![]() ![]() Most of the standard-equipment items that raise it above the LT come out of the Confidence and Convenience and Confidence II packages, namely dual-zone automatic climate control, remote starting, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power liftgate, front and rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-change/blind-spot alert. As with all ’22 Equinoxes, it is offered with front-wheel or, for an additional $1600, all-wheel drive. Consumer Guide sampled one of these newcomers, an AWD job that began at $32,895 but reached $37,015 with an option load of leather upholstery, premium paint, and added infotainment and driver-assistance features. ![]() Model offerings are a little different: The former base L trim, available only with front drive, is dropped but a sports-appearance RS is added. ![]() The more tangible changes to the Equinox consist of revised front and rear fasciae, a new grille, LED headlights and daytime running lights, a shift to wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, new interior trim on LS and LT models, available front and rear park assist, and a button to disable the automatic engine stop/start system. Chevrolet’s mainstream compact crossover SUV gets a mild freshening for 2022 that includes a mild styling facelift and the addition of a sport-appearance/blackout-trim RS model. Shoot up to the high end and the all-wheel-drive Premier that previously stickered for $34,195 has become a $33,795 vehicle. For example, a front-wheel-drive LS that started at $27,495 with delivery last year now costs $26,995. Base prices in the slightly revised lineup are $400 to $500 lower than they were for the ’21s. Of the several modifications that Chevrolet has made to freshen its Equinox compact crossover SUV for 2022, the one sure to be universally appreciated among buyers is a smaller number on the window sticker. More Equinox price and availability information The not so good: Acceleration is middling, and a more powerful engine is no longer available cargo area isn’t as large as many class competitors’ optional equipment pumps up bottom-line prices The good: Easy-to-use available infotainment system offers lots of useful features The great: Generous passenger room with easy entry and exit pleasant road manners ![]() Options on test vehicle: RS Leather Package ($1580), Iridescent Pearl Tricoat ($995), Infotainment Package ($895), Advanced Safety Package ($650) "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester.ĮPA-estimated fuel economy: 25/30/27 (mpg city/highway/combined)īase price: $31,700 (not including $1195 destination charge) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.īig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. The safety suite is enhanced with an HD rearview camera, rear cross-traffic alert, and side blind zone alert on the top trims, and options like surround-view monitoring and wireless charging are available.2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS in Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (a $995 option) Moving up through the trims sees the addition of a 4.2-inch multi-color driver information screen, eight-way power adjustments to the front seats, front and rear park assist, remote start, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an a power, hands-free liftgate. Forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, automatic emergency braking, a following distance indicator, and lane keep assist with lane departure warning are standard from the entry-level trim. The LS comes standard with four-way manual front seats, a monochromatic 3.5-inch driver information center, cruise control, keyless entry and start, a rearview camera, single-zone climate control, and wi-fi hotspot capability. The features list is a mixed bag although the safety features are generous, the base model is quite barebones when it comes to comfort and conveniences. ![]()
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