Most of Chevrolet’s latest offerings are more refined. Road and engine sounds can intrude on conversation, and we noticed some body drumming over washboard surfaces. The V6 gets hydraulic steering that is a little more direct, but all models are rather noisy. The brakes are easy to modulate, and the electric power steering that comes with the four-cylinder engine is light and somewhat numb. Like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, Equinox drives like a tall car, not a heavy SUV. It leans a bit in turns, but body motions are kept in check. With its car-like unibody design, the Chevrolet Equinox offers a controlled if somewhat gruff driving experience. Equinox seats five and has just two rows of seats.Įquinox comes with Chevy’s MyLink system for hands-free calling and media access. Interior FeaturesĮquinox features a sliding second-row bench seat that can be moved rearward for more passenger room or forward for more cargo space. The Chevrolet Equinox is larger than a compact SUV (such as the Honda CR-V), but smaller than a midsize (such as the Honda Pilot).
#2016 equinox upgrade#
Equinox LTZ models upgrade to leather upholstery. All come with a 6-speed automatic transmission.Įquinox LS come with cloth upholstery, upgraded on LT. Model LineupĮquinox offers a choice of 182-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers an EPA-estimated 32 mpg on front-wheel-drive models or a 301-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. The hotspot is on whenever the car is on and comes with a three-month/3GB data trial.
The current-generation Equinox debuted as a 2010 model.Įquinox seats five and offers 31.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 83.7 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.Ĭhevrolet MyLink is standard on Equinox LT and Equinox LTZ models, while OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity and built-in WiFi hotpot is offered on all trim levels. Interior fabrics have been enhanced, the instrument panel has been revised, and the transmission shifter has been changed for 2016. A new front fascia with new projector-beam headlights, new taillights and rear fascia, and new wheel designs distinguish the 2016 Chevy Equinox from previous models. The 2016 Equinox comes in Equinox L, Equinox LS, Equinox LT, and Equinox LTZ trim levels. Equinox is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.įor 2016, Chevrolet Equinox has been updated with new styling, new safety features, and a 7-inch color touchscreen radio. Equinox is a crossover utility, meaning it’s based on a car chassis.
#2016 equinox Bluetooth#
The mid-range LT is a popular choice, and comes with remote engine start, automatic headlights, LED daytime running lights, automatic climate control, ambient interior lighting, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter, heated front seats, eight-way power driver's seat, Bluetooth audio streaming, and Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system.Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV similar in size to the Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4.
#2016 equinox driver#
Standard equipment includes body-coloured door handles, black power-adjustable side mirrors, 17-inch aluminum wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, power locks and windows, four-way driver and two-way front passenger seat adjustment, cloth upholstery, sliding rear seats, six-speaker stereo, and Bluetooth.
Prices start at $27,170 for the LS model, which uses the 2.4 engine and FWD, to $38,830 for an LTZ V6 model. The four-cylinder can be had with front- or all-wheel drive, while V6 models are AWD-only all drivetrains come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission.įuel consumption estimates are 10.5/7.3 L/100 km (city/highway) for 2.4L FWD models and 11.5/8.2 with AWD. The base motor is a 2.4L four-cylinder that makes 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque, and the upgrade is a 3.6L V6 that cranks out 301 hp and 272 lb-ft.
Chevrolet's compact Equinox crossover gets new styling for 2016, along with a longer list of standard safety and tech features that now includes a colour touchscreen stereo and backup camera.Įquinox continues to come with a choice of two engines.
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