When it begins production later this year, the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox will not offer the turbocharged 2.0L LTG four-cylinder engine, GM Authority has learned. The change will make the turbocharged 1.5L LYX gasoline engine the sole powerplant for the compact crossover.
According to sources, the 2.0L turbo engine – which makes 82 horsepower and 57 pound-feet of torque more than the 1.5L LYX – represented only 7 percent of total Equinox sales volume.
| Engine | Transmission | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo 1.5L I-4 LYX | 6-speed auto | 170 @ 5600 | 203 @ 2000 – 4000 |
| Turbo 2.0L I-4 LTG | 9-speed auto | 252 @ 5500 | 260 @ 2500 – 4500 |
For the 2020 model year, the turbo 2.0L was optional on the LT and Premier trim levels of the Equinox. For the 2021 model year, all trims will get the 1.5L as standard. However, the six-speed automatic transmission offered in conjunction with the base 1.5L engine in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 models will likely be replaced by the GM nine-speed auto for the 2021 MY.
The discontinuation of the up-level turbo 2.0L engine for the 2021 model year comes after GM dropped the 1.6L turbo-diesel LH7 engine for the 2020 Equinox. Additionally, the discontinuation of the boosted 2.0-liter engine represents a departure from tradition for the Chevrolet Equinox powertrain structure, which has been offered with a base engine and with an optional, more powerful engine through its three generations.
Chevrolet Equinox sales have been on a steady upward trajectory since its introduction in 2005. According to the GM Authority data center, Equinox sales hit a new record in 2019 with 346,048 deliveries. By comparison, 332,618 and 290,458 units were delivered in 2018 and 2017, respectively. In fact, the Equinox is GM’s second best-selling vehicle in the United States market, behind the Silverado.
The Chevrolet Equinox is produced across four plants around the world supplying global demand:
- GM CAMI plant in Canada
- GM San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico
- GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico
- GM Wuhan II plant in China
North American markets are supplied primarily by the CAMI plant, and to a lesser extent, by the two facilities in Mexico. The Wuhan plant exclusively supplies the Chinese domestic market.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox refresh was originally planned for the 2021 model year
GM originally planned to launch a midcycle enhancement (MCE / refresh) for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, which would deliver updates to the exterior and interior, while also adding a sporty-looking Equinox RS model. However, the refresh was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The refreshed model is now expected to launch for the 2022 model year.
Meanwhile, the 2021 Equinox will also gain a few other minor changes. Two of these include giving LT models the option for black leather seats, while giving the Equinox Midnight Edition a cloth seating option. We will outline the complete changes for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox shortly, so be to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Equinox news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock General Motors news coverage.
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For Chrissakes, GM…what in the hell?
Blazer offers 2.0T.
The 2.0t returns for 22′, isn’t GMA going to post it?.
Waiting patiently for the updates to the redesigned the 2021 equinox. I need the 2.0for towing. Now with the announcement it takes me out of the gm market. So disappointed
That is not a good move I know several people that bought a equinox for the 2.0 turbo. The reason they don’t sell more is because dealerships didn’t order them. None on the lots
The sales percentages are probably very true ,because it is very difficult to get or test drive the difference in performance .The 2 .0 Litre is quick and a pleasure to drive compared to the standard engine ,read any road test magazine ,they tell you straight up buy the 2.0 L. 252 engine ,bad move unless you boost the standard engine output !
Yep its just like GM and Cadillac !
Look at the CT5, you can’t even test drive one because GM is only pushing the 2.0T to the dealers.
I’ll bet you GM says ” Well a low % of CTS was sold with the 3.0TT ” Most were sold with the 2.0T !
Even though Cadillac should be the one here with the 2.0T dropped from its lineup !
Once again GM is relying on the dealer to tell them what the customer wants !
And once again the GM dealer has no clue !
The GM driver that wanted more than the average ” Good Enough ” blah, in a midsized vehicles, has already moved to another manufacturer.
O well, nothing new here.
The problem now lies with the fact that GM dropped its sedans because they wanted to focus on SUVs and CUVs. Now even those are becomming uncompetitive.
GM listens to their accountants too much rather than car guys in design or engineering.
Exactly. I have a 2018 2.0 which I ordered.
To many smaller suv’s
Trax, Trailblazer, Equinox, Blazer
Do away with the Equinox put the Blazer on a truck frame with a standard V6
I’m really confused with what GM is trying to accomplish. If they have no smaller/right sized CUVs for singles or couples with more powerful engine options, are they hoping they’ll just jump to the next size up?
If they used the 2.0T as the only engine for the Terrain, it would make sense to upcharge for the model and make even more money. GMC could have sportier compact that used the 2.0T/AWD/9AT combo that positioned slightly above the Terrain to go after models like the Evoque, X1/X2 etc.
I won’t miss the 2.0 Turbo. I’m still missing the 3.6 V6!
Perhaps you should look at a Blazer, then. That’s what replaced the old mid-size Equinox.
