The 2021 Equinox also sees the addition of
the RS trim, and the safety equipment has been made available on more models.
The new grille is larger and has a sportier and more aggressive stance than the
old model, and it takes on a different look based on which you select. The RS
grille is black with satin gray accents and features black bowtie logos
throughout, black badging, black side rails, dark 19-inch wheels, black
upholstery with red stitching, and a unique RS shift knob. You'll want to check
out the top-end Premier model: it gets a black grille of its own with chrome
accents and features new LED headlights and taillights, new 19-inch wheels, a
high-gloss black finish on the center console, and French stitching in the
cabin.
The current year's model is available in L,
LS, LT, RS, and Premier trims. Buyers can choose between a 1.5-liter turbo-4
paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 2.0-liter turbo-4 paired to a
9-speed automatic. An all-wheel drive is still an option, and Front-wheel drive
continues as standard. One of the best things about the Equinox
is how much safety equipment you receive as standard: Active lane control,
forward-collision warnings with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian
detection, and intelligent high beams are all now standard, but Chevy also saw
the addition of a following-distance indicator and lane-departure warning as
standard equipment.
We also really enjoyed this feature from TopSpeed that
deems the Equinox “cooler than ever”, and offers up some close-ups of elements
like the taillights. Everyone has also liked the super-cool Logo Projecting
Tailgate, and just how much real value has been packed into this smaller-size
crossover. With accents taken from the Blazer and still a very practical design
for the family who frequently commutes, it is no mystery at all why it is so
popular: It is a display of just how great everything that can be rolled into a
vehicle is while still keeping the price take as reasonable as can be!
