Buick Encore GX vs. Chevrolet Trailblazer
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Highlights
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$26,200
Starting MSRP
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$23,300
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Turbocharged
Engine Type
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Gas I3
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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30 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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137 hp
155 hp Horsepower
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137 hp
155 hp 137 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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1.2/-TBD-
Displacement
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1.2L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Turbocharged
Engine Type
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Gas I3
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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137 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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137 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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162 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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162 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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30 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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225/55R18
Front Tire Size
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225/60R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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225/55R18
Rear Tire Size
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225/60R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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16"
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Rear
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Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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50 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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54 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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25 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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64 in
Height, Overall
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64 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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171 in
Length, Overall
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174 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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102 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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3,023 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,029 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.8 x 1.03 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.4 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX is more reliable than the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2026 Encore GX versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2026 Trailblazer.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Buick Encore GX with 31 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is cheaper than the 2026 Buick Encore GX with a $23,300 starting MSRP versus a $26,200 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX and the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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