So when they bring out the RS version of the Equinox for 2022, and probably have it somewhere around 42,000 dollars if not higher, It’s gonna have a 1.5 turbo 170hp engine?? Good luck getting anyone to buy it. I would think at least for that package option GM would offer something more substantial than that.
RS has become a “sticker, wheels, and ground effects” package. GM CEO’s infinite “lack” of wisdom is bringing the company down. There is no more “Rally Sport” behind the RS badge anymore … just Really Stupid!
RS has ALWAYS been a trim package look back at the first gen Camaro – the SS had a RS trim option
@Alibabalou – At various times, for various models RS *has* denoted a suspension upgrade. The first-gen Cruze had a softer suspension for the LS and 1LT and a firmer suspension for the 2LT and LTZ. Opting for an RS package for the 1LT netted you the firmer suspension.
Typical GM Not Knowing What Consumers Want…Bring Back The Avalanche And El Camino Too…Also The Trans Am!!!
Yeah, a lot of bad moves lately. Somebody needs to be fired!(shaking my head)
The moves they’ve made in recent years are the reason they’ve been able to weather the current economic disaster without aid from the gov. Meanwhile companies like Ford have made decisions that people have cheered in approval, yet they’re on the verge of financial collapse and have mentioned the possibility of seeking help from the government.
I am sure the new Bronco lineup and the new F-150 are destined to be big failures….
…and certainly don’t forget about the Chevelle!
And The GTO And NOVA!!!
They already resurrected the nova nameplate once … proving that the top execs have lost touch with history of the company and where they SHOULD be taking it.
I was with you until you started mentioning vehicles that no one IRL actually wanted.
The Avalanche and El Camino come up a lot in the comments on this site. If you point out the low sales numbers you’ll just get down votes.
They did bring back the GTO and Nova already, so I’ll consider that sarcasm.
Hello GM ..please don’t get rid of the turbo 2.0 ..as a matter a fact build a more torquer more Hp Turbo
Maybe some type of Hybrid will be offered?
We do know that GM Management is primarily investing in all electric, however, since we still see growth in Hybrids like the RAV4, maybe GM will still consider the hybrid option?
My wife has a new RAV4 Hybrid for work, and it is a pretty fast vehicle, with great wide range power/torque.
GM has given up Hybrid powertrain and only focus in pure EV.
Yeah, they are focusing so hard on pure EVs, that they’ve only brought one to market and it’s years old.
Lol true
Remember GM Management sinking millions into the development of the Ballard Fuel-cell. And that faded away pretty quickly.
I got a 2018 with the 2.0 engine when it was first available. Love the power and driving experience. I will think long and hard before trading for a lesser engine Equinox.
Wow. Extremely bad move. They must have eventual warranty cost issues on the drivetrain that we don’t know about.
Just another GM vehicle out of consideration! I have the 2.0 in my 2018 Premier and find the power level more than adequate. Not to say the engine is faultless. Fuel economy is abysmal. Mileage was basically the same as the 3.0TT in a CT6 I had.
With that being said, I had a Equinox 2020 with the base engine when my car was in the body shop , and the base engine is a dog, a very slow one!
Nobody is buying a midsize CUV for its 0-60 prowess. Fuel economy and emissions regulations drive these kind of decisions. All manufacturers are being forced to shrink displacement to meet emissions requirements and CAFE averages. Giving the Equinox a big turbo 4 cyl or V6 could be a big enough GHG hit that GM would be forced to do things like cutting the 6.2 option from the full-size SUV’s.
I Purchased The 2018 Midnight Special (Black-Black Wheels) For My Wife…A Real Sleeper…AWD…She Loves It!
I Purchased The 2018 Midnight Special (Black-Black Wheels) For My Wife…A Real Sleeper…AWD…She Loves
GM and Chevy made a terrible mistake by removing the 3.4 L V6 engine. My 2009 Equinox has this engine (made by GM-SAIC) and in eleven years it had just one problem: a bad #1 spark plug (supplier problem) , which was replaced at no cost in 2016 by GM’s lifetime warranty for the plugs. That is all it had, and it still runs strong (does 60 MPH at 1700 RPM), but gets only 18 MPG. Most of us prefer a better engine than a better MPG figure. The engine hardly dirties the oil, so I change it only once every year.
Bring back the 3.4 L engine for the next model years, and make every buyer happy!
Why would they put a V6 in a compact CUV? Remember, the Equinox is not as big as it was in 2009.
Why would they make it smaller. If your changing the design, discontinue the model and come up with something new including a new name. Take the Blazer for example, put it back on a truck frame with a V6 or V8. If you are going to re-release it make it better then it was not some mediocre design of a previous model.
I refer you to the latest failure of the Nova …
Well, so the Nox will continue to be spanked by VW Tiguan and Jeep Compass in Brazil. Nobody likes the 1,5 here.
Objectively, this doesn’t come as a big surprise. The 2.0T LTG motor is being sunset across the board, and has either been replaced or on its last legs in products that are due to end or be completely revised.
