The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is an affordable compact SUV that delivers impressive performance on all kinds of roads and under any driving conditions. The designers at Chevrolet have changed the outlook of the vehicle to make it more modern and help it shed almost 400 lbs.
The all-new redesigned Equinox is more stylish with better technologies and better engine options. The cabin has been updated to feature an excellent infotainment system, spacious rear seats and plenty of comfort and convenience features to make its ride truly enjoyable. This is a highly versatile and fuel-efficient SUV and is now available with a wide variety of active safety features to complete its family SUV appeal.
Here is a review of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with a closer look at its new design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
With a perfect blend of style and functionality, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox makes for an irresistible compact SUV available at an affordable price. The exterior is sculpted to grab the attention of onlookers while the cabin is designed to be comfortable and relaxing.
Exterior
From front to back, the 2018 Equinox has been sculpted to look eye-catching yet functionally capable to conquer any difficult terrain effortlessly. The front of the vehicle has a wide grille with a large air intake right below it. The grille is flanked by LED headlights in their new slanting shape. Below the headlights are the signature LED daytime running lamps that look good and give a remarkable presence to the vehicle.
The hood is slightly sculpted, while the sides of the SUV have a seamless look that appeals to the onlookers. The lighter and smaller body of the vehicle has reduced the wheelbase of the all-new Chevrolet Equinox by 5.2-inches, decreased the length of the vehicle by 4.7-inches and reduced the curb weight of the vehicle by 400 lbs.
The third-generation Equinox has a strong stance, thanks to the standard 17-inch aluminum wheels that have been fitted with 17-inch all-season blackwall tyres. There are options of 18-inch aluminum wheels and 19-inch ultra-bright machined aluminum wheels as well.
The rear of the vehicle is muscular and sculpted to draw the attention of the onlookers. The taillights retain their wraparound style and the tail pipe fuses seamlessly into the bumper. The designers have added chrome around the grille, side windows and at the rear of the vehicle.
A balance of day and night is an #equinox. A balance of design and technology is the all-new 2018 #ChevyEquinox pic.twitter.com/zg2yALZ0yJ
— Chevrolet (@chevrolet) September 22, 2017
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Interior
The cabin has been restyled to be more spacious and offer better amenities to the occupants. The 2018 Equinox has capaciously designed rear seats so that the vehicle can easily seat five passengers. The interior is welcoming so that families can drive around in style and comfort at all times.
At the front of the vehicle is a 4-way manually adjustable driver’s seat (8-way power adjustable driver seat optional) and 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat (8-way power adjustable passenger seat optional). The front bucket seats are upholstered with soft-touch materials to enhance the overall comfort of the occupants.
In front of the driver is a 3-spoke steering wheel that comes with driver controls. The dual-cockpit design features an integrated center stack equipped with a 7-inch diagonal touchscreen that makes up the infotainment system of the vehicle.
Other convenience features include multiple USB ports, single zone manual climate control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, remote start and a lot more. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has a maximum cargo capacity of 63.5 cubic feet.
“All the comforts of home” is an understatement. The all-new 2018 #ChevyEquinox. pic.twitter.com/TRXxssWPHw
— Chevrolet (@chevrolet) October 4, 2017
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Performance of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a front-wheel drive SUV (all-wheel drive optional) that is available with three engine options, all of which have been designed to bring better fuel efficiency and smoother performance.
The base engine is a 1.5-litre 4-Cylinder turbocharged engine that comes with Variable Valve Timing. The engine is capable of producing 170 horsepower and a torque of 203 lb-ft and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
A 2.0-litre 4-Cylinder turbocharged engine with Direct Fuel Injection System and Variable Valve Timing is also available. This engine is capable of producing 252 horsepower and a torque of 260 lb-ft and it is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The third engine option available is a 1.6-litre 4-Cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that comes with Variable Valve Timing. This diesel engine is capable of producing 137 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has a maximum trailering capacity of 1,500 lbs.
With 39 MPG highway, you can go anywhere and do anything in the all-new 2018 #ChevyEquinox Diesel. pic.twitter.com/ZYYsXDddxP
— Chevrolet (@chevrolet) August 14, 2017
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Safety Features
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox comes with a wide variety of available active and passive safety technologies that work together to bring a safe and effortless driving experience. It fulfills the potential of an ideal family SUV with advanced safety technologies that offer a safety cushion against unintentional driving mistakes and dangerous road situations. Some of the highlighting safety features include:
- Air Bag System
- Rear Vision Camera
- StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System
- Teen Driver
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- OnStar Automatic Crash Response
- OnStar Emergency Services
- Traction Control System
The optional active safety technology include:
- Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Park Assist
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Intellibeam Headlamps
- Safety Alert Seat
- Surround Vision
Price of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in the UAE
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is an affordable family vehicle that has a starting price of AED 76,900 that can go as high as AED 110,900 with optional features and technologies.
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