Turbocharging has been an enticing engineering choice on today's automotive landscape as manufacturers continue delivering vehicles with greater fuel economy and smaller, more efficient engines to move the (lighter-weight) metal.
Chevrolet took a very deliberate approach to redesigning its Equinox compact SUV in a very competitive segment. Earlier this year, we tested the base Equinox that's powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine (read our review here) that delivered 32 mpg on the highway in a package that reduced 400 pounds of weight.
That model evolved from its past with handling improvements, new safety features, and connectivity to spare.
Chevrolet has now rolled out the turbocharged 2.0-liter that makes about 80 more horsepower and swaps the standard six-speed for a nine-speed transmission.
Both changes bring welcome upgrades to the driving experience. Because the 2.0-liter starts at $30,090, which is about $5,615 more than the 1.5-liter model, fleets will likely opt for the base model. We tested the front-wheel-drive Equinox Premier that would retail for $36,770.
Fuel economy comes in at 29 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city with a 14.9 gallon tank. The all-wheel variant loses only 1 mpg on the highway and remains on par in the city with a 15.6-gallon tank.
A third powertrain coming later this summer should provide greater intrigue, as Chevrolet will offer an Equinox powered by a 1.6-liter turbo-diesel engine.
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