The Chevy Equinox is a peppy compact SUV that offers very nice handling and solid fuel economy. Plus, it has a lot of advanced standard and available features, depending on the trim you go with. These are the four you’ll have to pick from:
Chevy Equinox LS
The base LS trim (and all others) comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that puts out 170 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. Front-wheel drive is as well, but you can opt for all-wheel drive. Cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats and 17-inch wheels come in the LS trim. Built-in tech features include:
- Wireless Android Auto™
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®
- A seven-inch touchscreen
- Satellite radio
- Push-button start
- Bluetooth®
- Four USB ports
- LED headlights
You will also get these safety systems:
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- The Teen Driver system
Chevy Equinox LT
The LT trim adds a power-adjustable driver’s seat. You’ll have the option to include an eight-inch touchscreen, a power liftgate, and a surround-view parking camera system.
Chevy Equinox RS
With the RS trim, you will get 19-inch wheels, heated front seats, and remote start. Rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors are also standard. A seven-speaker stereo and leather upholstery can be added.