GM EV hatchback? No. GM EV CUV? No. GM EV small pickup? No. GM EV minivan? No. GM EV sedan? No. GM EV coupe? No. GM EV sportscar? No. GM EV El Camino? No. GM EV off-road vehicle? No. GM EV specialty vehicle (ex: Chevrolet SSR)? No. Two GM EV completely distinct, ground-up, expensive-to-produce platforms that result in virtually identical midsize SUVs? Yup. While there is nothing absolutely fantastic about GM's EV platforms approach, they are perfectly good, and we want to buy EV cars from American manufacturers. The failure of GM is NOT the EV platforms. It is the decision-by-committee approach to building EV cars that are equaled by other manufacturers and being too timid to recognize that the EV market is WIDE FREAKIN OPEN for different types of EVs where they could own a bunch of entire markets for those model types!!! Not to mention, EV platforms are skateboards and it is relatively easy to put different model bodies on them. I am exasperated by GM's approach. SUCH a missed golden opportunity to lead the market in diversifying the EV offering menu. Sigh.
I think youi meant to say the charging is on the DRIVER"s side.... the first time youi meantion it... Also, to me at least, the Blazer looks a lot bigger.
Sorry, not sure what your name is. This is my first time seeing a vehicle review. When I heard of you having a back issue, and hearing you interject your back problems came off as if GM has not focused on the ergonomics of the Beautiful Blazer and Beautiful Equinox. I am sorry, but hearing your review, of these two beautiful EVs. I may not be a listener to your content. I like facts and not conjecture, which you gave quite a bit.
I got to test drive an Equinox EV a month ago and loved it. Is bigger than it looks. I’m 6’8” and lots of room. Sat in the Blazer EV at the same time and actually preferred the Equinox EV. Both were attractive in person. The Equinox EV I drove did have super cruise.
@@EVbeginner with me my height come from the legs. I only with the car companies would get rid of the connected middle consoles. They should do what the BoltEV ( early models pre 2022 ….I have a 2021 ) and the Ioniq 5 has done and leave it more open.
GMs strategy with these vehicles is so perplexing. Two hatchbacks on the same exact Ultium 85 kw architecture, with mostly similar sizes. I wonder who they think is a Blazer buyer vs an Equinox buyer? To me, the Blazer is sitting in an incredibly awkward area between the Equinox and the Lyriq.
@@G-Rated There are objective measures to sound systems but to my ear its quite poor at this price point. When there are $30k vehicles with better sound systems (including from GM themselves) I don't know how it can be acceptable to most people at $40k+. If you don't care about audio, then sure its fine. Anyone remotely interested in listening to music would question it or find it lackluster. The most I experience vehicles, the most I see where cost cutting happens. In the Blazer EV especially there is no excuse as to why you have to get a RS RWD to get the Bose system where its not available in the RS AWD.
With a possible career change and some health issues, I've been looking at EVs lately, and things a little larger than my very low-to-the-ground Toyota Avalon. I have a hip problem that makes entry and exit in the Toyota just awful. From a height and ease of entry and exit standpoint, is there a clear winner here? I need to go to the dealer and check these out, but I have concerns about the visibility. With that said, the one pay lease pricing on the Blazer EV is absolutely insane (24 month, 12,000 miles/year lease is $4500, out the door)
I would say both are going to be good options for ingress and egress due to their height and size. The Blazer might be slightly better. I believe lease pricing varies regionally across the country but that does seem very cheap if you can find one that fits that payment.
@@CarsMadeSimple Completely agree. I saw another channel that recently completed a one pay lease on a Blazer for around $6600. At my local dealer, it was $15,000, but a dealer closer to Kansas City (my nearest metro hit that $4500 mark). Thank you for your thoughts on entry and exit. My only other qualm is that I'm an iPhone user, and I need to contend with the infotainment system.
The prices I've been seeing on Blazers make it a no-brainer right now, to me. That's why I got one. You were right though, the "pop-out" door handles on the equinox were a major turnoff for me, however, I did like the manual charging port cover.
