Notable Features to Look for in Pre-Owned Equinox Models From 2018 to 2024

The Chevy Equinox is an energetic, stylish, and fun-to-drive compact SUV with available all-wheel drive. It’s terrific for driving in major city environments, thanks to its easy-to-park dimensions that also make it a breeze to maneuver through congested streets. Plus, its stellar fuel economy makes it ideal for those facing long daily drives, so we know it’s great for Albany residents. If you’re looking for a used Chevy Equinox for sale in Albany, we’d love to help you explore more recent model years of the Equinox. The third generation (years 2018 through 2024) saw the addition of some terrific features that are perfect for this corner of New York. Below, we’ll go over some of those notable updates and why we think they’re important when looking for the ideal pre-owned model.

Adaptive Cruise Control

Spend lots of time on Interstate 90? The traffic flow can be a lot to manage, moving your foot from the gas to the pedal, back and forth—it tires out even the most seasoned commuters. Luckily, if you get a 2019 or newer Equinox, you can enjoy Adaptive Cruise Control. Available on higher-end trims, Adaptive Cruise Control takes standard cruise control to the next level. Using a forward-facing camera, it makes on-the-go adjustments to maintain your selected gap between your vehicle and the one in front of you. This takes the burden off you to continuously brake and accelerate. When it’s safe to do so, the vehicle will speed up to your selected speed via cruise control, so you won’t miss a beat but can also take a break.

Front Pedestrian Braking

If you spend much time in the busier areas of Albany, such as downtown and the historic district, you know that pedestrians can sometimes come out of seemingly nowhere. With no regard for crosswalks and acting like they own the street, pedestrians jaywalk wherever they please. And that can put you at risk of an accident (one for which your insurance company and the police would likely blame you). That’s why we think Albany drivers will like the helpful Front Pedestrian Braking feature. This tool also showed up on the 2019 Equinox, so any 2019 or newer one can have it (it became standard in 2020). This system can alert you to a pedestrian in front of your vehicle. If you fail to hit the brakes to avoid a collision, the system will activate the emergency brakes.

Advanced Safety Comes Standard

In 2020, Chevy made a suite of driver-assist features that had previously only been available in optional packages, standard across the Equinox trims. They are as follows:

Forward Collision Alert

This system will notify you if you are at risk for a crash with the vehicle in front of you, emitting alerts that intensify to prompt you to hit the brakes.

Automatic Emergency Braking

If you don’t respond to the Forward Collision Alert in time, this system will take over braking for you, hitting the brakes to help you avoid a collision or reduce impact.

Following Distance Indicator

The Following Distance Indicator lets you know when you’re getting too close to the vehicle in front of you.

Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

Together, these two features work to notify you if you are drifting from your lane, and then take over steering to guide you back into it when necessary. If you do a lot of freeway driving, it’s a terrific feature to have.

IntelliBeam Headlamps

These intelligent headlamps use a sensor to detect conditions and oncoming vehicles, turning the lights on and off as needed to improve visibility.

Having these features standard in any 2020 or newer Equinox should help you feel more in command in a variety of settings, whether you stick to the city streets or travel the freeways regularly.

Wireless Smartphone Compatibility

Being able to sync up your smartphone to your touchscreen is always nice. Being able to do it without USB cords messing up your otherwise clean and tidy dash area? Even better. And with any 2022 or newer Chevy Equinox, you’ll get wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility, standard. That means you don’t need your USB cord to control all of your favorite apps from your touchscreen.

If you often travel out of Albany to one of the many great weekend getaways in the area, like Saratoga Springs or Cooperstown, you probably rely heavily on your favorite GPS apps like Waze or Google Maps. Rather than looking down at your phone to see the next direction, just sync it up to the touchscreen (it can be as big as eight inches on the Premier trim for the 2022 year) and see your turn-by-turn directions in large, clear graphics. That’s just one of the many ways you’ll enjoy having wireless smartphone compatibility in your Equinox.

The Midnight Edition

The Capital of New York deserves a striking, cosmopolitan vehicle, and that’s why we think many Albany drivers will like the Midnight Edition Equinox. This sophisticated, Gotham-esque model became available in 2020. It has stunning black details inside and out. Let’s start with the Mosaic Black Metallic exterior, which is the perfect blend of style and refinement. Black mirror caps contribute to a streamlined, sleek look, as do the iconic bowties, which are black for this trim.

On the inside, you’ll find Jet Black perforated leather-appointed seats. You and your passengers are sure to feel like VIPs cruising around in this unique, darkened version of this Chevy favorite. And you’ll be rolling on 19-inch Black aluminum wheels to finish off the look. Whether you meet with high-end clients or attend high-profile events at the Empire State Plaza, you’ll feel a little more confident doing so behind the wheel of the Midnight Edition.

Come Explore the Third Generation Equinox With Us

Sold on the fact that the Equinox is the ideal vehicle for Albany drivers? Then, it’s time to come to DePaula Chevrolet and explore our well-stocked inventory of pre-owned models. The beauty of shopping for the third generation Equinox is that this generation was when Chevy slowly incorporated many of the modern features drivers love in the current lineup. That means you can access many of the perks of this year’s models without paying this year’s prices. However, the Equinox is famously well-priced, even when new, which means you can find an amazing deal on a pre-owned one.

We’re acquiring more inventory regularly and keep a variety of trims available to appeal to our diverse and vibrant Albany customers. Our sales team members are experts on the Equinox. So whether you know it well or are getting to know it for the first time, you’ll love our wealth of knowledge on this stylish compact SUV.

We also offer competitive pricing, and if you’re looking to finance your vehicle, our finance team is here to help. We’ve put together lease and loan packages for our Albany customers with different credit scores, down payment sizes, monthly payment needs, and more. So, we’ll tailor a payment package to meet your requirements, and that helps you keep enjoying the lifestyle you love in Albany on your budget. If you want to see a huge selection of pre-owned Equinox models and work with a team that will treat you with professionalism and customized attention, then it’s time to visit us!