2020 Chevrolet Equinox Configurations
Updated: 4 March 2020
After a comprehensive redesign for the 2018 model year, the Chevy Equinox became one of the most sought-after compact SUVs in a very competitive class. If you're ready to shop for a new Equinox in 2020, you'll be able to take advantage of a few new features and options this year.
Although the Equinox boasts new standard safety equipment for 2020, last year's fuel-saving diesel engine option has been discontinued. Are you a weekend warrior? This formidable vehicle can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Drivers can choose from four impressive Chevy Equinox trim levels and countless configurations so you can truly make this crossover your own.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Trims
Not only does every 2020 Equinox trims come with a powerful turbo engine, but you can also customize the performance of your Equinox based on your desired trim. The L and LS models come with a 170-horsepower turbo-four, while the higher trims are available with a larger version that blasts out 252 horses.
Each one of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox configurations provides spacious, comfortable accommodations for up to five passengers. Here's what you need to know about how 2020's models compare with one another.
2020 Equinox L Trim
Although the L trim represents the entry-level Equinox, it offers generous features above and beyond those in-class rivals. With new safety features for 2020, the Equinox becomes one of the few compact crossovers to include standard driver assistance across its lineup.
With the L model, drivers can take advantage of a full suite of upgrades that include pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and rear-seat reminder. A rearview camera and Chevy's exclusive Teen Driver system carry over from the 2019 Equinox.
An integrated Wi-Fi hotspot combines with the USB port to keep you connected even when you’re on the go. Enjoy features that aren’t a given with other manufacturers, such as Bluetooth, seamless smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power windows, LED daytime running lamps, and halogen headlamps. You can get behind the wheel of the L trim today from as little as $23,800.
Have a color preference? You may want to upgrade to a higher trim since the Equinox L comes in white and silver only. This is also the only powertrain that doesn't offer the all-wheel-drive option.
Equinox L Features:
- 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder DOHC engine with continuously variable valve timing, direct injection and stop/start technology paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission
- Keyless open, including extended-range remote keyless entry
- Push-button start
- Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen
- USB port with auxiliary input jack
- Active noise cancellation noise control system
- Front, second row and rear cargo area auxiliary, 12-volt power outlet
- Power windows
- Halogen composite headlamps
- Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors
- 17" aluminum wheels
- 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc 16" front and rear brakes
Equinox LS Trim
The LS replicates the great features of the L trim and provides the opportunity to customize your ride with various options and packages, not to mention the full spectrum of exterior paint hues Chevy offers for this model.
If you love to make your SUV your own, the LS trim is the Equinox for you. Pricing for the LX Equinox starts at $26,300
Added features and options for this trim include:
Equinox LS Features
- Standard mechanical jack with tools
- Standard spare tire and wheel
- Available 19-inch aluminum wheels with sparkle silver or gloss black pockets
- Available all-season tires
- Available black grille with black or chrome surround
- Available tinted rear glass
- Available keyless entry pad
- Available splash guards
- Available 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat
- Available all-weather floor mats and cargo liner
- Available Cargo Package with a cargo net and retractable shade
- Available Highway Safety Kit
- Available Interior Enhancements Package with embroidered headrests and premium floor mats
- Available rear-seat infotainment system with or without a DVD player
Equinox LT Trim
The Equinox LT trim level includes all the features from the LS with a few key upgrades. Tinted rear glass creates a nice aesthetic, and it also helps keep the Equinox's interior cooler during the summer months. Standard body-color caps and bright lower window trim give this top-tier Equinox a distinctive look.
The driver seat offers lumbar support to offer comfort for daily driving and long road trips alike. The outside mirrors are heated and power-adjustable for easy corrections on the go. Halogen headlights help illuminate the road better than ever before. The Equinox LT starts at $28,695.
You get some notable upgrades with the LT, including access to a new group of advanced safety features. Available driver assistance tech starting with this trim includes an upgraded HD rear vision camera, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, rear parking assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. This trim also comes standard with an 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment system that offers integrated navigation.
Drivers can choose from exciting new 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT configurations. The LT is the lowest Equinox trim level available in the exclusive Midnight Edition. This stylish features package comes with Mosaic Black
The metallic exterior paint, perforated leather seating in Jet Black, 19-inch gloss black aluminum wheels, memory power settings, outside heated power-adjustable auto-dimming mirrors, interior auto-dimming rearview mirror, dark fog lamp bezels, black mesh grille with black surround, and black bowtie emblems at the front and rear of the vehicle.
You can also get the same upgraded equipment without the black exterior if you prefer to drive a more vibrant vehicle. For the Sport package, choose from Cajun Red Tintcoat, Midnight Blue Metallic, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Pacific Blue Metallic or Iridescent Pearl Tricoat exterior paint.
