KBB Celebrates 2022 Chevy Equinox as one of the Most Comfortable Vehicles under $30,000

The Mid Missouri Powerhouse is your fully-stocked hub of pre-spring activity and premium destination when it comes to locating the perfect vehicle for you for 2022! Amidst the trucks, sedans, and smaller-sized vehicles available, there is one very brightly shining star in the form of the Chevy Equinox, which has just been determined to be one of the most comfortable vehicles under $30,000 by Kelley Blue Book. This research was broken down based on what it feels are the quietest, most smooth, and spacious riding vehicles on lots such as ours here today.

The 2022 Chevy Equinox ranked sixth on this list, just ahead of the competition in the form of the 2022 Honda Accord, and 2022 Subaru Outback. The KBB editors also were very happy with the seat design in this year’s Equinox model, along with the cabin’s abundance of space and great range of available comforts. The RS trim provides the addition of very cool red contrast stitching and ample room for five adults with comfortable headroom and legroom for rear passengers. You can also see a luxurious upgrade in the form of heated seats, a power driver’s seat, and an incredibly sweet-sounding premium audio system.

Most vehicles that made their mark on this list were crossovers, which routinely offer up a softer suspension quality with longer travel than passenger cars, which can assist in swallowing up the pothole’s wrath among other ruts in the road. Our Chevy-loving cohorts over at GM Authority also reported over the last month that the 2022 Equinox model is even more affordable than the 2021 version, as pricing right here at the Powerhouse for the base LS trim level is significantly cheaper than last year.  

This is the best opportunity and time of year for you to drive off the lot with one of the most popular and compelling crossovers there is! A feature-laden infotainment offering layout, perfectly athletic handling, and longstanding bow-tie brand essence are all draws and benefits of this year’s new Equinox. The current year’s makeover adds more distinctive headlights, a brand-new grill design, and completely updated front and rear bumpers. The top-tier Premier also features French stitching and gloss-black trim for the console, and the 1.5-liter engine as the sole powertrain option.

We would absolutely have to recommend the mid-level LT as the sweet spot in the trim level, that comes with an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, high-intensity discharge headlights, SiriusXM satellite radio, and much more. Don’t forget the savvy addition of the Confidence and Convenience package, which now includes dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power liftgate, rear cross-traffic alert, and remote start. The 7.0-inch touchscreen displays Chevy’s Mylink infotainment interface directly on top of the dash, and on top of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto you’ll be enjoying Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, USB connectivity, and standard 4G LTE onboard Wi-Fi. 

2022 Chevy Equinox To Arrive With Plentiful Passenger Room, Athletic Handling

One of the most popular crossovers in existence, the Chevy Equinox, is wildly sought after and test-driven quite frequently here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, and many customers are righteously excited about the coming 2022 model. The 2022 Equinox will boast plentiful passenger room, a feature-rich infotainment system, and athletic handling. The makeover brings more distinctive headlights, a new grille design, and updated front and rear bumpers. There will also be the addition of the RS trim to the mix, including sporty extras like dark 19-inch wheels and blacked-out exterior trim. 

Inside there is a brand-new shift knob, red stitching, and black upholstery. The RS is the range-topping trim you want to check out to be at the true top of the model order, while the mid-level LT is still equipped standard with chrome exterior trim, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, high-intensity discharge headlights, and SiriusXM satellite radio. You can upgrade to the more potent 2.0-liter turbo option, as well as all-wheel drive. The Confidence and Convenience package includes blind-spot monitoring, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power liftgate, rear cross-traffic alert, and remote start.

The turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder generates 170 horsepower, and there is also the larger option of a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that pairs well with the standard six-speed automatic. The steering has been rated as incredibly direct and accurate after numerous expert test drives, and you can easily tow behind up to 3500 pounds if needed. The front-wheel-drive Equinox with the base four-cylinder yields 22 mpg city, and 29 highway for front-drive models, all-wheel-drive versions will get an average of 28 mpg. With a practical but still nicely-styled cabin, the Equinox has enjoyed a very wide customer appeal and rapidly-developed fan base.

Front and rear-seat passengers will be easily very comfortable in the spacious interior, and the 7.0-inch touchscreen with an optional 8.0-inch displays the MyLink infotainment interface on top of the Equinox's dash. Quick response time and ease of use are great attributes of the system, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth phone and streaming are all standard as well as USB connectivity. Standard 4G LTE onboard Wi-Fi renders the Equinox as one of the best-connected crossover models out there, and it also received a five-star rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Driver-assistance technology has been one of the most fascinating and helpful developments in the auto market over the last five years, and the Equinox comes equipped with standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, Standard lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, and available adaptive cruise control. Come down to visit us soon, and see if the L, LS, LT, RS, or Premier trim is the model best suited to serve the needs of your active family or business's routine!