Chicago 2015: Refreshed 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Revealed
Before arriving in showrooms this spring, the refreshed 2016 Chevrolet Equinox paid a visit to the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.
The crossover gains not only revised styling and a fresh set of wheels for the occasion, but also a larger touchscreen to better navigate its 4G LTE WiFi system, a standard rear-view camera for all trims, and improved cloth upholstery. Power remains unchanged, derived from the base 2.4-liter four or 3.6-liter V6.
A bigger change for this year’s model is the elimination of the 1LT and 2LT trim levels, leaving just four from which to choose: L — which is now the new base model — LS, LT and LTZ. All trims gain projector beam headlights, LT and LTZ add daytime running lights with chrome accents, and LTZ brings new fog lamps to the party.
No pricing was announced as of this writing, though it may likely begin around $25,395 with delivery, the starting price for the outgoing base LS trim.
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There is nothing wrong with the current Equinox/Terrain, except that they are porky for their size. They are selling reasonably well, and should continue to do so with the refresh. This vehicle certainly needs a lighter, and generally updated replacement soon, and there will be on for the 2017 model year.
These half-baked refreshes do GM no favors. This is GM saying, it's different ok, leave us alone. Definitely time for a full redesign and if you're going to make us wait two years longer than you should've, at least put real effort into the refresh. As it is, this MCU should've been out in 2013 as a 2014 MY. Chevy's bread and butter have these very homely, boring designs and I'm not sure why.