Equinox LT Features
- Expanded driver information screen
- Overhead sunglasses storage
- SiriusXM radio trial subscription
- Additional wheel and tire upgrade options
- Available black mesh surround grille
- High-intensity discharge lamps
- Power driver seat with driver lumbar
- Outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding mirrors, with body-color mirror caps
- Second-row mechanical seat release levers
- Available chrome roof-mounted side rails
- Available panoramic sunroof
- Available programmable power liftgate
- Available auto-dimming outside mirrors with integrated turn signal flashers
- Available 120-volt household-style interior power outlet
- Available Confidence & Convenience Package, which includes rear parking assist, lane change alert with side blind zone assist, remote start, rear cross-traffic alert, two-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel, a programmable power liftgate, front fog lamps, and a universal home remote
- Available Infotainment Package, which includes the upgraded 8-inch touchscreen Infotainment 3 Plus system, two additional USB ports in the front console, two USB data ports with auxiliary jack and SD card reader in the front storage bin, a power programmable liftgate, front fog lamps, a 120-volt power outlet, and an HD rear-vision camera
- Available Hit the Road Package with molded assist steps and roof-rack cross rails, the ideal equipment for the family on the go
Equinox Premier Trim
The 2020 Equinox Premier offers drivers a surprisingly luxurious experience while retaining an accessible price tag. Chevrolet rolls out an impressive mixture of features to create a posh, innovative experience for drivers. The combination of convenience and comfort gives you more than any other rival at a competitive price. The Premier Equinox trim is priced from $32,595 and comes packed with exclusive extras that make this top-tier trim an exceptional value.
One of the most notable features in this fully-loaded Equinox model is the Safety Alert Seat, a class-exclusive. This high-tech system provides audible alerts and/or vibrations so you can take action to avoid an impending collision.
Drivers also have access to 2020 Chevrolet Equinox premier configurations, including the exclusive Redline Edition.
This appearance package includes 19-inch black wheels with black center caps and red trim, 19-inch Blackwall all-season tires, black bowtie logo emblems at the front and rear of the vehicle, special black grille, black and red Equinox badges, black mirror caps and black window surround. This edition also has upgraded tech equipment: the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with connected Navigation and 8" diagonal HD color touchscreen, HD rear vision camera, two front console bin USB charging ports, two front storage bin USB data ports and a 120-volt household-style outlet.
Equinox Premier Features
- A standard high-definition rear-vision camera
- Standard ambient interior lighting
- Available HD surround-vision camera
- Standard leather heated seats with driver memory
- Standard lane change alert with side blind zone alert
- Standard rear parking assist
- Standard rear cross-traffic alert
- Available adaptive cruise control with camera
- Standard hands-free power liftgate that operates with gestures when you are near the back of the vehicle
- Standard 18" bright aluminum wheels
- Standard all-season tires
- Available Bose premium 7-speaker stereo system
- Standard dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning
- Available Chevrolet MyLink Radio†with 8" diagonal color-touch screen
- Standard body-colored door handles with chrome surrounds
- Standard USB ports in front console storage area, 2 with auxiliary input jack
- Standard USB charging-only ports for rear-seat passengers
- Standard inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- Standard 120-volt power outlet behind the center console
- Standard remote start
- Standard Universal Home remote
- Standard LED headlamps and tail lamps
- Standard chrome luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted
- Standard chrome mirror caps
- Standard fog lamps
- Standard exterior heated power-adjustable and auto-dimming body-color manual-folding mirrors with turn signal indicators
- Available 8-way adjustable power passenger seat
- Available Confidence & Convenience II Package, which includes the safety alert seat, high-def surround-vision camera, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control system with an integrated camera, heated rear outboard seats, climate-controlled front seats, and 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with power lumbar support
- Available Infotainment II Package, which includes the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with integrated navigation and 8" diagonal HD color touchscreen, Bose premium 7-speaker system and HD radio
Why Choose the 2020 Chevy Equinox
Drivers and industry experts alike know that the Equinox is one of the best values in the crowded compact crossover segment. This Chevy was ranked as the most dependable compact SUV and the best compact SUV in initial quality by J.D. Power and Associates. The agency also gave the Equinox an exceptional four out of five stars for predicted reliability, placing it among the highest value tier in the crossover class.
The vehicle is also a winner for families who prioritize safety, thanks to its five-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. Although the 2020 model has not yet been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the nearly identical 2019 Equinox received a Good rating in six categories and a Superior rating for front crash prevention.
Where to Test Drive a New 2020 Equinox in Phoenix
No matter what features are on your must list for a new 2020 Chevy Equinox, this sleek crossover has a model that will satisfy both your needs and your wants for a vehicle. Test drive all three exceptional trim levels to find your next SUV. Compare the Equinox trim levels and competitors by visiting your local Phoenix area Chevy dealer today.
