

Base models also get power features, cloth upholstery, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The Equinox earns good crash-test scores, and has standard automatic emergency braking. The interior’s trimmed to a price in base versions, and outward vision suffers from thick roof pillars. Cargo space expands to nearly 70 cubic feet behind the front seats, too. Four adults fit well, and the cargo volume’s nearly the equal of the next-bigger Blazer SUV. The Equinox makes up for a lack of passion with interior space. With all-wheel drive, the Equinox has the all-weather traction it needs, without the heavy-duty SUV hardware-so handling and ride quality are fine. For what it’s intended to do, the base engine works fine-and the stronger pull from the bigger turbo-4 comes with some indecision from its 9-speed automatic. The interior’s just as predictable and efficient, though tan leather dresses it up well.Ĭhevy sells the Equinox with a middling 170-horsepower turbo-4 or an upgraded powerplant with 252 hp. The Equinox body could wear any of a number of badges and fit right into those lineups. Utility comes through strongly-even if, in the Equinox’s case, it’s all wrapped in a rather anodyne package. There’s a reason crossovers like the 2021 Equinox have all but replaced minivans and sedans as the default choice for families.

Otherwise we’re awaiting a refresh that had been due for 2021, but was postponed due to COVID-19. The Equinox LT gets available leather upholstery. The 2021 Equinox earns a TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10 overall. It’s above average, thanks in good part to its crash-test scores and features. It’s safe, inexpensive in base trim, and decently equipped. It doesn’t top a single category in our reviews, but does well in those that matter for small families. We’d shop it against a Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, or Honda CR-V.

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox five-seat crossover SUV sits parked at the intersection of value and practicality. The Redline Edition appearance package adds black exterior trim with red accents.What kind of car is the 2021 Chevy Equinox? What does it compare to? Seven-speaker Bose premium sound system.Infotainment II package (requires Confidence & Convenience II package).Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Equinox and its surroundings for tight parking situations).Adaptive cruise control (adjusts the speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front).The Premier isn't fully loaded out of the box, however.
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX PREMIER PLUS
Infotainment package (requires Confidence & Convenience package):Ĭustomers looking to spruce up the look of their Equinox can opt for the Blackout or Chrome packages (which add black or chrome exterior trim, respectively) or the Sport Edition or Midnight Edition packages (which add black-painted wheels and black interior trim).Īiming upscale, the Equinox Premier includes all the LT content, plus its three core feature packages (minus the navigation system).Leather package (requires Confidence & Convenience package):.Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing).Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking).Several packages are available for the LT trim, including: Added chrome and body-colored exterior trim.Our recommended trim level is your ticket to satisfaction. You can also opt for the LS Convenience package, which adds: The LS adds a broader variety of exterior paint colors and a few extra features for a steep cost. Rear-seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle).Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position).Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.The base Equinox L gives you a choice between white and silver paint and includes:
