powertrain that consists of a 3.5L twin-turbo V-6, a 35-kW electric motor, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. It will give you a combined effort of gas and electric to tow and carry the load; and it will give you up to 700 miles of driving range on a full tank of gas. Buyers will be able to choose between rear-and four-wheel drive with any of the F-150’s powertrains. The base 3.3-liter V-6 as a maximum towing capacity of 8,200 pounds, while models equipped with the 3.5-liter V-6 can tow up to 14,000 pounds. Six trim levels will be available: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Pricing will start at $28,940 for the XL and range to $70,825 for the range-topping Limited.

Safety and Technology

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Technology

Silverado’s standard advanced safety features include a rearview camera and Teen Driver that lets you set limits on speed and audio. The Silverado also offers plenty of available advanced safety features include a head-up display, Adaptive cruise control, forward collision, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane change alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, surround-view parking camera system, rear camera mirror, and a safety alert seat. The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system is easy-to-use with a touch screen that responds quickly to inputs. Standard features include a 7-inch touch screen, two speakers, two USB ports, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It is available with an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a six-speaker audio system, a seven-speaker Bose Audio system, satellite radio, HD Radio, wireless device charging, additional USB ports, A Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Ford F-150 offers plenty of standard and available safety features, with each trim level offering more. It will include a rear-facing camera for monitoring a trailer while on the go, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Ford features smart new tech on an 8.0-inch infotainment display, with an updated version of the Sync 4 system that will provide traffic and weather updates, and onboard telematics to help track fleet vehicle location. It will also provide over-the-air updates for future software releases. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard, as well as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Navigation and Sirius XM radio will be available options; as well as a 12.0-inch touchscreen display and a premium stereo system from Bang & Olufsen.

Conclusion

You can’t go wrong with both highly rated trucks. The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 provide plenty of power and features to keep your work on the road. The Ford F-150 offers an all-new optional hybrid powertrain, and a few more conveniences and features for a workplace out in the field, but at a higher price range.

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox and Toyota Rav4 are two small-size SUVs that feature a comfortable, fun, ride and a long list of features. Let’s look at both to see how they compare.

Design

2021 Chevy Equinox Interior

The Equinox features a striking exterior, offering aerodynamic sculpting and accents that combine style and function. This five-seat compact SUV offers tremendous rear-seat legroom and ample headroom that allows tall adults to sit comfortably. The front seats will keep you supported on a long drive with its well-shaped seats. It is mixed in its interior quality because of hard plastic surfaces, but soft-touch accents are also present. Standard features included are cloth upholstery and four-way manually adjustable front seats. Standard and available features on the LT and Premier trim include leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated fronts, heated rear seats, heated rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a heated steering wheel, and driver’s seat memory seat. Optional Sport and Midnight Edition available on the LT trim offers unique gloss-black exterior trim pieces, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and special black alloy wheels. You will get about 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats and around 64 cubic feet with the second row folded down. The Equinox comes in four trim levels: L, LS, LT, and Premier. Starting price is $23,800 for the Equinox L and ranges to a starting price of $31,400 for the Premier.

The Toyota RAV4 seats up to five people with comfortable seating and ample front- and rear legroom even for tall passengers. It offers quality cabin materials with a modern design, cloth upholstery, a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, and a four-way manually adjustable passenger seat. You can upgrade to additional features, including an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, synthetic leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The RAV4 gets 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 69.8 cubic feet with its back seats folded down. It comes in six trims: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, Limited, and TRD Off-Road model. Pricing starts at $26,150 for the LE trim and ranges to $35,880 for the TRD Off-Road trim.

Safety and Technology

2021 Chevy Equinox Technology

The Equinox offers plenty of driver’s assistance features to feel confident on the road. A lot of features are standard on all trims, but you’ll need to move up to the LT and Premier trim to get the available Confidence and Convenience packages that include added safety and convenience features; such as a power liftgate and a universal garage door opener. Standard features include forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, rearview camera, Teen Driver system, and Rear-seat reminder. The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system comes standard with some great technology features. The L and LS offer the standard features and the LT and Premier add a little bit more. Standard features on all trims include a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, four USB ports, a Wi-fi hot spot, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and a six-speaker stereo.

