The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox: It’s Back and Better Than Ever

Indeed, the compact sport utility vehicle segment is growing and the competition in the niche is fierce. It is, therefore, a good thing that General Motors and Chevrolet have done their homework. The new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is now more fuel-efficient, more spacious and more technologically-advanced, and offers a more modern and refined design.

New Fuel-Efficient Engines for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Consumers looking for a compact SUV do not want to compromise. They are looking for a spacious vehicle with a large cargo capacity that will also be pleasant to drive, agile in the city, and fuel-efficient despite is added versatility. With the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, that's exactly what you get.

Chevrolet has considerably improved the engines found under the hood of the new 2018 Equinox in order to do just that. At the entry level, we have a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that replaces the old 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The new engine delivers 170 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The abundant amount of torque available at low speed, courtesy of the turbo engine, makes it possible to obtain quick accelerations both in the city and when passing on the highway. Press down on the right pedal, and the engine will react almost instantly. The net result is that we feel confident behind the wheel of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Add to that an average fuel consumption rating that can end up without much effort below 10.0 liters per 100 kilometers, and you have all the ingredients that are necessary for success in the compact SUV segment.

It should also be noted that a 2.0-liter turbocharged 252-horsepower engine will eventually be offered if more power is required. Then, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will add another engine to its range eventually, a four-cylinder turbodiesel 1.6-liter that will offer even more torque at low rpm’s in addition to featuring an average fuel consumption rating of nearly 6.0 liters per 100 kilometers.

Come and discover the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox today at Grenier Chevrolet Buick GMC in Terrebonne!