2023 Chevy Equinox To Get New Engine
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The 2023 Chevy Equinox follows a full model refresh introduced for the 2022 model year, ushering in a few noteworthy updates and changes, one of the biggest of which is a new powertrain, GM Authority has learned.
According to GM Authority sources, the 2023 Chevy Equinox will be equipped with the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine, which will be rated at 175 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 203 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm. The turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine will replace the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LYX gasoline engine equipped by the preceding 2022 model year, which was rated at 170 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 203 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm.
The new turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine will connect to the GM six-speed automatic transmission, the same transmission configuration that connects to the current turbocharged 1.5L I4 LYX gasoline engine.
As GM Authority covered previously, the 2023 Chevy Equinox will once again be offered with the Midnight Edition package, an optional aesthetics upgrade previously offered for the 2021 Chevy Equinox, but later dropped for the 2022 model year. Although specific equipment and content for the new package offered for the 2023 model year has yet to be revealed, we can expect things like Jet Black interior upholstery, black wheels, black trim, and black badging.
Production of the 2023 Chevy Equinox is set to get underway on August 22nd. Production takes place at the GM San Luis Potosi plant and GM Ramos Arizpe plant, both of which are located in Mexico. Dealers will no longer be able to place new sold orders for the 2022 Chevy Equinox as of June 23rd, with the final week of production for the 2022 model year being August 19th. Production of of the Chevy Equinox will be increased at the GM San Luis Potosi plant following the stoppage of Chevy Onix production there.
Under the skin, the 2023 Chevy Equinox rides on the GM D2 platform.
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Can anyone explain GM’s reasoning here? What does the LSD engine have that the LYX didn’t? The bump from 170 hp to 175 doesn’t justify this, especially if it really does need to increase RPM from 5,600 to 5,800 to achieve it. (I’m not entirely sure this part of the article is accurate. I looked up the LSD engine and its specs show 175 hp at 5,600 RPM.)
Is it lower emissions, better mileage? Are they ending production of the LYX? Does the LYX use a component or material that is in short supply? Why go through the expense and hassle of changing an engine for just 5 hp? What is the effect on reliability of this?
I’ve read a few articles about this, but all anyone says is just the news: GM is replacing the LYX with the LSD, no explanation. Anyone know anything?
The entire premise eludes me, as it does with reported horsepower for any of the small vehicles made by other companies. Horsepower is reported at such high engine RPMs as to make it useless. 5600 or 5800rpm is the power-band? Who runs a vehicle with the tach that high? Most driving is done with the engine between 1500 and 3500rpm. I have to infer this means it is taking advantage of far less horsepower than the rated level (or selling point?) That just makes a gutless segment even more gutless. This isn’t a problem with only the GMs. The current RAV4 boasts 203hp but at similar engine speed. No ordinary driver is going to run it that hot–at least not for very long.
The Gen. 3 Equinox/Terrain with the 2.0 – 9 speed was a great package. Plenty of power, entertaining to drive, decent fuel economy. I was highly anticipating swapping my 2019 2.0 Redline for the refreshed RS model with a 2.0 powertrain. Sadly this desirable combination wasn’t to be. The 1.5 equipped Equinox is marginal in power/performance; really inadequate when encountering a headwind, hills and when loaded. GM/Chevy has lost sight of what made them successful and is convinced that forcing their “experimental” electric vehicles on their customers is a great idea. No performance optional engine: I’m Out!!!
I’m ready to buy an Equinox and debating 2022 vs. 2023. I need good rear visibility and the 2023 photos I have seen look like 2023 may have improved visibility, specifically in the little viewing area along the side that is almost at the back. Has anyone seen the 2023 to know if there is more visibility? GM, could you let us know? I have not seen any mention of it in press releases so far. Thanks for any info you can provide.
my wife loved her current 2019 2.0 LT Equinox awd . was told that 2.0 is out for 2023 ? if so we are going to be out of it for next car this is our third Equinox . great mileage and power ! 30 -34 mpg ! it’s 252 hp !
I leased a 2020 Equinox LT AWD, purposely with the 1.5L. I wanted the extra 4 mpg over the 2.0L I have been using it for Uber and now have 65k miles on it. The only thing I’ve done is oil changes and air filters. I replaced the tires at about 60k. Never had a failure and get 25mpg. Super happy with this model just the way it is. I get great compliments on the leather interior and “moon” roof. The only thing that has always sucked is using AT&T for cell service and the navigation which has so many missing streets . I just wished they’d give us screen casting from our cellphones instead of the stupid android auto that is so limited and locked down. Then I could use google maps and all the other great apps from my cellphone.
Not happy that I can’t get leather seats now without upping to a Premier. I thought about re-ordering a FWD because I’m in the south now, but the front wheels break loose in rain and I love using the AWD.