@@CarsMadeSimple I'm a little worried about the charge port motor in the winter. Hopefully it does better than the power running boards on my Silverado.
Awesome video. However can I make a video request? I am in the market for an upgrade from my Black 2021 BoltEV Premier to either a BlazerEV or a Hyundai Ioniq 5. I have yet to find a video comparing these two similarly priced evs. I am either going for an Ioniq 5 Ultimate ( what you Americans call a Limited ) or a Blazer ev rs awd ( the same config as the one in this video) Wanna be the first? 😉
I was actually thinking the same thing while I had the Blazer for the week. I haven't seen too many people comparing these two despite the prices being very similar. I know which one I would take hands down but for others it might not be so easy. I will keep this in mind once an Ioniq 5 Limited is available in my area. 🙂
No Bose sound system w/ subwoofer ?? No digital rearview mirror on the Equinox ?? No power in/out side mirrors on the Equinox ?? No proximity sensor rear door handles on the Equinox ?? No Auto up/down on ALL windows ( just the drivers window ) ??
Yes Definitely the door handle with buttons... Glad you mentioned your damaged back...I too have damaged lower back since childhood hood that was damaged more by reckless driver in 2021. So driving and sitting is very important, I can't handle any vibrations in the seat, no lumbar inflation...How is the drive quality in the Blazer/Equinox is it smooth? The frame takes the vibrations on bad roads, it's not felt in the brake or gas pedal or the seat? Have you driven the EV Silverado, is air suspension even smoother? Very interested in your opinion on that drive.
I will have some information on the Blazer EV coming in my likes/dislikes and review. It is very smooth overall with just a small aspect about it I don't love but it's not harsh at all. I have no driven the Silverado EV with air suspension. The W/T models have coil spring setups.
I like the RWD option of the blazer.......The car tho is too long for My garage.........I think it is really a stinking poor idea to use FWD on a well balanced EV like Chevy is doing with the Equinox...And that would force Me to get the AWD which is also poorly done with the front power bias........This is bass-ackwards........Also useless to talk about a $7500 rebate when Those of Us on SS can not qualify and ANY of Us low income Folks; That would be Us Who really need a lower priced car can not get the discount...............Paul
I would rather get a SUV (like the Blazer) that is a little bigger than the Equinox--and has a little more clearance from the road (I can’t recall the term for that). I have always felt safer and more confident in a little larger vehicle. Some of the MVA’s I have seen over the years have confirmed my feelings about that. I too have have had back surgery (3x’s), last one included a fusion--and I am 5’1”. So for me I would have to see in person how the seat feels for me. I have had bilateral shoulder surgeries also-so I have to sit in the vehicle and see how it feels. I believe you said the Blazer comes in rear wheel drive and also AWD. I had front wheel drive with last 2 vehicles and loved it. Why are they even bothering with rear wheel drive when rear wheel drive has a history of fish tail sliding on slippery roads???? What am I missing in my understanding about this??? Your podcasts on vehicles is very good, interesting. Vehicles have changed so much--batteries under the back seat in some cars, all the electronics even before EV’s. Being a mechanic has become more complex. What sort of training do these guys (and/or gals) have to do in order to work on all this new technology. I know the pitch is to encourage people to buy the EV’s, but for myself at age 68, I wonder if the traditional simple gas engine would be better for me. If I get a SUV, it will most likely be my last vehicle. I don’t always believe in that saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But as we get older, what would you recommend???
Because the Blazer isn’t the size of the old Trailblazer(3 row). It feels like a waste to make both SUVs. I know the Blazer is a bit bigger but that seems like that’s the biggest difference to me. I know tons of difference but they seem too close to me
They really do have overlapping qualities which may make the Blazer a harder sell over time. Sales will be the tell tell sign to see which people prefer.
@@CarsMadeSimple Oh. My bad. I thought I understood that one was FWD and the other RWD. Of course, that makes me wonder even more.... why two vehicles? Why not a Blazenox and an "E10" pickup to compete against the Maverick?
@@TKevinBlanc The Equinox in this video is FWD only the Blazer is AWD but FWD biased. You can buy a Blazer EV RWD but that was not this one in this video. Yeah I believe these two vehicles overlap in what they offer but others seem to think the Blazer is different enough to justify the price difference.
