Chevrolet Equinox
The Equinox is Chevrolet’s answer to families looking for a compact SUV. Only one engine is now available, namely a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft. of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels in base trim or all four wheels optionally. For those who would like to pull a small trailer, towing capacity is limited at 1,500 pounds.
Chevrolet Equinox
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$27,553 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$518/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 5,600 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 203 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,000 rpm (275 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Ingersoll, ON, CA |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 666 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 198 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Massage seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| CD player | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Premium audio system | not available |
| Voice recognition | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/65R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/65R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,651 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,844 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,661 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm (107″) |
| Front track | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,485 kg (3,274 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 847 l and 1,809 l |
| Fuel tank | 56 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 10.0 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.7 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 66%(view ratings) |