This past week they took a close-up look at the
2022 Chevy Equinox, and immediately reflected that its standard active safety
systems and 3,500-lb towing capacity were huge positive traits. New for this
year are revised front and rear fascia’s, the sporty and aggressive RS trim
added to the lineup, and the addition of a button to disable engine start/stop
system. The standard 170-horsepower 1.5-liter is rendered by the review team
here as adequate for daily needs, and if you wish there is the choice to
upgrade to the 2.0-liter Turbo-4, cranking out 257 horses.
This is the brand we love to represents'
best-selling SUV and sees massive competition in the forms of the Honda CR-V,
Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape. It is known for its ample interior room, handsome
design, and attractive price that does a fine job of undercutting competitors.
Automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist are two of our favorite
active safety features included on board, and higher trim levels offer adaptive
cruise control. The control is based on information from powerful sensors that
allow the vehicle to engage the brakes when it detects you are approaching
another vehicle ahead, then gradually accelerate again when the flow of traffic
is favorable.
The Kelley Blue Book staff suggests
getting the AWD if you choose the 2.0-liter turbo, as this is where you avoid
the sensation of the steering wheel enduring a tugging under hard acceleration.
The ride is on the soft end of the spectrum for what any crossover would expect
to have, and there is now a great solution for a past problem: it is now
possible to defeat the idle start/stop system with the simple press of a
button. Every new Equinox also includes a suite of active safety features such
as forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping
assist, and IntelliBeam automatic headlights.
Don’t forego your chance to check out the top-end
Premier model as it now evokes upper-end style with French stitching, and RS
models stand out on top with dark 19-inch wheels, a gloss black grille, and
blacked-out badging with other elements. The Premier trim is where you get to
enjoy the upper-end dash of the larger 8-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate
control, and hands-free power liftgate on deck to properly get the job done! As
seen here there may be a slight delay in delivery, but we will keep you posted
right here on the blog as to dates defining official roll-out and release.