Standard safety features on all RAV4 models feature a rearview camera and Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 bundle of technologies. Included in this bundle are pre-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning. Additional standard advanced safety features include adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, and road sign recognition. Available advanced safety features include surround-view parking camera system, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rain-sensing windshield wipers and rear cross traffic alert. An easy-to-use 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Amazon Alexa integration, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Satellite radio, a USB port, Bluetooth and voice recognition are also standard. You can upgrade to an 8-inch screen, four additional USB ports, an 11-speaker JBL premium stereo, and navigation. Other available features include a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, proximity keyless entry, and push-button start.

Performance

2021 Chevy Equinox on the Road

Equinox dropped its more powerful 2.0-liter engine this year, making the only power the Equinox offers for this model year a 170-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission shifts smoothly, but acceleration is a bit lackluster in its only engine. The Equinox delivers a comfortable ride and takes turns with composure. Opting for larger wheels, will give you a jittery experience, especially over large bumps in the road. Some class rivals are more agile and athletic. The Equinox will tow up to a maximum of 1,500 pounds with its only engine; and front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available on all trims. Fuel economy is estimated at 26/31 mpg city and highway.

The Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 203 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque and comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This transmission delivers a well-balanced handling with smooth and timely shifts, and the engine supplies plenty of power and gets up to highway speeds with little effort. Front-wheel drive is standard, with two optional all-wheel-drive systems. Its base engine provides the RAV4 with the ability to tow 1,500 lbs. Its estimated fuel economy is 28/35 mpg in the city and on the highway.

Overall

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox is a solid crossover with excellent predicted reliability at a great price tag. It offers an array of standard safety features and technology; as well as plenty of room for comfortable seating. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 features an off-road model, more cargo room,and better fuel economy.

Used GMC Sierra 1500 Buying Guide

The GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup truck made by General Motors that is mechanically identical to the Chevrolet Silverado; and has remained the same throughout their shared history. It has had a base V6 engine or an optional V8 through the years, with new models offering a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

1999-2006 (1st Generation)

The Sierra 1500 was considered as the light-duty version of the Sierra, and was built on the GM GMT800 platform. It was available in three different cab lengths, including the two-door regular cab, the four-door extended cab and the front-hinged four-door crew cab, with cargo beds ranging from 69.2-inch short box, the 78.7-inch standard box and the 97.6-inch-long box.

The first year of this generation, only the regular cab and extended cab were offered, and engine options were the Vortec 4.3-liter V6, the 4.8-liter V8 and the 5.3-liter V8; and it was available in RWD or 4WD. Seating is available from three to six passengers.

In 2004, Sierra offered three cab styles, with the crew cab becoming available. It featured half-ton, three-quarter-ton and one-tone capacities; as well as 2WD or 4WD. An optional Quadra steer four-wheel steering was available.

The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 has a long list of configuration choices and comes with a manual or automatic transmission.

2007-2013 (2nd Generation)

In the generation, the Sierra 1500 was built on the GMT900 platform, and the exterior, interior, frame and suspension were all redesigned.

2007 featured a new stability system, adjustable pedals, and a 10,500-lbs maximum towing capability. A 400-hp, 6.2-liter V8 became available on the Denali trim.

Used GMC Sierra 1500 Second Generation

In 2008, a new All-Terrain trim became available and you had the choice of two interior designs. In 2009, a 6.2-liter V8 was available on the SLT crew cab. Onstar features Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Bluetooth, and a rearview camera was offered on some models. It featured new 18- and 20-inch wheel designs, and V8 models get six-speed automatic transmission.

This half-ton 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck ranges between a modestly-equipped Work Truck trim to a luxury-centered Denali.

Another refresh happened in 2012 and this included a redesign of the touch-screen navigation system.

2014-2018 (3rd Generation)

In this generation, Sierra used aluminum in its construction, including on the hood, the engine block and suspension control arms to reduce weight and use less fuel. Boasting best in class trailering, the Sierra has been significantly updated with three new engines, while still being a true workhorse.

Used GMC Sierra 1500 Third Generation

For 2015, Magnetic Ride Control for Sierra Denali models is available and a new eight-speed automatic transmission is also available; as well as all-wheel-drive. OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot capability is available.

The Sierra got a refresh in 2016 for this generation. A new grille, headlights, front fascia and an available locking tailgate; as well as HD Radio and mobile connectivity for iOS and Android

2019 – Present (4th Generation)

The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size truck that offers excellent payload and tow ratings, a powerful engine lineup, and intuitive technology features. Options include a two-piece tailgate, a carbon fiber pickup bed, open-pore wood grain trim on the interior, and an eight-inch color touchscreen infotainment system. Several trims include the base SLE, the rugged Elevation, the SLT, and the top-of-the line Denali.

