The small crossover segment is packed with strong entries, but few can deliver the kind of value offered by the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Just ask the team at MSN Autos, which recently named the ’Nox to its “Best Bang for the Buck: Crossovers” list.The popular Chevy gained acclaim for a wide range of features, starting with its strong fuel-economy numbers. The 2012 Equinox is capable of EPA ratings of 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, providing a highway cruising range of more than 600 miles. Also earning praise from MSN Autos was the vehicle’s high-versatility interior. Thanks to Chevy’s Multiflex seating system, the Equinox’s rear seats can be moved forward or backward by almost eight inches to offer either best-in-class rear legroom or a rear cargo area capable of holding more than 31 cubic feet of gear.
There’s further versatility under the skin, too. In addition to its advanced 2.4-liter Ecotec I4 engine with direct injection—the best choice for fuel economy—Chevy also offers a powerful 3.0-liter V6 that makes 264 hp and a robust 222 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines also can be mated to GM’s proven all-wheel-drive system for an added dose of surefootedness.For the new model year, Chevrolet has improved the Equinox’s value proposition even further with a host of available new features, including:
- The Chevy MyLink connectivity system
- A rearview camera system (standard on the Equinox 1LT)
- A seven-inch color touchscreen audio system with USB port (standard on 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trims)
- OnStar-enabled Bluetooth phone functionality and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls (now standard on the Equinox LS)
- 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels (available on the Equinox 2LT and LTZ)
- Blind-spot mirrors (now standard on all models)
- A lane-departure warning and forward collision alert system (available on the Equinox LTZ with a V6)
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