2022 Chevrolet Equinox

The refreshed front end of the Equinox includes upgraded headlights and a revised grille. The SUV also receives newly designed rear and front bumpers. You can choose from a range of attractive exterior colors, such as Iron Gray Metallic, Seaglass Blue Metallic, Blue Glow Metallic, and Cherry Red Tintcoat. There are also four trim levels to choose from: the LS, LT, RS, and Premier. The base trim is equipped with convenient features such as automatic on/off headlights, 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, and LED headlights. With the LT trim, you receive added LED daytime running lights and deep-tinted rear glass. The sporty RS trim adds a power programmable liftgate, LED taillights, roof-mounted side rails, and 19-inch Dark Android-painted aluminum wheels. Apart from fog lights, the range-topping Premier trim adds fog lights, a hands-free gesture liftgate, side mirrors with turn-signal indicators, and 18-inch aluminum wheels.

All Equinox trims benefit from a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and generates 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard and an all-wheel-drive system is optional.

With the Equinox, you can expect an overall comfortable and agile on-road driving experience. Apart from accurate and direct steering and stable handling, the SUV offers suspension that manages to soak up most of the bumps and uneven patches on the road. You also receive respectable fuel efficiency from the Equinox. An Equinox front-wheel-drive model delivers an estimated rating of 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

The Equinox's cabin is fitted with durable materials and is attractive to look at. It is also spacious and provides comfortable seating for both front and rear passengers. The rear cargo area, which offers 29.9 cubic feet of space, is big enough to accommodate most of your cargo needs. For those times that you need to haul larger items, the rear seat can be folded down to open up a maximum cargo area of 63.9 cubic feet. With the standard 7-inch infotainment system, you receive wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, Wi-Fi hot-spot capability, and USB ports. The base trim also offers active noise cancelation, keyless open and start, cloth upholstery, single-zone manual climate control, cruise control, and a rear window defogger. The higher trims add incremental levels of luxury with premium features such as a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, and memory settings.

The Equinox is well-equipped as far as standard safety gear goes. With the base trim, you receive automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, a following distance indicator, and Intellibeam auto high-beam assist. You can also opt for available driver-assist systems, such as lane-change alert with side blind-zone alert, an HD surround-vision camera, front and rear park assist, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alert.