Inside the Equinox
One of the first things people want to know when they think about a vehicle's interior is: What color is the cloth? Oddly enough, many people have a very specific taste when it comes to interior car color. Luckily, the Equinox has quite a few options to fit everyone's liking. The L trim and LS get Ash Gray cloth interior, which is basic, yet appealing. Once you move up to the LT, though, you can choose from Ash Gray cloth, Jet Black cloth, and Jet Black perforated leather. The final Premier edition comes in the same colors, but only in leather options.
Beyond color and cloth, there are multiple interior add-on options, which multiply with each trim level. Some are included in trims, while you are charged for others. Some of these add-ons include cargo nets, cargo mats, a tablet holder, a heated steering wheel, infotainment DVD player systems, and an HD radio. You can also add a navigation infotainment system if you prefer that over the regular one. Both are 8 inches and include HD touchscreens, and in the Premium trim, you can get either one for the same price.
Further, there are a couple of interior packages to add other features. The first is the Infotainment II Package, which includes the navigational infotainment system, an HD Radio, and a Bose 7-speaker audio system. But more importantly, there’s an option called the Interior Enhancement Package, which adds embroidered front-row headrests that read “Equinox,” and premium carpeted floor mats. Overall, you can customize your interior to be as plain or as luxurious as you would like; Chevy is always looking out for every type of buyer.
The Outside Looks
The Equinox’s exterior is rather luxurious for a smaller model. The base-level L only comes with two color options, which are Summit White and Silver Ice Metallic. This is pretty basic, but that is to be expected, given how affordable that it is. Thankfully though, other trims come with more colors to pick from if the exterior is extra important to you. These colors include Nightfall Gray, Mosaic Black, Chocolate, and Midnight Blue. Then there are Premium color options that cost around $400 extra dollars, including Cayenne Orange, Cajun Red, and Iridescent Pearl. Having these options allows you to give the Equinox the personality you want it to have.
Similar to colors, the exterior add-ons differ according to trim, but you can get several different customization choices. For example, there is an option for a black grille with your choice of black or chrome trim, an illuminated black bowtie emblem which sits on the front grille, and molded assist steps. The illuminated black bowtie really does light up, giving your grille a fun appearance during nighttime hours and adding to the luxurious look of the SUV.
Further, you can pick from several wheel types if you’re building an LT or a Premier. These include 18-inch or 19-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with Sparkle Silver pockets, 19-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels with red stripes, or 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with Gloss Black painted pockets. No matter what you want the exterior to look like, the Equinox can be made to your liking; it is a versatile and customizable vehicle, making it a great buy.