What Is the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox?
The five-seat Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV is powered by a 170-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive, and competitors include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue.
What’s New on the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox?
An available Leather Package for the LT trim level includes black perforated-leather seating surfaces, a memory feature, heated auto-dimming side mirrors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
What Features in the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- 4G LTE connectivity and a Wi-Fi hot spot (subscription required after data trial)
- Four USB ports
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane-keeping assist
Available features include:
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Panoramic moonroof
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Navigation
- Wireless device charging
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree camera system
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4: How Do They Compare?
Both the Equinox and RAV4 benefit from recent redesigns, but even with the Chevy’s extensive standard active safety features, the Toyota has more standard advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control.
Looking just at gas-powered models, the RAV4 has slightly better EPA-estimated gas mileage, but Toyota also sells hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the RAV4 that are considerably more efficient; the RAV4 Hybrid is rated 40 mpg combined. Both SUVs have a standard touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. However, if total cost is your primary concern, the Equinox has a lower starting price.
Should I Buy the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox?
We like the Equinox’s intuitive multimedia system and child-safety seat accommodations, but visibility and front seat comfort could be better.
