2024 Chevy Equinox EV Offers Class-Leading Credentials, Brings EVs to the Forefront

The holiday spirit at West Chevrolet has us excited about the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV! This model chisels its place in a fast-growing market segment with an arsenal of qualifications that appeal to the eco-conscious customer. 

Boasting newly contoured sheet metal inspired by the all-new Blazer EV and Silverado EV, its arrival signifies a notable turning point where EVs will become the sensible mainstream choice for consumers. The Ultium Platform will offer the ability to bring these vehicles to the market’s forefront with an agreeable price point for every customer. The 2024 Equinox EV offers seating for five and up to 57 cubic feet of holiday-haul cargo room directly behind the rear seats. It will arrive here and at other dealers nationwide in the fall of 2023, and will offer the 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, 2RS, and 3RS as trim levels. 

The entry-level 1LT with FWD is an excellent choice that stands firmly rooted against competition such as the VW ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Power is sourced from a single front-mounted electric motor that offers up to 210 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque, along with a battery that provides 250 miles of range. This option can be upgraded to a 300-mile option. One upgrade that provides the best and most capable of today’s consumer-friendly EV technology is the dual-motor variant that offers all-wheel grip, 290 horsepower, and 346 lb-ft of torque. 

One of the features that have become available over the last 3 years that has made a difference in the broad appeal and overall efficiency is regenerative braking, which offers one-pedal driving and excellent use of leftover kinetic energy. Many of the questions that customers have during the EV selection process are regarding charging. This Equinox EV accepts up to 150 kilowatts of DC fast charging to provide 70 miles of range in a lightning-fast 10 minutes. The MyChevy app and Ultium Charge 360 can provide locations for charging stations and give you the opportunity to effectively plan your route. 

Discerning buyers who have always appreciated the upper echelon will have their eyes on the Equinox EV 3RS eAWD, with a 19.2 kW level 2 charger that can provide 51 miles of range per hour during the charging process. The 1LT provides manual front seats, 19-inch aluminum wheels, and an 11-inch infotainment touchscreen. 

The 2LT trim is where quality steps up a notch with the 8-way power driver’s seat, a heated tiller, roof rails, a front LED light bar, and a much larger 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen. Moving up to the 3LT trim offers dual-zone automatic climate control, 21-inch wheels, heated mirrors, and adaptive cruise control. More safety features than ever are now available across the entire Equinox lineup, as automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist provide watchful and high-tech eyes during your festive holiday drive. 

2023 Chevy Equinox in Line for Sensational “Summer of Rebounded Freedom” Power Boost

This summer, prices on just about every good or service have gone up, and consumers at West Chevy of Knoxville who are feeling the squeeze all are still wanting to enjoy summer fun without reaching deep into their wallet. 

The brand-new Chevy Equinox EV won’t arrive until later in 2023, and now is the ideal time to drive off of the lot with the current and awesomely-equipped gas model. The knowledgeable staff on duty at Carbuzz.com reported last week that the 2023 Equinox will receive a new LSD engine to replace the current LYX unit, which still displaces 1.5 liters with a turbocharger. The Midnight and Sport Edition Packages will also reportedly return on the 2023 model, bringing the addition of black exterior trim, black badging, and a matching blacked-out interior. 

Extensive production of the 2023 Equinox is likely to begin soon, meaning that official stats on availability and pricing should be available in the coming weeks. The 2023 Equinox will be available in LS, LT, RS, and Premier trim levels, and we were immediately impressed with the Equinox’s Highway Safety marks being the highest rating for most categories of five stars overall. We are confident that the Equinox has all the class-leading driving chops that it takes to dominate the competition in the form of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5. 

The recent facelift for the equinox has brought a brand-new front end, new headlights, a new grill and a brand-new bumper. There's plenty of space here for passengers on board, and two generous rows of seats that can comfortably situate 5 adult passengers. The front seats provide a great amount of comfort and support, and the driving position offers an excellent viewpoint of the road. The current model comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, four USB ports, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and A 6 speaker stereo. 

The additional upgrades you get as you move up the trim scale are the 8-inch touch screen, two additional USB ports, wireless device charging, satellite radio, HD radio, A7 speaker Bose premium stereo, and the very useful for longer hauls’ rear-seat entertainment system. The incoming Equinox will also come standard with forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, the following distance indicator, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high beam headlights, and a rearview camera. A few of the upper-level upgrades we definitely recommend are blind-spot monitoring, rear traffic cross alert, surround view parking camera system, and adaptive cruise control in the very high-tech safety alert seat.

