Overview
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV that offers a comfortable ride, spacious seating, and good fuel economy. Here are some key points about the car:
- The car has three turbocharged engine options: a 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 170 horsepower, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 252 horsepower, and a 1.6-liter diesel with 137 horsepower. All engines have a stop-start system that saves fuel by shutting off the engine when the car is stopped. The 1.5-liter engine gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, while the diesel engine gets 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.
- The car has a roomy interior with seating for five and plenty of legroom and headroom for tall passengers. The car also has a user-friendly infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and six USB ports. The car has many available safety features, such as forward collision warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert.
- The car has a smaller cargo space than many of its rivals, with only 29.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The car also has a sluggish six-speed automatic transmission that pairs with the 1.5-liter and diesel engines. The 2.0-liter engine has a smoother nine-speed automatic transmission. The car has higher-than-average projected ownership costs, according to Edmunds.