As GM prepares to finally start building the refreshed 2022 Chevy Equinox on October 4th, the automaker has provided dealers with the trim levels it recommends they order the updated crossover. Per documents seen by GM Authority, Chevrolet recommends that dealers follow the following trim mix when ordering the Equinox:
- LS: 18 percent
- LT: 42 percent
- RS: 25 percent
- Premier: 15 percent
As GM Authority was first to report, Chevy dropped the base model L trim level for the 2022 Equinox. Additionally, the sporty-looking RS trim level is a new addition to the 2022 Equinox lineup. The LT is the most popular Equinox trim, and it seems that GM is counting on the new RS model to take second.
GM refreshed the Chevy Equinox across the board for the 2022 model year, giving it a new front fascia with standard LED headlights and a new rear fascia. An engine auto stop-start defeat switch will be included for the first time, addressing complaints of many owners.
One major change for 2022 Equinox is the complete removal of the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine, which served as the more powerful engine option. As we previously covered, GM planned to offer the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY on the 2022 Chevy Equinox lineup, but those plans changed, and the 2022 Equinox will in fact no longer offer a turbo 2.0L engine.
That leaves the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LYX gasoline engine as the exclusive powerplant for the vehicle. The LYX is rated at 170 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 203 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm, and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission – the only transmission available for the 2022 model year. Front-wheel-drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is optional.
GM originally planned to refresh the Equinox for the 2021 model year before delaying it by a single model year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the initial launch delay, production of the 2022 model model has since been delayed due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage.
The current, third-gen Chevy Equinox is produced across the following three North American facilities:
- GM CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Canada
- GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico
- GM San Potosi plant in Mexico
All three plants supply the Americas as well as several international markets, such as the Middle East. CAMI produces the most units of the Equinox for the U.S. market. Production of the 2022 Equinox will start across all three facilities on October 4th.
Due to the stoppage in production, Chevy Equinox inventory was running just 17 days supply in the U.S. as of the beginning of August. That lack of supply has resulted in a five percent decline in sales volume during the first six months of 2021.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Compact Crossovers – H1 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 21 SHARE | Q2 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA CR-V | 16% | 13% | +53.49% | 213,199 | 138,898 |
| TOYOTA RAV4 | 14% | 17% | +20.63% | 221,195 | 183,360 |
| NISSAN ROGUE | 12% | 9% | +70.42% | 182,289 | 106,965 |
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 7% | 10% | -4.49% | 118,666 | 124,251 |
| MAZDA CX-5 | 7% | 6% | +42.34% | 92,621 | 65,072 |
| HYUNDAI TUCSON | 7% | 7% | +44.14% | 83,517 | 57,941 |
| SUBARU FORESTER | 6% | 9% | +11.77% | 95,965 | 85,860 |
| FORD ESCAPE | 6% | 7% | +0.82% | 85,492 | 84,797 |
| VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 5% | 5% | +37.18% | 65,153 | 47,494 |
| FORD BRONCO SPORT | 5% | 0% | * | 60,514 | 0 |
| KIA SPORTAGE | 4% | 4% | +34.72% | 53,374 | 39,618 |
| JEEP CHEROKEE | 4% | 5% | +17.95% | 67,158 | 56,938 |
| SUBARU CROSSTREK | 4% | 5% | +40.41% | 64,214 | 45,732 |
| GMC TERRAIN | 2% | 3% | -14.52% | 33,533 | 39,231 |
| MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 1% | 1% | -31.32% | 10,675 | 15,544 |
| DODGE JOURNEY | 1% | 1% | -37.99% | 12,765 | 20,586 |
| MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS | 0% | 0% | -31.33% | 4,358 | 6,346 |
| TOTAL | +30.94% | 1,464,688 | 1,118,633 |
Segment share, as a result, has decreased from 10 to seven percent. The performance places the Equinox fourth in its segment by cumulative sales volume, behind the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue.
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Comments
“That leaves the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LYX gasoline engine as the exclusive powerplant for the vehicle. The LYX is rated at 170 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 203 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm, and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission…”
FCA killed off the Dodge Journey, and for the last year, offered a really gutless, nothing-burger of a drive train. It ws a sturdy little CUV, but was not a great seller and was bumping up against safety standards going into effect for the next model year. They chose not to rework it, but discontinue the line.