2022 Chevy Equinox Is More Affordable Than Outgoing Model

As we look towards all of the awesome and feature-rich models coming our way for 2022 here at West Chevy of Knoxville, there is plenty of good news! The GM Authority blog has announced that the 2022 Chevy Equinox will have a more affordable price tag than last year. On average, pricing for the Chevy Equinox in the base LS trim level and with front-wheel drive starts at around $600 less expensive than the 2021 model-year Equinox.

The range-topping 2022 Chevy Equinox Premier also represents the first model year of the second-generation Equinox’s mid-cycle enhancement and incorporates revised exterior styling and a reworked cabin. The 2022 Equinox uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter I-4 LYX gasoline engine rated at 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. Soon, the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV will join as a new battery-electric compact crossover that utilizes both the Ultium platform and Ultium drive electric motors, entering production in the spring of 2023.

Outside of the 2022 model, there are more additions coming to the Equinox line, including four new exterior colors, LED Daytime Running Lamps, and LED headlamps now coming as standard. The Body-color mirror caps are now standard on RS and Premier models, and remain on LT models. You’ll also enjoy the addition of new interior trims for every model along with Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto. Parking is a breeze with Front and Rear Park Assist, and all the exciting programming options of SiriusXM Radio are now standard on all equipment groups. The Safety Alert Seat is now standard on Premier, joining the heated steering wheel included with the Infotainment Package. 

Customers are telling us that standard safety features now play a huge part in what models they purchase and which brand-new releases will reside at the top of their lists. The 2022 Chevy Equinox offers Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Vision Camera, Following Distance Indicator, Automatic Emergency Braking, IntelliBeam headlamps, and Forward Collision Alert. You’ll also be saving valuable energy with the brand-new engine auto stop-start defeat switch and be riding on the GM D2 Platform shared by the Chevy Cruze and the Volt.

For “Quality and Reliability” as well as “Dealership Experience” from the J.D. Power Consumer rating’s experience, the 2022 Equinox yielded a score of “great”, as satisfaction levels were quite high during the purchase and long-lasting vehicle potential. Make sure you choose West Chevy of Knoxville to locate the most favorable APR for 36 months or more, dealer incentives, and other amazing reasons to drive a new Equinox home to enjoy its high performance and superb value today!

Summer's Primed-Up Portal For Your Custom Chevy: 2022 Chevy Equinox Online Configurator Officially Up and Running

Over the past year, many different types of auto buyers got used to doing things online before venturing out in person. From the comfort of your home and from behind your keyboard, you can view all of the different trim levels available for the 2022 Chevy Equinox, hone in on which exterior and interior colors suit you, and check out equipment packages, wheels, and other accessories installed right here at West Chevy of Knoxville. 

The GM Authority crew used the tool to create their very own 2022 Chevy Equinox, and for their example car, they selected the sporty new RS trim. This provides a stylish front grille treatment/fascia, black exterior accents, black Equinox badges and black-painted 19-inch wheels. Inside you'll also see contrasting red stitching and an RS-branded shift knob with a stitched leather shift boot. Their RS also has the Iridescent Pearl Tricoat exterior color and available RS leather package, and came standard with the turbocharged 1.5-L Inline-four LYX, cranking out 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque.

The 2022 makeover brings more distinct headlights, updated front and rear bumpers, and French stitching as well as gloss-black trim for the top-tier Premier trim. The mid-level LT trim comes heavily-equipped with chrome exterior trim, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, high-intensity discharge headlights, Sirius XM radio, and much more. The Confidence and Convenience package features the comfort of dual-zone climate control, heated front seats for the not-so-comfy days of the holiday season, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power liftgate, and remote start.  

Front-wheel drive is included as standard, while all-wheel drive can be added to any trim if needed to combat Mother Nature's various elements. The mid-cycle enhancement 2022MY Equinox will be produced at the GM CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. Here is the link that allows you to pick and choose exactly what you want from your Equinox, which is going to provide tons of passenger space, awesome infotainment features, and agile on-road chops!

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!

The Official Vehicle for Families Everywhere: New Ad Highlights Chevy's High-Level Practicality

The summer months are now officially here at West Chevy of Knoxville, and this is the time of year when many happily pile their families into the car and have tons of fun outings to relax and catch up with each other. All of us on staff here fully believe that Chevy is the #1 choice on the market for growing families, and the crossover body category does fulfill the requirements of happily hauling your loved ones around while assuring that they are riding in full comfort. This past week on the GM Authority blog, there was a “Family Reunion” video that highlighted the many great features of our favorite family-ready trio in the business: the 2019 Chevy Trax, 2019 Equinox, and 2019 Traverse.

