The two-tone interior of our 2019 Chevy Equinox tester give it an upscale vibe. Fast Facts
› Model: 2019 Chevy Equinox AWD Premier 2.0T› Exterior color: Pacific Blue Metallic› Interior color: Jet Black/Brandy› Engine: 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder› Horsepower: 252› Transmission: nine-speed automatic› Fuel economy: 28 mpg highway, 22 mpg city› Local Dealer: Integrity Chevrolet, Mountain View Chevrolet› Price (as tested): $37,745
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV competes in one of the hottest segments in the auto business, going up against the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V and the Subaru Forester, among other models.
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To create its own space in the segment, the Equinox is designed conservatively to take advantage of Chevrolet’s vast, heartland dealership network. The Equinox, which was completely redesigned last year, offers handsome (but restrained) styling, loads of interior space and an available turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that wrings 252 horsepower out of a small displacement powerplant.
The result is a vehicle that optimizes towing (up to 3,5000 pounds) and has 63-square-feet of cargo space to accommodate trips to Costco (or a couple of tuba cases).
The Equinox slots just under the mid-size Traverse in the Chevy SUV hierarchy, and it’s one of the most popular models at Chattanooga-area Chevy dealerships. Late last week, Mountain View Chevrolet in downtown Chattanooga listed 37 Equinox units in digital inventory and Integrity Chevrolet on Chapman Road listed 19.