The MyLink infotainment system as standard offers customizable menus similar to those found on modern-day smartphones, and it does elevate the experience inside the car. How is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV’s infotainment system? Tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel.Memory settings for the driver seat and exterior mirrors.60/40 split rear seat w/3-way recline and 2-way fore/aft adjustment.8-way power and heated front seats w/power lumbar. The CR-V and the Tucson offer similar front and rear seat space, but there is no match to the cargo capacity of the Honda CR-V. The Ford Escape offers acres of space upfront but compromises on the rear seat legroom. The Chevy Equinox has the most spacious rear seat and also has a decent amount of space upfront. There is ample space all around the cabin, and the sliding and reclining rear seat does offer great comfort on long rides but eats a bit into the cargo space.Ĭargo Capacity with Rear Seat Upright (cu-ft)Ĭargo Capacity with Rear Seat Folded (cu-ft) The materials quality isn’t the best, and there are hard plastics right in the line of sight, but the overall experience is pretty good. The CR-V is way more efficient than the Equinox at 29 mpg combined, however, the larger gas tank of the Equinox gives it an edge over the Honda. The Ford Escape and the Hyundai Tucson have the highest fuel consumption in this comparison of 25 mpg combined, and the fuel tank capacity being lower than the Chevy, they also have the lowest driving range. Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles) The large 18.8-gallon fuel tank does aid in compensating for the driving range, which is over 450 miles of combined city and highway driving on a single tank of gas. The EPA rates the 2015 Equinox for 22 mpg of city driving and 32 mpg of highway cruising, while the combined city and highway cruising is rated for 26 mpg. The powerful engine under the hood of the Equinox does affect the frugality, but it isn’t as bad as well. All the crossovers except Tucson's 1,000 lbs come with a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. The CR-V is also the most expensive offering in this comparison. The Honda CR-V is the most powerful crossover here and yet is the slowest, probably due to the CVT transmission. The Hyundai Tucson manages to undercut the affordable Chevy Equinox in terms of pricing and yet is almost as quick in a straight line but does suffer from a lower towing capacity. The more powerful 3.6L V6 available churns out 301 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. The performance from the four-cylinder is pretty strong, with the 0-60 mph run done in 8.7 seconds, while the quarter-mile sprint is slower than expected and comes at 16.9 seconds. If you don’t live in the winter regions or going off the tarmac that often, you could also make do without the AWD configuration to save some money. The 1LT trim has been the crowd favorite in recent years, as it offers good levels of fitment and offers a good value by not elevating the prices too high as well. Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System The lower trims are more functional yet get a decent level of equipment, while the higher trim adds premium-ness and convenience to the overall experience inside the car. Except for the L trim, all the other four are available with both FWD and AWD drivetrains, as the L trim gets only the FWD drivetrain. The 2015 Equinox is now offered in five trims, with the inclusion of the new base L trim.
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