The Equinox is available with 4-cyclinder or 6-cylinder engine option. It also boasts a restyled front fascia and a refreshed interior in order to give the crossover an updated look. The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox features a deeper, wider grille that will bring it closer in line with newer Chevrolet products. 12, 2015) – Chevrolet debuted the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, a refresh of the current model with updated styling and new features, and the 2015 Silverado Custom during the Chicago Auto Show’s Media Preview. Senior Director of Communications and Technologyĭirector of Public Relations and Social MediaĬHICAGO (Feb. With a freshened look and a host of new safety features, this smallish midsize crossover is likely to remain popular for the near future.Advertisement Chevrolet Reveals All New 2016 Equinox and 2015 Silverado Custom at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show Febru11:30 AM A 3.6-liter V6 is also available.Ĭhevrolet sold almost 280,000 examples of the Equinox in 2015, making it one of the best-selling vehicles in the country. The 4-cylinder powerplant provides more than adequate acceleration for most situations, and is notably smooth and quiet. Also new is OnStar’s 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi system, which is standard, though data-usage charges apply.Ĭonsumer Guide’s test Equinox came equipped with the standard 2.4-liter engine. The new Equinox enjoyed higher levels of refinement while maintaining the tidy packaging that was core to its appeal.Įquinox has been freshened for 2016, receiving updated styling and a host of safety and convenience features that had been previously unavailable.Ī backup camera is now standard, while a blind-spot-alert system and rear cross-path alert system are both available.
When launched for 2005, the Chevrolet Equinox found an audience based on its bargain price and exterior dimensions that cleverly straddled the line between compact and midsize crossover SUVs. However, most reviews panned the Equinox for its cheap interior finish, crude dynamics, and generally cut-rate veneer.Ī complete redesign for 2010 resulted in a vehicle that was improved in every measurable way. The not so good: So-so cargo room, observed fuel economy trails most class competitorsĬheck out Consumer Guide’s Midsize Crossover Best BuysĮquinox boasts ample front-row passenger space. The great: Generous passenger space within tidy-for-the-class exterior dimensions Options on test car: Special paint ($995), Enhanced Convenience Package ($950), Technology Package ($890), cargo cover ($135) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.ĮPA-estimated fuel economy: 20/29/23 (city, highway, combined)īase price: $31,490 (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" male tester. Driving mix: 60% city, 40% highway CG Report Cardīig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only.
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