I wonder if GM is planning to kill off the Equinox / Terrain line due to upcoming changes in standards? The Equinox is – unlike the Journey – a good seller, but no explaining what GM does. I suspect there is an equivalent in the works, and rather than keep a well-known model name, will come up with something else no one recognizes?
I hope they will remake it with an HEV variant instead.
I’m with you, I’d be interested in a Hybrid model as well.
They made a big mistake dropping the two liter for the equinox I was thinking of getting one but not anymore not enough power for me
My brother liked his V6 Equinox but won’t even consider one with the 1.5.
My daughter has had several Equinox’s since 2016. This 2021 with the 1.5 litre is not that bad. I am for bigger displacement but it is excellent on the highway cruises right along.
Please tell me how the RAV4 has more Q2 share than CRV? The data you provided do not support this.
I would agree with the recommend that Chevy sent to the dealers.
No 2.0 means I’m keeping my 2019 Red Line when the lease ends. The 2.0 cranks out almost 60 more ponies then the 1.5 and the difference is very obvious when you drive one.
It’s 82 more. 252 – 170 is 82hp difference.
I also have a red line with 2.0 and 9 speed have driven one with 1.5 no comparison GM give us the 2.0 option
That would be a mistake doing away with the 2.0 turbo engine, we have a 2019 Equinox with 2.0 turbo. It will get up & go an gets really good gas mileage . An it has gave 0 trouble, keep the oil and filters changed good to go,
I love the much needed refresh! What a shame about the sole engine choice. I just don’t understand GM sometimes
And this is why we didn’t get another Equinox when our lease expired. No 2.0T, no 9 speed, still has push button awd. They ruined the good and didn’t fix the bad. Great refresh.
Just curious; I’m not being snide. How would you rather control the all wheel drive? Thank you.
I’d rather it always be on and be controlled by the computer like in virtually every other manufacturer.
Thank you. Just wondered…
I would not be surprise part of issue right now with the engine choice is because of computer chip issues. keeping one engine can possibly make it easier to keep production going. They have a new 2.0t they can use. I really think this is a production issue no matter what excuse they are using.
I think they announced the 2.0 discontinuance before the chip shortage. Besides: dependent on the chip layout involved, they can flash them for more than one configuration.
Covid happened, then the refresh was pushed back and by then the computer chip issued started. So I thinks its a combination of both. Also there is a parts shorage everywhere. Its just a mess currently in all sectors of manufacturing.
I would like to see gm bring back the 1.6 TD in the Equinox. 50 to 60 mpg is hard to get there in gas.
I drive a ’14 LTZ Equinox with the 2.4L, bought new…still happy but would have already purchased a new Premier if a 2.0L turbo had been offered….but a 1.5L turbo…..give me a break! I guess with the info you gave out about the competition and the total sales to the Equinox….the offering of the Blazer with a 2.0L turbo is hitting us in the face……listen there’s still some of us “out here” that ‘won’t turn the key if it’s not a Chevy’……but it’s a fact that “the pencil pushers” aren’t ‘Died in the wool’. I’m 77 but I guess “the best” is over…
If GM/Chevrolet are trying to lose even more market share, they are doing a great job at it.
A wimpy 1.5L 180 hp in a model that had a 300+ hp V6 5 years ago is a joke.
I had been looking for one but not now.
I will look at other brands.
This is from a lifelong GM/Chevy owner.
They show no loyalty to their customers, their customers will stop showing loyalty to them.
Don’t even bother with the new Equinox. Way underpowered with a weak engine/trans combination. While they did put a 9spd in the Terrain, it is only limited to the 1.5L Turbo as well. If you insist on getting a GM SUV, go with the new Envision with the 2.0L Turbo/9spd combo or get a Blazer with the 3.6L. The Equinox RS is a joke, especially for around $40K! It may look a little better on the outside, but GM didn’t refresh the interior…still looks like crap. I know the Envision and Blazer aren’t built in the US, but what difference does that make…most are imported anyways. GM should put the Equinox and Trax out to pasture and stick with the Blazer and Trailblazer.
I own a 2020 Equinox premier with the hated 1.5 Liter Turbo. Overall I am happy to see 29 to 30 mpg regularly and it does keep up with traffic. At my age I no longer am the first away from a traffic light and i don’t mind being passed.
It appears this car will last a good long time.