The sole engine offered is a 1.5L turbo four. The 1.5L is hooked up to a conventional six-speed automatic transmission.

The overall elegance of the Equinox is undermined by its busy frontal treatment and side embellishments that do little than impart visual discord. That said, the bright detailing around the windows is very well judged. The cabin of the Equinox reflects the current School of Chevrolet design ethos, with a dashboard that looks lifted directly from the Malibu sedan. The rest of the interior, with pleasing shapes, some attractive colour combinations and matte finished hard surfaces, is very stylish. The dashboard of the Equinox is stocked with clear instruments and simple, logical controls. There is ample rear legroom and cargo space inside the Equinox. The front seats are comfortable but the small voids in the lower outboard rear seat backrest, meant to permit easy seat folding, leave some occupants feeling unsupported. The Terrain is a rather bland design that lacks the distinctive “trucky” visual punch of its predecessor. The Equinox is still built in Canada but the Terrain is imported from Mexico. GM notes the towing capacity for the 1.5L turbo version of this platform is 680 kilograms (1500 lbs).

Standard on the RS and Premier trims, all-wheel drive is a $2400 option on the LS and LT. With cruise control, keyless entry and go, WiFi, a wireless iOS-Android cellphone interface, heated power mirrors, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking and a lane keep assist system, the base LS trim is nicely equipped. The LT adds a power driver’s seat and deep-tinted glass, at a reasonable price. The RS trim includes a power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, roof rails, dual-zone auto climate control, but is overpriced. The Premier range-topper features fog lights, hands-free tailgate operation, a heated steering wheel, blind spot and rear cross traffic monitors, leather seating, an auto-dim rearview mirror, a driver’s seat that vibrates in case of peril (lane departure, etc.), and wireless cellphone charging, at a great price.

New vehicle, not rated. GM new cars generate fewer complaints than they used to.