Chevrolet is cementing its commitment to greener car technology with an ever-expanding range of electric vehicles (EVs) entering the market. The latest installment in the range is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, which features full EV capabilities. Many consider it to be one of the most cost-effective fully electric SUVs. Here’s what to expect from this upcoming model.
A Wide Selection of Trims
Drivers will have five trims to choose from: the 1LT, 2LT, 2RS, 3LT, and 3RS. While the 2RS will be available in fall 2023, the other trims should appear in spring 2024. According to a Chevrolet press release, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox will have a starting MSRP of around $30,000 on the 1LT, but it makes no mention of the MSRPs for the other trims.
In terms of interior looks, we know so far that there is a black with blue accents trim, a Sky Cool Gray interior, black with red accents trim, and an Adrenaline Red interior. It seems like Chevrolet is keeping quiet on the type of interior and whether you’ll have cloth, vinyl, or leather options.
Here is some additional information about the 2024 Equinox trims:
1LT
The base model in the range is the 1LT. It has an 11-inch diagonal driver information center and 11-inch infotainment display screen, plus the standard Chevy Safety Assist. It includes manually adjusting front seats.
2LT
The 2LT is the comfort version for those who find themselves in colder climates. It features heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The eight-way power-adjustable driver seat makes it extra comfortable while you drive, and the upgraded 17.7-inch infotainment screen is sure to keep you entertained along the way.
2RS
If you’re in the market for a sportier car, the 2RS may have what you’re looking for, as it comes with the red interior color options. For the colder months, the flat-bottom steering wheel is heated, and so are the front seats. It features the same 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment system as the 2LT.
3LT
With the 3LT, you have access to extra features, such as adaptive cruise control and HD Surround Vision. This interior is loaded with extras such as the eight-way power adjustable seat for the driver and the six-way adjustable seat for the front passenger. The front seats are also heated and ventilated, and so are the rear outboard seats. You’ll also get dual zone climate control. This trim has the Sky Cool Gray interior trim. With this trim, you also have a few optional extra features, such as the head-up display and rear camera mirror, Bose audio system, and sunroof.
3RS
The 3RS isn’t only aesthetically pleasing with its dark aero wheels and black painted grille but also gives you the option of going with a red and black or Adrenaline Red interior. It includes many of the same standard and optional features listed for the 3LT.
Equinox Updates for 2024
A major change between the 2023 Equinox and 2024 Equinox is that the 2024 range features the very first EVs for Equinox. While it’s tough to compare mpg to EV range, it’s worth knowing that GM estimates that the 2024 Equinox will have a 300-mile electric range on a full charge.
The 2024 Equinox also offers some changes that stretch beyond its EV capability. For starters, it offers an extra trim compared to the 2023 range, which only came in four trims: the LS, LT, RS, and Premier. The 2024 range is also priced with a higher starting MSRP than in 2023, which started at $26,600.
2024 offers bigger and better in terms of infotainment, with either an 11-inch or 17.7-inch display. In 2023, you had the choice between either the 7-inch diagonal color touch screen or an 8-inch option on the higher-end trims. Additionally, the driver infotainment systems for 2023 were 3.5 or 4.2 inches diagonally, and the new 2024 Equinox bumps this up to 11 inches.
While we only have a glimpse of the seat trim options for the 2024 range, it’s already a step-up in terms of colors. The 2023 range only offers three colors: Jet Black, Maple Sugar, and Medium Ash Gray, compared to the four options offered in 2024.
High-End Safety
Chevy Safety Assist provides Equinox drivers with access to some of the best safety features currently on the market. With the use of sensors, the automatic emergency braking can kick in if it detects a possible collision, which usually happens after the forward collision alert. Front pedestrian braking works similarly, and the system will alert you if it detects a pedestrian immediately in front of the car and you haven’t started braking yet. The lane-keep assist with lane departure warning lets you know when you’re drifting, which might be an indication that it’s time to stop and take a rest.
You also have access to the IntelliBeam system, which ensures that your path ahead is illuminated as efficiently as possible, and a following distance indicator that tells you when you need to create distance between you and the car in front of you to avoid a potential collision. Some additional standard safety features include safety alert seat, blind zone steering assist, and reverse automatic braking.
Groundbreaking Tech
Super Cruise is available in select vehicles and allows the driver 100% hands-free driving pleasure. Over 400,000 miles of roads across the U.S. and Canada are compatible with the technology, but it requires access to an active Super Cruise Connected Service plan for effective mapping. The technology works in conjunction with adaptive cruise control and forward collision alert, but it will not work with the teen driver technology activated.
The Equinox uses a hands-free start system, which allows you to start the car without taking the key fob out of your pocket. The technology senses when the key fob is in range, so you can simply put the car in drive mode and drive off.
You also don’t have to worry about carrying your device charger around or cables getting in the way, as the Equinox features a wireless charging station. Additionally, the Ultifi software platform uses over-the-air updates to keep your onboard software and downloadable apps updated.
Start Your Own EV Journey Today
Keep up with the cool kids and get your hands on your own Equinox EV once they’re available. At Monument Chevrolet, we stock a wide range of models, with the 2024 Equinox on our radar. Keep an eye on our new inventory and give us a call to find out how to schedule a ride in the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox.
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