The Chevrolet Equinox has secured a special space in the hearts of many, as it is a common sight on roads nationwide. Its popularity can be attributed to high-quality interiors, safety and convenience features, lucrative finance options, and a reasonable price tag for every pocket. With the introduction of the Chevrolet Equinox EV 2024 in Canada, the automaker intends to offer buyers a high-quality, cost-effective electric vehicle option that stands out in the market.

Cabin quality and practicality
The high-quality cabin comes with neat and practical touches like a two-tone theme, a dual-height cargo floor to create additional space for occupants and luggage and a multi-functional steering wheel. Most panels are wrapped in premium leather, making them both aesthetically delightful and soft to the touch . The central console is equipped with a large 17.7-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch driver-focused instrument cluster. These interfaces are useful for viewing a host of information and also for switching between different functions within the cabin. Moreover, the display screens provide occupants with a host of information related to driving modes, temperature settings, and audio controls.

The cabin has little cubbyholes and pockets that can easily store objects like water bottles and magazines. These spaces make this vehicle’s cabin a practical zone for occupants on a long journey.

A particularly positive quality of this cabin is its overall ergonomics. All the intuitive controls are placed within reach, making them easy for all occupants to access and engage with. Features like ambient lighting, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, ventilation in front seats, and a dual-panel panoramic sunroof add to the aesthetics of the Equinox EV 2024’s cabin.

Seating and cargo space
The cabin comfortably seats five occupants in this vehicle. The seats score well in terms of under-thigh padding, legroom, headroom, shoulder room, and hip room. In addition, the spacious seats in the Chevrolet Equinox EV 2024 are complemented well by the vehicle’s large cargo storage space . When the back row of seats are folded down, users can free up around 1,620 liters (57.2 cubic feet) of maximum cargo space. Moreover, the vehicle’s wide doors and loading bay also make it incredibly easy for users to place luggage into the boot or take it out right after their journey concludes in this SUV.

Engine, performance, and fuel economy
The Chevrolet Equinox 2024 is renowned for its cutting-edge electric powertrain. Unlike traditional vehicles, this model operates without a combustion engine, allowing for silent, high-speed driving. Moreover, the vehicle does not have a push-to-start button; instead, the engine is activated simply by the driver taking a seat in front. This innovative sit-to-start functionality sets his vehicle apart from others in the segment.

In terms of its engine, this vehicle comes with two engine options. In the front-wheel-drive variant, the electric motor makes 213 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel drive variant has an added motor mated to the rear axle. In this specification, the combined power from both engines adds up to 288 horsepower, and the combined torque adds up to 333 lb-ft. Across its four variants, the 2LT, 2RS, 3LT, and 3RS, in front-wheel drive, the Equinox returns up to 513 km (318.7 miles) on a single charge. The all-wheel drive variant reduces the range to around 459 km (285 miles).

Most owners are likely to charge this vehicle at home. With its 85-kWh battery capable of 150-kW DC fast charging, one can add a range of 124 kilometers in about 10 minutes. The engine offers rapid acceleration, especially in the all-wheel drive variants. The car can race from 0 to 96 kmph in around 5.9 seconds.

Ride and handling
While the batteries in this vehicle contribute to its weight, the overall driving experience is still positive. The Equinox EV accelerates rapidly in all its driving modes. Its ride is smooth and composed over most road surfaces. More importantly, the suspension also does not allow road noise to filter into the cabin. The different driving modes include sport, snow, and custom, with each mode marginally altering the driving dynamics of the SUV.

In terms of handling, the Equinox can be described as stable and predictable, too. The steering is perfectly weighted for cornering and urban traffic driving. The chassis-mounted battery pack gives the vehicle a low center of gravity to further aid its overall handling. Additionally, this SIV demonstrates minimal body roll around sharp corners.

Features and safety equipment
Chevrolet aims to make the Equinox 2024 as value for money as possible for buyers by cramming in as many features as imaginable. A truncated list of features and safety equipment in this large vehicle includes a super cruise driver assistance system, automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, intellibeam automatic headlamps, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, automatic wipers, a powerful multi-speaker audio system, multi-way adjustable seats, audio controls and air-conditioning regulation buttons on the steering wheel. Additionally, one can get an anti-lock braking system (ABS), airbags, traction control, stability control, autosense power liftgate, dual-height cargo flooring, flat-folding rear seats, adaptive cruise control, HD surround vision, black roof rails, standard Chevrolet safety assist and available advanced safety features, heated wing mirrors, automatic rain-sensing wipers, parking sensors, and a sunroof.

Prices
The price range for this vehicle is around anywhere between CAD 48,199 and CAD 52,399 for the front wheel drive variants. Potential buyers may have to pay an additional CAD 3,500 to include all-wheel drive in their purchase . To get lucrative Chevrolet Equinox EV 2024 deals, one can also check local dealerships near the area.