![]() ![]() You can turn these options on or off whenever you want. Attractive prices and a pretty good powerteam (at least with the 2.0-liter) mean it won’t be going to a swordfight with a paring knife.When you turn on Find My Mac, the Find My network is also turned on, so your Mac can be found even when it’s not connected to Wi-Fi. The 2018 Equinox will enter a new arena that is extremely competitive. ![]() Of course, that status was achieved with a differently packaged vehicle. Projections for city and highway operation are 22 and 29 mpg, respectively.Ĭhevrolet notes that the Equinox is its second-best seller after the Silverado pickups. (The 2.0 engine makes it possible for an Equinox to tow 3500 pounds.) In a test stint of 97 miles that included 50 percent city-type driving, this driver averaged 24.3 mpg, which was just about up to the EPA combined mileage estimate of 25 mpg. The 2.0-liter turbo delivers lively performance, and seems nicely in step with the 9-speed trans. Steering is light but a little short on precision braking is good. The Equinox handled and rode fairly well on the not-always-perfect city and suburban expressways and surface streets that this tester covers on his daily commute. Second-row denizens have a pouch on the back of each front seat, plus two cup holders set in the pull-down rear armrest. Front-seat personal-storage spaces include a deep, unobstructed console box a good-sized glove box that is, unfortunately, set a little low and two open cup holders in the console. This trails slightly larger class rivals such as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.Īll four doors have smallish door pockets with bottle holders. The Equinox’s cargo volume is 31.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Forward and side vision are fine, but rearward visibility is somewhat compromised by the rear roof-pillar shape. Entry and exit are easy, and step-in clearance is no obstacle. Rear legroom can be really good if front-seat occupants aren’t overly tall, but even if they do have to stretch out, there’s still pretty good second-row space. Three adults will fit in back quite well-the floor is almost flat in the center and there’s enough headroom to make things more tolerable for a middle passenger. Head- and legroom were good in the front row. The good-looking patterned-cloth seats not only looked nice, they were cushy and supportive. ![]() With extra-cost Orange Burst Metallic paint and delivery, CG’s test truck that started at $29,145 bottom-lined for $32,380.įor its size, the reconfigured Equinox possesses fine passenger- and cargo-utility credentials. The test vehicle came with the $1945 Confidence & Convenience Package option with blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, rear parking assist, a power liftgate, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, remote starting, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a universal home remote controller. GM’s Teen Driver feature includes various watchdog/safeguard functions, such as muting the audio system until all occupants’ seat belts are fastened. Technology and connectivity items run to keyless opening and starting, a rearview camera, GM’s Teen Driver monitoring system, Chevrolet MyLink infotainment with a 7-inch color touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone interface, OnStar driver-assistance service, 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 6-speaker audio system with satellite radio. LT standard equipment starts with 18-inch alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable exterior mirrors, 8-way power-adjusted driver’s seat, cloth upholstery, and manual air conditioning. ![]() The midline LTs come standard with cloth upholstery leather seating is restricted to the top-line Premier models. The Equinox’s cabin has good passenger space in both the front and rear seats. Options on test vehicle: Confidence & Convenience Package ($1945 includes power rear liftgate, remote engine start, heated front seats, dual-zone air conditioning, automatic climate control, universal remote, leather-wrapped steering wheel, blind-zone alert, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist), special paint ($395) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.īase price: $29,145 (not including $895 destination charge) All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester. EPA-estimated fuel economy: 22/29/25 (city, highway, combined) CG Report Cardīig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. ![]()
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