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!

Chevy Equinox Deemed by Forbes as Finish-Line Achiever in Style, Functionality, and Price

The seasonal countdown is truly here now at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, and we are coming up “true decision” time for gift-buying! We know full well that a new SUV is not just a tiny little stocking-stuffer but sure is appropriate for someone who has just started a family or moved up the ladder at work. Dale Buss of Forbes Magazine proclaimed in his review of the Chevy Equinox this week that the hit SUV “addresses a tempting sweet spot for Americans at the intersection of style, functionality, and price”, and we couldn't agree more.

With the latest Equinox version that has been around since the 2018 model year, the SUV is now positioned snugly between the Trax subcompact and recently revamped Chevy Traverse 3-row SUV. Sporting both a new exterior and interior, the Equinox has now shed more than 400 pounds compared to the second-generation model that was on sale from 2010 to 2017. At 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, this is a much better-than-average fuel economy, which in every instance makes a car ideal as a daily driver.

Engine options are the base 170-horsepower, 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, and the more powerful 252-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that provides more responsive acceleration and is the more popular option. The Forbes team attested that the Equinox proves to be very sure-footed even on very winding roads, and ultimately gives the driver a high confidence level in every routine situation. Infotainment features have seen themselves moving up the list in terms of what consumers want: staying informed and entertained comes in the form of many options for 2020. Standard infotainment features include a 7-inch touch screen, a six-speaker audio system, two USB ports, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Also available are options to upgrade to the larger 8-inch touch screen, satellite radio, a Bose audio system, and wireless device charging. The Equinox was always made to be a vehicle that anyone on a budget was going to rank highly, but still be very satisfied with. Make sure when you see us here for a holiday visit that you check out the offerings of the Equinox Premier Trim: this is where you get to enjoy all-wheel-drive, ventilated front seats and adaptive cruise control.

Highlights for the 2021 Equinox include an all-new front-end, which will see some similarities with the Blazer and Trailblazer crossovers and is also expected to boast a brand new two-tiered headlamp design. One of the best things we could have heard in the form of a holiday treat was that rumors of a very high-performance Equinox variant have been making the rounds on the internet, although we just need a bit more solid evidence to confirm development!

Motor1.com Delivers Scoops on Chevy Equinox Spy Shots Revealing Exciting Updates

When customers begin to get curious and ask us questions here at O'Rielly Chevy regarding the details of vehicles that are slated for release in the coming days, spy shots are one of the best assets we have to clue us in on the particulars. Even though the cars are usually covered up to hide the most obvious traits revealing new features and updates, they can serve the purpose of giving us an idea of what to expect at first glance, and how they behave while making their way down the road in everyday traffic.

When we get the notifications that our inboxes have received new messages, we always get a bit excited when any of them may lead to photos that show us what the cars of the future will look like! Manufacturers go to great lengths to keep their prototypes secret, and until reveals at large car shows take place, these are the avenues where you can begin to imagine just how cool the next year's fleet will be. New spy shots we got our hands on shown here suggest that an updated Chevy Equinox will soon be on the way, with two different test models seen at GM's Milford Proving Grounds.

Both of them have similar amounts of camouflage at the front and rear, and with the center section uncovered, many think that Chevy's engineers are preparing a thorough model refresh as opposed to a completely new generation. The Equinox with the uncovered center appears to have a more aggressive and lower front fascia than the crossover in full camo, and the partially hidden model sports different wheels. Both appear to have the same placeholder pieces for the headlights, and one test mule has dual exhausts at each corner, rather than the concealed outlets or pair of trapezoidal finishers the current model features.

We now speculate that the engine range for the Equinox would remain the same, but the engineers may be hard at work trying to tweak the outputs a bit. The nine-speed gearbox found in the Blazer could also be used, and the latest infotainment, as well as safety tech, will likely be on board to assure the Equinox keeps up with the constantly-changing crossover category. Many reviews on Cars.com dole out the praise for their current-year models: the stellar highway mileage, convenient additional storage under the rear floor, and dual temperature zones are among the favored features that new owners are raving about.

This is the perfect-for-the-times crossover that brandishes pep off the line that people can't believe derives from a 4-cylinder, and one that new owners can't wait to embark on a long trip with! “Sher” from Carlisle, OH claimed that she had “never owned a vehicle with this many features,” and that owning an Equinox completely re-defined and made overly fun even the most routine of errands!