In this case horsepower peaks at 170 and max torque is 203 ft-lbs. Like other turbocharged Chevy 4-cylinders there is a decent amount of turbo lag down low, but good power once the boost builds. Power comes from a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4. Steering is direct and provides good feedback for a crossover. When cornering it remains flat, yet driving over bumps and dips in the road doesn’t result in harsh movements. Chevy has done an excellent job in tuning the suspension. We were pleasantly surprised by the driving dynamics of the Equinox RS. Under the rear floor is a significant storage area with the spare tire stored beneath that. Moving to the cargo area, we find storage capacity roughly on par with the RAV4. For the rear seats there are 2 USB-Cs and a 120-volt outlet all on the back of the front center armrest. 2 more USB-Cs live in the center armrest. USB-A, USB-C, and the 12-volt connections are at the bottom of the center stack. Others have the 4wd selector knob next to the lighting knob which can be confusing.įor charging devices up front there are 4 USB ports and a 12-volt outlet. In the Equinox this is ok because it is the only dial there. Just like other GM vehicles the headlight control knob is hidden behind the steering wheel. Some may say the controls are a little outdated, but we like having buttons and dials to control the climate and audio functions. The seats are the right size and have sufficient side bolsters for spirited driving. The front seats are heated along with the steering wheel. There is black leather with red stitching throughout. Inside the Equinox with the RS leather package is a comfortable place to be. We were surprised to find how large the Equinox really is, and that continues to the interior. Overall the Equinox appears to be designed to maximize interior volume while minimizing aerodynamic drag. This does make it look more athletic along with the faux brake cooling vents next to the turn signals. However, unique to the Equinox are turn signals where fog lights would normally be located.
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The roof peaks above the driver and then slopes lower toward the rear creating a teardrop shape.Ĭhevy designed the front clip to match the current crossover lineup. The hood slopes forward into the forward sloping grill and bumper. The overall shape is clearly designed for good aerodynamics. It is a blacked out design with black roof rails, black grill, 19” black painted wheels, and black badges. Separating the RS from other trim levels are some unique features. However, instead of a standalone package it is a separate trim level. Following that history, the Equinox RS is very much an appearance trim without any performance upgrades. It included hideaway headlights, reverse lights, and other trim pieces. RS stands for Rally Sport, and debuted as an appearance package that could be added onto any other trim level Camaro. Chevy introduced the RS in the Camaro in the late 1960’s. The Chevy Equinox RS is a new trim for 2022.
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