It comes with a base 4.3-liter V6 engine with 285 horsepower and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is new to the lineup. It makes 310 horsepower, and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Two optional V8 engines are available: a 5.3-liter V8 with 355 hp and a six-speed or optional eight-speed automatic transmission, and a 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8 that is paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission.

Featuring new exterior colors, the 2020 Sierra 1500 boasts of a strong performance and a wide range of powertrains.

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 is fully customizable with five engine options, three transmission options, endless features, and various trims to choose. For 2021, the GMC Sierra 1500 is available as a crew cab, a regular cab, and an extended cab. Pricing starts at $30,000, and it gets an estimated 17/24 mpg city/highway.

2021 Chevy Trailblazer vs Blazer

The all-new 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer is bold, spacious, and capable, with multiple trims and style options that set it apart from the crowd. The Blazer is sporty capable, with a stylish design. Both Chevy’s; let’s compare the two.

Design/Price

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a four-door SUV with five seats; and offers an upscale, spacious interior, with comfortable seating and ample cargo space. The front seats are roomy enough for taller occupants, and your passengers will stay comfortable with plenty of rear-seat leg room and places to store their things. Cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats are standard; and heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and synthetic leather upholstery is available. The Trailblazer offers 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and 54.4 cubic feet with the seats folded down. Front passenger seat folds forward, allowing long items to fit. A hands-free liftgate is available for your convenience. The Trailblazer comes in five trims: L, LS, LT, Activ, and RS. The entry-level Trailblazer L has an affordable starting price of $19,000 and ranges to a starting price of $26,900 for the all-wheel drive Trailblazer RS trim.

2021 Chevy Trailblazer Interior

The 2021 Chevy Blazer offers spacious seating and cargo room, with 2 rows of comfortable seating up front and enough room for up to five people. The seats are supportive and it is easy to enter and exit the SUV, but its Camaro-like styling slopes the roofline making it harder for taller passengers to sit in the rear. Cloth upholstery is standard, and leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, and heated rear seats are available. An additional option is a heated or power adjustment steering wheel. Cargo capacity is 30.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 64.2 cubic feet behind the front seats. The Chevy Blazer features six trim levels: L 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, RS, and Premier, with a starting price of $28,800 for the L trim and ranging to $43,000 for the Premier trim.

Safety and Technology

The Trailblazer features a user-friendly 7-inch screen, with an available 8-inch screen. The screens have simple menus that react quickly to inputs. It comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, two USB ports, a four-speaker stereo, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Safety features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights are standard.

2021 Chevy Trailblazer Technology

The Blazer features plenty of available advanced safety features, including lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane change alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, high-speed automatic emergency braking, rear camera mirror, adaptive cruise control, safety alert seat, and a surround-view parking camera system. A rearview camera and Teen Driver come standard. Chevrolet offers an easy-to-use Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system and 8-inch touch screen, with graphics that 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.

Power

The Trailblazer has the capability to take you wherever you want to go. You can get the traction you need with Normal, All-Wheel Drive and Sport drive modes. It has two engine choices: a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder that makes 137-horsepower and a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder that makes 155 horsepower. Front-wheel drive comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission and is an option with either engine. All-wheel-drive models come with the 1.3-liter engine only and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It maneuvers well around turns and has quick steering to help you in and out of parking spaces. The Trailblazer gets an impressive estimated 28/31 mpg in the city and on the highway with its 1.2-liter engine; and it gets slightly higher ratings with the 1.3-liter engine.

2021 Chevy Trailblazer on the Road

The Blazer will give you the choice of three engines. Its base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 193 hp; but if you want more power, there’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 230 horsepower or a top-of-the-line 3.6-liter V6 with 308-horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. All engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This 3.6-liter V6 engine will be powerful enough for most driving situations and can tow up to 4,500 pounds. There are several drive modes available, including Tour, Sport, and Snow/Ice, as well as available Off-Road and Tow/Haul. Front-wheel drive is standard, and Chevy’s twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system is available. It delivers a 21/27 mpg city and highway rating with its base engine.

