The profile's defining features are a subtle character line that runs from the front wheel arch and then splits in the middle of the front doors. The Cruze lends the crossover's headlights the same general shape, although the Equinox's lights aren't as aggressively swept into the fenders. The new Equinox closes up the sedan-style grille into a single, unified piece that's split by a chrome surround on the lower portion. The Equinox is better and smarter, but it’s not as good or as smart as it needs to be. The fascia is polarizing, the rear end looks like a minivan, and cutting-edge safety equipment is limited to the range-topping trim, which is itself way too expensive. The smaller body has less cargo space than the competition and the cabin is at least a step behind the competition in material quality and style. All around, this is a better, more complete Equinox than came before.Īnd yet, there are still problems. HID headlights illuminate the road, while vented seats blast the driver’s backside with cool air. Drivers can pair their Apple iPhone or Android smartphone with a standard 4G LTE wi-fi connection and suck tunes from the internet, which are channeled through the audio system that is controlled by a standard 7.0-inch infotainment system. Turbochargers supplant a bigger engine in the Equinox, and promise torque that’s easy to exploit and fuel economy that challenges the segment’s best. But beneath this smaller, svelter body is a smarter vehicle. ( Read more about how we rate cars.)īy shaving 400 pounds of fat and cutting 5 inches between the wheels, the new Equinox looks more like a true contender to the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, and Toyota RAV4, rather than a plus-size entry among fiercely competent crossover competition. The Equinox earned a 6.5 on our overall scale, which reflects our preference for the new body and its good fuel economy. New for this year, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is offered in L, LS, LT, and Premier trims. The new small crossover is lighter, smaller, more aggressively styled, better equipped across the board, and is generally a more complete, competent vehicle than anything to wear the Equinox badge. Chevrolet did a lot right with the 2018 Equinox.
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