A rear-seat entertainment system, a navigation system, leather seating, heated seats, Bluetooth, steering-wheel audio/phone controls, a sunroof, a rearview camera, and remote start are options. Air conditioning, an AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary input jack, cruise control, power windows/locks/mirrors, and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel are all features included in the base LS. The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox matches most of its rivals in terms of standard equipment, but it beats them in well-optioned form. Also, lane departure warning and forward collision alert are newly available for 2012-though they're only offered with the V-6 LTZ. Thankfully, a rear-view camera system is standard on the LT and LTZ models, while all models now (new for 2012) get blind-spot mirrors. Still, the Equinox isn't without its flaws, and three-quarter visibility-or lack thereof-seems to be this crossover's Achilles' heel. The Equinox is a safety champ, named a Top Safety Pick by IIHS and it's earned top four- and five-star results from the federal government.
With 182 horsepower, the 2.4-liter four has a smooth idle-albeit with a somewhat clattery direct-injection sound-and is compliant and unobtrusive once underway. You can get a 3.0-liter V-6 in the 2012 Equinox, but we really think you'll be better off with the much more fuel-efficient (and lower-cost) four-cylinder engine. Inside, the cabin has lots of dramatic shapes and a central control panel with vents flanking the radio and climate controls, a styling direction started with Cadillac that has most recently filtered down to Chevy models like the Cruze and Sonic. Its styling grew sportier and sharper versus that of its prior generation, with better proportions as well as many of the cues of the 'new' Chevrolet.
The previous effort, under the same model name, had been half-baked, to be kind, but the current model has top-notch looks, performance and features. The Equinox got a much-needed redesign just two years ago. It remains a compelling choice for those who need an affordable, comfortable, and well-equipped vehicle that's good for family duty.
2012 EQUINOX PLUS
With handling and fuel economy that are about on par with a mid-size sedan, plus a taller body that brings more space and versatility, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox takes on Honda's CR-V and Toyota's RAV4 in the compact crossover segment with more room than most of its competitors.
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