2017 chevy equinox12/11/2023 ![]() ![]() Unlike the 2.0 liter four cylinder, the 1.5 liter is actually hampered by its fuel conscious six speed automatic gearbox, and as a result, we would actually pick the coarser sounding 2.4 liter liter over it in everyday driving situations. Meanwhile the Toyota Rav4 and Nissan Rogue make similar power, but lower torque that comes from naturally aspirated four cylinder engines. Like before, the turbocharged four gives up some ground to its predecessor (170 vs 184) but its 203 lb-ft of torque is higher than two of its key rivals the Honda CR-V and the Ford Escape which make 24 lb-ft less. Our 2017 Equinox is powered by the 2.4 liter four cylinder engine which is mirrored in its entry level role by the 1.5 liter turbocharged four cylinder. Annoyingly, the 2018 Equinox still does not have a proper manual shift mode, with GM engineers still clinging to a toggle style switch instead of a formal manual gate for do it yourself shifting. However, the transmission is geared towards fuel economy and as a result the nine speed in our tester sometimes had a tendency to climb for higher gears versus staying in lower gears when accelerating. Unlike its predecessor, all three of its engines are motivated by turbochargers, and all of them are four cylinders (diesel included.) The 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder in our tester is the spiritual successor to the old 3.0 liter V6, and while its 250 horsepower does give up ground to the old V6’s 306 horsepower, the turbocharger helps the engine have more low end grunt and it allows the Equinox to be surprisingly energetic in freeway driving as well as stoplight sprints. It’s no secret that GM has doubled down on a turbocharged future for its products and the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is the latest example of this recent trend. ![]() Thankfully, GM designers learned from this mistake, and have replaced the odd material with a more conventional cloth covering that still retains its high degree of comfort, while enhancing material durability at the same time. This material was comfy, but the numerous holes made the seats prime targets for rogue blue jean buttons, coat snaps, as well as accelerated wear and tear. When the previous generation made its debut back in 2010, lower trim models were equipped with seats that were covered in a mesh like cloth material that stuck around until the 2017 versions were replaced. One particular area where the 2018 walks all over its predecessor is in a relatively obscure area, seat material. The dash design is still crisp, and while it is handicapped by cheap looking plastics, our 2017’s cabin can still hold its own against many modern CUV entries. Speaking of the previous generation Equinox, it also has a relatively upscale interior that still holds up well when viewed against its modern LT grade replacement. Along with the WiFi, our tester also featured comfortable heated and cooled leather seats and these thrones even came equipped with GM’s Safety Alert Seat system that triggers haptic alerts on all sides of the seat bottom to warn drivers of lane wandering and imminent crash threats. In addition to having the latest iteration of MyLink, our tester also featured GM’s mobile wireless hot spot technology, which helped put GM ahead of many established segment rivals when it made its debut several years ago on the previous generation Equinox. In addition to blurring the line between it and its corporate stablemate the Buick Envision, it also served as an example of how far upscale Chevrolet’s cabin technology has gone in recent years. Our range topping Premier tester came loaded with goodies and opulence to spare, which should please budget oriented families. Both offer family friendly features, ample storage spaces, as well as balanced levels of technology. The interiors of both Equinoxes were designed to cater to young families, and both the 2018 Equinox and its 2017 counterpart certainly do a good job in this regard.
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