When it comes to offering value-for-money utility vehicles at competitive prices, Chevrolet comes up among the first preference. The brand anchored its presence in the ever-growing crossover market further with the Equinox a decade back and the SUV took off. Chevy has been rather active to update the SUV in a timely manner and the current model looks and feels more premium than it actually is.

The interior of the SUV also gets premium treatment with an appealing design and adequate features for the price. The comfort levels are further enhanced by the SUV’s plush ride quality as well. It can seat 5 occupants including the driver with ease but falls short in front of some of its rivals in terms of cargo capacity. Competing with the Equinox in its class are the Ford Escape, the Honda CR-V, and the Hyundai Tucson.

How comfortable is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

Step inside the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and you’ll be welcomed with a premium and classy cabin. The dual-cowl setup of the instrument cluster gives a sporty vibe while the center of the dashboard gets a vertically placed console that houses the air conditioning controls and the infotainment controls.

The infotainment display is nicely tucked inside and the extension of the dashboard over the top provides an additional guard under direct sunlight. The overall layout of the cabin is user-friendly and ergonomic and the center console is less cluttered with tasteful chrome inserts. There is also an armrest for added comfort and the plenty of storage cubbies inside the cabin ensure maximum practicality at all times. On the headroom and legroom section, there is more than adequate space for even tall passengers and the seats do offer adequate cushioning too.

Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Ford Escape	Honda CR-V	Hyundai Tucson
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)	40.9 / 55.8 / 41.2	39.9 / 56.0 / 43.1	39.9 / 58.6 / 41.3	39.4 / 57.1 / 41.2
Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)	39.2 / 55.3 / 39.9	39.0 / 55.3 / 36.8	38.6 / 56.4 / 38.3	39.1 / 55.1 / 38.7

The Ford Escape’s cabin looks way more stylish than the Equinox’s interior but lacks that premium feeling to some extent. Also, the dashboard is quite button-heavy and the awkwardly-placed infotainment controls can be distracting while driving. The Honda CR-V offers one of the best cabins in the segment in terms of practicality but loses out on the premium appeal of the Equinox. The Hyundai Tucson gets a decent cabin but it lacks the excitement of the premium tough you’d find inside the rivals here.

How good is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox’s infotainment system?

The onboard electronics of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox in its base trim don’t disappoint a bit. Standard features include steering mounted controls, Bluetooth, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar, and a six-speaker audio system paired with a CD Player. Moving up to the LS trim only adds satellite radio as standard while the LT trim introduces the 7-inch touchscreen display with a proprietary MyLink user interface.

The additional features include voice controls, smartphone integration along with internet radio capabilities. The 2LT trim level swaps out the basic six-speaker audio system with a premium Pioneer unit with 8 speakers, delivering enhanced audio quality.

Highlight points of the infotainment system:

• 7-inch touchscreen display with MyLink interface
• Bluetooth
• Satellite radio
• Voice controls
• Smartphone app integration
• 4G Wi-Fi hotspot 

What are the creature comforts inside the SUV?

In terms of creature comfort features, the 2015 Chevy Equinox offers a power-operated height adjustment for the driver’s seat, a sliding and reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seats, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with audio controls right from the base trim. Cloth upholstery remains standard till the LT trim while it sees the steering wheel wrapped in leather right out of the factory. The top-end LTZ trim offers standard leather upholstery along with driver’s memory settings and an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat as well. The automatic climate control feature gets inducted from the 2LT trim onwards.

What is the cargo capacity on offer?

The generosity of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox fades away a bit when it comes to offering cargo space. With the rear seats upright, the cargo capacity maxes out at 31.5 cu-ft which is lower than a majority of the Equinox’s peers. Folding down the rear seats completely frees up a total space of 63.7 cu-ft which is also on the smaller side as compared to the crossover’s prime rivals.

The 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks come in handy while carrying long cargo items along with a single passenger at the back.

Models	Chevrolet Equinox	Ford Escape	Honda CR-V	Hyundai Tucson
Cargo Capacity with Rear Seat Upright (cu-ft)	31.5	34.3	35.3	25.7
Cargo Capacity with Rear Seat Folded (cu-ft)	63.7	67.8	70.9	55.8

The Ford Escape offers 34.4 cu-ft of space with the rear seats upright. Folding down the rear seats opens up 67.8 cu-ft of space, a considerable upsize than the Equinox. The Honda CR-V beats almost all the competitors in the class with its cabin space as well as cargo capacity as well. The space behind the rear seats stands at 35.3 while folding them down doubles up the space at 70.9 cu-ft. The Hyundai Tucson disappoints with its dismal standard and overall cargo capacity numbers.

Is the interior of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox spacious and luxurious enough?

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox puts more focus on making the occupants comfortable rather than carrying cargo. However, the overall practicality of the SUV doesn’t disappoint either. The generous list of standard features right from the base trim makes it a preferable choice for budget-conscious shoppers and the sporty yet ergonomic layout of the cabin stands out among the rivals as well.

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