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Is the 2021 Equinox just Chevy’s answer to Jeep Cherokee updates?

02/12/2020 Clark Westfield

The Jeep Cherokee had a fairly minor transition into its second generation, by ordinary standards; the vast majority of the car was untouched, but a new engine (a brand new engine, a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder) was added and some tech features were upgraded. Buyers now got standard LED headlights, and the appearance and trim levels  changed a bit; but it wasn’t as thorough an upgrade as one could have expected.

Chevy Equinox

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox follows in the same path, but with some differences. The Equinox has a sportier look, thanks to revised front and rear fascias; standard LED headlights helped the designers to squeeze things in. There’s a new RS trim, added to L, LS, LT, and Premier, and many more standard safety features. Now, every Equinox will come with lane assistance/departure warning, following distance indicator, automatic emergency braking and collision alerts (with pedestrian braking), and IntelliBeam headlights. Options include rear cross path alerts, front and rear parking assistance, 360° cameras, adaptive cruise, parking assistance, and lane change/blind spot alerts.

Chevy Equinox

So far, GM has told us what engines to expect, but not their specific power ratings, which vary in different vehicles. Still, we can provide this chart, showing differences between the newish Cherokee and the upcoming Equinox crossover. There is another difference that hardly bears repeating: the Cherokee can be outfitted for full off-road capability, and, in Trailhawk form, can indeed tackle the Rubicon. The Equinox can handle bad weather and dirt roads, but don’t try it on the Rubicon.

SpecificationsEquinoxCherokee
Base engine1.5 Turbo2.4
EPA MPG26/32 FWD (projected)22 / 31 (FWD)
21/29 (AWD)
Horsepower/Torque170 / 203 (projected)180 / 171
Opt engine2.0 Turbo3.2 V6 or 2.0 Turbo
EPA MPG22/29 FWD (projected)FWD: 20/29 V6
FWD: 23/31 T4
AWD I: 21/29 T4
AWD Lock: 20/26 T4
Opt Horsepower/Torque260 / 260 (projected)271 hp / 239 lb-ft (V6)
270 hp / 295 lb-ft (T4)
Weight3,280 to 3,550 (projected)3,590 (FWD) to 4,260 (2.0 Trailhawk)
DriveFWD/AWDFWD/AWD
HeadlightsLED (all models)LED (all models)
Transmission6-speed and 9-speed auto9-speed auto
Running ground clearance7.6 (projected)Up to 8.7
Leg room (F+R)40.9+39.9 =80.841.1+40.3=81.4
EPA interior room103.5 cubic feet103.4 cubic feet
EPA cargo room29.9 cubic feet27.6 cubic feet
Base price$24,995$25,750
Standard safetyLane keep, rear distance indicator, forward collision alert w/braking (and pedestrians), smart headlampsTrailer sway control
Safety options (or standard on higher trims)Surround camera, auto parking, rear cross path, blind-spot alertBlind spot monitor, collision warning with braking, lane maintain, rear cross path
NHTSA rating5 stars5 stars
IIHSNot yet availableTop Safety Pick
Clark Westfield
Clark Westfield

Clark Westfield grew up fixing up and driving past-their-prime American cars, including various GM and Mopar V8s. He has ghostwritten auto news for the last few years, lives in Farmingdale, New York, and can be reached at +1.516-531-4021.

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