Carbuzz Features Leaked 2021 Chevy Equinox Blazer-Inspired Facelift Shots

It was two years ago that the redesigned Equinox was released to the public, and leaked photos gleaned via Carbuzz last week confirmed that this very popular crossover will get a facelift for the 2021 model. Heavily borrowing on cues from the Chevy Blazer, the front features brand new headlights with a split design, as well as a bumper that has seen some tweaks and a smaller grille. The side profile still looks identical to what is seen on the current model, and the rear sees updates in the form of a new bumper, and redesigned taillights.

The leaked photos are of an RS model featuring black-out parts such as a darkened grille, wheels, and mirror caps, as well as a quad exhaust system and more aggressive-looking front bumper. It's safe to assume the engine in question will be the same 1.3-liter 3-cylinder engine seen in the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer. While situated in the Trailblazer, this one cranks out 155 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque, but it is not clear if this engine will carry over the US variant. In the States, the Chevy Equinox is offered with a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder that makes 170 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder making 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

GM Authority and a few other media outlets claimed that there was the possibility of a high-performance model, but solid evidence of this has not yet materialized. For a higher-performance version, a plausible candidate for the engine could be the all-new 2.7-Liter I-4 L3B Turbocharged engine, that has found a home in the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500, and 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. In these trucks, the L3B engine makes 310 horsepower, and 348 lb-ft of torque, which would most likely only drop slightly when dropped into the Equinox.

The cabin may also see minor updates and new active safety features, but the infotainment

technology should carryover unchanged from the current, pre-facelift model. There were other spy shots seen here from Motor1.com that may show the eventual production version, showing a white model with the facelift. All of us here at O’Rielly Chevy of Tucson have paid close attention to the fact that the Equinox was the only American crossover with ranking in the top 10 best-selling vehicles last year, and so that’s why this refresh was not too intense, as to not upset what is already working out well. Come to visit us for a test drive of the Equinox soon and experience the well-crafted and durable crossover that is the perfect way to begin your New Year!