When the new models are slated to arrive here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis, and it gets down to the very important decision-making time for various consumers nationwide, it only seems logical to have the means to be thoroughly able to compare vehicles to each other. There are websites out there in existence now where you can even create a 3-car comparison right from scratch, looking closely at many different details to see which is ultimately the best choice for you. Off the bat, it is noted that the 2018 Honda CR-V has a bit more horsepower out of the gate ranking at 184, and the Equinox still weighs in at a trusty 170.
The all-important torque spec is 203 lb-ft for the Equinox, tying with the 2018 GMC Terrain, at just at around 30-40 lb-ft higher than the 2019 Cherokee and Jeep Compass. In the miles per gallon department, the Equinox has the ability to nail down a pretty consistent threshold of 28, and 25 if you opt for the 2.0-L Turbo I-4. This is another category where many of the close competitors hover nearly to each other, as the 2018 Ford Escape, for one, rings in at just around 24/26 by means of the lower-powered engine.
Weight is a very important issue for many purchasers of new vehicles, and a topic that comes up frequently here at Chuck Hutton. The Equinox ranks as a final weigh-in at 3,274 pounds, the Ford Escape at 3,553 Lbs, and the GMC Terrain at 3,449. The Honda CRV is at 3,307 lbs, and the Jeep Cherokee comes in at one of the heavier-loaded down weights of 3,665 lbs. Second-row legroom is a very important factor for many on the road: if you are taking the all-inclusive marketing team or family on the road, they are going to want to be sure that they have ample room in the back, so as to not feel confined. 39.7 inches is where the Equinox stands in that all-important room category.
Available with front or all-wheel drive configurations, this year's Equinox was 400 pounds lighter than its predecessor and any new owner will immediately love the updated version of our patented MyLink multimedia interface, with a 7-inch touchscreen as standard, or optional larger 8-inch. There is now the addition of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as standard on both systems, and Motortrend.com ranked it as having a “top-shelf engine with plenty of power on tap, with a new nine-speed that shifts quickly and decisively”. As the experienced reviewers at The Car Connection pointed out, one great quality of this year's model “emits a refined, smooth-sounding exhaust note, with a hint of turbo whistle right under the heavy throttle”.
Experienced testers who were pleased with the capable setup were also immediately smitten by 17-inch wheels, active noise cancellation, and the usual full-featured suite of power equipment on board. Ask us how the fully-loaded Premier can up the excitement and feature factor: all of us on staff here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis will be happy to provide insight for you regarding the Equinox as your next SUV purchase!`
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