If you live anywhere in or around Hartford CT you have experience in both city driving and suburban driving. While in a smaller capital city like Hartford the difference between the two is very minimal (unlike, say New York City) Choosing the right vehicle to take you in and out of the city is still an important decision to make.

 

At O'Neill's Chevrolet in Avon Connecticut we help vehicle shoppers every day find the perfect Chevrolet SUV for their needs. And what we have found over the last few years is that there are 3 Chevrolet SUVs that are perfect for the Hartford CT area.

 

Let's first look at the perfect Chevrolet option for a sub compact SUV. While Chevrolet just recently released a brand new totally redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax model with a very easy to get into starting price there is an SUV that will fit the urban slash suburban lifestyle a little bit better on the sub compact scene and that is the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

 

The Trailblazer has a starting MSRP of $23,100. Making it a fantastic option for the price conscious shopper. Depending on your choice of front wheel drive or all-wheel drive your engine options are either a 1.2L or 1.3L turbo engine. The 1.2 L makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb feet of torque. The 1.3L provides 155 horsepower and 174 LB feet of torque. Both provide more than enough power and pick up for anyone looking to get around town or from one neighborhood to the next.

 

It's also more than enough power to quickly and safely get you onto or off of I-91. Most Connecticut SUV shoppers will spring for the Trailblazer in all-wheel drive for its ability to get through the challenging New England winters.

 

While the Trailblazer may be small and on the lower end, price wise, standard and optional features on this vehicle make it feel like a much more upmarket vehicle than other sub compact SUV's in its class.

 

For instance you have available hands free lift gate option as well as one of the best infotainment systems on the market with an 11 inch diagonal touch screen infotainment system that comes standard with wireless apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also have the option to choose an available Bose audio system as well as wireless device charging. Push button start comes standard on the Trailblazer.

 

For the Connecticut SUV shopper around Hartford looking for something a little bit bigger and a little bit more stylish the Chevrolet Blazer is a perfect option for those looking for both function, style, and technology. The Chevrolet Blazer offers a very respectable 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. One place where vehicle technology plays an integral role is in the engine options on the Chevrolet Blazer. You have the option of a 2.0 L turbocharged 4 cylinder engine that makes 228 horsepower and 258 LB feet of torque. This engine includes such modern technology as Start Stop technology that automatically shuts the engine off under certain conditions to help save on gas. It also comes with variable valve timing and spark ignition direct injection along with a dual overhead Cam shaft design these features provide better fuel economy and better performance overall.

 

Looking for something with a little bit more power? Chevrolet has you covered. You can also spring for a 3.6 L V6 engine that makes 308 horsepower and 270 LB feet of torque. This engine also includes the same Start Stop technology, variable valve timing with spark ignition direct injection and dual overhead camshaft design. Both engines are mated to a 9 speed automatic transmission for smoother automatic, electronically controlled shifting.

 

For those who needs space to carry lifes items the Chevrolet Blazer provides 64.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo space and for those who who put a priority on in vehicle technology and entertainment, the blazer does not disappoint. The blazer standard with remote start and available wireless device charging. Additionally with Chevrolet's impressive suite of connected services you can turn on a Wi-Fi hotspot that can provide Wi-Fi for up to seven devices.

 

Indeed the Trailblazer and Blazer make fantastic options for Hartford CT area residents in need of an SUV that can take to the city streets and the winding roads of the suburbs throughout Hartford county.

 

Finally come up let's look at the Chevrolet Equinox. The SUV that is most certainly the most well-rounded out of the three. The equinox is just a little bit smaller than the blazer but provides its owner with a plethora of both safety and infotainment options.

 

The Chevrolet Equinox has a starting MSRP of $26,600 making it an excellent option for the price conscious shopper. It also offers 63.9 cubic feet of Max cargo room as well as additional hidden storage underneath the rear cargo floor.

 

Unlike the Blazer and the Trailblazer the Equinox only has one engine option available and that is a 1.5 L turbo 4 cylinder engine mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission. The four-cylinder engine offers 175 horsepower and 203 LB feet of torque you also get an overhead Cam design with direct injection and variable valve timing to help improve engine performance and economy.

 

One thing that truly sets the Chevrolet Equinox apart from its brothers and sisters is the amount of safety technology packed into it. You can drive with confidence knowing that the equinox comes standard with the Chevy safety assist, a suite of six advanced safety and driver assistance features to help you navigate everyday driving. You get things like forward collision alert as well as automatic emergency braking you also get front pedestrian sensing braking and lane keep assist with lane departure warnings as well.

 

Keeping you connected on the road is one of the biggest things that Chevrolet has invested lots of time and resources into developing for its owners. Chevrolets infotainment system has become one of the best on the market these days. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a standard 7 inch diagonal display screen with available Alexa and Wi-Fi built in as options you'll also get apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

 

Hartford County Connecticut SUV shoppers are encouraged to shop O'Neill's Chevrolet in Avon for their perfect sized SUV. We carry a fantastic selection of trailblazer, blazer and equinox at all times. We have one of the best inventories of Chevrolet SUVs in Hartford County. On the off chance we do not have the SUV you are looking for on site, our sister store northwest hills and Torrington likely has what you are looking for. So schedule a test drive today and we'll have the vehicle you are most interested in test driving waiting for you ready to go.