LT w/1LT All-Wheel Drive
2022 Chevrolet Equinox

There's no shortage of choices in the compact SUV space, and the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox quite frankly gets lost in the scrum. It's a bland vehicle with little to excite or offend from the curb. Most of its key elements like passenger space, fuel economy, power and more are merely average at best, and there is very little that truly sets it apart from the rest. Prior to the Equinox's mid-cycle refresh, it offered an odd diesel engine option and even had a 2.0-liter turbo option that made it one of the most powerful vehicles in the segment. Both were dropped in previous model years, so your only option now is an uninspiring (but efficient) 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. On the plus side, the Equinox offers many of the expected features and tech items you might be looking for in this segment. Its infotainment system is easy to use, and a plentiful amount of driver assistance systems are available if you want them. If blending into the background is your goal, the Equinox won't disappoint. Even the RS and Premier trims don't outwardly project or attract extra attention. We'd ultimately suggest you look elsewhere in your compact crossover search before settling on an Equinox.. Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive | Pricing & Features | Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2022? Before we get into exactly what’s new, note that all of the following was originally scheduled to be released (and was revealed for) the 2021 model year Equinox. Due to the pandemic, GM pushed the update back a year. The above said, 2022 is a big year for the Equinox, because it’s the model’s mid-cycle refresh. It gets new front and rear fascias, new headlights, taillights and a new RS trim. The RS is the sportiest looking of the bunch, adding a bunch of black exterior trim, dark-painted 19-inch wheels, RS logos throughout and red interior stitching. On the tech front, Chevy added wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. Plus, it now has heated, power adjustable side mirrors and more available safety tech. New interior trim is used for LS and LT models, plus the Premier gets a small makeover both inside and out to separate it further from the other trims. What are the Equinox's interior and in-car technology like? In its simplest form, the Equinox is comfortable but sparsely appointed. Take a trip up the trim ladder to either the RS (above) or Premier and the interior feels more premium. The red accents on the RS give it a modicum of personality, and the two-tone, leather-appointed seating option offered on the Premier trim is both attractive and pleasing to the touch. It may be a step up from, say, a Ford Escape, but most other competitors provide a richer, more inviting ambiance. Wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay integration are both standard on the base LS trim, and this plays on …
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