Chevrolet Equinox - Full details

Chevrolet Equinox has always been an SUV that made its place in the segment for being a competitively priced and reliable vehicle that can take on any train, anytime and offer impressive versatility, practicality, and performance. For the 2020 model update, the bow-tie brand has updated its Equinox nameplate to feature the latest active safety features, infotainment technology, and other fun to drive performance enhancements which are now offered as standard along with new color options.

Chevrolet's compact crossover SUV rivals the likes of Ford Edge, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tuscon, Mazda CX-5, and the segment favorite Toyota RAV4.

How much does Chevrolet Equinox cost?

 2020 Chevrolet Equinox price starts at $24,995. It is available in a wide range of variants that comprises 11 models, here is the complete price-list:

Variant (Front Wheel Drive)	Price (USD)	Variant (All Wheel Drive)	Price (USD)
L	24,995	N/A	N/A
LS	27,495	LS	29,095
LT 1.5	28,695	LT 1.5	30,295
LT 2.0	31,195	LT 2.0	32,795
Premier 1.5	32,595	Premier 1.5	34,195
Premier 2.0	35,295	Premier 2.0	36,895

Engine specifications

Is Chevrolet Equinox underpowered?

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox is available with a 1.5- liter engine which comes mated to both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive system. The AWD unit is quite heavy for the 1.5- liter powertrain and the crossover SUV might seem underpowered when being propelled by all four wheels. The 2- liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine has much more grunt and is also offered with the all-wheel-drive system.

Engine	Turbo 4-cylinder engine
Displacement	1.5 Liter	2.0 liter
Power	170 PS @ 5600	252 PS @ 5500
Torque	203 lb-ft @ 2000-4000	260 lb-ft  @ 2500-4500
Transmission	6-speed automatic transmission	9-speed automatic transmission

Does Chevy Equinox have a v6 engine?

No, Chevy Equinox is only available with either a 1.5- liter, 170 bhp or a 2.0- liter, 252 bhp turbocharged 4- cylinder engine options.

Exterior

The updated Chevrolet Equinox is now available with 3 additional color schemes which include Midnight Blue, Cayenne Orange, and Chocolate Metallic. The company claims that the overall design of the 2020 Equinox is aimed to strike a perfect balance between style, function, and aerodynamics. The overall shape of the crossover SUV is sculpted and gets LED daytime running lights and the headlamp cluster also features projector units.

At the front, the bow- tie logo sits in the middle of a slim horizontally slit chrome grille, underneath which we find a large octagonal air dam. Chevrolet Equinox is also available in an optional Midnight Black and Redline editions. Equinox is available with 19- inch alloy wheels and rides on 17/18 inch wheels as standard. At the rear, we again find LED treatment in the taillights and sides get chrome accents on the windows surrounds and ORVMs.

Length	183.10 in
Width	72.60 in
Height	65.40 in
Wheelbase	107.30 in
Ground clearance	7.60 in

Interior

The cabin of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has been ergonomically designed and has been described by Chevrolet as a thoughtful space. The interior of the Chevrolet Equinox is also made out of durable material and offers plenty of space both in the front and at the rear. The convenience of the crossover SUV is further enhanced by lots of cup holders intelligently located across the length of the cabin and the boot offers an impressive 63.9 cubic feet of cargo space. Rear seats get a 60/40 split folding feature and occupants can also fold the seat flat. 

Infotainment duties are taken on by 7- inch touch screen unit as standard whereas a larger 8-inch screen display is available as an optional extra. The infotainment system gets Chevrolet’s MyLink interface and is one of the most responsive and user-friendly systems in the segment. Chevrolet Equinox also gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard along with USB, auxiliary input, Bluetooth, phone, and audio connectivity. The 2020 Equinox is one of the most well-connected crossovers in the segment, thanks to a 4G LTE powered onboard Wi-Fi network which is also offered as standard.

Safety

The 2020 Equinox was awarded a five-star crash test safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Equinox specs sheet includes the following standard safety and driver assistance features:

• Automated Emergency Braking With Pedestrian Detection 
• Automatic High Beam Headlamps 
• Lane Keeping Assist With Lane Departure Warning

Additional driver assistance technologies include adaptive cruise control.

Competitors

Which is better Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4?

Toyota’s service and reliability are internationally renowned and the crossover has, therefore, become one of the best-selling SUVs in the segment. However, equipped with its 2-liter engine and taking into consideration the wide range of infotainment and safety features that are now offered as standard in Chevrolet Equinox, the bow-tie crossover definitely holds its own against the popular Japanese SUV.

People also ask

Is the Chevrolet Equinox a good car?

2020 Equinox comes jam-packed with hi-tech features and offers both AWD and FWD drive types. There are also dual-engine options on offer and some variants even manage to offer a combined fuel economy of almost 29 mpg. This is to say that Equinox is a worthy contender in the segment.

Is the Chevy Equinox being discontinued?

No, the Equinox nameplate will continue to be sold in North America and a 2021 update is also expected to make its global debut soon.

Conclusion

Chevy Equinox not only received additional color schemes but also comes with several standard safety and driver assistance features. The addition of this safety technology makes Equinox one of the most desirable and competitively priced offering in the segment especially when considering its hi-Tech features and availability of both front-wheel- and all-wheel- drive types. 

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