Don’t be surprised when the refreshed (and delayed from 2021) 2022 model goes on sale early in 2021 with the 2.0T LSY with 237-hp & 258 ft-lbs. as the upgrade engine. The launch of the refresh was delayed by one MY, so likely that the powertrain transition was as well. If my suspicion is right, the LTG wasn’t intended for 2021 MY production in the first place, so there may be no supply chain in place.
Whether the LSY is a competitive upgrade motor is an entirely different discussion…
Finally someone brings up the fact that it is coming back in 2022. They had poor sales on the 2.0L partially because it required premium fuel. The revised 2.0L is to be of slightly less power and will run on 87 octane.
The new power plant hasnt been made in enough volume yet for production to implement the engine for 2021 which is why it was pushed back a year.
You could use 87 octane or low octane gasoline in the 2.0T LTG since last decade. Nothing new.
The new LSY has lower peak hp but better, more drivable torque curve which yields better mpg.
What I don’t get is that they have two competing vehicles on the lot side by side. One just takes away sales from the other. That being said, they should mothball either the Equinox or the Blazer, or better yet, make the Blazer what it’s supposed to be and put it on a Colorado chassis instead of disemboweling it into another crossover.
Equinox with 1.5l is not a rocket as comments indicate but buyers of Equinox are price sensitive, looking for utility to carry stuff, some basic safety features, fuel economy and reasonable good looks. Equinox sells very well on these features making it one of the top volume crossovers in the market. Granted a 6.0l would propel the vehicle to 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds but give it a break, Equinox works and hits a volume market.
Exactly. Compact SUV buyers don’t care about 0-60 times. It’s about price and fuel efficiency. With the current transmissions, the 1.5t’s 200 lb-ft is more than adequate for the purpose the Equinox serves.
This is a head scratcher. As others mentioned, maybe the LTG is being dropped in favor of the LSY. I call BS on the 7% take rate. When we bought our 2019 Equinox, a nationwide inventory search showed a 75-25 split between the 1.5 and 2.0. I love the 2.0L we bought, lots of power and 32 mpg highway without even trying. But I only feed it 94 octane.
If both you and GMa are right, that means that in one year the 2.0t’s share went fron 25% to 7%. Weird. The Equinox with the 2.0t was an enjoyable. The handling wasn’t terrible, and the 2.0t was a rocket.
The introduction of the LSY later on (or potentially something even better!) is a possibility.
As far as the take-rate goes, an inventory search in a specific area at a limited point in time does not make for a solid base from which to draw any statistical conclusions. In other words, the assumptive figures you cite are incorrect.
The actual, real-world take-rate for the LTG in the Equinox is 7 percent, just as we reported.
I have a 2018 Terrain Denali and the 2.0 was standard, I would not have purchased the smaller engine Terrain. I was planning to purchase a 2021 Terrain Denali but now that the larger engine is not available I will be looking at other vehicles. I’m very disappointed by this move because I loved my Terrain.
I have a 2018 with AWD. The small engine is a joke that’s why I had to order one with the 2.0.
Perfect power to pass going uphill or toe a small trailer. Big mistake to drop the 2.0.
Have to look at other manufacturers in 2021.
I can’t imagine what you people are talking about. I drove a 2018 1.5 L for 3 years plenty of power plenty of torque ..no torque steer. I purchased a 2020 1.5 L ..A great vehicle plenty of power, great for passing, excellent miles per gallon. And I’m not paying for high octane fuel like I would with a 2.0 liter. If you haven’t tried it don’t knock it. All you’re doing is discouraging potential buyers from considering this great vehicle.
Clearly you never test drove a 2.0L. It had more pick up than the V6 Blazer which is a heavier vehicle. I love my Quin with his very fast 2.0L (well for a CUV).
WOW. I love that engine with the 9 speed in my equinox. Guess I know what I won’t be buying again!!
I have a 2018 Terrain with the 2.0T. My lease is up in November and I am just hoping there are still some 2020s left with the 2.0T. There is no way I go from the 2.0T to the 1.5T. They really believe a Terrain Denali at $45,000 is going to sell with 177hp??
You know it was a big enough slap in the face when you took the v6 away a few years ago, so now you’re taking away the 2.0 motor,once again general motors just keeps reducing the amount of choices, in every aspect of their vehicles, just least a 2020 terrain Denali, I can’t imagine it with the smaller motor, once again GM’s arrogance shows through decisions are strictly made on cost not on customer satisfaction so these sell the most that’s only offer these the heck with everybody else, because the electric vehicle looms that’s where all their money is going now That’s why they’re not giving you choices, so disappointing.
This is a big mistake. My 2018 has the 2.0 and good power. The base engine just doesn’t have the power. Maybe if you could get the 2.0 across all models it would have helped instead of upgraded models.
Big mistake. I won’t be buying one. Not enough power with AWD.
I just rented a 2020 Equinox and while tryining to pass some cars on a two lane road. Mashining the pedal to pass I had the odd sensation of noise but no thrust to get around traffic That 1.5 is a dog. But what do I know I still like Camaros.
What an idiotic decision. The Terrain and Equinox just became significantly less competitive.
What does this mean for the 2.0L in the Malibu?
