The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer reboots a name from the past, and leaves truck bona fides behind for crossover comfort.
Pros Clean break from Blazers past Towing capacity Inline-4 or V-6
Cons Brand heritage cries foul Not substantially bigger than an Equinox Will automatic emergency braking be standard?
The 2019 Chevy Blazer is an all-new vehicle.Seats five passengers.Standard four-cylinder engine or optional V6.
Pros Refined ride quality Strong optional V6 engine
Cons Most competitors come with more powerful base engines Limited availability of advanced driver safety aids
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer ranked #16 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Blazer has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Responsive, user-friendly infotainment system Accommodating second-row seats Fuel-efficient base engine Agile handling
Cons Questionable value of upper trim levels Small cargo area
The Audi SQ5 is redesigned for 2018. Highlights include a new body structure, updated styling, a more powerful V6 engine, and new tech and driver-assistance features.The 2018 Audi SQ5 comes in either Premium Plus or Prestige trims. This means every SQ5 comes very well-equipped. But there are still plenty of upgrades to be had in terms of luxury, technology and performance.
PROS All-new chassis should improve ride and handling Increased torque for even livelier performance Major upgrades to driving and infotainment technology Luxurious but restrained interior design
CONS Reduced cargo space behind rear seats
The SQ5 strikes a careful balance between sporty and comfortable, making a strong showing in a tough class.The SQ5 enters a new generation this year, with top-to-bottom changes that include an all-new 354-hp turbocharged V-6 engine in place of last year’s supercharged V-6, an all-new chassis, standard adaptive dampers, and available air springs. Updated interior packaging means there’s a little more space for both passengers and cargo than in previous SQ5s, and exterior design tweaks including a revised front grille and a character line running the length of the car serve as differentiators between new and not-so-new models.
Pros Comfortable ride, surprisingly fuel efficient, abundance of standard interior features.
Cons Disappointing real-world cargo capacity, ho-hum exterior design, top competitors have better dynamics.
Pros Comfortable, adjustable backseat Visibility Power liftgate standard Aggressive engine note Responsive transmission
Cons Multimedia functionality Control ergonomics Price premium over Q5 Mild styling for a sport model Requires premium fuel
