Chevrolet debuted their lightly updated 2016 Equinox at the Chicago Auto Show today, injecting some new life into the aging crossover for what is likely the last year it will be sold in its current iteration. The changes consist of some minor touches to the rear fascia, new headlights and taillights and a new front fascia, but have they made the Equinox any hotter?
This update reminds us of the minor facelift Chevy applied to the Cruze for 2015. A similar-looking two-tier grille has been added with a smaller upper section and wider, more open lower segment. Redesigned premium projector-beam headlights are also now present, along with new LED daytime running lamps on LT and LTZ trim levels.
Out back, Chevy has added new dual-element tail lamps, a revised license applique and a revised lower rear element with different integrated exhaust tips. There’s also three new wheel options, consisting of two new 17-inch units for LS and LT models and 18-inch ones (pictured above) for LTZ models.
This may be an extremely minor update, but we’re still curious as to whether you think these changes have made the Equinox look better, or worse. Vote Hot or Not below, and feel free to share your feelings in the comments.
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Comments
As a tookmaker for 30 years (retired) I understand the reason for a simple refresh look, it’s all about counting beans and holding cost down. The 2017 will have a somewhat new direction in looks.
I like it so far…. I’m really just waiting for the terrain though
I can definitely understand the modest refresh. Hard to tamper with a good thing. Hopefully they continue to sell well!!
Why update with only one year left? We are looking at next years captiva fleet vehicle.
Yes.
Lets be honest its the 2016 “Aztec” voted ugliest production vehicle ever made a few years back. Equinox is nothing more than a production rental vehicle.
I have a 2009 Equinox and it is one of the best vehicles ever! It is the second best GM vehicle sells (after the Silverado) so there are hundreds of thousand owners that have a much better choice of vehicles than you!
Lets be honest, Bob’s remark is the Aztek of comments.
It will end up populating the rental car fleet as the Captiva disappears . However the Equinox has been paying the bills at Chevy for a few years now . It is the 2nd best selling vehicle they have . In 2017 the new platform will be lighter helping it mpg’s . It is nothing like the Aztec , sales of the nox make that statement completely false . The Nox is the right size and right price for the public .