![]() ![]() Fuel consumption ratings for my four-cylinder/AWD tester are 11.5/8.2 L/100 km (city/highway), but I saw an average of 12.0 L/100 in a week of city driving. There’s a 301-hp V6 available as well, but it’s thirsty compared to the turbocharged four-cylinders many competitors now offer as an upgrade, and its extra weight has a negative effect on the car’s handling balance. Good sound insulation keeps the worst of the mechanical soundtrack out of the cabin, including road noise. The rest of the Equinox’s drive is solid: the comfortable suspension is good at controlling body motion on rough pavement, and handling is much more satisfying than the engine’s tepid straight-line performance. The six-speed automatic transmission is the most impressive part of the formula, with its smooth shifts and prompt responses. My tester had the entry-level engine with the all-wheel drivetrain, which proved to be a fine, if unremarkable combination. On paper, things look just fine: the Equinox starts out with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder that is a good fit for the class with 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. Six years on, however, the Equinox no longer stands out. ![]() So it’s a little strange that Chevrolet waited until the 2016 model year to touch up its Equinox, a compact crossover that has now been on the market for seven years.Īt its 2010 introduction, the Equinox was notable for an interior among the roomiest in its class and a rear bench seat that adjusted fore and aft to favour either legroom or cargo space. In a fast-moving new vehicle segment, even minor updates are an important way to keep a vehicle fresh and in the minds of consumers. ![]()
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