The quality of the materials is unremarkable, however, with plenty of hard plastics that have an industrial texture and shine- Edmunds
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Seating and Comfort
The interior of the Chevrolet Equinox has strong build quality but it looks a bit austere and uninspiring. This five-seater has standard cloth upholstery except for the Platinum trim that comes with perforated leather seats. The front seats are comfortable, supportive and the padding is soft too. Only the top-end Platinum trim gets an 8-way power driver's seat with a heated function.
The passenger room is great upfront and is quite welcoming for six-footers. There is no shortage of space at the back either. The seats at the back are spacious and comfortable too. The rear seats also slide and recline for better flexibility. The floor is flat which is a very nice thing for those who are ever in the middle position. Overall, Equinox's cabin is well-designed to be ergonomic for the occupants.
| Models |
2017 Chevrolet Equinox |
2017 Ford Escape |
2017 Nissan Rogue |
2017 Mazda CX-5 |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
40.9/55.8/41.2 |
39.9/55.9/43.1 |
41.6/56.3/43.0 |
39.7/57.1/41.0 |
| Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.2/55.3/39.9 |
39.0/55.2/37.3 |
38.5/55.9/37.9 |
39.0/54.8/39.6 |
The Ford Escape offers the least legroom in the rear row, which can be unsettling for adults. The rear headroom offered in the Nissan Rogue is comparatively less and therefore, not suitable for tall people. The Mazda CX-5's space levels are almost the same as the Equinox.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Infotainment System
A 7-inch touchscreen display sits at the center of the dashboard. The base L trim only supports radio functions and Bluetooth connectivity. Features such as AM/FM radio and SiriusXM is standard from the LS trim onwards. The Premium trim adds few upgrades such as a voice recognition audio system, speed-sensitive volume control, and internet radio apps such as Pandora, Gracenote, and Stitcher.
Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not offered by this infotainment system. All the trims get a 6-speaker sound system as standard but the optional 8-speaker Pioneer sound system is worth upgrading as its sound quality is much better. The touchscreen is slower in operation but the interface is simple and easy to use. The chunk of buttons below the screen is for changing the climate and audio settings.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Interior Features
The Equinox's cabin is a host of many comfort and technological features. Below is the list of features available in the interior of the Equinox.
- Tilt & telescopic multi-function steering wheel
- 8-way power & heated driver's seat
- Cloth & leather upholstery
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Remote engine start
- Ambient lighting
- 7-inch touchscreen display
- 6-speaker sound system
- Voice recognition audio system
- SiriusXM
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Cargo Space
Behind the rear seats, the Chevy Equinox offers 31.5 cu-ft. of cargo space, which is above average in its segment. Folding them gives access to 63.7 cu-ft. of maximum cargo volume. That's not the best in the segment as some of its rivals offer more than 70 cu-ft. If you are in for some extra space, there is some available below the cargo floor.
The rear seats can be folded via the handles provided at the back. The rear seats fold completely flat so loading long items shouldn't be challenging. Unfortunately, a power tailgate is not offered in Equinox but a remote trunk release function is standard across all trims. The low ground clearance of the SUV is really helpful while loading the cargo area.
| Models |
2017 Chevrolet Equinox |
2017 Ford Escape |
2017 Nissan Rogue |
2017 Mazda CX-5 |
| Cargo Capacity (cu-ft.) |
31.5 |
34.0 |
32.0 |
30.9 |
With a maximum cargo space of 70 cu-ft., the Nissan Rogue is the most practical SUV in this competition. The Ford Escape offers the most cargo space with all the seats up and comes in second with the rear seats folded. The Equinox stands below the Escape on the table while the Mazza CX-5 is the least practical SUV as it offers only 59.6 cu-ft.
