Redesigned just the previous year, the Equinox is one of the newer entries in the compact crossover SUV segment. Any shopper in this class should find the Equinox’s ride sufficiently smooth and quiet, and the capacious backseat slides and reclines to accommodate different physiques.

This LT model is equipped with all-wheel-drive and also offers alloy wheels, dual automatic climate control, cloth upholstery with heated front seats, power windows / locks / mirrors / driver’s seat, AM/FM/XM stereo with USB and auxiliary audio inputs, steering wheel audio controls, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry and alloy wheels. The Confidence and Convenience package included on this Equinox adds rear parking sensors, a power liftgate, remote engine start, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring and the aforementioned dual-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats.

The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. With all-wheel-drive like on this Equinox, EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 25mpg city, 30mpg highway.