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2022 Chevy Equinox Trims Comparison

2022 Equinox trim level differences

Chevrolet offers the 2022 Equinox in four trim levels: LS, LT, RS and Premier. Each one is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (170 horsepower, 203 lb-ft of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. Feature highlights include:

LS
The base Equinox comes with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Keyless entry and push-button ignition
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot

The Equinox also comes standard with driver aids such as:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Equinox back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Rear-seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)

You can also opt for the LS Convenience package that adds:

  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Enhanced multi-color driver information display
  • Rear privacy glass

LT
Our recommended trim level is your ticket to satisfaction. It comes with:

  • LS Convenience package
  • Added chrome and body-colored exterior trim
  • Satellite radio
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Remote rear-seat folding levers
  • Illuminated sun visors

Several packages are available for the LT trim, including:

  • Confidence & Convenience package:
    • Remote engine start
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Heated front seats
    • Power liftgate
    • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible when parking)
    • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Infotainment package:
    • 8-inch touchscreen
    • Navigation system
    • High-definition backup camera
    • 120-volt household-style power outlet
    • Heated steering wheel

RS
Has more standard features and a sportier look thanks to:

  • Features from the LT's Confidence & Convenience package
  • Black-painted 19-inch wheels
  • Black interior with red stitching
  • Unique shift knob
  • Power liftgate
  • Roof rails

The RS trim offers a unique RS Leather package with:

    • Leather upholstery
    • Bose sound system

Premier
Includes all the LT content, plus the Confidence & Convenience package. It also adds:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Ambient cabin lighting
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 120-volt power outlet
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Upgraded backup camera
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Leather upholstery

The Premier isn't fully loaded out of the box, however. You can also add:

  • Confidence & Convenience II package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Power-adjustable passenger seat
    • Ventilated front seats
    • Heated rear seats
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts the speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Equinox and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Infotainment II package (requires Confidence & Convenience II package)
    • Navigation system
    • Seven-speaker Bose premium sound system

Which 2022 Equinox trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the LT trim level. It provides the broadest array of standard and available features at the most reasonable price. But if you're looking for a little more style in your Equinox, the RS trim doesn't cost much more, adds some sleek black wheels, and offers an impressive number of features for the money.

Compare 2022 Equinox trims side-by-side

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Topeka, KS
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Equinox LS
Equinox LS Fleet
Equinox LT
Equinox LT Fleet
Equinox RS
Equinox Premier
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LS
1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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LS Fleet
1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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LT Fleet
1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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4 for sale near you
RS
1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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12 for sale near you
Premier
1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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6 for sale near you
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Canada/Mexico
Canada/Mexico
Canada/Mexico
Canada/Mexico
Canada/Mexico
Canada/Mexico
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/65R17
225/65R17
225/65R17
225/65R17
235/50R19
225/60R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
387 / 462 miles
387 / 462 miles
387 / 462 miles
387 / 462 miles
387 / 462 miles
387 / 462 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,274 lb.
3,274 lb.
3,325 lb.
3,325 lb.
3,325 lb.
3,350 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
Height
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
Length
183.1 in.
183.1 in.
183.1 in.
183.1 in.
183.1 in.
183.1 in.
Wheelbase
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
29.9 cu. ft.
29.9 cu. ft.
29.9 cu. ft.
29.9 cu. ft.
29.9 cu. ft.
29.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
63.9 cu. ft.
63.9 cu. ft.
63.9 cu. ft.
63.9 cu. ft.
63.9 cu. ft.
63.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$36,941
Not Available
$37,098
Not Available
$38,380
$38,996
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.49
Not Available
$0.49
Not Available
$0.51
$0.52
Depreciation
$10,200
Not Available
$10,084
Not Available
$10,219
$10,800
Financing
$3,556
Not Available
$3,596
Not Available
$3,879
$4,060
Taxes & Fees
$1,718
Not Available
$1,736
Not Available
$1,858
$1,936
Fuel
$8,166
Not Available
$8,166
Not Available
$8,166
$8,166
Insurance
$5,293
Not Available
$5,118
Not Available
$5,480
$5,480
Maintenance
$5,691
Not Available
$6,081
Not Available
$6,461
$6,237
Repairs
$2,317
Not Available
$2,317
Not Available
$2,317
$2,317
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth
Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth
Jet Black, premium cloth
Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth
Jet Black, premium cloth
Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth
Jet Black, premium cloth
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black/Maple Sugar, leather
Exterior
Blue Glow Metallic
Iron Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Blue Glow Metallic
Iron Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Blue Glow Metallic
Seaglass Blue Metallic
Iron Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Blue Glow Metallic
Seaglass Blue Metallic
Iron Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Blue Glow Metallic
Seaglass Blue Metallic
Iron Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Blue Glow Metallic
Seaglass Blue Metallic
Iron Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat