2021 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox comes in four trim levels: L, LS, LT, and Premier. The base L trim level has 17-inch alloy wheels, plus heated mirrors. The LS trim level adds a wider range of exterior paint color options, plus the LS Convenience package that comes with rear privacy glass. The LT trim level has upgraded headlights and chrome and body-colored exterior trim. Finally, the Premier trim level rides on 18-inch wheels and features a hands-free rear liftgate, chrome exterior styling elements, and LED headlights.

Chevrolet offers two special appearance editions — the Midnight Edition with its 19-inch wheels and black accents and the Sport Edition with a track-inspired design — on the LT trim only.

Chevrolet equips the 2021 Equinox with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that produces 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission that shifts with great ease and generates enough power to tow 1,500 pounds.

The 2021 Equinox comes standard with front-wheel drive, but switchable all-wheel drive is available on the LS, LT and Premier for those seeking better traction. The Chevrolet Equinox performs well, with responsive steering and comfortable handling suitable for drivers of all lifestyles. Additionally, all Equinox models come with the idle start/stop system, which turns off engine power at stoplights to conserve fuel. Drive farther without filling up with gas, thanks to 26 mpg city and 31 mpg highway average mileage figures.

The 2021 Equinox has two rows of seating and 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. If you want to open up the cabin for more space, lay the rear seats flat to gain 63.9 cubic feet. Store any type of gear you need, with the Equinox's flexible 60/40 split-folding rear bench seats and clever storage space beneath the rear cargo floor. The SUV also has LATCH car-seat connectors, soft-touch accents, and durable finishes.

A 7-inch touch screen sits on the dashboard, which is compatible with a six-speaker stereo, voice recognition, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and four USB ports. Drivers can also sync their smartphones to the 2021 Equinox to make hands-free phone calls, send hands-free text messages, stream their music library, access their go-to navigation apps, and much more.

The Chevrolet Equinox received a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This compact SUV comes with several driver-assist and safety technology features for increased peace of mind. These include lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Safety upgrades include features such as adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring.