The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is one of the most popular compact SUVs on the market. According to the Cottonwood Chevrolet dealer, the Equinox is the best-selling SUV in the Chevy lineup. Buyers appreciate the Equinox’s versatile and roomy cabin, comfortable seating, and wide array of advanced safety features. The 2022 Equinox’s low price tag makes it even more rewarding.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels
The 2022 Equinox is available in four trim levels: LS, LT, RS and Premier. All models are powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that’s good for 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. Here’s an overview of what each Equinox trim offers buyers.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox LS
The Equinox L trim is the base trim. According to the Cottonwood Chevrolet dealership, standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and push-button start, LED headlights, manually adjustable front seats, cloth upholstery, a manual liftgate, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, a six-speaker stereo system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Also standard is the Chevy Safety Assist package. It features automatic high-beam headlights, forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and a rear-seat reminder.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT
Step up to the Equinox LT trim, and you’ll get additional chrome and body-colored exterior trim, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, illuminated sun visors, remote rear-seat folding levers, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, rear privacy glass, and an upgraded color driver information display.

The reviewers at Edmunds recommend the LT trim level, writing: “It provides the broadest array of standard and available features at the most reasonable price. But if you’re looking for a little more style in your Equinox, the RS trim doesn’t cost much more, adds some sleek black wheels, and offers an impressive number of features for the money.”

2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS
The RS comes with black-painted 19-inch wheels, a black interior with red stitching, remote start, heated front seats, an exclusive shift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, roof rails, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox Premier
The range-topping Equinox Premier trim starts with the features of the LT trim. It adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 18-inch wheels, ambient cabin lighting, leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory settings, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free liftgate, an 8-inch touchscreen, an upgraded backup camera, a wireless charging pad, two additional USB ports, and a 120-volt power outlet. Options that are only available in the Premier trim include a hands-free park assist, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats,

Safety is important to today’s buyers looking for a family vehicle. Whichever Equinox trim level you choose, you’ll have the confidence that comes with knowing the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2022 Equinox its top overall safety rating of five stars.