Meme Robinson

2014 Chevrolet Equinox

••3.5

Posted On: May 14, 2024

Very amazing car, good to travel

Pros
Space is immaculate and roomy, Color was definitely a bonus cause it was my favorite

Cons
Shape looked a little odd but I really didn't care, Gas tank was my biggest issue at first

The equinox is definitely a one of a kind car, especially if your a mama with kids. Amazing space, including the trunk! And very comfortable. Only thing I didn't like at first was how much gas I needed but whew I'm not complaining. Definitely love going to the beach with it!.

2014 Chevrolet Equinox Review

Pros

Powerful V6 engine
Spacious cabin
Quiet and comfortable ride

Cons

Slow acceleration
Sluggish base engine
High curb weight

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox sees no major changes for this year’s model. It comes equipped with the same two engine options as the last year.

Overview

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox sees no major changes for this year’s model. It comes equipped with the same two engine options as the last year. The base engine is slow on acceleration but provides great fuel economy for a vehicle of this size. The interior is spacious and provides great overall comfort. It also gets much better cargo volume than some of its competitors.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is available in three trim options, namely LS, LT, and LTZ. The base LS model is available at a price of $24,440 and gets a decent amount of features with it. The top of the line LTZ variant is available at a price of $31,650 and is equipped with a much more powerful V6 engine. Along with that, it gets more features at the interior as well as the exterior that enhances the overall experience of driving and using the Chevy Equinox.

Trims	LS	LT	LTZ
MSRP	$24,440	$26,085	$31,650
Key Features	17-inch alloy wheels	heated mirrors	V6 engine
	automatic headlights	rear privacy glass	18-inch chromed alloy wheels
	keyless entry	leather-wrapped steering wheel	power liftgate
	cloth upholstery	rearview camera	rear parking sensors
	cruise control	7-inch touchscreen	leather upholstery
	six-speaker sound system	voice controls	eight-way power passenger seat

We Recommend

If the base 2.4-liter engine would be enough for your use, then we would recommend going for the mid-level LT trim. It gets better infotainment features like the touchscreen display, voice controls, and few features at the exterior as well like the heated mirrors and rearview camera. But if the much more powerful V6 would be your choice, then definitely go for the top LTZ trim.

Engine and Performance
6.1/10

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is available in two engine options. The first one is a base 2.4-liter inline-4 cylinder engine that generates around 182 hp along with 172 lb-ft of torque. The second is a much more powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine that generates 301 hp along with 272 lb-ft of torque. Both the engines are mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission and deliver the power to the front wheels as standard. There is an option to opt for the all-wheel-drive setup as well. The base engine setup accelerates the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 16.7 seconds.

Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Mazda CX-5	Hyundai Tucson
MSRP	$24440	$21395	$23500
Engine	2.4-liter Inline-4	2-liter Inline-4	2.4-liter Inline-4
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive	front-wheel drive
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed Manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Power	182 hp @ 6700 rpm	155 hp @ 6000 rpm	182 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm	150 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm	177 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
0-60 mph (sec)	8.7	8.8	8.5
Quarter-mile (sec)	16.7	15.7	17
Top Speed (mph)	117	121	110

The 2014 Hyundai Tucson generates the same 182 hp as that of the Chevy Equinox with the same engine setup. The Mazda CX-5 is the least powerful in this comparison, with a power output of 155 hp. The Tucson also is the quickest in acceleration with 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds, while the Mazda CX-5 is close enough with 8.8 seconds even with a much lower power output.

Fuel Economy
7.0/10

The base engine provides great fuel efficiency, while the V6 is also not that behind. The Equinox provides a mileage of 22 mpg in the city, which improves to 32 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 26 mpg from the 2014 Chevy Equinox. It is equipped with 18.8 gallons of fuel tank capacity that provides a maximum range of 601 miles.

Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Mazda CX-5	Hyundai Tucson
MPG (City)	22	25	21
MPG (Highway)	32	35	28
MPG (Combined)	26	26	23
Fuel Capacity (gal)	18.8	14.8	15.3
Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles)	413.6/601/489	370/518/385	321/428/352

The Mazda CX-5 is as efficient as the Equinox with a combined mileage of 26 mpg, while the Hyundai Tucson has a slightly lower mileage of 23 mpg. The Tucson has a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 15.3 gallons and has a limited maximum range of 428 miles. The Mazda CX-5 has the smallest fuel tank capacity of 14.8 gallons, but still has a better range of 518 miles.

