My kids always appreciate a rear USB power outlet, and the Equinox provides two, as well as air conditioning vents. In the rear, two adults will be more comfortable than three, enjoying plenty of shoulder space and legroom without someone squeezing into the center position. They were, however, heated and ventilated seats, making them ready for any kind of weather.

While the test vehicle’s front seats offer plenty of power adjustments to find an ideal position, the seat cushions themselves are a bit short. Nevertheless, serenity was mine thanks to a huge panoramic sunroof that brought the outdoors inside and created a calming, airy environment within the SUV. Upon closer inspection, however, hard and glossy plastics are a rule rather than an exception, making the loaded Chevy’s premium price tag hard to justify. It’s a tad overdone, as are the myriad patterns and textures of various plastics that bedazzle the cabin.Įquipped with Brandy-colored leather on the seats with matching stitching and inserts on the dashboard, the test vehicle’s cabin had a high-contrast, two-tone appearance. Step into the Equinox’s cabin and you’ll notice the abundance of bright, metallic trim pieces that surround the vents and the gauge cluster. My test vehicle, which wore Midnight Blue Metallic paint and silver 19-inch aluminum wheels, looked upscale and sporty, the attractive detailing on the hood and along the flanks elevating this small crossover’s design. Chevy indeed hits the right notes with the Equinox, giving it an uncontroversial and handsome appearance that fits right in with the Chevy family. ExteriorĮquinox owners say they love the styling of their vehicles. In the sections that follow, our expert provides her own perceptions about how the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox measures up in each of the 10 categories that comprise the J.D Power 2019 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. Owners indicate their least favorite things about the Equinox are (in descending order) the seats, engine/transmission, infotainment system, climate control system, and fuel economy.

Specific to the Equinox, owners say their favorite things are (in descending order) the driving dynamics in a tie with exterior styling, interior design, visibility and safety, and storage and space. 44%).Īside from these differences, Equinox owners express the same sentiments about vehicle ownership as do all compact SUV owners. 67%), and more agree that to them a vehicle is just a way of getting from place to place (50% vs. 11%), fewer agree that they like a vehicle that stands out from the crowd (63% vs. Fewer Equinox owners identify as Performance Buyers (4% vs.

Power data shows that 74% of them agree that a first consideration in choosing a new vehicle is miles per gallon (vs. For reference, the Equinox is built in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, and contains 47% U.S./Canadian parts content.įuel economy is important to Equinox owners. Predictably, 91% of Equinox owners prefer to buy a vehicle from a domestic company (vs. Where they diverge is with regard to median annual household income: Equinox owners report $81,111 while the median for all compact SUV owners is $92,841. The median age for both Equinox owners and owners across the segment is 59 years. Half of owners at the segment level are female, while 51% of Equinox owners are women. In terms of gender and age, Equinox owners are aligned with all owners of compact SUVs. Before we discuss the results of our evaluation of the 2020 Equinox, it is helpful to understand who buys this compact SUV, and what they like most and least about their vehicles.

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