Date: 13 Feb 2015, Views: 9202

2016 Chevrolet Equinox - redesigned exterior and Interior, new engines, price

The second generation of the crossover Chevrolet Equinox made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show in 2009. Since then the car has repeatedly been subjected to minor upgrades only, but in February 2015 at the Auto Show in Chicago the GM concern presented completely updated 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The redesigned SUV got completely renewed front with a different front grille, retouched head optics, as well as other new front bumper with foglights and running lights which in top versions are made with LED.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox: Exterior and Interior Changes

With stern updated Chevrolet Equinox 2016 is distinguished with changed lights and bumper, and the modification with V6 engine received rectangular exhaust pipes (formerly was round). Also it can be noted the appearance of 2 type of new designed wheels (17 and 18 inches) on expensive modifications of Chevrolet Equinox. The interior of the novelty got few changes, but they are. Little revisions subjected to design of the instrument panel and steering wheel, improved the design of the gearshift lever, appeared a storage shelf for small things on the center console, and a 7-inch screen multimedia system with rearview camera included in the base version.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox: Engines

With regard to the power units for new 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, they remained unchanged. The base engine for the car is a 2.4-liter V4 Ecotec which can generate up to 185 horsepower (233 Nm), and the more powerful alternative engine is a 3.6-liter V6 petrol with power of 305 hp (369 Nm). Both engines are combined exclusively paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox: Sale and Price

Sales of 2016 Chevrolet Equinox in the United States will start in the summer of 2015, however the price is not yet announced. For extra charge for the crossover available tracking system for "blind" zones and markings, as well as help functions at the exit of the parking lot in reverse and warnings the frontal collisions.