Chevrolet Trailblazer 2022 vs Toyota Corolla Cross 2022

The compact SUV segment continues to welcome models. Just since the start of 2020, six new products have appeared on the market with the Volkswagen Taos, the Kia Seltos, the Hyundai Venue, the Mazda CX-30 and the two that interest us here.

How to decide between everything and make the best choice? Let's take a look at how the Chevrolet Trailblazer fares against the niche's newest recruit, the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Passenger compartment

You will spend the most time inside your vehicle. If Toyota offers us quality with its Corolla Cross, it is not innovating in any way. In contrast, the Trailblazer was designed to really serve buyers and it's the little details that make the difference.

For example, in the front, the clearance is greater than the height of the head and shoulders for the occupants. This is a very significant element. In the second row, your guests will enjoy more legroom and more hip room, for example. In both cases, we're talking about an advantage of more than six inches for the Trailblazer.

Then, in terms of technology, it is difficult to compete with the multimedia system from Chevrolet, characterized by user-friendliness. Access to the 4G LTE network is also one of the qualities appreciated by the brand's products. And that’s not to mention that when it comes to design, our eye is won over by looking at the dashboard of the Trailblazer compared to that of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Driving

If you have a liking to a vehicle that offers dynamic handling, again, the choice will be easy here. The Toyota Corolla Cross delivers an experience marked by passivity. Effective, but not exciting. With the Trailblazer, it's quite the opposite as you take great pleasure in guiding this little SUV.

Choice under the hood

Finally, the other aspect where the Trailblazer stands out against its rival is in terms of mechanical offering. While the Toyota Corolla Cross can only accommodate one organ, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder offering 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque, the Trailblazer can accommodate two, giving you a choice.

And in both cases, it's interesting; a 1.2-liter turbo 3-cylinder (137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque) associated with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 1.2-liter turbo 3-cylinder (155 hp and 174 lb) sinker), this time married to the work of a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Choice of choice and more choice at Chevrolet.

And, in closing, it's not to be overlooked, you get a significantly better looking vehicle with the Trailblazer. Beauty isn't everything in life, but it is far from bad when all the other qualities you are looking for are present.