Compare the2022 Chevrolet BlazerVS 2021 Buick Envision

Both the Blazer and the Envision have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

For its top level performance in all IIHS frontal, side, rear impact and roof-crush tests, and with its optional front crash prevention system, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Blazer the rating of “Top Pick” for 2017, a rating granted to only 211 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Envision has not been tested, yet.

There are over 48 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Buick dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Blazer’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Blazer second among midsize SUVs in their 2020 Initial Quality Study. The Envision isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Buick vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 9 more problems per 100 vehicles, Buick is ranked 7th.

The Blazer’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 80 more horsepower (308 vs. 228) and 12 lbs.-ft. more torque (270 vs. 258) than the Envision’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

The Blazer FWD’s standard fuel tank has 3.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Envision FWD’s standard fuel tank (19.4 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Blazer AWD’s standard fuel tank has 5.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Envision AWD’s standard fuel tank (21.7 vs. 16.1 gallons).

For better stopping power the Blazer’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Envision:

For better traction, the Blazer RS/Premier’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Envision (265/45R21 vs. 245/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer RS/Premier offers optional 21-inch wheels. The Envision’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Chevrolet Blazer’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Buick Envision only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Blazer has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Envision doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer’s wheelbase is 3.3 inches longer than on the Envision (112.7 inches vs. 109.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Blazer is 3.1 inches wider in the front and 2.9 inches wider in the rear than on the Envision.

The front grille of the Blazer uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Envision doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Blazer has 7.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Envision (107.8 vs. 100.4).

The Blazer has .2 inches more front headroom, .6 inches more front legroom, .5 inches more front hip room, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear legroom, 6.8 inches more rear hip room and 2.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Envision.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Blazer’s rear seats recline. The Envision’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Blazer has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Envision with its rear seat up (30.5 vs. 25.2 cubic feet). The Blazer has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Envision with its rear seat folded (64.2 vs. 52.7 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Blazer’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Envision doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Blazer. The Envision doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Maximum trailer towing in the Buick Envision is limited to 1500 pounds. The Blazer offers up to a 4500 lbs. towing capacity.

The Blazer can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Blazer can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Envision can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The Blazer’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Envision does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Blazer LT/RS/Premier’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Envision doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its OnStar® can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

The Blazer has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the Envision.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Blazer first among midsize SUVs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Envision isn’t in the top three in its category.