Please explain how you arrived at that price differential. When you compare a Blazer EV RS AWD w/ CONVENIENCE AND DRIVER CONFIDENCE PACKAGE to an Equinox EV RS AWD w/ CONVENIENCE PACKAGE II the price differential is $4,500. If you compare the LT trims, a Blazer LT AWD w/ COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE PACKAGE to an Equinox EV LT AWD w/ Convenience Package (Also includes Comfort and Activ Safety 2) is $4,895.
Agree! Blazer is for the most part, pointless. It really exists only to keep the platform mates' costs down. It definitely would make more sense to do a 3 row Traverse EV to go up against the EV9 and R1S.
@@G-Rated When the Equinox EV comes out, the Blazer EV will be more or less pointless. Idc about the ICE version. That's not what we're talking about here.
@G-Rated Again, we're not talking about the ICE version here. That's not what this video is about nor this comment thread! The ICE version is not pointless, btw, and I never said it was. The EV isn't pointless until the new Equinox EV hits dealerships, then it basically will be. Did you not watch the video?? They said the exact same thing.
WTF is GM thinking. No super cruise on what is supposed to be the better vehicle. Just stupid. One of the things that helps to lower prices is to have each vehicle equipped with the ability to do everything if you purchase or subscribe to the feature. Blazer is now off my list do to the lack of Super Cruise. I'm no fan of Tesla but every vehicle they make has the ability to add FSD to any of the current models. I'm going to look at the equinox in Oct when I ditch my id4. However at the pricing other makes can be had with more features and faster charging. I would suggest that at least for the next five years everyone should lease. This protects you under warranty and assures that as tech increases you keep up with it . Batteries in particular are changing all the time as is the time to charge.
Why would you want a super cruise subscription when you can pay for an Open pilot system once? You just need the lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control.
Why such huge wheels? Even Porsche offers 19-inch wheels on their Taycan …. Smaller wheels give better range & better ride quality and better safety at lower cost. Yeah, the receding/electronic door handles are a big Fail, as is the electronic, non-manual charge-port door
You show the two dealer's stickers while stating 'they are very, very similar in what they have to offer'. Apparently, you are referring to the option packages. Let's be clear, though: They are also "offering" two similarly equipped choices that are $14,000 apart in price. That's an expensive amount of sizzle for comparable portions of steak.
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GM EV hatchback? No.
GM EV CUV? No.
GM EV small pickup? No.
GM EV minivan? No.
GM EV sedan? No.
GM EV coupe? No.
GM EV sportscar? No.
GM EV El Camino? No.
GM EV off-road vehicle? No.
GM EV specialty vehicle (ex: Chevrolet SSR)? No.
Two GM EV completely distinct, ground-up, expensive-to-produce platforms that result in virtually identical midsize SUVs? Yup.
While there is nothing absolutely fantastic about GM's EV platforms approach, they are perfectly good, and we want to buy EV cars from American manufacturers. The failure of GM is NOT the EV platforms. It is the decision-by-committee approach to building EV cars that are equaled by other manufacturers and being too timid to recognize that the EV market is WIDE FREAKIN OPEN for different types of EVs where they could own a bunch of entire markets for those model types!!!
Not to mention, EV platforms are skateboards and it is relatively easy to put different model bodies on them.
I am exasperated by GM's approach. SUCH a missed golden opportunity to lead the market in diversifying the EV offering menu. Sigh.
I prefer the front end of the blazer but the rear end of the equinox ev 😂
I just the opposite.
A car review without even turning on the cars and show interior of the cars? What a waste!
😂
I think youi meant to say the charging is on the DRIVER"s side.... the first time youi meantion it... Also, to me at least, the Blazer looks a lot bigger.
The Blazer is larger but in person it's not substantially different
Very good video - just the comparison I was looking for. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Sorry, not sure what your name is. This is my first time seeing a vehicle review.
When I heard of you having a back issue, and hearing you interject your back problems came off as if GM has not focused on the ergonomics of the Beautiful Blazer and Beautiful Equinox.
