Good question. I think there is room in the lineup for a rugged, capable (towing, off roading) SUV. Something like a 4Runner or the new Grand Cherokee. Competition is relative — and it’s really not that much about competition as it is about serving the customer.
My personal hope is for the Equinox to gain an optional third row sometimes in the near future, thus offering three rows of seating for under $25,000. GM is being beaten in this segment by the RAV4 and Kia Sorento, both of which are smaller. If the Equinox gains a third row, Chevy will have all the volume they need for something like the Blazer — even if it’s just a low-volume niche vehicle.
