The compact crossover SUV class is the most competitive of any automotive segment, and any automaker with skin in the game has to offer a vehicle that stands out to woo consumers. Competitors might deliver unmistakable value, compelling style, next-generation tech, genuine off-road ability or class-leading ride comfort. The Chevrolet Equinox offered few of these standout attributes to begin with, and with the cancellation of its powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine option, this year's model feels like a C-student wallflower among numerous impressive alternatives.
Though the Equinox exhibits good ride comfort and has a nifty infotainment system, its drab interior, wallowy handling and tepid acceleration are decidedly unimpressive. The same goes for Chevrolet's nickel-and-dime approach to features. The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox was supposed to be a refreshed model, but COVID-related delays pushed the update to next year. Our advice? If you need a compact SUV now, take a look at one of the Equinox's many superior rivals, such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 or Ford Escape. If you absolutely need a bowtie in your driveway, wait until the restyled 2022 Equinox debuts in the first half of 2021.
Chevrolet Equinox models
Chevrolet offers the 2021 Equinox in four trim levels. The base L trim is available only by special order, which means you're most likely to choose from LS, LT, and Premier trims when shopping at your local Chevy dealership. For 2021, only one engine is available: a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 lb-ft of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all but the L model can be equipped with all-wheel drive.
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