The exterior design of the Equinox, now a few years into its model cycle, is on the conservative side and blends into its surroundings with ease. Those really prioritizing efficiency will want to take a look at the smaller 1.5-liter engine, which will be more than adequate for the vast majority of buyers. In comparison, the Mazda CX-5 and Ford Escape ( reviewed here) can both pull off better efficiency, and the Ford doesn’t require premium fuel. During our early spring test in optimal conditions, we observed 11.1L/100km on 91-octane premium gas, which is required. No adjustable drive modes are available, though the Equinox is a competent handler as long as you overlook the lack of feel.įuel efficiency is a bit worse than expected, with ratings of 10.9L/100km city, 8.3L/100km highway, and a combined 9.7L/100km. The steering is unfortunately a bit on the lifeless side, and requires too much correction. The Equinox soaks up bumps on uneven pavement effortlessly, keeping occupants as comfortable as can be. Ride quality is exemplary for the class, surpassing the jittery Hyundai Tucson and even the Equinox’s sibling, the GMC Terrain. Power is plentiful at the top of the rev range, and the Equinox is a true pleasure to burn highway mileage with. Acceleration is effortless and while this transmission isn’t quite as sharp as the ZF eight-speed, we would much rather have this nine-speed than any application of a CVT. Power in the Equinox comes on smoothly with the nine-speed automatic transmission, and is fairly linear. The only rivals that can play ball with the Equinox 2.0T are the Mazda CX-5 ( reviewed here), Ford Escape, and Kia Sportage. The entry-level 1.5 brings 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft., adequate for the class, though moving up to the 2.0 brings 252 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. This has been dropped for 2020, giving buyers the choice between the efficient and smooth 1.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder, or the 2.0-liter turbocharged four tested here. In some cases, hybrid technology is available, and General Motors happened to be one of just two players with a small-displacement diesel engine. In this segment, automakers are competing with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants. For those curious, Chevrolet will be bringing some substantial exterior revisions for 2021 to ensure it’s as fresh as possible, but more on that later. This is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T, with some subtle changes over the previous model year. The Equinox is General Motors’ bestselling crossover in North America, so it’s of great importance to make sure that it’s not left behind by fast-paced competition in terms of technology and style. Currently, between the subcompact Trax (soon to be replaced by the Trailblazer) and the full-sized Suburban, Chevrolet has no less than seven of these offerings in their lineup. Chevrolet is slowly moving away from the car business and focusing on crossovers, SUVs and pickup trucks as their bread and butter products. Every major manufacturer now has several in their lineup of varying sizes and these are each brand’s bestsellers. To say that consumers love their crossovers would be a massive understatement.
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