Malibu has been reported to be EOL’d after 2024, so they may either switch to LSY or maintain the status quo until the end. Similarly, Camaro is done after 2023, so the base LTG would be expected to carry on until the end of production. In either case, with their respective ends nigh I would be surprised to see GM spend the resources to engineer an engine replacement.
The 2021 MY (carrying over the 2020 design, minus the 2.0T LTG option) for Equinox/Terrain looks to be extremely shortened to say the least, since the original plan was to ramp up production by this time already with the refreshed model for 2021. In typical GM PR style, they’re announcing how they’ve torpedoed something that seemed competitive without also announcing the plan or strategy for a replacement/solution, leaving everyone to wonder WTF they’re thinking. The LSY solution may be underwhelming for some.
My wife hated the 1.5L in her 18. She felt like she was taking her life in her hands pulling out of the bank daily, on our busy main street. Only after 3 months in it, we were in a 19 Premier with the 2.0T. Thankfully, they were doing deep discounts at the time, to soften the equity loss difference. Just sucks we couldn’t find an AWD in an acceptable color. Dealer buyers keep it conservative on the lot buys. Hopefully the LSY makes its way into the next gen.
More bad decisions like this in the future will lead to the demise of GM within 10 years.
I’ve been a GM customer for over 25 years and I am planning to make a switch when both of my leases are over. I don’t care how great they say their future electrics are going to be.
Based on their presence in China I wouldn’t be surprised if they are ultimately bought by a Chinese company.
I too bought the Equinox with the 2.0 and am very happy with it. I will not buy the Equinox with the base engine.
Ok here is what Chevy needs to do How about a equinox with the 2.7 Truck motor now you got an ss that we all want.
Good idea.
But…
GM doesn’t care any more about customers who want cars that are fun.
Plus 2.7T is for RWD platform only.
All wheel drive 2.7 T Equinox ok I’ll take a 2.5 lcv and super tune it. I have driven a 20 Equinox and the 1.5 was a dog.
You lost me at the lack of a v6 option. I don’t want some 4 banger running at 5000 rpm to make power …
You lost me at the lack of a v6 option. I don’t want some 4 banger running at 5000 rpm to make power … I’ll keep my 2012 until it dies and then find something else.
The article says they are dropping it just for the 2021 model year. If you still want the 2.0, just get the 2020 or wait til the 2022 model year. Simple
2022 is no more either glad I grabbed a 2020
Yep its just like GM and Cadillac !
Look at the CT5, you can’t even test drive one with a 3.0TT, because GM is only pushing the 2.0T to the dealers.
I’ll bet you GM says ” Well a low % of CT’s were sold with the 3.0TT ” Most were sold with the 2.0T !
Even though Cadillac should be the one here with the 2.0T dropped from its lineup !
Once again GM is relying on the dealer to tell them what the customer wants !
And once again the GM dealer has no clue !
The GM driver that wanted more than the average ” Good Enough ” blah, in a midsized vehicles, has already moved to another manufacturer.
O well, nothing new here.
Another dumb move !!!!!!! Dropimg the turbo 2.0 . Like removing the sliding 2nd row seats. who needs a 2 degree recliner in the second row.
Also tired of having to push button to enter when key fob is in My pocket !!!!!! Come ON. Any interior color available as long it’s black ..—- Terrain Denali only comes with a black interior. What ???? 2018 Equinox Premium lease is up soon and Will be looking at another maker. Retired GM exec. for the first time will be buying outside GM.
Some of us are happy to pay a little extra for salsa in our serving. If GM doesn’t offer it, no worries, because plenty of others do🙂
We will see in 2021 Q1 sales whether this was another GM CEO Mary Barra misfire, if sales remain high despite of engine options then this decision was on target; but if sales are down by 20 percent then Barra has made another critical error and should be relieved from making future decisions.
Why wait til 2021?
Show her the door tomorrow morning.
I have been shopping, don’t even consider the 1.5. Maybe they figure if you want a little power, you will step up to the blazer.
I hope the 2.0 LSY is being offered in ’22 because of the shortened 21′ MY, the 1.6 isn’t enough.
Nope. NO BALLS!!! TORQUE STEERING…UCK!!! NO CD PLAYER…WHAT??? TOO MUCH COMPUTER GARBAGE & NOT ENOUGH REAL SUBSTANCE… open the hood… ALL YOU SEE ARE PLASTIC BOXES!!!!… NOTHING THAT EVEN RESEMBLES A REAL ENGINE!!! I’M DRIVING MY 08 TILL SHE DIES, & THE WAY I TAKE CARE OF HER, THAT’S GONNA BE A LOOOOOOONG TIME FROM NOW.
Wow, my wife has a 2019 with the 2.0 and we love it. The engine, combined with the 9 speed, is super smooth and torquey. We definitely won’t be buying the 1.5 next time around.
If this is indeed true, I guess I will be buying my 2018 2.0 turbo. I love this car. Won’t lease another if no turbo.
