2021 Chevy Equinox

Performance

The 2021 Chevy Equinox has a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that nets 170 horsepower, 203 lb-ft of torque, and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Regardless of the trim package, front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available for most trims. The towing capacity is 1,500 pounds, which is exceptional for the size of the SUV. You can expect to get 26 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway with the standard front-wheel drive; the gas mileage is slightly lower with the AWD.

Safety

Chevrolet is making sure the 2021 Equinox is a safe ride by equipping it with numerous safety features. All Equinox trims come with lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, following distance indicator, and automatic high beams. The Premier trim comes standard with lane change alert, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring. There are also packages you can choose that will give you even more safety features if you want to create the safest ride possible.

Technology

All Equinox trims come standard with a 7-inch touchscreen with Chevy’s infotainment software, which has Wi-Fi capability, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Passengers will appreciate the fact there are two USB ports in the front of the vehicle and two more in the back. A six-speaker audio system is also standard. Should you choose the LT trim, you get to enjoy satellite radio. Meanwhile, the Premier trim offers a standard 8-inch touchscreen as well as a wireless charger. You can upgrade the infotainment package and enjoy HD radio, navigation, and a seven-speaker Bose audio system.

Plenty of Space for Passengers

Whether you are headed out for a weekend road trip with the family or commuting to and from work with colleagues, the 2021 Chevy Equinox boasts an interior that is roomy, comfortable, and entertaining. With rear seats that are split-folding and easily reconfigurable, access to the cargo area is a piece of cake. The Equinox seats five adults quite comfortably, and the driver and passengers enjoy 40 inches of headroom in the front and 38.5 inches of headroom in the back. You get plenty of legroom as well; the Equinox boasts 40.9 inches of legroom in the front row and 39.9 inches of legroom in the 2nd row.

Cargo Volume

Cargo space might not always be at the top of your list of important elements when searching for the right SUV, but there will always be a situation in which you will be glad you have a decent amount of cargo space. The cargo volume behind the second row is 29.9 cubic feet, and the cargo space in the first row is 63.9 cubic feet, which is plenty of space to store the things you need to bring with you on long trips.

Comfort Features for All

If you take family drives often and get tired of the disagreements about the temperature in the vehicle, you will appreciate the available dual-zone automatic climate control. By upgrading to this feature, the front and back passengers can control the temperature separately. It’s a great way to ensure happy passengers. The cabin within the Chevy Equinox draws a lot of attention due to its nice style and appeal. In addition to plenty of cupholders, which is critical for thirsty passengers, the Equinox boasts a spacious center-console storage bin.