The Equinox is like a significant other that’s marriage material rather than an Abercrombie or Playboy model. The Equinox won’t break necks of gawking onlookers, and I’ve harped on its plain styling, but I still find the new Chevy attractive. Perhaps that’s best since it’s devoid of faux exhaust tips or diffuser panels. A spoiler hangs over the rear glass, the blacked-out B-pillar and D-pillars highlight the thick C-pillar, the taillights are mostly forgettable, and the bumper features acres of shapeless of black plastic. The non-descript design doesn’t call attention to itself, but rather follows the traditional crossover design. The massive panoramic moonroof is also grouped in this package it’s also one of the largest opening examples I’ve seen.Īround back, the Equinox’s anonymity grows. While pricey, it does include a laundry list of high-end features, including the attractive, 19-inch alloy wheels. Chrome aside, my tester also came fitted with the $3,320 Sun, Sound &, Navigation package. Moving down to the LS or the base L trims strips all chrome but the outline around the grille. The LT trim misses these add-ons, but still gets chrome around the C-pillar and on the mirror caps. This brought chrome inserts on the grille, chrome roof rails, and chrome door handles. My tester came in the range-topping Premier trim level. And because the turn signals are far away from the LED daytime running lights, the Equinox doesn’t get squinty-eyed when signaling a turn. LED headlights and daytime running lights bring a modern look, while traditional incandescent bulbs are used in the fog lights and turn signals integrated into the bumper. The chrome grille, like the other Chevy’s mentioned, is integrated nicely into the headlights. While not the most expressive, sporty, or creatively distinct crossover on the market, the Equinox has plenty of details worth noting. The styling resembles that of the Volt, Malibu, Cruze, and the new 2018 Chevy Traverse, the Equinox’s three-row big brother. The third generation Equinox is clearly washed in the Chevy bloodline. A mid-cycle refresh in 2016 kept the Equinox fresh while Chevy was busy designing its replacement. A 3.6-liter V-6 replaced the smaller six in 2013 and all second-generation Equinox came with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Its Theta underpinnings were stiffed and its powertrain choices were updated to include a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 3.0-liter V-6. The second-generation Equinox debuted for the 2010 model year. Both five- and six-speed automatic transmissions were used and AWD was an option. Power came from a 3.4-liter and a 3.6-liter V-6.

The two-row crossover originally rode on General Motors’ Theta platform, which also underpinned the GMC Terrain, Saturn Vue, and Pontiac Torrent. Sales for the first generation peaked at 130,500, while the second generation peaked at 277,500 examples sold in a single year inside the U.S. The Equinox has enjoyed tremendous success since its launch for the 2005 model year. First (left photo) and second (right photo) generation Equinox.

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