I am sorry, but hearing your review, of these two beautiful EVs. I may not be a listener to your content. I like facts and not conjecture, which you gave quite a bit.
The Bose sound system is definitely available on the Blazer EV RS, at least for the RWD version.
Yes only RWD. Not available otherwise. RWD also uses a different battery which is why it would exactly be apples to apples.
I got to test drive an Equinox EV a month ago and loved it. Is bigger than it looks. I’m 6’8” and lots of room. Sat in the Blazer EV at the same time and actually preferred the Equinox EV. Both were attractive in person. The Equinox EV I drove did have super cruise.
I am the same size as you and found the Blazer EV to be more comfortable. Interesting….🤔
@@Digikidthevoiceofreason Nice! Love to hear another tall person fitting in these EV’s. That Blazer is good looking.
@@EVbeginner with me my height come from the legs. I only with the car companies would get rid of the connected middle consoles. They should do what the BoltEV ( early models pre 2022 ….I have a 2021 ) and the Ioniq 5 has done and leave it more open.
@@Digikidthevoiceofreason I agree. I tried sitting in a Solterra EV and my legs could not fit between console and steering wheel.
I found the rear view quite limited due to thick pillars. What was your experience like?
For 50-60k I better buy Cadillac EV
GMs strategy with these vehicles is so perplexing. Two hatchbacks on the same exact Ultium 85 kw architecture, with mostly similar sizes. I wonder who they think is a Blazer buyer vs an Equinox buyer? To me, the Blazer is sitting in an incredibly awkward area between the Equinox and the Lyriq.
I wouldn't get either of these, I don't trust gm reliability, for me proven tesla model y or 3
If they were priced 15k and 25k respectively I would take a chance, but why pay Tesla money and not get the real thing?
@@Highlander311 Tesla is the real deal. Have you driven new model 3. If not you should
@@Highlander311there is no such thing as the real thing, everything is real.
@@RedPandas3111 A figure of speech is also a real thing.
Um … have you seen the comments on Tesla quality control????
Good review, thanks - much more informative than the Chevy- dealers.
Equinox EV doesn't have a wireless phone charger in any trim does it? Weird omission on higher trims if it doesn't
Not from my understanding. It does seem like a weird omission as does the lack of a premium sound system on any trim.
@@G-Rated There are objective measures to sound systems but to my ear its quite poor at this price point. When there are $30k vehicles with better sound systems (including from GM themselves) I don't know how it can be acceptable to most people at $40k+. If you don't care about audio, then sure its fine. Anyone remotely interested in listening to music would question it or find it lackluster. The most I experience vehicles, the most I see where cost cutting happens. In the Blazer EV especially there is no excuse as to why you have to get a RS RWD to get the Bose system where its not available in the RS AWD.
With a possible career change and some health issues, I've been looking at EVs lately, and things a little larger than my very low-to-the-ground Toyota Avalon. I have a hip problem that makes entry and exit in the Toyota just awful. From a height and ease of entry and exit standpoint, is there a clear winner here? I need to go to the dealer and check these out, but I have concerns about the visibility. With that said, the one pay lease pricing on the Blazer EV is absolutely insane (24 month, 12,000 miles/year lease is $4500, out the door)
I would say both are going to be good options for ingress and egress due to their height and size. The Blazer might be slightly better. I believe lease pricing varies regionally across the country but that does seem very cheap if you can find one that fits that payment.
@@CarsMadeSimple Completely agree. I saw another channel that recently completed a one pay lease on a Blazer for around $6600. At my local dealer, it was $15,000, but a dealer closer to Kansas City (my nearest metro hit that $4500 mark). Thank you for your thoughts on entry and exit. My only other qualm is that I'm an iPhone user, and I need to contend with the infotainment system.
The prices I've been seeing on Blazers make it a no-brainer right now, to me. That's why I got one. You were right though, the "pop-out" door handles on the equinox were a major turnoff for me, however, I did like the manual charging port cover.
I don't mind the manual charge port door either. The door handles would likely bother me over the long run though.