Shopping now to replace our 2017 Envision with the 2.0T. Had decided on either the 2021 Equinox Premier or GMC Terrain with the 2.0. Guess we now get to consider either the Subaru Outback or Cadillac XT4. So sad not to be with Chevy or GMC with this size SUV because the smaller engine just isn’t enough
You may be the only person ever to cross shop the Outback and XT4. Dual personality?
Bruce,
Why ?
You have to be a GM dealer person !
How would you know what vehicles are cross shopped.
Seriously, have you looked at a new Outback ?
The Outback interior has the Cadillac XT4 beat all to h3ll !
The Outback engine has the XT4 engine beat all to h3ll !
We went straight from the Cadillac dealer, where we looked at Cadillac, Mercedes, and BMW ( the dealer sells all three ) from there we went to the Audi dealer, then the Volvo dealer then the Subaru dealer.
The Cadillac XT4 was the WORST of them all and I would STRONGLY suggest anyone looking at a new Cadillac vehicle, other than the CT6 – 3.0TT or Blackwing, or the new Escalade, to SHOP AROUND !
There are O so much better vehicles out there, from companies that can get parts, honor warranties, and fix their known faulty designs.
The vehicles GM is offering today are far behind, even the average competition, for the price !
Never heard of anyone comparing a Subaru to a Cadillac..I guess there’s a first time for everything.Do you work for Subaru? How about that lousy Subaru boxer engine that has been plagued with issues?
Far behind?? Many GM vehicles are state of the art and blow away the competition. The new C8 Corvette, trucks etc..
Tom,
I do agree the best GM vehicle now , the C8, and the new trucks( without the GM 8 speed junk transmission), are WAY better vehicles than the average !
But you see here, we are not talking the best vehicles a manufacturer has to offer, we are literally talking the low average( grocery getter ) of vehicles !
And I think you had better check the overwhelming data, I think you will find that Subaru’s are on the road a very long time.
And no I do not own a Subaru or work for them, and can say I will never own one !
Yet I will never own another 2.0T Cadillac, or 2.0T any GM vehicle ever again either !
I also will never own a junk GM 8 speed vehicle ever either !
I will never own a Cadillac with a cheap junk interior !
So there is a long list of vehicles I will NOT buy, and there are ALOT of GM on that list after 39 years of GM only ownership !
O well, I’m positive GM, GM doesn’t want my business or my stock purchase ! The Chinese will do a good job with GM, after all, other than the full sized GM lineup, the Chinese are running the rest of GM anyway !!
GM doesn’t offer ONE vehicle, other than a full-sized, that has anything to offer, other than average GM ” Good Enough” blah, power and interior !
My 2018 Chevy Colorado has the 8 speed and is an incredible truck. Overall, the 8 speed is a very good transmission…it was never the transmission, it was the fluid. With my truck, it came down to the factory fill transmission fluid GM was using, which has been corrected. Since GM performed the latest bulletin on my truck, the slight shudder I experienced is completely gone. Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP transmission fluid was the replacement fluid the dealers received from GM.
My 2013 Sonic has 210,000 miles and has been bulletproof..original clutch and the dipstick remains full between oil changes. The car has been incredible! Also recently rated the most reliable car in its class.
You need to to research your Subaru data, as JD Power rates the brand well below the industry average for customer satisfaction and reliability. Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac have consistently beaten Subaru for many years in that study. My parents owned a Subaru eight years ago, and it was the biggest piece of junk that was plagued with many mechanical issues.
It almost sounds like you want the Chinese to buy one of the largest American companies??? That’s the last thing we need right now. GM is an AMERICAN company, so let’s keep it that way!
Perhaps it’s time for you to leave this GM site/blog and move on, as it is evident you will never buy another GM vehicle.
Tom,
Luckily my 2015 Canyon has the 6 speed, and even that i have a tune to get it to shift properly ( GM released a fix later on as to let most run out of warranty, as usual ).
I am happy to hear you have one of the better 8 speed GM junk transmissions, as you can read on this site and o so many others, the 8 speed GM junk transmission troubles are far, far, far, from over. The fluid has NOT been a total ” fix ” as MANY have had to have the torque converter replaced, and MANY have had the entire transmission replaced ! Im positive if you posted on just this site, your dealer who has made your transmission work, if GM paid, you would have customers from all over the USA driving there so you could personally help them also resolve the issues.
As far as JD Powwwwwwwar, the vehicle buying public thinks they are a joke !
There only relevance is to the company who paid them to do the study, etc.
They are literally a joke to the vehicle buying public !
Could you please give me your insight as to how and why GM is an AMERICAN company ? Who owned GM ? Can you provide a stock holder list please ! I can get to some of the largest personal, PR stockholders, but who owns the majority in the fund groups ? How many vehicles does GM sell in China ? How many parts in your AMERICAN company , are made in China, or other places in the world ? Where does the largest profits from your AMERICAN company go ?
You are one person here, i am one person here, you have your people and experiences, i have mine.
But you are the typical GM dealer rep, if you don’t like what we have to offer, go somewhere else .
So that is exactly why you, and GM dealers, haven’t a clue what the ” real ” customer wants !
NO, i think i will comment here from time to time, just to tell GM and the GM ” blinder ” dealerships, what i would want in a GM vehicle !