Interior
7.5/10

The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is very well designed that looks great with the dual-tone color scheme. The quality of the materials is not top-notch but feels decent. The seats are comfortable and provide power adjustment at the front. The interior is spacious and provides great spacing for all the passengers at the front and the rear. The Equinox can carry up to 5 passengers and provides a great cargo capacity of 31.5 cu.ft behind the rear seat, which improves to a massive 63.7 cu.ft with rear seats folded.

Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Mazda CX-5	Hyundai Tucson
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)	40.9/55.8/41.2	40.1/57.5/41	39.4/57.1/41.2
Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)	39.2/55.3/39.9	39/55.5/39.3	39.1/55.1/38.7
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	31.5 cu.ft.	34.1 cu.ft.	25.7 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	63.7 cu.ft.	64.8 cu.ft.	55.8 cu.ft.

All the vehicles in comparison can carry up to 5 passengers in total. The Mazda provides much better shoulder room at the front, but except that, the spacing for individual passengers at the front and rear matches the Chevy Equinox. The headroom at the front is slightly on the lower side of the Hyundai Tucson. The Tucson also has the smallest cargo capacity of 55.8 cu.ft with the rear seat folded, while the Mazda provides a maximum cargo capacity of 64.8 cu.ft. Here is a list of all the interior features that are available with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox:

Automatic climate control
Heated front seats
Eight-way power driver seat
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Cloth upholstery
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

How is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system in the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with multiple standard features like Bluetooth connectivity, CD player, USB ports, iPod interface, and a 6-speaker sound system on the base model. The upper trims get voice control, smartphone integration, a navigation system, and a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox:

Bluetooth connectivity
CD player
USB ports
iPod interface
6-speaker sound system
Voice control
Smartphone integration
Navigation system
Dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system

Exterior
9.0/10

The exterior design of the 2014 Chevy Equinox is not flashy but sees soft curves at places rather than a boxy shape that we usually see on SUVs. The Equinox has proper proportions that seem to be attractive. It is the longest in length and thus provides much larger cargo volume behind the rear seats. It has a curb weight of 3,777 pounds and is the heaviest among the competition. The Chevy also has a longer wheelbase of 113 inches and has a decent ground clearance of 7 inches.

Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Mazda CX-5	Hyundai Tucson
Curb Weight (lbs)	3777 lbs.	3194 lbs.	3294 lbs.
Length (in)	188 in.	179 in.	173 in.
Width (in)	73 in.	72 in.	72 in.
Height (in)	66 in.	67 in.	65.2 in.
Ground Clearance (in)	7	9	7
Wheelbase (in)	113 in.	106 in.	103.9 in.

The Mazda CX-5 is the lightest in comparison with a curb weight of 3,194 pounds, while the Hyundai Tucson weighs around 3,294 pounds. The Tucson is also the smallest in length and thus limits the cargo volume. The Mazda has the highest ground clearance of 9 inches, which makes it more capable on off roads. Few standout exterior features of the Equinox are-

Automatic headlights
Keyless entry
Heated mirrors
Rear privacy glass
Roof rack side rails

Safety
9.3/10

The NHTSA has given a 4-star safety rating out of 5 to the 2014 Chevy Equinox, while the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ rating in all the test segments. Thus the Chevy Equinox is capable of safeguarding the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, it gets multiple safety features that further improves the safety factor of the vehicle like airbags, stability control, traction control, and more. Few salient safety features include-

Antilock disc brakes
Traction control
Stability control
Airbags
Rearview camera
Rear parking sensors
Frontal collision warning
Lane departure warning

Final Verdict

The 2014 Chevy equinox is a complete package that is available in multiple engine options to cater to different needs. The V6 is much more powerful than the base 2.4-liter engine, but the base engine provides slightly better fuel economy over the V6. The interior is spacious and provides great overall comfort to all the passengers. The Equinox scores high on safety rating, therefore, is a recommended pick for the segment.

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Very amazing car, good to travel

ProsSpace is immaculate and roomy, Color was definitely a bonus cause it was my favorite

Cons Shape looked a little odd but I really didn't care, Gas tank was my biggest issue at first

2014 Chevrolet Equinox Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features6.0/10

Engine and Performance6.1/10

Fuel Economy7.0/10

Interior7.5/10

How is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV’s infotainment system?

Exterior9.0/10

Safety9.3/10

Final Verdict

Saved Cars

Pros
Space is immaculate and roomy, Color was definitely a bonus cause it was my favorite

Cons
Shape looked a little odd but I really didn't care, Gas tank was my biggest issue at first

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

Engine and Performance
6.1/10

Fuel Economy
7.0/10

Interior
7.5/10

Exterior
9.0/10

Safety
9.3/10