2024 Chevrolet Equinox review
Chevrolet Equinox highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Smooth ride over most road surfaces
- Stable and precise handling
- Simple, intuitive infotainment system
Cons
- Smaller cargo area than most competitors
- Center vents near the touchscreen don't distribute the air evenly
- The interior materials quality is disappointing
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 30 highway, 26 combined
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The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is a comfortable SUV that's starting to show its age
The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV that sits between the smaller Chevy Trailblazer and the larger Blazer. It competes in a class that has an entry from nearly every automaker, with vehicles such as the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, and more.
This third-generation Equinox body style has been around since 2018, so it's getting a bit long in the tooth compared to more recent offerings from other automakers. Among the minor changes to the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox are two new shades of blue paint, standard heated seats, LED headlights across the lineup, and a power liftgate on LT trims. Additionally, blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert are now standard on LT, RS, and Premier trims and can also be found on some base LS trims.
Overall, the Equinox will suit shoppers looking for a stylish, comfortable compact SUV with an intuitive tech interface. Some drawbacks include a basic-looking interior with disappointing materials quality and a smaller cargo area than its competitors.
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What We Like
Ride comfort: The Equinox's compliant suspension absorbs most ruts and bumps on the road and doesn't transmit much harshness into the cabin, which is especially impressive when you consider how well the Equinox handles. The front seats are well shaped for long hours on the road and the rear seats offer good thigh support.
Good audio and software interface: The Equinox has plenty of tech features that are standard throughout the lineup, including Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Chevy infotainment system is also easy to use. The Premier trim has six USB ports and a wireless charging pad to keep your devices topped off. Models equipped with the Bose® audio system provided surprisingly powerful sound with excellent clarity.
Nimble handling: The Equinox is capable and balanced on winding mountain roads. The handling limits are surprisingly high and make for easy driving in these conditions. It is nearly as fun to drive as the class-leading Mazda CX-5.
What Needs Improvement
Small cargo area: The Chevy Equinox comes up a little short on cargo space compared to most of its competitors. Behind the rear seats, there’s 29.9 cubic feet of space, which isn’t bad, but most vehicles in this class are in the mid-30s, and some have nearly 40 cubic feet of space.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Equinox an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Equinox 13th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Equinox is $489, compared to an average of $473 for Compact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Chevrolet Equinox owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Compact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 13% for the Chevrolet Equinox, compared to an average of 13% for Compact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Chevrolet Equinox features and specs
RS 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- BOSE Sound System
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
175
Torque (ft-lbs)
203
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.9
Wheelbase
107"
Overall length
183.1"
Width
72.6"
Height
65.4"
Leg room
F 40.9"/R 39.9"
Head room
F 40"/R 38.5"
Front tires
P235/50R19
Rear tires
P235/50R19
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2024 Chevrolet Equinox FAQ
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- RS : 26 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- LS : 26 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- LT : 26 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Premier : 26 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Equinox received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Equinox as 12 out of 29 among Compact SUV
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2024 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has a maximum towing capacity of 1500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox:
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Smart Key
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