Midsize SUVs are one of the most popular car categories of 2020, and there are lots of different models to choose from. A dark horse candidate in this race is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox; which now has advanced safety features and a more stylish exterior. You could spend a lot of time researching all the key features of this year’s models, but we’ve boiled it down to a few highlights that you’ll want to consider.
Active Safety Features
Automated safety features are the way of the future, and the Equinox comes packed with the latest technology. Included in all models is a forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, so even if you get distracted for a moment, the Equinox is watching out for you. If you aren’t able to respond in time automatic emergency braking is standard as well.
The Equinox also has adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings if you start to drift, and lane-keeping assist to nudge you back into your lane. All these features earned it a perfect 5-star mark from the National High Traffic Safety Administration.
Reliability
JD Power dependability studies found the Equinox to have one of the lowest rates of problems for 2020, which makes it the most dependable compact SUV 3 years in a row! Parents magazine rated it as one of the best family cars for 2020, and it has also earned the “best car for teen drivers” award.
Power and Towing Capacity
The Equinox marries these safety features with some serious power. The base model has 170 horsepower and a 1.5 L turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, which can generate 203 lb-ft of torque – more than many engines its size. If you want to upgrade consider the 2 L optional engine, with 252 horsepower.
The upgraded model is more powerful than many in its class. The bottom line is all this power can get you up to 3,500 lb in towing capacity; many of its competitors will only get you 1,500 lb.
Style
The features of this year’s equinox don’t stop there. This year they’ve added three new exterior colors: Chocolate Metallic, Cayenne Orange Metallic, and Midnight Blue Metallic. The LT model features leather seats with perforations to keep you cool. The midnight edition features an all-black exterior, including a black bezel for the headlights and all-black wheels and logos.
Comfort
Of course, it’s not enough to look stylish if you can’t also be comfortable, right? The Equinox features a spacious interior with more headroom than its competitor, the Honda CRV. There’s plenty of room to stretch out with 40.9 inches of legroom and 57.2 inches of shoulder room.
Connectivity
Staying current means staying connected. The 2020 Equinox features a 7-inch touchscreen, which can be upgraded to 8 inches. USB and auxiliary input jacks are included as well as 4G LTE wifi, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and the option to connect your phone through Bluetooth technology. Car and Driver called it one of the best-connected crossovers.
But don’t just take our word for it, come test drive the Equinox at Orr Chevrolet.
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