

Cargo space expands to nearly 70 cubic feet behind the front seats, too. Four adults fit well, and the cargo volume’s nearly the equal of the next-bigger Blazer SUV. The Equinox makes up for a lack of passion with interior space. With all-wheel drive, the Equinox has the all-weather traction it needs, without the heavy-duty SUV hardware-so handling and ride quality are fine.

For what it’s intended to do, the base engine works fine-and the stronger pull from the bigger turbo-4 comes with some indecision from its 9-speed automatic. The interior’s just as predictable and efficient, though tan leather dresses it up well.Ĭhevy sells the Equinox with a middling 170-horsepower turbo-4 or an upgraded powerplant with 252 hp. The Equinox body could wear any of a number of badges and fit right into those lineups. Utility comes through strongly-even if, in the Equinox’s case, it’s all wrapped in a rather anodyne package. There’s a reason crossovers like the 2021 Equinox have all but replaced minivans and sedans as the default choice for families. Otherwise we’re awaiting a refresh that had been due for 2021, but was postponed due to COVID-19. The Equinox LT gets available leather upholstery. The 2021 Equinox earns a TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10 overall. It’s above average, thanks in good part to its crash-test scores and features. It’s safe, inexpensive in base trim, and decently equipped. It doesn’t top a single category in our reviews, but does well in those that matter for small families.
