The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is a competent small SUV that performs adequately and satisfies most daily driving needs. It doesn’t have the snazziest interior or brawniest engine, but this Chevy ticks most of the boxes for a family-friendly vehicle with a small footprint.The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox delivers secure handling, a mostly smooth ride and good fuel economy. It suffers from a lackluster engine and hesitant transmission, though, and the ride quality can become unsettled over especially rough pavement.
Engine Options, Horsepower and Acceleration
- Engine: turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque
- Drivetrain: standard front-wheel drive; available all-wheel drive
- Transmission: six-speed automatic
The Equinox’s engine is one of the SUV’s weaker links. It has enough off-the-line torque to scuttle away from a stoplight with little drama, and driving around town is no problem. At highway speeds, however, the Equinox feels wheezy and underpowered, especially with a full load of passengers. The transmission is just OK. It provides smooth shifts but can hesitate when downshifting.
MPG Estimates
The 2024 Equinox gets good fuel economy for the compact SUV segment. The SUV achieves 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel-drive models get 24/30 mpg city/highway.
Handling and Braking
The Equinox is a pleasant SUV to drive thanks to light and accurate steering. While it doesn’t offer sports-car thrills, it can gracefully handle corners at speed. The suspension’s tuning lies somewhere between taut and soft, with the ride quality comfortable most of the time. Opting for larger wheels will lead to a more jittery ride. The Chevy’s brakes are adequately strong and easy to modulate.
Chevrolet covers the 2024 Equinox with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
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