The 2022 Chevy Equinox: Why it's winning popularity contests

The Chevrolet Equinox is one of the most popular SUVs in America and the second-best-selling Chevrolet model. In fact, in terms of sheer sales, it ranks behind only the Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup. The Equinox has earned all that affection with its surprisingly roomy interior, a quality that's highly valued in the compact crossover segment. And the Equinox received the J.D. Power Award as the Highest Ranked Compact SUV in New Vehicle Quality.

2022 Chevy Equinox performance

The base-level Chevy Equinox comes with a turbo-four-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower. It's teamed up with a standard six-speed automatic that does its job smoothly. Car reviewers describe the steering function in the 2022 Chevy Equinox as "accurate and direct."

2022 Chevy Equinox gas mileage

One of the more admirable and timely qualities in the Chevy Equinox is its ability to help lower your fuel costs. With the standard powertrain, the 2022 Chevy Equinox gets a money-saving fuel efficiency rating of up to 31 mpg when you're traveling on highways around Scranton and Honesdale, PA. Car & Driver tested the Equinox and got highway mileage at 32 mpg. Even with all-wheel drive, the Chevy Equinox can get 30 mpg on the highway.

2022 Chevy Equinox interior

The cabin of the latest Chevrolet Equinox includes a good amount of soft touch surfaces for a more premium feel. This compact SUV also does a nice job of muffling out road and wind noise. Families will appreciate the fact that the new Chevy Equinox has a spacious, comfortable cabin and it comes with an abundance of cupholders. There's an extra-large storage space in the center console and maximum storage capacity is a roomy 63.9 cubic feet.

2022 Chevy Equinox infotainment

A 7-inch touchscreen comes standard and so does wireless smartphone compatibility. The base model comes with a six-speaker stereo to give a proper hearing to your favorite playlist. Other standard infotainment features include satellite radio, keyless entry and a push-button start capability. A seven-speaker system is available along with an 8-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control and extra helpings of sunshine from a panoramic sunroof.

2022 Chevy Equinox trim levels

The newest Chevy Equinox has a relatively simple lineup with four trim levels:

• LS
• LT
• RS
• Premier

The LT trim would give buyers in Carbondale and Montrose, PA an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat plus SiriusXM satellite radio. The RS trim has sporty accents like red stitching and a unique interior shift knob. The Confidence and Convenience package would come with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the convenience of a power liftgate and a rear cross-traffic alert safety system.

Here's what's new for 2022

The front end of the 2022 Chevy Equinox has a subtle facelift with a new grille design and more distinctive headlights. Customers in nearby communities like Moscow, PA will appreciate the fact that the high-end Premier model has upgraded cabin details like French stitching and a gloss-black trim to enhance the center console.

Safety in the 2022 Chevy Equinox

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recognized the 2022 Chevy Equinox with five stars, its highest safety score. The Equinox comes with a rearview camera as standard equipment so you'll feel more confident about backing up safely.

And finally: 2022 Chevy Equinox FAQs

Question: Does the Chevy Equinox have cabin air filters? Answer: Yes. Question: Does the Chevy Equinox have a sunroof? Answer: Yes, as an available option. Question: Does the Equinox have a tow package? Answer: Yes, as another available option. Browse our new 2022 Chevy Equinox choices online and put a Chevy Equinox test drive in your immediate future at Hornbeck Chevrolet in Forest City, PA.

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