2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV

2016 Equinox

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$22,600 MSRP From
24.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
182 hp Max. Power
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Chevrolet Equinox is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.4L Inline-4 engine that produces 182 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,200 to $2,500, which over the course of five years will cost you $2,000 in extra fuel spending. NHTSA has given the Chevrolet Equinox a 4-stars overall crash rating.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox L / LS

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 72.5 in
Length: 187.8 in
Height: 66.3 - 69.3 in
Wheelbase: 112.5 in

2016 Equinox has a relatively long wheelbase ( 112.5 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3764 - 4007 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: 54.6 inHead Room: 40.9 inShoulder Room: 55.8 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.9 inHip Room: 51.1 inHead Room: 39.2 inShoulder Room: 55.3 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

31.5 ft³

2016 Equinox seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Equinox ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 31.5 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Equinox L	2016 Equinox LS	2016 Equinox LT	2016 Equinox LTZ
Configuration	2.4 L, Auto, FWD	2.4 L, Auto, FWD 2.4 L, Auto, AWD	2.4 L, Auto, FWD 2.4 L, Auto, AWD	2.4 L, Auto, FWD 2.4 L, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$22,600	$25,210	$26,960	$26,450	$28,200	$29,740	$31,490
Engine	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4
HP	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	22 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG
Highway	31 MPG	31 MPG	28 MPG	31 MPG	28 MPG	31 MPG	28 MPG
Combined	26 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,200	$2,200	$2,500	$2,200	$2,500	$2,200	$2,500

2016 Equinox SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $431 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Equinox has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 24.5 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Equinox Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 277
Recalls: 1

2016 Equinox SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and seventy-seven complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Chevrolet, which by itself is a relatively low number.