-Sn!PeR- Posted May 13, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Pros Standard active safety systems Towing capacity up to 3,500 pounds Optional 252-horsepower engine Standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Roomy rear seat Cons Less cargo room than Honda, Toyota and VW rivals No hybrid option What’s New this Year? Revised front and rear fascias Sporty RS trim added to lineup Button added to disable engine start/stop system People Also Ask Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox a good car? The Equinox falls in the middle of the compact SUV pack. It has less space and fewer standard features than rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Is the 4-cylinder 2022 Chevrolet Equinox underpowered? The standard 170-horsepower 1.5-liter is adequate for ordinary needs. If you want appreciable power, look to the optional 25742-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-4. How much can the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox tow? With the standard 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, the Equinox is rated to tow 1,500 pounds. With the optional 2.0-liter, it can pull a more impressive 3,500 pounds. How well does the Chevrolet Equinox hold its value? The Equinox has only average resale value, trailing leaders like the Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4. Overview The 2022 Equinox is Chevrolet’s best-selling SUV and it’s a player in the 2-row/5-passenger compact crossover segment. It competes with a dozen other vehicles including the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape. The Chevy Equinox has always been a good contender, if not the best in class. It has ample interior room, comfortable manners, and a handsome design. It has also been attractive thanks to a price that slightly undercuts competitors. The Equinox offers a choice of two turbocharged 4-cylinder engines, including one that makes 252 horsepower and that can tow 3,500 pounds – among the most in its class. Like its rivals, the Equinox includes a suite of active safety features such as automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist, though you’ll still have to pay up to get adaptive cruise control. The Equinox has been refreshed for 2022 with restyled front and rear fascias and a sporty-looking RS trim. The update also remedies one of our former gripes with the Equinox: You can now disable the engine start/stop system with the touch of a button. Driving the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Most Equinox models use a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. That might sound small, but it’s normal for modern smaller SUVs and doles out surprising power for its size. We’ve found its 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque do a decent job moving this SUV, and the engine pairs well with the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. More power can be had with the optional 2.0-liter turbo engine that brings a robust 252 horsepower/260 lb-ft of torque to the table. This out-muscles most competitor and provides quicker, more satisfying acceleration. It also enables the Equinox to tow up to 3,500 pounds – among the most for a small crossover SUV. This engine is connected to a fresher 9-speed automatic transmission. One suggestion if you choose 2.0-liter turbo: Get it with all-wheel drive (AWD). Otherwise, we’ve found that with front-wheel drive (FWD), it can suffer from torque steer – the sensation of the steering wheel tugging under hard acceleration. Regardless of powertrain, we’ve found the Equinox’s ride to be on the softer and more comfortable end of the spectrum. It’s not as athletic as a Mazda CX-5 or as adventurous as a Jeep Cherokee or Subaru Forester, but it makes a fine Goldilocks in everyday driving. With its update for 2022, Chevrolet has addressed a former complaint we had with the Equinox: You can now defeat the idle start/stop system with the press of a button. The defeat button sits on the center dash, to the left of switch for the hazard lights Favorite Features STANDARD SAFETY SYSTEMS Every new Chevrolet Equinox includes a suite of active safety features that includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and IntelliBeam automatic headlights. 2.0-LITER TURBO ENGINE This optional engine in the Equinox is among the most powerful in its class. With it, you’ll get quick acceleration and passing power, plus the ability to trailer up to 3,500 pounds. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Interior The Chevrolet Equinox has a 2-row/5-passenger cabin that is useful and roomy. The driver and passenger seats are supportive and comfortable. A touchscreen display sits in the center of the dash. Controls for commonly used functions like climate and audio are simple to use. Cloth material has been the standard upholstery for Equinox models, with leather available for high-trim versions. The top-end Premier model is now fancier with French stitching. The new Equinox RS spices things up with black upholstery, red stitching, and an RS shift knob. The rear passenger section has good legroom and a reclining bench seat. Cargo space is good, but not best in class. Folding the rear seats down creates 63.9 cubic feet of storage. That compares to 75.8 in the Honda CR-V and 73.5 in the Volkswagen Tiguan. The VW Tiguan is also among the few small SUVs that offer a third row. