Mark Glover’s AutoGlo car reviews can be seen here and in the Cruisin’ News, "Oregon, Nevada and California's classic auto news & marketplace."
Sacramento, California -- In the highly competitive world of compact sport-utility vehicles, the Chevrolet Equinox has taken some hard knocks.
It's kind of a mystery to me.
The 1.5-liter turbo-4 engine rated at 170 horsepower on the tested 2022 Chevy Equinox RS AWD tester was not a neck-snapper, but it did a good job of moving the little SUV around. Certainly as able as most.
Fuel mileage is pretty fine at 25 miles per gallon in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
I liked the large, color touchscreen. It was easy to master.
Strong driver-assistance features ... check!
The Equinox exterior looks good, especially the front-end fascia.
And look, right there on the sticker is a max five-star rating in federal government crash tests.
Critics of the Equinox have faulted its ride, interior cabin noise and fit/finish. Personally, I wasn't ready to file any indictments for any of these alleged crimes. I found the vehicle to be a competent daily driver and weekend road trip warrior.
And the sticker price on my loaded RS came in around $36,500, or just about what I expected.
Chevy fans looking for a just-right-size Chevy crossover likely will be pleased.
So, why all the sound and fury surrounding the Equinox?
Well, upon further review, it might be the segment, which is loaded. In this grouping, you have the hugely popular Honda CR-V, the Toyota RAV4, the Subaru Forester, the Ford Escape, the Jeep Wrangler and the Kia Sportage ... to name just a few.
That's a pretty impressive lot to choose from, and the competition automakers market their wheels relentlessly.
So, if you choose the Equinox out of that crowd, the SUV's charms are likely calling out to you. And there's nothing wrong with that, especially if you're looking for a long-term workhorse.
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