Chevy Blazer vs GMC Acadia

If you're searching for a midsize SUV that suits your hectic lifestyle, you've probably considered the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer or the 2023 GMC Acadia. While both vehicles are capable, the Chevy Blazer is the better choice. Let's take a closer look.

Exterior

The Blazer lineup offers four trim levels, each with an exterior refresh for the 2023 model year. Updates include a redesigned grille, a sleeker front fascia, and brand-new LED headlights and taillights standard on all trims. Wheel options include all-new 18-, 20-, and 21-inch designs. Chevrolet also added new exterior colors for the Blazer including Radiant Red, Sterling Gray, and Copper Bronze.

While the Acadia also offers four trim levels, GMC isn't making any exterior changes for the 2023 model year. Like the Blazer, the Acadia comes standard with LED headlights. However, they're a carryover from previous models, as are the Acadia's other exterior fixtures. When you compare the Acadia to the Blazer, GMC's SUV and its ho-hum exterior can't compete with the Blazer's eye-catching appearance.

Performance

The Blazer and Acadia come standard with a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder capable of putting out 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Both lineups also offer a 3.6-liter V-6, producing 310 horsepower in the Acadia and 308 horsepower in the Blazer. The Acadia gets 271 pound-feet of torque with the V-6, while the Blazer gets 270. While the Acadia's V-6 has a slightly higher output than the Blazer's, the Acadia can only tow 4,000 pounds. The Blazer can tow up to 4,500 pounds, thanks to a wider stance and special engineering.

It's easy to see why you should choose the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer over the 2023 GMC Acadia. Schedule a test drive to experience the 2023 Chevy Blazer at Ted Britt Chevrolet today! Contact us if you have any questions or head down to you local Chevy dealership in Sterling today.