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Exterior With this year’s update, the Equinox gets new front and rear fascias. Up front, the grille has a wider and more aggressive design. In back, changes include new taillights. RS models stand out the most with a gloss black grille, dark 19-inch wheels, and blacked-out badging and other elements. Top-end Premier Equinox models have gloss-black chrome, LED headlights, and a logo projection on the power tailgate. Also new to the 2022 Equinox lineup are quad exhaust outlets for a sporty aesthetic. We think the updates keep the Equinox fresh while retaining a handsome design that should hold up well over the years. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Standard Features The 2022 Chevy Equinox is available in five trims — L, LS, LT, RS, and Premier. The least expensive Equinox L includes a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, keyless entry, and push-button start, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four USB ports, 17-inch wheels, and the Teen Driver system that can set parameters and relay information on driving habits. Also standard is General Motors’ OnStar telematics system and subscription-based 4G LTE connectivity with Wi-Fi. Standard safety features include forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Options Higher trims of the Equinox are more recommendable, as they offer po[CENSORED]r features and more amenities. Those include power driver’s seat, surround-view camera, leather interior, and a power liftgate. Adaptive cruise control can now be had beginning on the LT trim. Other safety features and driving aids include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors. Also available is GM’s nifty Safety Alert Seat, which vibrates the driver’s seat to get your attention, such as getting close to an object when backing up. A new option for the Premier trim is automatic parking assist, which can help with tasks like parallel parking. The new RS trim gets darkened exterior aesthetics and unique interior accents. Other options include amenities and features like heated seats, navigation, and premium audio. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Engines Two turbocharged 4-cylinder engines are available in the 2022 Chevy Equinox. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard and all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional for better traction with either engine. Standard is a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. That’s adequate for most tasks and gives the Equinox a tow rating of 1,500 pounds. Optional on the LT, RS, and Premier trims is a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 252 horsepower/260 lb-ft of torque that makes the Equinox quite a bit quicker and stronger. It is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds. The 1.5-liter engine uses a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.0-liter turbo has a 9-speed automatic. All Equinox models have an idle start/stop system that cuts engine power at idle, such as at stoplights. New for 2022 is the ability to disable start/stop with the touch of a button. 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 170 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm 203 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-4,000 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 252 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm 260 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-4,500 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A How Much Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Cost? We expect the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox to carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) around $25,000 or less, similar to the 2021 model. Exact pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date in the third quarter of 2021. We expect a loaded 2022 Equinox to top $40,000. The Equinox has traditionally slightly undercut the prices of rivals like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, and has been in line with others such as the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. Before buying your new compact crossover SUV, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others are paying. The Chevy Equinox’s resale value has been about average, trailing competitors such as the Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester. Which Model is Right for Me? 2022 Chevrolet Equinox L 1.5-liter turbocharged engine Keyless open and push-button start 7-inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 17-inch wheels 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LS Compact spare tire Floor mats Optional all-wheel drive Options packages 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT 8-way power driver’s seat High-intensity headlights Tinted windows SiriusXM radio Optional 2.0-liter turbo engine 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS Gloss-black grille and exterior accents Black interior with red stitching 19-inch darkened wheels RS shift knob 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Premier Leather interior with French stitching Blind-spot monitoring Hands-free power liftgate 8-inch touchscreen Dual-zone climate control 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Safety Technology Forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking Standard on all 2022 Equinox models, this system warns of a potential frontal collision and, if necessary, can apply the brakes to prevent or lessen a crash. Lane-keeping assist This system can automatically help keep the Equinox from drifting over lane markings. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert This can warn of vehicles in the right-rear and left-rear blind spots, plus alert you to oncoming cross-traffic when backing up. Edited May 14, 2020 by Dr.Drako Closed Topic / Complete 24 hours.
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