The benefits of a hatch with plenty of room for all of your cargo, a high-riding stance with a prime driving position, and ample space for passenger comfort are all great features of the crossover category. This is a segment that has really grown fast in popularity among families during the past few years, and the video begins with the host asking which of these three vehicles provide the most value for their particular family. The 2019 Chevy Trax is for the subcompact segment, the Equinox is the compact, and the Traverse as the fullest-size 7-seater.

The ad draws to a close with an incentive offer for the 2019 Equinox, which makes concessions for current owners of a non-Chevy vehicle to get 14 percent below MSRP on most Equinox models. This is an excellent way of attracting those who have developed loyalty to other brands to check out the many first-rate benefits of Chevy ownership for your favorite family!

The 2019 Chevy Trax is fitting for families on the go for many reasons: it provides chair-height seats and very easy access, as well as rear seat accommodations that have been consistently ranked by the savviest in the business as commendable. This is a very secure and easily maneuverable crossover that was created to provide the ultimate in comfort, best extended warranty option in the business, and is insanely fun and peppy to drive. Ask us here at West Chevy about the LT Package, upping the intensity with 16-inch aluminum wheels, halogen projector headlamps, and chrome beltline moldings.

The Chevy Equinox has the solid-base 1.5-liter engine as well as available turbo 2.0 – liter that we guarantee you'll love either of, providing a very taut and firm yet controlled ride. This is a powerful and fun compact SUV that seats up to five and is the rawest form of competition on the market up against the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape, and Jeep Cherokee. Exciting new features new for this year were front pedestrian braking and adaptive cruise control, and both available 360-degree camera system as well as standard backup camera, with 4 USB ports as standard.

The 2019 Chevy Traverse is hailed by many reviewers and experts for a trait that all families will love: an ultra-smooth ride no matter what the circumstances! This is definitely the vehicle for you if you love having many extended-stay visitors, or the blessing of growth in the family lately: it sports 3 rows and seats up to 8. Available in front or all-wheel drive, it's the premium-size SUV with urban style cues that also boasts a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. Make sure you investigate the extreme benefits of the upgrade to the LT Premium Package on this vehicle as well: you then obtain the 360-degree camera system, 20-inch aluminum wheels, a rear camera mirror, navigation, high-quality Bose stereo, and household-style power outlet. While figuring out which of the three will best suit your active family's needs, check out the video here, and we will see you on the lot soon for a test drive of the absolute in family best!

Chevrolet Announces Redline Special-Edition

Chevrolet has just announced it will be rolling out the Redline special-edition later this year. The Redline special-edition trim will be offered on nine Chevrolet vehicles. Get excited Knoxville Chevy drivers because this will be one of the largest cross-brand special edition ever offered by Chevrolet. 

“Redline is another example of Chevrolet bringing SEMA concepts to showrooms,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet, in a statement. The SEMA show has proven to be a great way to identify customization trends in the industry, and quickly apply those trends to our most popular Chevrolet models.

The Redline special-edition trim will feature black wheels with red hash marks and blacked-out nameplates, and Chevy logos and grilles. The redline edition will be available on the Silverado double cab LT Z71 and crew cab LTZ Z71, Cruze LT (both sedan and hatchback), Malibu LT, Camaro LT/SS (coupe and convertible), Trax LT, Equinox LT, Traverse Premier, and Colorado LT. 

Chevrolet is expected to release this special edition later this year. Until then stop by West Chevrolet in Knoxville, TN to shop our entire inventory!

Tired Of Mainstream? Chevy’s Special Edition SUVs Won’t Disappoint

After the takeoff of the 2016 Trax Midnight Edition, Chevrolet has decided to expand these special-edition features to two other well-known SUVs in their lineup. On sale now, the 2017 Equinox is available in two editions- Midnight and Summit White Sport. The 2017 Traverse is available in Graphite Edition. 

Senior director of automotive industry insights at Kelly Blue Book stated “Special Editions give consumers an opportunity to buy something outside of the mainstream trim designation. This lets them spend a little more for a unique model, one that often provides a higher resale value when it’s time to sell or trade the vehicle for their next purchase.” 

The Midnight and Summit White Editions of the Equinox will be available on the LT model. They will each feature an all-black grille with black Chevrolet bowties, black mirror caps, 18-inch black aluminum wheels, and jet-black perforated leather-appointed seats with memory seating. Rack crossbars have been added to the roof. 

The Traverse is offered on the 2LT model and has features such as Mosaic Black Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat exterior colors. It will sit on 20-inch Dark Charcoal wheels and also feature the all-black Chevrolet bowties. The Traverse will have a dual exhaust and integrated assist step, making it easier to get in and out of the vehicle. 

To check out one of these awesome special-edition vehicles for yourself, come visit us at West Chevrolet in Knoxville, TN today!