Equinox is ‘a Decent, Middle-of-the-Road Crossover,’ says Roadshow
Three engine choices and the MyChevrolet infotainment system are some of the pluses the Equinox offers to urban road warriors.
Not all of us were meant to be about that Chevy truck life. Despite the options available in the full- and midsize categories these days, some Chevy buyers in the segment opt for something that fulfills their needs, such as commuting to and from the office on the daily, dropping off or picking up the kids from school, handling errands in town, and so on.
For them, there’s the Equinox. Roadshow recently took one for a ride, and while it may have left the reviewer wanting, the Equinox does come out as “a decent, middle-of-the-road crossover” for those who prefer to live their lives as such.
The Equinox is available with a trio of engines, including the 2.0-liter turbo-four in Roadshow‘s tester. That mill makes 250 ponies and 260 lb-ft of torque, “offering smooth acceleration and plenty of torque for midrange passing” on the way to the office’s parking garage. Backed by an equally smooth nine-speed automatic, plus the ability to tow 3,500 pounds, the crossover is also a good weekender for trips to the vineyard or the amusement park.
And speaking of adventure, the Equinox does have a driver-selectable four-wheel drive system, making those few times it’s needed on the drive to the biking trail a breeze to overcome. Otherwise, the front pair are more than enough for the crossover, especially with the start-stop system onboard to keep your wallet happy at the fuel pump.
Inside the Equinox is everything an average suburban family could want. Both the seven- and eight-inch touchscreens come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though the latter also has a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to keep everyone’s gadgets connected to the outside world.
Speaking of gadgets, there are plenty of USB and 12-volt ports for charging everyone’s smartphones and tablets, while the Premier trim adds wireless charging to the mix. Driver’s aides like lane-keeping, blind-spot monitoring, and parking assist are available, and there’s plenty of cargo room for trips to the supermarket and the mall.
“Aside from its many engine options, there isn’t a lot to help the Equinox stand out in a crowded crossover class,” Roadshow says. “That’s not necessarily a bad thing, since this midsize SUV checks a lot of the right boxes for what the average consumer wants.”
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