To earn a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle needs to earn
“Good” ratings in several key crash measurements, including the driver-side
small overlap front test, and roof strength. An overall rating of “Good” or “Acceptable” is also needed for the
passenger-side small overlap front test, as well as a “Superior” or “Advanced”
rating for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention. Headlights need to be
ranked as a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating, and the Equinox's available HID
projector headlights do make the cut. Seeing high-beam assist fitted as
standard also boosts the Equinox's safety ratings: they perform the task of
switching between low and high beams based on the detection of other vehicles
nearby.
The IIHS recently updates its side-impact crash
test to better account for real-world scenarios. During this very important
exercise, the fast-moving rig's weight was increased to 4,200 pounds up from
3,300, and the vehicle will now be struck at 37 mph up from 31 mph. What this
test accomplishes is the proper simulation of the damage that a large SUV or
pickup truck would cause on another vehicle. Excellent fuel economy,
user-friendly tech features, and capable handling are other reasons to choose
the incoming Equinox as your next vehicle here.
Some of the revolutionary and life-saving safety
features onboard are lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward
collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian
detection. When the time comes for a longer than average trip out of town, the
Equinox provides 29.9 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, and when
folded down, this goes up to 63.9 cubic feet of space. Features that are now
included as standard are the Infotainment 3 system with 7-inch touchscreen,
six-speaker audio system, two USB ports, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple
CarPlay, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.
The base powertrain has an EPA rating of 26 mpg in
the city and 31 mph on the highway, which are some of the best numbers out
there in the compact SUV category. Once you make the decision to be a proud new
owner, you'll get to make your choice from the best warranties in the business:
the 3-year/36,000 – mile basic warranty and a five-year / 60,000 – mile
powertrain warranty. This is a vehicle that will always deliver a smooth and
comfortable ride, and be the perfect daily driver. Make sure you closely check
out the leather-trimmed Premier, which with its many features includes it all:
LED headlights and taillights, a
hands-free liftgate, driver-seat memory functions, and wireless device charging.