Otherwise we the buying public, will just continue to go elsewhere, and you will continue to ask yourself, i wonder why the customers quit buying the GM sedan ?
I wonder why the customer quit buying Cadillac ?
I wonder why the Silverado was outsold by a RAM ?
You know, when i bought my 2020 Denali HD Duramax, and i told the dealership i thought the interior was junk, compared to a RAM, by the way it was the first truck ordered by my dealership in June of 2019, they told me, the Ram interior isn’t really that great, after i had already driven one, and my uncle bought one.
What do you know, two years later, and many dollars shorter, GM has ” fixed that problem also !
However now, just like so many times, the data will be skewed by the cycle and cost of the truck, along with so many other factors !
You have a good day !
I dispise these small engines in these cars and that’s why they die and become yard ornaments in the junk yard after 40k or less because engine isn’t strong enough to pull that size vehicle it’s like they’re taking the engines left from production for a cruze or sonic and putting them into a mid size piece of crap and I mean crap as in when mine a 2018 @ 20k burned to the ground in my driveway parked locked and turned off stared inside the vehicle burned my home and that’s why I won’t buy another gm labeled piece of crap again and they have done nothing NOTHING FOR ME.
I purchased a 2019 Equinox LT with the 1.5 engine in December because the dealer did not have the 2.0 available and I wanted to get rid of my 2011 Hyundai Sante Fe before it hit 100k miles. The 1.5 engine delivers good exceleration and excellent mpgs to a high of 40.1.
Sure, I would want a little more power since I have V-8 Tahoe and a classic Monte Carlo, both have over 300 hp to move them. The 1.5 is light years ahead of the Sante Fe. The Sante Fe acceleration was terrible and took forever to get to 60 mph. Car magazines only want vehicles that have quick acceleration and complain when the cars are a bit slower.
What’s this, a totally sane response?
Didn’t see that coming.
Glad I got my 2020 Equinox with the 2.0, it hauls ass
I just had one… The Premier Edition… As a “loaner” while my 08 Impala LTZ was in for a recall job on cooling system seals… That dinosaur was brand new- only 8 miles on it!!!… & 10 minutes after I drove it off the dealer lot, I WANTED MY IMPALA BACK!!! THE ONE I DROVE I FOUND TO BE EXTREMELY UNSTABLE IN THE FRONT END (torque steering SUCKS!!!), waaaaaaay too much computer GARBAGE BUT NO REAL SUBSTANCE!!!… I DON’T WANT A VEHICLE WITH ANY DRIVER ASSIST CRAP— I’m a TRACK TESTED DRIVER w/45 yrs experience… I KNOW HOW TO DRIVE!!! And… AWD requires DESCENT RUBBER to be effective in snow…but “Dino” had CHEAP FOREIGN GARBAGE!!! I was NOT EVEN MOVED, NEVER MIND IMPRESSED, with the high-pitched WHINE coming from the 2.0 “plastic boxes wannabe engine” ….it doesn’t even LOOK LIKE AN ENGINE!!! The dealer told me when they handed me the fob, that it was “bait”… NOPE!!! THEY CAN KEEP THIS DINOSAUR HUNK OF “PRETTY” JUNK!!! I WANT BALLS UNDER THE HOOD… my LTZ is 5.3 L V8 SUPERCHARGE- THAT HAULS ASS!!!… IN STYLE!!!
I have a 2018 2.0 and love it, always get over 30 MPG on premium. It elevated it from a grocery better to a fun SUV.. I feel GM thinks the combo takes some sales from Blazer. At least once a week I read something that makes me wonder what Mary B. Is doing. Time will tell.
This is a really bad move .Wait until the sales plummet like a rock then they’ll realize that’s a huge error. I’m now forced to buy a 2020 but the future will be down on their best selling suv by 70% minimum,you watch
Why would they make it smaller. If your changing the design, discontinue the model and come up with something new including a new name. Take the Blazer for example, put it back on a truck frame with a V6 or V8. If you are going to re-release it make it better then it was not some mediocre design of a previous model.
Better idea, do away with the Equinox, put the Blazer on a real truck frame. The new trailblazer will fill the hole. GM has to many smaller SUVS, Blazer, Equinox, Trailblazer, Trax.
Doing away with one of the best selling vehicles in the country is a better idea?
Last year, the Equinox outsold the Camry, the Accord, the Civic and the Corolla.
Think about that. Oh those are cars you say?
It also outsold the Escape, Wrangler, Tacoma, Sierra, Grand Cherokee and Cherokee.
This is why GM shouldn’t listen to most of you people.
All the more reason to keep the 2.0 liter turbo motor.
Make even more people happy!
I guess they need Chinese customers more than they need American customers.
I predict that within the next 10 years GM will be Chinese-owned.
Hyundia …….
I’m glad we have the 3.0 V6 in our equinox. All the 1.5l crap out in no time and have problems. The engine is just to small.
I lease a 2019 Colorado and my wife leases a 2019 RedLine Equniox with the 2.0. So GM do you want me back as a customer? I will not drive a four banger truck and my wife hated the gutless 1.5 we test drove.
