New equinox for sale near me is good to drive, roomy for people and cargo, with enough versatility to be useful in many settings. It also has an unexpectedly stylish design and next-level infotainment technology.

The Equinox is powered by a standard 175-horsepower 1.5L turbo four-cylinder, with front-wheel and all-wheel drive available. It has agile driving dynamics, good body control and flat handling with little lean in corners, well-weighted steering and confident brakes. The Equinox’s ride is smooth and well-mannered, even over rough pavement. The AWD model’s 19-inch wheels and tires, however, make for a bumpier ride. The Equinox can tow up to 1,500 pounds.

On the Hunt: Snagging a New Equinox Near You

Equinox owners give the SUV high marks for comfort, efficiency and safety features. They also rank it higher than average for owner satisfaction. However, its higher than average price tag has kept it out of the running for some buyers.

Chevy’s available Driver Assistance Package is a bundle of technologies that includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection and a following distance indicator. It also has automatic parking assistance that takes care of steering into and out of parallel and perpendicular spaces. It’s only offered on the RS and Premier trims.

Other available safety and convenience features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and the safety alert seat system. There are two packages available on the LS, including the Convenience package ($785) that adds an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, plus heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and remote start.