If you want a small SUV with plenty of style, the 2022 Chevy Equinox is a great pick. The Equinox boasts a comfortable ride with a roomy cabin, advanced safety features, and the latest technology. After a major facelift for 2022, the Equinox has even more great features to talk about.
Get to Know the 2022 Chevy Equinox
Overview
The Equinox offers four trims: LS, LT, RS, and Premier. The majority of luxury features are found on the higher trim levels, although the lower trims do offer some extra features as options. The convenience package allows you to purchase a 4.2-inch color driver’s display, eight-way adjustable power driver’s seat with lumbar support, and tinted rear glass.
New for 2022
The Equinox has updated exterior styling for 2022. With new front and rear fascias, the Equinox has new LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a new grille design. You can also get a new RS trim for a sportier look, with black wheels, blacked-out trim, and a black interior with red stitching.
Here are a few additional features that are new for 2022:
- New interior trims on all LS and LT models
- Heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors
- Available Front and Rear Park Assist and Automatic Parking Assist
- New exterior colors: Iron Gray Metallic, Seaglass Blue Metallic, Blue Glow Metallic, and Cherry Red Tintcoat
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
Performance
The Equinox is fun to drive with smooth handling and good fuel economy. Its turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (170 horsepower, 203 lb-ft of torque) gives you enough power to get around town, and optional all-wheel-drive lets you handle all kinds of weather.
The small engine Equinox stands apart with its excellent fuel economy. With FWD, the EPA estimates you will get 26 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the highways. If you opt for AWD, your mpg drops to 25 city and 30 highway.
Interior
The Equinox seats five comfortably with great support for long drives. The cabin is roomy, with plenty of passenger seating and lots of space between rows.
The trunk volume totals 29.9 cu ft. with 63.9 cu ft of cargo space with the rear seats folded down. There’s also a large center console storage bin to house your small items.
Infotainment
Want great entertainment? Then you won’t be disappointed with Equinox’s infotainment system and its easy-to-use touchscreen. The LS, LT, and RS sport a 7-inch screen, while the 8-in.-diameter screen is standard on Premier. Built-in navigation is also available on LT, RS, and Premier.
Don’t worry about losing your internet connection and purchase the available WiFi hotspot. If you opt for the Premier model, you’ll also have a wireless charging pad and a 120 Volt outlet!
Safety
The Equinox offers a complete lineup of safety features with Chevy Safety Assist. These driver-assist features are now standard and include Automatic Emergency Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, and Lane Keep Assist.
