The Chevy Equinox: The Compact SUV for Troy
When it comes to life, it’s the little things that matter. Days can be long and relatively the same. That’s where the little details that break up the monotony come in. The same thing is true for cars and their features. The little details can make or break how one feels about their vehicle. Small features are quintessential tools that drastically impact the user experience of a vehicle. Lane keep assist, power seats, heated steering wheels, and backup cameras are just a few small things, yet they completely alter the feel of the vehicle.
The 2022 Chevy Equinox is a unique vehicle that can come with some great features. From its efficient engine to its versatile safety features to its exciting tech, there is a lot about this vehicle that can help break up the monotony of your morning commute. As your Troy Equinox dealer, we are excited to show you all of the little things this compact SUV has to offer.
An Affordable Starting Point
Starting at a base MSRP of $25,800, the 2022 Chevy Equinox makes for a more affordable compact SUV compared to its competitors.[a] This in itself is a positive that we think only benefits our customers. After all, those who are looking for a simple ride without all the flashy features can get one. The base model LS with a front-wheel drivetrain and 16-inch wheels is a very simple build. In a market where cars can be filled to the brim with all sorts of flashing infotainment features and driving modes, sometimes it is gratifying to get minimal applications. Since the base MSRP is low, those who want a bit more out of the Equinox have the wiggle room to mix and match what they want. Upgrade to a higher trim or add on a package to customize your Equinox to fit your wants.
A Sporty and Fuel-Efficient Engine
The 2022 Chevy Equinox’s specs make for an excellent all-around compact SUV. Underneath the hood, there is a 1.5L turbo I-4 engine. Producing 170 horsepower and 203-lb-ft of torque, it has plenty of power for a vehicle of its size. In fact, unlike other crossover SUVs, the I-4 allows the Equinox to tow up to 1,500 lbs. This is quite helpful for hauling small adventure vehicles like four-wheelers and snowmobiles. In areas with heavy snowfall, it can help get a friend out in a pinch. Then in the summer, it has the power to take some jet skis for a lake trip.
Not only does the 2022 Chevy Equinox have power, it has pretty solid fuel efficiency. With front-wheel drive, this model can get an average of 26 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway, losing only one MPG when you have all-wheel drive. With the way gas prices are these days, it makes a really huge difference to get every cent out of your car.
Safety Features We Know You’ll Love
One of our favorite features of the Equinox is the Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver assistance features that comes standard. Chevy Safety Assist includes:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- IntelliBeam Auto High Beam Assist
Each of these features makes the Equinox much safer on the road and easier for newer drivers to learn with.
An interesting available feature that the Equinox offers is the Safety Alert Seat. How does it work? When one of the driver assist systems senses a problem, the vehicle will send vibrations to the chair, alerting the driver of any dangers.
Another additional safety feature in the 2022 Chevy Equinox is the Front and Rear Park Assist, which can help trivialize parallel parking. For those who travel to Albany for work, we highly recommend this feature. The all-too-familiar anxiety of parking in a tight space on a narrow street is greatly reduced with Front and Rear Park Assist.
We have saved the best additional safety feature for last, and that is Chevy’s HD Surround Vision. This camera system allows the Equinox to provide multiple angles of view around your vehicle. There is a 360 view, which shows the entire area around the vehicle. Additionally it provides a grid to show the trajectory of the car, so it can be a valuable tool when maneuvering around a tight spot. While everyone benefits in the user experience from this, we believe that people in city areas will find it most helpful.
Versatility Features
For those who are looking for the best of the best creature comforts but don’t want to go much past the base model, look no further than the LS Convenience Package. This package provides some of the most essential features for anyone who will be doing long periods of driving. It includes an eight-way power driver seat with two-way power lumbar control. These are essential features that easily improve the driving experience and let people experience maximum comfort in any position. The package also includes deep-tinted rear glass, as well as a 4.2-inch diagonal multi-color Driver Information Center.
For locations like Troy, with snowy winters, warm summers, and partially cloudy weather, it is essential to have a vehicle that is up to par to combat the elements. Snow days may be good for school students, but for everyone else, they can be a nightmare. Shoveling the car out of the snow is a hassle, and driving on icy roads is a danger. The 2022 Chevy Equinox has the option of all-wheel drive for any trim to help you combat the harsh NY winters. All-wheel drive will increase the traction on the road, resulting in more sturdy handling. This helps make sure cars don’t spin out and that they won’t stay snowed in the driveway, either. In rainy weather, the threat of hydroplaning is also lessened.
To add more versatility to the 2022 Chevy Equinox, there are optional 19-inch wheels. The standard is 16 inches, so it gives the vehicle an extra 3 inches of rubber to skid along with. Those extra inches go a long way in benefiting the vehicle’s ability to drive on multiple terrains. Additionally, it raises the distance between the undercarriage and the ground. It reduces the amount of kicked-up particles. Salted roads eat at the undercarriage, so having more clearance will reduce that from happening.
A Compact SUV That Can Handle Troy
The 2022 Chevy Equinox is a vehicle meant for everyone. With a low starting MSRP and a simple base model, there is ample room for turning the Equinox into a car of your own. Standard safety features ensure that the car is easy to adjust to and keeps the road safer for everyone. When it comes to additional add-ons, the Equinox has some of the latest features. No matter how few or how many factory options you want, the Equinox should have what you are looking for.
Living in Troy means you need a vehicle that can handle all four seasons and city commuting. The Equinox is perfect for that, with features that can handle the weather and a size that can easily navigate crowded streets. If you want to check out this model for yourself and give it a test drive to see if it lives up to your needs and expectations, come to DePaula Chevrolet. We’ll show you all of the different features you can get to really make this compact SUV your own.
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