Overview

The all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer has a great new look at an affordable price. It features a roomy interior, an easy-to-use infotainment system with lots of standard tech features. Both SUVs are designed with off-road capabilities and for your drive around town; but the Trailblazer has a better price tag with an off-road look and the Blazer offers more power and towing capabilities.

2021 Chevy Blazer vs Ford Bronco

The 2021 Chevy Blazer is a midsize SUV that features style and performance at an affordable price tag, with a drive mode for your off-road experience. The all-new Ford Bronco is back with a vengeance and is at its best on the off-road. Let’s see how they both compare.

Design/Price

The 2021 Chevy Blazer offers spacious seating and cargo room, with 2 rows of comfortable seating up front and enough room for up to five people. The seats are supportive and it is easy to enter and exit the SUV, but it’s Camaro-like styling slopes the roofline making it harder for taller passengers to sit in the rear. Cloth upholstery is standard, and leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, and heated rear seats are available. An additional option is a heated or power adjustment steering wheel. Cargo capacity is 30.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 64.2 cubic feet behind the front seats. The Chevy Blazer features six trim levels: L 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, RS, and Premier, with a starting price of $28,800 for the L trim and ranging to $43,000 for the Premier trim.

2021 Chevy Blazer Interior

The 2021 Ford Bronco has returned with innovative features, retro-styling, and impressive off-road capabilities. It offers a convertible style, along with two-and four-door body styles, soft tops or hard tops, and removable body panels. Its cabin features durable, waterproof surfaces to protect your interior when your doors or roof are removed. You can design your adventure with Ford’s off-roading trims, from the Base Essential trim that comes with the absolute essentials and standard 4X4 to the fully loaded First Edition that combines the best of all Bronco’s trims. Trims in between include Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, and the Wildtrak that takes thrills head-on with the standard Sasquatch Package. This package features 35-inch tires wrapped around 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, and front and rear-locking differentials. Depending on the trim, the Bronco has up to 35.6 cubic feet of cargo space with its rear seats up and up to 77.6 cubic feet with the seats folded down. The Base Essential Bronco starts at $28,500 and ranges to $59,305 for the fully loaded First Edition.

Safety and Technology

The Blazer features plenty of available advanced safety features, including lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane change alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, high-speed automatic emergency braking, rear camera mirror, adaptive cruise control, safety alert seat, and a surround-view parking camera system. A rearview camera and Teen Driver come standard. Chevrolet offers an easy-to-use Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system and 8-inch touch screen, with graphics that 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.

2021 Chevy Blazer Technology

The Bronco is available with a suite of driver-assistance technology, including automatic high-beams, parking sensors, forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also has equipment that makes low-speed rock crawling and trail driving easier. Ford’s all new Sync 4 software will power an 8.0- or 12.0-inch touchscreen. This new setup will allow over-the-air updates and will also connect to the cloud and user’s smartphone wirelessly. It supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot. Upgraded options include built-in navigation and a more powerful B&O stereo.

Power

The Blazer will give you the choice of three engines. Its base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 193 hp; but if you want more power, there’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 230 horsepower or a top-of-the-line 3.6-liter V6 with 308-horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This 3.6-liter V6 engine will be powerful enough for most driving situations and can tow up to 4,500 pounds. There are several drive modes available, including Tour, Sport, and Snow/Ice, as well as available Off-Road and Tow/Haul. Front-wheel drive is standard, and Chevy’s twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system is available. It delivers a 21/27 mpg city and highway rating with its base engine.

2021 Chevy Blazer on the Road

The Bronco will give you the choice of two powerful engines that are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual on the 2.3-liter engine. The standard engine is a turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four that makes 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque and an optional 2.7-liter V-6 engine that will give you 310 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed manual transmission is also available with the smaller engine, and it comes in handy for taking obstacles at low speeds. It can take on rough terrain with its hardy suspension, multiple skid plates, and standard all-wheel-drive system. Each engine sends power through either a standard four-wheel or an available all-wheel-drive system, and is rated to tow 3,500 pounds. The Base Essential Bronco starts at $28,500 and ranges to $59,305 for the fully loaded First Edition.

Conclusion

The 2021 Chevy Blazer and Ford Bronco are built with plenty of class-leading designs and capable off-road abilities. The Chevy Blazer is designed for your drive around town, with more towing capabilities and an off-road drive-mode for your adventures, and the Ford Bronco has most of its fun on the off-road.

