Chevy Equinox Earns Spot on the U.S. News and World Report's “15 Best Commuter Cars of 2021”

With our customers here at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet leading very busy lives and having every open slot of their schedule filled up daily, the task of the daily commute can be unavoidable! Many vehicles that are now coming out are making this tedious task much more bearable, and give you the opportunity to begin enjoying your commute as opposed to dreading it. The well-equipped and budget-minded 2021 Chevy Equinox now has another achievement to boast about for the year, as it earned a spot on the U.S News & World Report's list of the 15 best Commuter Cars and SUVs of 2021.

Every vehicle to make this list has taken detailed measures to be budget-minded, as they are all under $25,000. Ample cargo space and roomy seating, a comfortable ride quality, an easy-to-use infotainment system, and a large number of standard safety features are all characteristics that helped this year's Equinox earn this segment-leading achievement. When you come to visit us this spring for a test drive, you have the choice from the entry-level L, LS, LT, and Premier trims. 

The power source for this efficient and time-saving model is a 1.5-liter turbo engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission generating 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. You'll be pleased daily to enjoy an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 31 mpg on the highway when the SUV is equipped with FWD. You'll also benefit from the hidden storage directly under the rear cargo floor, and a hands-free power liftgate that offers you easy and quick access to the cargo area. Even before the events of the past year, busy workdays begin well before you arrive at the office, and the benefit of having connectivity to your smartphone via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability allows you to connect with your cohorts at any hour. 

With a spry driving personality and roomy cabin, any daily driver is bound to feel that they are knocking out the items on their to-do list with so very much more than a vehicle that just handles the bare essentials! The Car And Driver staff favored the LT model after their numerous test drives, as it provides the addition of several worthwhile features from its spot situated just above the LS trim. Busy days with a fresh coffee and your laptop by your side will be more productive with an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, SiriusXM satellite radio, tinted rear windows, body-colored exterior mirror housings, and extra chrome trim. 

On top of its presence on this “best of” list offered up by one of the nation's most trusted publications, the Equinox also scored a five-star honor from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For the busy and time-crunched Tennessee commuters that place driver-assistance features at the top of their lists, the Equinox boasts standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, and available adaptive cruise control.

2021 Chevy Equinox's Refreshed Style and RS Trim Featured on Motor1.com

Hailed as one of the best-selling SUVs ever, the Chevy Equinox has seen large success due to its perfect sizing, safety and technology features, and all sorts of rave reviews from numerous blogs and publications. Motor1.com offered up a feature this past week revealing its upgraded  style and tweaks for the new year's release. The reshaped grille now extends onto the sides of the front fascia and then bisects the headlights to give the Equinox a totally different new look.

In other news regarding this classy and economical SUV, the 2021 Equinox sees the launch of a new RS trim bringing a glossy black front grille touched with other dark accents. The roof rails, bowties, and badges all come in black, just like the 19-inch alloy wheels and quad exhaust tips. Once inside, you see a mostly black cabin with contrasting red stitching and a super cool gear shifter made just for this model. All of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis are happy to show you the benefits of the flagship Premier trim, that offers up a glossy black grille combined with chrome inserts, new 19-inch alloy wheels, along with different stitching on the inside where the center console sports a glossy black finish.

Customers will have their pick from front or all-wheel drive, and the two 1.5 and 2.0-liter turbocharged engines will provide the primo power source. This is Chevy's best-selling vehicle that isn't wearing a Silverado badge, and it has taken many great steps forward to remain competitive and attractive in this market. The new RS trim offered for the Equinox became popular enough on the Blazer, Malibu, and Traverse that we are confident its addition to the Equinox line will increase the appreciation from those who love sporty treatment and luster.

For everyone out there familiar with the Camaro ZL1, you can notice that the RS grill draws a bit of inspiration from its wavy design. Autoweek.com also cranked out a cool feature this week about the Equinox’s new prowess at the Chicago Auto Show, and they were especially excited about the numerous new safety features offered up onboard. Lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, rear vision camera, following distance indicators, automatic braking, front pedestrian braking, and forward collision alert are all present to assure that every mile driven in the 2021 Equinox is executed with the utmost in high-tech protection. These pics from Topspeed.com also show how the Equinox has won so many over with its practicality perfectly blended with souped-up stance and stature!