What's New
- The list of standard safety features for 2020 grows to include lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
- New Midnight Edition blackout package includes black aluminum wheels, a unique black grille, leather-appointed seating, bow-tie emblems and fog lamps with black bezels.
- 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine dropped from the lineup.
Pros & Cons
- Available turbocharged 2.0-liter four provides plenty of power
- Spacious interior
- Fold-down seats provide for plenty of cargo room
- Pricing escalates quickly
- Interior materials a mixed bag
- Massive C-pillar can block rearward view
Chevrolet Equinox Overview
Introduced on the 2016 Autumnal Equinox, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox hit showrooms mid-year 2017. Restyled in Chevrolet’s familiar design language, the new 2020 Equinox continues to offer a pleasing blend of space and efficiency in a compact SUV.
The base turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder is rated for 170 horsepower, but buyers looking for more oomph underfoot can opt for the available turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 250-horsepower.
The interior is cozy and functional but is a little light on pizazz. Standard tech includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, USB connectivity, and an auxiliary input jack. GM’s 4G LTE–powered onboard Wi-Fi is also standard (data plan required), giving parents a tool to help their children fend off boredom on extended drives. Awarded a 5-star rating for both frontal and side collisions and equipped with a full suite of standard active safety features and six-standard airbags, the Equinox deserves to be on the shopping list of anyone in the market for compact SUV.
Trim Specifications
The L, LS, and LT trims are tightly grouped in price and features. Notable standard equipment includes cruise control, keyless entry, pushbutton start, power windows and locks, steering wheel-mounted controls and numerous active safety features.
The L forgoes a genuine spare tire and wheel, instead substituting a tire inflator kit. The LT trim adds an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, SiriusXM satellite radio, tinted rear windows, body-colored exterior mirror caps and few additional cosmetic tweaks.
The Premier edition includes a hands-free automatic tailgate, chrome roof rails, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats and ambient interior lighting, among its many standard features.
Adding four-wheel drive is $1600 on all trims.
Warranty
3 Years/36,000 Miles
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years/100,000 Miles
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
1 Year/1 Visit