'Though small, this engine is in line with competitors and puts out similar power.

The transmission is partly to blame because it's often slow to downshift. The Equinox's four-cylinder engine has enough muscle to scoot the SUV around town and in traffic, but it feels sluggish when hauling the SUV up to highway speeds, and it offers minimal passing power. Drivetrain: standard front-wheel drive available all-wheel drive.Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque.The only downside is the big turning radius that affects U-turns and parking.' - Edmunds (2020)Įngine Options, Horsepower, and Acceleration Steering effort is what we expect from an SUV, with low effort at parking speeds and more weighting at highway speeds. 'The Equinox has impressive handling abilities on a twisty road.It isn't as agile as a Mazda CX-5, but if you appreciate comfort, we found much to like in the Chevy.' - Autotrader '… the Equinox’s ride quality falls on the softer end of the spectrum.In past models, we've found its 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque do a decent job moving this SUV, and the engine pairs well with the standard 6-speed automatic transmission.' - Kelley Blue Book That might sound small, but it's normal for modern smaller SUVs and doles out surprising power for its size. 'For 2022, all Equinox models use a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.

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