Another moronic GM decision. My girlfriend is in the market for one of these, we live in a high-altitude area, and the 1.5 is an absolute dog….Especially going up mountain roads. We won’t buy one, and the 2.0 was the #1 option on our list. And we’re not going to spend $40,000 for a “blazer.” We will buy a competitor’s vehicle.
The only thing GM knows how to do anymore is drop or delete . Its a shame that is all GM knows what to do anymore..
Drop OR Delete
I just bought a 2011 equinox and ys great because I only paid like 4 grand for it and it only has 140000 k on it and its fantastic?
Wow, THAT is a bad move… There should ALWAYS be a more powerful option on hand. Literally everyone I’ve ever read or watched has said that the 1.5L isn’t enough. At a certain point, you have to consider the safety of it, too. With the way a lot of people drive, especially in their huge, compensating trucks and full-size SUVs, it really isn’t okay for a vehicle as small as the Equinox or Terrain to NOT be equally quick. You have to be able to keep up when you’re on the highway, or in the city. I get dropping the old 2.0 and switching to the new one in the Blazer, but this is a seriously bad move. Seriously bad…
Why didn’t they just drop the 1.5? The 2.0 is still within 2-3 MPG, and they can charge more for the model, as a whole. We all know automakers aren’t unfamiliar with that… Just like when they dropped the better 1.4L from the Buick Enclave, instead of just dropping the base engine. They almost never do it right, and then when they do, it’s in cases like the Sonic, which is a car in a segment that’s about to go away. But then when they have a big hit like the Equinox, they always screw it up. Now, if I ever want to look at a vehicle like the Equinox, it won’t be able to be the Equinox. I just can’t stand a vehicle that feels unsafely underpowered.
the torque steering in 2 wheel drive is so EXTREME on turns and full acceleration that it will pull you into a ditch or into the side of a truck, and can drive you into the opposing lane of traffic, (all of which has happened to me) GM has been notified of the problem, I would suggest that this is the only way to get rid of a very dangerous problem.
I’m with you on your contentions… Torque steering is ***DANGEROUS*** irregardless of 2 or 4WD!!! There is too much “play” in all the wrong places… An inexperienced driver will end up dead because they can’t compensate quick enough to negate the flaw… I am heavily experienced & it surprised me… Foot OFF the gas, try NOT to brake, till you regain control, is how I handled it, but NO WAY would I buy a vehicle that has torque… GET RID OF IT ASAP. …. STAY SAFE.💜
It seems this is only for the 2021 year. Makes you wonder if new Emmisions are taking place and don’t want to certify it for one more year. The new 2.0t LSY is more than likely going to make it in the MCE as it will probably get better mileages and have the same tow rating of the current 2.0t. It might also be because of the Virus parts are not readily available for the 2.0t. Plus for 2022 they can say a new more powerful engine is avalable. I also bet 2022 vehicles start very early in 2021 compared to when most new models show up.
I hope the 9 speed improves the acceleration of the 1.5 turbo. Probably will help a little, but all the extra gears in transmissions have been somewhat disappointing on performance improvements and very disappointing on MPG improvements across the industry.
What a load of BS. 7% of Equinoxes are 2.0 equipped? Every Chevy dealer I have been to has at least 25-30% 2.0 equipped LT’s and Premiers versus 1.5 engines sitting right on the lots. I see dual exhaust examples all the time driving around too. I would love some actual sales numbers to backup this 7% nonsense.
What is really going on here is cost cutting and re-alignment and meeting upcoming emissions and MPG standards. They figure they can wing it for the final model year of the current vehicle until the refresh comes but I’m having doubts the LSY 2.0 will be offered in these vehicles as fun just doesn’t seem to be in Barra’s vocabulary.
You may be correct about 25% for retail, but lots of Nox’s go to fleets, and they are 100% 1.5’s. That said, I am surprised by this move and assume it will only be for the abbreviated 2021 model year. GM appears to leaving some money and market share on the table here, I assume there must be a very good reason. I wonder if Alex and his team knows how long the 2021 model year will be and if they will bring back the new version of the 2.0 in 2022.
Yes, another dumb move to drop the 2.0 Turbo. Just like removing the sliding rear seat. who needs 2 degree recliner.
Also tired of having to push the door button to enter when the key fob is in My pocket. Probably my last GM car – Retired GM exec. Interior colors are fine if you like black. GMC terrain Denali only comes with a black interior. Got to look at other Mfr.
Lease up in 3 months. Sure wish GM would listed to Customers or read these notes.
We had a 2015 Equinox with the 3.6 V6 and 305 HP, and we loved the power it had. Unfortunately it was totaled, and we now are leasing a 2019 with the 2.0T with 252 HP. We were thinking of getting the new 2021 version, but with only 170 HP, it is a huge letdown. The Equinox has lost over 130 HP in just a handful of years. I can’t take that kind of cut in power. We will now be looking for a 2020 Equinox to purchase. My wife is not a fan of the Blazer, even though I am, so that one is out. Our only other option is to look at the Cadillac XT5, it still has the 3.6 and the 2.0.