@@CarsMadeSimple I'm a little worried about the charge port motor in the winter. Hopefully it does better than the power running boards on my Silverado.
Awesome video. However can I make a video request? I am in the market for an upgrade from my Black 2021 BoltEV Premier to either a BlazerEV or a Hyundai Ioniq 5. I have yet to find a video comparing these two similarly priced evs.
I am either going for an Ioniq 5 Ultimate ( what you Americans call a Limited ) or a Blazer ev rs awd ( the same config as the one in this video)
Wanna be the first? 😉
I was actually thinking the same thing while I had the Blazer for the week. I haven't seen too many people comparing these two despite the prices being very similar. I know which one I would take hands down but for others it might not be so easy. I will keep this in mind once an Ioniq 5 Limited is available in my area. 🙂
@@CarsMadeSimple Thank you. Appreciate that.
No Bose sound system w/ subwoofer ??
No digital rearview mirror on the Equinox ??
No power in/out side mirrors on the Equinox ??
No proximity sensor rear door handles on the Equinox ??
No Auto up/down on ALL windows ( just the drivers window ) ??
Yes Definitely the door handle with buttons...
Glad you mentioned your damaged back...I too have damaged lower back since childhood hood that was damaged more by reckless driver in 2021.
So driving and sitting is very important, I can't handle any vibrations in the seat, no lumbar inflation...How is the drive quality in the Blazer/Equinox is it smooth? The frame takes the vibrations on bad roads, it's not felt in the brake or gas pedal or the seat?
Have you driven the EV Silverado, is air suspension even smoother? Very interested in your opinion on that drive.
My Blazer ev is the smoothest ride ever.
I will have some information on the Blazer EV coming in my likes/dislikes and review. It is very smooth overall with just a small aspect about it I don't love but it's not harsh at all.
I have no driven the Silverado EV with air suspension. The W/T models have coil spring setups.
I like the RWD option of the blazer.......The car tho is too long for My garage.........I think it is really a stinking poor idea to use FWD on a well balanced EV like Chevy is doing with the Equinox...And that would force Me to get the AWD which is also poorly done with the front power bias........This is bass-ackwards........Also useless to talk about a $7500 rebate when Those of Us on SS can not qualify and ANY of Us low income Folks; That would be Us Who really need a lower priced car can not get the discount...............Paul
I would rather get a SUV (like the Blazer) that is a little bigger than the Equinox--and has a little more clearance from the road (I can’t recall the term for that). I have always felt safer and more confident in a little larger vehicle. Some of the MVA’s I have seen over the years have confirmed my feelings about that. I too have have had back surgery (3x’s), last one included a fusion--and I am 5’1”. So for me I would have to see in person how the seat feels for me. I have had bilateral shoulder surgeries also-so I have to sit in the vehicle and see how it feels. I believe you said the Blazer comes in rear wheel drive and also AWD. I had front wheel drive with last 2 vehicles and loved it. Why are they even bothering with rear wheel drive when rear wheel drive has a history of fish tail sliding on slippery roads???? What am I missing in my understanding about this??? Your podcasts on vehicles is very good, interesting. Vehicles have changed so much--batteries under the back seat in some cars, all the electronics even before EV’s. Being a mechanic has become more complex. What sort of training do these guys (and/or gals) have to do in order to work on all this new technology. I know the pitch is to encourage people to buy the EV’s, but for myself at age 68, I wonder if the traditional simple gas engine would be better for me. If I get a SUV, it will most likely be my last vehicle. I don’t always believe in that saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But as we get older, what would you recommend???
Blazer RS EV is do much better! Bought one after test driving both of these.
I cannot imagine buying a vehicle with less tech features than my 2018
I'm just gonna get a AWD Santa Fe Hybrid and call it a day. But great video as always.
Because the Blazer isn’t the size of the old Trailblazer(3 row). It feels like a waste to make both SUVs. I know the Blazer is a bit bigger but that seems like that’s the biggest difference to me. I know tons of difference but they seem too close to me
They really do have overlapping qualities which may make the Blazer a harder sell over time. Sales will be the tell tell sign to see which people prefer.