2021 Chevy Equinox vs Ford Escape

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox is a small-size SUV with a great predicted reliability rating and some good strengths. The Equinox is fun to drive and offers plenty of active safety features and infotainment technology. The 2021 Ford Escape is stylish and also offers some impressive features of its own. Let’s look at both.

Design

The Equinox features a striking exterior, offering aerodynamic sculpting and accents that combine style and function. This five-seat compact SUV offers tremendous rear-seat legroom and ample headroom that allows tall adults to sit comfortably. The front seats will keep you supported on a long drive with its well-shaped seats. It is mixed in its interior quality because of hard plastic surfaces, but soft-touch accents are also present. Standard features included are cloth upholstery and four-way manually adjustable front seats. Standard and available features on the LT and Premier trim include leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated fronts, heated rear seats, heated rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a heated steering wheel, and driver’s seat memory seat. Optional Sport and Midnight Edition is available on the LT trim and offers unique gloss-black exterior trim pieces, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and special black alloy wheels. You will get about 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats and around 64 cubic feet with the second row folded down.

2021 Chevy Equinox Interior

Redesigned in 2020, the 2021 Ford Escape SUV offers buyers a roomy interior and cargo space. With seating for five, this stylish new compact SUV is easy to drive and packed with the latest features. Both rows have enough head- and legroom for most adults to sit comfortably. Cloth upholstery is standard and synthetic or genuine leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. The sliding second-row seats open up to an enormous 40.7 inches of legroom. When rear seats are folded, the maximum cargo space yields 65.4 cubic feet.

Safety and Technology

The Equinox offers plenty of driver’s assistance features to help you feel confident on the road. A lot of features are standard on all trims, but you’ll need to move up to the LT and Premier trim to get the available Confidence and Convenience packages that include added safety and convenience features. Some of those added features are a power liftgate and a universal garage door opener. Standard features include forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, rearview camera, Teen Driver system, and Rear-seat reminder. The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system comes standard with some great technology features. The L and LS offer the standard features and the LT and Premier add a little bit more. Standard features on all trims include a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, four USB ports, a Wi-fi hot spot, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and a six-speaker stereo.

2021 Chevrolet Equinox Technology

Ford Escape’s popular safety features include, Evasive Steering Assist, Lane Keeping System, and Blind-Spot Information System (BLIS) to help give you the security you need on our roads. Other safety features include a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlights, and rear cross traffic alert. All this is bundled into the Ford Co-Pilot 360. The Escape comes standard with a 4.2-inch display, a USB port, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker stereo. A user friendly 8-inch freestanding touchscreen, navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and an option for a SYNC 3 infotainment system is available.

Performance/Trims and Pricing

Equinox dropped its more powerful 2.0-liter engine this year, making its only power for this model year a 170-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission shifts smoothly, but acceleration is a bit lackluster in its only engine. The Equinox delivers a comfortable ride and takes turns with composure. Opting for larger wheels, will give you a jittery experience, especially over large bumps in the road. Some class rivals are more agile and athletic. The Equinox will tow up to a maximum of 1,500 pounds with its only engine; and front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available on all trims. Fuel economy is estimated at 26/31 mpg city and highway. The Equinox comes in four trim levels: L, LS, LT, and Premier. Starting price is $23,800 for the Equinox L and ranges to a starting price of $31,400 for the Premier.

2021 Chevy Equinox Exterior

The Escape handles well for a compact SUV. It offers three different powertrain options ranging from sporty performance to a new efficient hybrid, with improved power and acceleration to move your vehicle well. Its sporty performance and handling make it drive more like a smaller car. The 180-horsepower three-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged engine and 250-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine provide plenty of power for everyday driving. It earns ratings of 27/33 mpg on the city and highway. When properly equipped, the Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The Escape is available in four trim levels: S, SE, SEL, and Titanium. Starting price for this compact SUV is $24,885 for the S and ranges to $33,400 for the Titanium.

Overall

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox is a solid crossover with excellent predicted reliability. It offers an array of standard safety features and technology; as well as plenty of room for comfortable seating. It lags some in its performance and cabin quality, offering one engine choice and hard plastics for its interior. The 2021 Ford Escape delivers a turbo-four engine option and a high predicted reliability rating, but several interior features also come with hard plastics. Overall, they are both appealing vehicles in the small SUV segment