The crossover SUV category is absolutely on fire
in terms of popularity, sales, and the very stiff competition it faces. Very
popular models like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are on the front lines ready
to do battle this fall with the Chevy
Equinox we love so much right here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse. On the GM
Authority blog this week, there is a feature that closely outlines the
number of updates and changes the 2020 Equinox will have, as well as a
brand-new set of standard safety features.
The following features are now all standard across
all 2020 Equinox equipment groups and trim levels: Automatic Emergency Braking,
Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with
Lane Departure Warning, Forward Automatic Braking, and Intellibeam Headlamps.
This marks a very large change for Chevy and the way the vehicles are now
offered: now providing these as standard equipment really sets the brand we
love to represent every day apart from others, and puts us far ahead of the
curve. Active safety technology has become a prime wish for consumers, and much
more of an everyday expectation for newer cars.
The 2020 Chevy Equinox will be offered in four
trim levels: L, LS, LT, and Premier. Engine options will feature the
turbocharged 1.5-liter LYX inline four-cylinder which generates 170 horsepower,
as well as the turbocharged 2.0-Liter LTG inline 4-cylinder hard at work
cranking out 252 horsepower. These will be paired to either the GM 6-speed or
9-speed transmission, allowing for smooth shifting and the best in gear
management systems out there!
When asked which of these features that will now
be made standard we have had our eyes on the most, it is hard not to ignore
Automatic Braking: this is an amazing system that will take charge and
automatically apply the vehicle's brakes to avoid a crash entirely or help
reduce the severity and impact. It is made up of Front and Rear Automatic
braking and incorporates Rear Park Assist ultrasonic sensors and 1 or 2
short-range radars placed behind the rear bumper to get the job done.
Tailgating has been recognized as an issue that
dominates the pet peeve list of many in cities nationwide and can lead to
severe road rage as well as accidents. Following Distance Indicator is a
technology that constantly aids the driver in keeping a safe following distance
from the vehicle ahead. It uses the vehicle's Forward Collision Alert sensors
to provide the driver with an accurate following time to let them know if they
are indeed following too close. The system is set to display a minimum
following time of .5 seconds, and is also great for teen drivers: many of those
on the younger end of the driving spectrum tend to not be as aware of their
surroundings in terms of distance.