The Blazer is RWD. That seems to be the biggest differentiator, and might make it handle differently.
@@TKevinBlanc This Blazer is primarily FWD.
@@CarsMadeSimple Oh. My bad. I thought I understood that one was FWD and the other RWD. Of course, that makes me wonder even more.... why two vehicles? Why not a Blazenox and an "E10" pickup to compete against the Maverick?
@@TKevinBlanc The Equinox in this video is FWD only the Blazer is AWD but FWD biased. You can buy a Blazer EV RWD but that was not this one in this video. Yeah I believe these two vehicles overlap in what they offer but others seem to think the Blazer is different enough to justify the price difference.
He’s wrong. Price diff is actually about $3500 between the two when you compare apples to apples.
Please explain how you arrived at that price differential. When you compare a Blazer EV RS AWD w/ CONVENIENCE AND DRIVER CONFIDENCE PACKAGE to an Equinox EV RS AWD w/ CONVENIENCE PACKAGE II the price differential is $4,500. If you compare the LT trims, a Blazer LT AWD w/ COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE PACKAGE to an Equinox EV LT AWD w/ Convenience Package (Also includes Comfort and Activ Safety 2) is $4,895.
So happy I got a launch edition Bolt EUV.
Too Bad they didn’t make a Traverse EV. Blazer Ev should not exist IMO
That would have been a great move with an early entry into the 3 row segment!
Agree! Blazer is for the most part, pointless. It really exists only to keep the platform mates' costs down. It definitely would make more sense to do a 3 row Traverse EV to go up against the EV9 and R1S.
@@G-Rated When the Equinox EV comes out, the Blazer EV will be more or less pointless. Idc about the ICE version. That's not what we're talking about here.
@G-Rated Again, we're not talking about the ICE version here. That's not what this video is about nor this comment thread! The ICE version is not pointless, btw, and I never said it was. The EV isn't pointless until the new Equinox EV hits dealerships, then it basically will be. Did you not watch the video?? They said the exact same thing.
look up the Cadillac Vistiq. That’s probably the platform for a Traverse EV if they decide to make one if I had to guess
Great job!
Thanks!
Are they comparable in terms of battery size, range, efficiency, charging speed?
Freeze at 21:57.
WTF is GM thinking. No super cruise on what is supposed to be the better vehicle. Just stupid. One of the things that helps to lower prices is to have each vehicle equipped with the ability to do everything if you purchase or subscribe to the feature. Blazer is now off my list do to the lack of Super Cruise. I'm no fan of Tesla but every vehicle they make has the ability to add FSD to any of the current models. I'm going to look at the equinox in Oct when I ditch my id4. However at the pricing other makes can be had with more features and faster charging. I would suggest that at least for the next five years everyone should lease. This protects you under warranty and assures that as tech increases you keep up with it . Batteries in particular are changing all the time as is the time to charge.
Why would you want a super cruise subscription when you can pay for an Open pilot system once?
You just need the lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control.
How long till we see the blazer ev SS model?
Great question. With no mention of this vehicle in the pricing guide or order guide, it could be several months yet.
Great review
Great Thorough review !!!!
Glad you liked it!
Scrap the POS Blazer! Equinox spot on!!
Equinox is far more modern design. Blazer already looks “old”.
Why such huge wheels? Even Porsche offers 19-inch wheels on their Taycan …. Smaller wheels give better range & better ride quality and better safety at lower cost. Yeah, the receding/electronic door handles are a big Fail, as is the electronic, non-manual charge-port door
Smaller wheels are way cheaper to replace
You show the two dealer's stickers while stating 'they are very, very similar in what they have to offer'. Apparently, you are referring to the option packages. Let's be clear, though: They are also "offering" two similarly equipped choices that are $14,000 apart in price. That's an expensive amount of sizzle for comparable portions of steak.
Can you explain how they $14k apart?
@@CarsMadeSimple The Mulroney stickers that are shown in the video.
Two overpriced vehicles. Buy chinese ev for half price.
Which Chinese EVs are selling in the USA for 20k?