2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT

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Certainly, the Chevrolet Equinox does the SUV thing well. There's plenty of legroom all around, and cargo space is definitely better than what you'll find in a comparably priced sedan or hatchback. It also delivers a smooth, comfortable ride, and the seats are shaped for all-day comfort. We also like that the Equinox is one of the few entries in the class that offer an upgraded engine.

Performance
The Equinox does 0-60 mph in just 6.8 seconds, which it quicker than almost every other compact crossover. Brake pedal effort is appropriate for a small crossover, and response is neither grabby nor lazy. Our Equinox executed a panic stop from 60 mph in 121 feet, which is a solid result in this class.
The Equinox has impressive handling abilities on a twisty road. Steering effort is what we expect from an SUV, with low effort at parking speeds and more weighting at highway speeds. The only downside is the big turning radius that affects U-turns and parking.

Comfort
How comfortable is the Equinox? The Equinox gets an excellent score for comfort. The compliant suspension absorbs most ruts and bumps 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.

Interior
How’s the interior? Getting into and out of the cabin is fairly easy thanks to a low step-in height. The interior is quite roomy, but only if you skip the optional panoramic sunroof. There's a good range of seat adjustment. The touchscreen is easy to reach.

Technology
How’s the tech? The Equinox gets high marks for its technology systems. It has plenty of features that are standard throughout the lineup (including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a Wi-Fi hotspot), and the Premier trim has a whopping six USB ports and a wireless charging pad.
We like how intuitive the MyLink infotainment system is, and the optional Bose audio is surprisingly powerful with excellent clarity. The voice command system is easy to use, but it's not as good as your smartphone assistant, which uses more natural speech detection.
Some safety systems, such as forward collision warning, are well-tuned, though the lane keeping assist doesn't activate until well after you've crossed a lane marker.

Storage
How’s the storage? While the Equinox doesn't have an abundance of cargo space (29.9 cubic feet behind the second row) compared to rivals, it should still handle the bulk of everyday hauling. When you consider some of the thoughtful features — such as the self-folding rear seats and underfloor storage — it's easy to give it a nod for the lack of on-paper capacity. Still, there's good in-cabin storage. There are plenty of bins, pockets and trays to hold your personal effects. The trays for cellphones are particularly helpful with rubberized coverings to keep objects in place. Car seats should be easy to fit, considering the large back seat and easy-to-access car seat anchors.

Fuel Economy
How’s the fuel economy? Our tester, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and front-wheel drive, has an EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (22 city/29 highway). We easily achieved 34.3 mpg on our mixed-driving evaluation loop and averaged 25.3 mpg overall.


Value
Is the Equinox a good value? The bottom line is important for compact SUVs, and the Equinox is quite a bit more expensive than others. The base L model is special-order only; the next-level LS costs hundreds to thousands more than rivals.

Wildcard
The Equinox is surprisingly fun to drive. It's about as fun as the Mazda CX-5, and the turbocharged engines in each car stack up well against each other. If sporty driving dynamics are your thing, you should definitely check out the Equinox. You'd no