The Chevy Equinox has always commanded plenty of attention, inquiries and test drives here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! Customers with expanding families or those experiencing graduations or other life-changing events will no doubt be looking to the most experienced trade publications to steer them in the right direction when looking for a new vehicle to suit their unique needs. The panel of experts at Parents Magazine thoroughly tested over 50 new model year vehicles during judging for the awards and only considered those that already have attained industry-leading safety ratings.
The Equinox began its winnings for the year by claiming the “Best Steering System” award from Parents Magazine, claiming that the driver feels in complete control at all times and that the 1.5-Liter I4 LYX gasoline engine is there when you need it to step up and accelerate quickly. Making sure that the littler passengers are strapped into the backseat easy is simple with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system, which makes these necessary points easier to see and locate in a hurry.
Making life easier when you are in a hurry is what the publishers of Parents magazine know can be most important to someone looking for a vehicle, and that the way consumers think about, shop for, and use cars every day has changed quite a bit over the events of the last year. It has now become quite common to use your car as the ultimate peaceful safe space, curbside pickup errand runner, and even a multi-functional mobile office. With your family's safety as the priority, this year's list adapts to all of your family's growth spurts and yearly accomplishments for days to come!
With a very user-friendly infotainment system, higher-than-average reliability rating from the trusted experts at USNews.com, and excellent fuel economy from the base engine, the 2021 Equinox provides a muscular yet practical family SUV. With this model, it was shown just how many great features and awesome driving characteristics could be had while still going with a very budget-minded approach. It is no surprise that the Equinox also had a very strong showing in IIHS safety testing, as the LT Trim equipped with HID projector headlights is a 2020 Top Safety Pick.
The NHTSA also determined after close-up investigation and test drives that the Equinox heartily earned a five-star overall safety rating after five-star frontal and side crash scores, and a glowing 4-star rollover rating. Entry-level Equinox models all offer you a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with the available option of an 8.0-inch touch display standard on higher trims. Six-speaker audio is standard, and the Infotainment II package provides the extra sensational sounds of the Bose premium system. Competing front and center against the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, and Mazda CX-5, this year's Equinox is sure to be tops everywhere with mom and dad who have toddlers and all other ages of children to consider as their day planner frantically fills up!