Everyone calm down. 2.0 Turbo returns for 2022 per Chevrolet. They probably dropped it for temporary reasons like COVID or something.
It’s all over the press release for the MCE 2022 Equinox which, if you recall, was supposed to be the 2021 model. The 6 speed stays with the 1.5 as well.
Chevy: https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/Equinox/2022.html
This is good news. It is still odd GM would go a full year without the high power engine option in their second best selling vehicle. There must be a very good reason. I would hope they would make a bunch of 2.0 2020’s at the end of production right now to have some inventory for the first half of 2021.
The reason sales are down with the 2.0 are due to the need to use high octane fuel. Make it use regular and sales would go out the roof.
The 2.0 does not need high octane fuel, it runs just fine on 87 Octane, it just makes less power on regular fuel.
Stupid move on GM’s part. My wife’s 2020 Equinox has the 2.0 Turbo..man,
that things actually FUN to drive. I believe Edmunds said it was the quickest suv in its class that they tested. That engine gave the Chevy the edge over many others.
Doing away with the best engine the Equinox had? Wake up GM!
Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and Chevrolet as a theme.
Are almost history!!
Wouldn’t be surprised if a Chinese company acquires them within the next few years.
This needs to be built in America with a NA V6. No more cheap Mexican slave labor!
I’m a Jeep Cherokee 3.2L driver right now, but I’ve had my eye on the Nox/Terrain, in fact I almost went with the Equinox instead of the Cherokee, but I got some nice loyalty cash from Jeep. I’ll probably be leasing another Cherokee with their 2.0L next time, and I would have chosen the 2.0L on my Cherokee if it had been available at the time.
I’m paying close to 38K for a fully loaded crossover, and I’d expect decent performance at that price range.
If you drive the 2.0 and 1.5 side by side, you’ll choose, the 2.0. I did, not even close if you want any passing power or freeway acceleration. If just doing driving on city streets and to soccer practice, the 1.5 is probably fine. When our 2018 Terrain Denali lease is up, we’re buying it. GM has nothing better to upgrade to, Acadia Denali, Enclave Avenir, XT5 or XT6 are just more plastic-pleather GM dash boards. Still refusing to go BMW X5 or Mercedes GLC300. But it’s tempting. Here’s hoping for a relevant GM electric SUV in the $70K range!
They sure had better be planning on a power bump for the gutless 1.5T or these will become the laughing stock of the mid size crossover crowd. The 1.5T is setup for fuel economy not power and short shifts at a paltry 5500 RPM’s. When driving these things the only place this engine makes anything resembling power is between 1000 RPM’s and 4000. Below and after that it is a wheezer with very slow highway response and passing power. Going into manual shift mode helps a little and takes the engine to 6000 RPM’s where it should be in the first place but I have to wonder how that will play out on engine longevity especially considering how these engines had piston issues early on.
If Ford can get 181 HP from a 1.5T 3 cylinder why can GM only get 160-170 HP from it’s 1.5T 4 banger?
I am surprised this article hasn’t been updated @alex luft because other news outlets and forums are indicating confirmed reports the 2022 MY refreshed Equinox (and Terrain) will both get the LSY 2.0T.
It’s a loser idea to drop the 2.0 T engine from the GMC Denali. After driving our 2019 Denali with the 2.0 T, I was hooked. It felt like it had equal performance with the 3.6 V-6 as the 2015 Chevy Traverse we traded in. The 2.0 T gets great fuel economy and performance that can not be anywhere near the 1.5 T with 80 plus less HP. If GMC doesn’t want to destroy the high end Denali name, they will rethink this power train blunder.
It’s a loser idea to drop the 2.0 T engine from the GMC Denali. After driving our 2019 Denali with the 2.0 T, I was hooked. It felt like it had equal performance with the 3.6 V-6 as the 2015 Chevy Traverse we traded in. The 2.0 T gets great fuel economy and performance that can not be anywhere near the 1.5 T with 80 plus less HP. If GMC doesn’t want to destroy the high end Denali name, they will rethink this power train blunder.
Seems kinda silly IMO. The 1.5L is rated at 170 bhp, while most other competitor base engines are closer to 200 or so, and some offer step-up engines (such as the Ford Escape).
Speaking personally, this doesn’t affect me much, but if you forced me to buy an Equinox, I’d have gone for a 2.0T one.
I own a 2018 2.0L, and love it! When I replace it, it won’t be another Equinox unless they GM has something similar.
Turbo 2.4!!!
I’m sorry but GM is making a lot of crazy decisions these days.
They’re neglecting the internal combustion engines and choices for their current products.
It’s a missed opportunity not to have a higher-performance xt4 SUV.
I don’t see why they can’t use the 4-cylinder motor that they use in the ct4-V.
My feeling is that they are grossly overestimated demand for their electric products.
Range anxiety is still a problem.
Why would anyone spend over $50,000 on a GM product that can’t go more than 250 miles on a full charge in the winter in the Midwest?
They are relying on the glory/demand of their pickup trucks and internal combustion engine SUVs to carry them.