![]() Spy timeĪs mentioned earlier, the Teen Driver technology is a great way to monitor the habits of younger, less experienced drivers in the family. If your phone is out of a service area, chances are the car won't be getting a signal either. The hotspot is easy to connect to, but keep in mind, it's just a way to get the internet to your devices. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Infotainment system is one of the best on the market today, especially when displayed on the available 8-inch touchscreen. The Honda CR-V has lane departure alert and mitigation, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring standard on all but the lowest trim level. Toyota Safety Sense is standard across all trim levels of the RAV4 and includes lane departure alert and mitigation, adaptive cruise control and precollision braking. Much of the competition out-does Chevrolet in terms of standard advanced safety systems and driver's aids. That also brings along a few extras like a power lift gate (which can open fully or just to 75 percent at the touch of a button) and dual-zone climate control. The midrange LT trim only offers blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as part of the $1,945 comfort and convenience package. ![]() While Chevrolet offers the lower L and LS trims with a backup camera, it doesn't include any advanced camera and radar-based safety elements like forward collision alert and automatic braking, either standard or as options. And you'll have to pay extra for most advanced safety features, if they are even offered at all. Speaking of buzzkill, adaptive cruise control is not available on any trim line. According the EPA, the Equinox Diesel returns 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg with front-wheel drive for 577-miles of cruising range. The only clear diesel giveaway is how slowly the fuel needle drops. The 2018 model offers slightly less cargo space than the outgoing model, and remains on the lower end of Equinox’s competitive set.Įditor's note: Chris Brown, executive editor of Auto Rental News and Business Fleet, contributed to this article.Besides some clank at start up, it is difficult to audibly tell that there is a diesel under the hood. ![]() In addition to a complete view of the immediate environment, Surround Vision alleviates the stress of parallel parking and tight parking spots. The most valuable feature of the package has to be Surround Vision, a 360-degree view that marries rear, forward, and side cameras with a bird’s eye view. But passengers should appreciate avoiding auditory beeps when another vehicle encroaches the safety parameters. The Safety Alert Seat - which vibrates your hindquarters to alert to road dangers - takes some getting used to. Our Equinox came with the Confidence & Convenience II package, which adds $1,895 to MSRP and features a suite of active safety features. You can only get the turbo Equinox in LT and Premier trim, but going for the Premier trim, which we drove, adds features that make it feel on par with some luxury crossovers. Our test Equinox averaged 22.4 mpg over 400 miles. The nine-speed transmission delivered a smooth launch onto busy freeways. Our Equinox turbo FWD always had more power to give, even over a weekend with a full cabin and loaded with camping gear. The option that sets the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox apart in a crowded segment is the new 2.0L turbo engine, which brings the power output to a substantial 252 horses. The all-wheel variant loses only 1 mpg on the highway and remains on par in the city with a 15.6-gallon tank.Ī third powertrain coming later this summer should provide greater intrigue, as Chevrolet will offer an Equinox powered by a 1.6-liter turbo-diesel engine. Photo of the 2.0L turbocharged engine by Vince Taroc.įuel economy comes in at 29 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city with a 14.9 gallon tank.
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