2021 Equinox's Debut at Chicago Auto Show Featured on RoadShow by Cnet

Here at West Chevy of Knoxville, the winter months are always full of excitement and information about new releases! The Chevy Equinox is the best-selling model in our lineup next to the Silverado and was featured on the RoadShow by Cnet blog this week due to its exciting debut at the Chicago Auto Show. It's been given a whole list of updates both inside and out, and these improve the car's cosmetics and also add some safety tech to the mix. The crossover now comes standard with lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, and a following-distance monitor.

You can also obtain option parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, and blind-spot monitoring. The front of the Equinox is a bit more reminiscent of the Blazer now, courtesy of a brand-new set of headlights that are a better match for the car's grille. In the back, there's a new set of taillights that have some very cool internal elements, and the tailpipes now boast a much more premium appearance. The two gas engine choices are a 1.5-liter turbocharged I4, or a 2.0-liter turbo four, and they are mated respectively to a six and 9-speed automatic transmission.

One of the biggest updates is the addition of a new trim: the Equinox RS will bring a sportier look to the SUV with its gloss-black grille, black badges and trim elements, and perfectly dark alloy wheels. On the inside, there's an RS-specific shift knob, and contrasting red stitching. Chevy's latest infotainment system carries both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the Equinox also has been updated with French-stitched upholstery. The staff on duty at The Car Connection praised the new model for its much better front end, and suspension tuned for all-day comfort.

Compared to other best-selling crossovers, the Equinox has a sizable amount of legroom in the back and can hold up to 30 cubic feet of cargo. That space enlarges to nearly 64 cubes when the second-row seats are folded forward, and the leather upholstery in upper-trim levels is very luxurious and eye-catching. Make sure to ask us to check out the Premier edition trim: this is where you snag up a gloss-black grille with chrome inserts, 19-inch machine-faced wheels, and high gloss black finish on the center console. The 2021 Equinox is scheduled at this time to go on sale across the U.S. In fall 2020, and we'll keep you posted right here on the blog about any updates and burgeoning buzz that occurs in the meantime!