The powerplant’s performance is strong off the line, but the swell of torque fades as the engine speed climbs and it feels like the Chevy will run out of steam quicker than a comparable crossover, like the Honda CR-V. The Equinox is only available with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine (at least until an EV model arrives in the near future). Output: 170 Horsepower / 203 Pound-Feet.And the various controls have a logical layout, with easy to interpret gauges and simple climate controls. Material quality is disappointing, but splashes of leatherette on the dash add some textural changes. While it fits the sporty mission well enough, brighter alternatives – even the Equinox Premier’s Maple Sugar/Black scheme – would be a welcome addition to the sportier member of the Equinox range. Where competitors offer flashier, brighter upholstery treatments, the Equinox RS is available exclusively in black with red contrast stitching and piping. Red RS badges on the nose and tail round out the sporty style tweaks.
The RS trim replaces much of the Equinox’s brightwork with darkened trim, which includes a gloss-black grille treatment, black badges, and gunmetal wheels. It’s a similar story out back, where revised taillights and updated LED signatures create a more modern look The new design is cleaner and more modern than the angular lamps of the old car. A light facelift for 2022 has smoothed out the Equinox’s previously harsh lines, with newly attractive headlights that remain split by extensions from the grille surround.
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