The exterior styling of the new Equinox is inline with the latest crop of Chevrolets like the Cruze, Malibu and Volt. Here a brief pictorial comparison between it and the outgoing generation. So, if you’re the kind of buyer that would rather pick a well-seasoned choice, and be able to haggle for a bargain in the process, when it comes to mainstream compact crossovers, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is a fine choice.Offers a diesel engine for the first time.Ĭhevrolet has digitally revealed the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox on September 22 (fittingly on the Fall Equinox). Overall Equinox changes are indeed fairly significant and well done, and judging by public reaction, more than enough to let this CUV continue on a bit longer. But in typical upsell fashion, you also have to add Enhanced Convenience and Technology packages if you want that V6. Now ranging from a base L at $23,495 to top-level LTZ for $30,635.
2016 EQUINOX CHANGES UPDATE
The final update for ’16, is streamlining of trim levels and a pricing increase of $500. The Energy Impact Score is 14.3-barrels of annual oil use with CO2 emissions of 6.3-tons. Our average was right on, at 23.0 miles-per-gallon of Regular. Government Fuel Economy Ratings are 20-City, 29-Highway, and 23-Combined. That’s why Equinox still sells so well so late in its design cycle. It does all a CUV should do competently and dependably.
Ride is smooth without feeling soft, and noise levels good even compared to newer rivals. Miles away from the track, the Equinox displays excellent road manners. There’s also Forward Collision Alert available on LTZ’s, and we found it very eager to chime a warning. Speaking of safety, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are added features for LT and LTZ trim. But, to be fair, the Equinox has never been about corner-carving, but rather for getting your kids to soccer practice on time and safely. Now that’s not terrible, but pedal feel left much to be desired. Through our tight cone course there was plenty of “safety minded” understeer, with lots of body roll.
2016 EQUINOX CHANGES FULL
Everything about it is slow and compounding things, engine noise is excessive at full throttle. It took a lengthy 9.3-seconds from 0 to 60 miles-per-hour and 17.0-seconds to clear the ¼ at 82 miles-per-hour. While it felt like a fine combo going to the track, not so much once we got there. Our top of the line LTZ tester sported standard 4-cylinder power and all-wheel-drive. A 301-horsepower V6 is available in upper trim levels and allows for towing up to 3,500-lbs.Īll-wheel-drive is available on everything but base trim and transmission is a 6-speed automatic. with seatbacks folded.Ī power lift gate is part of the Enhanced Convenience package and we highly recommend it.Ī 2.4-liter I4 is still standard in all trim levels. behind the rear seats, and 63.7 cubic-ft. But newer rivals like CR-V and RAV4 now best the Equinox’s 31.5 cubic-ft.
Physically larger than most of its compact crossover competitors, you’d think cargo capacity would be a stronger selling point. There’s plenty of room for rear seat passengers, but seats are hard and flat, and hard plastic panels are still too obvious. Otherwise, the same comfortable, spacious cabin carries over. Inside, the good news is more for lower trim levels where materials have been improved, and the 7-inch touch screen display radio with back-up camera is now standard. New aluminum wheels are 17s on all but LTZ, which get 18s. In addition, V6 models have chrome exhaust outlets. LTZs add fog lights.Īll levels get a revitalized rear as well, with LTZs adding chrome trim to the lower fascia. Those revisions vary by trim level, but all receive a freshened face, with new projector beam headlights and reconfigured dual-port grilles LT and LTZs get added chrome trim.Īll DRLs are new, but again LT and LTZs get a nicer LED treatment. But just to keep buyers happy until it does, this 2016 Chevrolet Equinox gets some notable updates. We already know that there’s an all-new Equinox just around the corner as this 2nd generation, launched for 2010, is coming to a close. So, what does this revised two row compact bring to the utility loving world?
Well, time now to turn our attention to the brand’s top seller that’s not named Silverado. There have been a lot of new Chevys rolling through our parking lot lately from high performance hot rods, to heavy duty haulers.
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