![]() What this Chevy is, more than anything, is a comfortable family hauler. The manual-shift option is just there for political correctness it doesn’t make the Equinox a sporty SUV. Hammer the throttle, and the box will downshift two gears to produce the desired acceleration. On the flip side, the engine becomes fairly noisy during passing manoeuvres on the highway. That smooth, efficient demeanour works wonders in normal driving situations around town. On that note, I must tell you that my tester averaged 11L/100km most of which took place in the city. ![]() The fact that the 6-speed automatic transmission is mainly calibrated for fuel economy doesn’t help, either: It simply won’t hold revs in order to save fuel. The 2.4L 4-cylinder ECOTEC may be good under the hood of a compact sedan like the Cruze, but with an extra 200kg to haul around, acceleration feels more laboured. The problem comes mostly from the engine. True, the primary purpose of an SUV is not to entertain passengers with big-time thrills however, a little bit of fun is certainly appreciated. Speaking of which, the trunk is larger than that of many competitors.īehind the wheel is where the Chevy Equinox falls flat. There’s still plenty of room up front, the centre console is capacious (it can easily store a laptop), and the 60/40 split-folding rear bench has a three-position recline feature, and even the ability to slide 200mm for increased legroom or cargo room, depending on your needs. Other than that, the Equinox has virtually stayed the same since 2009. Do I need to remind you that all GM vehicles offer 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot capability? Not too far below, the shifter now features a manual mode on top.Ī sign of modern times, the 2016 Chevy Equinox is available with a pair of universal tablet holders mounted behind the front seat headrests in case the rear occupants want to surf the web or watch a movie. Keen observers will notice the larger brim hanging over the centre display, while the CD player was discarded in favour of a narrow shelf that’s pretty useless if you ask me. Overall, I think enough efforts were made to modernize the Equinox in the eyes of potential buyers. Meanwhile, the stacked taillights went from round to rectangular for a sharper look. ![]() In addition, the headlight signature is different, and new wheel designs are available. The revised grille emulates the one on the new Malibu, yet remains unmistakable. This year, designers gave the front end an update to bring the vehicle more in line with the rest of the lineup. In my opinion, the Chevy’s lines are more attractive, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. I’ve always preferred the Equinox to its cousin, the GMC Terrain, and so do Canadian buyers: The former currently outsells the latter 2 to 1. However, the competition has substantially evolved and grown fierce in fact, only the Volkswagen Tiguan has yet to be redesigned (that will come next year).įor its swan song, the 2016 Chevy Equinox gets a number of tweaks and updates that will hopefully retain consumer interest. Upon its introduction, many lauded the compact SUV’s fresh new looks and modern features. That’s the amount of time the second-generation Chevy Equinox has been on the road. ![]()
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