2021 Chevy Equinox First Look Via Kelley Blue Book

The 2021 Equinox proudly marks the 3^rd model year for this generation of the brand we love to represent's bestselling SUV. To keep things new, Chevy has given the 2021 model a completely new look up front, due to minor tweaks in the rear. Kelley Blue Book ran a feature with an up-close first look at the model and starts by pointing out that the sportier RS trim level available on the Blazer and Traverse will now come to the Equinox.

The front fascia is changed into what represents a bit more of a Camaro appearance, with slimmer headlights. The grille has been reshaped to be more horizontal, and the bar at the top  now extends into the lighting elements. The fog lights are set into larger openings that are styled more like air intakes, and there are brand new taillights in the rear. The Premier model receives newly-designed 19-inch wheels, and the RS trim is what brings a standout blackout look to the Equinox. The dark-finish items include the grille, 19” wheels, all badging, and lower bodyside trim. Inside there's a unique shift knob and black upholstery with red contrast stitching.

After seeing the arrival of the RS trim, the Midnight Edition and Sport Edition packages are discontinued for 2021. Now available on the Premier is automatic parking assist, and the optional surround-view camera and adaptive cruise control are available on the LT as well. Engine options are not changed as the same 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter turbocharged two are the base power sources, with the first generating 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, and the second cranking out 252 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive can be had with either engine.

The seasoned folks on staff at Cnet.com also claimed that there is a bit more similarity now to the competitor Honda CR-V, which is not a bad thing in the least. Chevy's latest infotainment system carries both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the crossover now comes standard with lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, and a following-distance monitor.

Talk to us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson about how you can also step up to option parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, and blind-spot monitoring. On display this month at the Chicago Auto Show, the new Equinox will be the choice of many young professionals, families, and students on the go, with the perfect balance of tech offerings and economic sensibility!