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2021 Chevrolet Equinox Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox receives the following changes and updates:

Model Line

  • Deletion of 2LT and 3LZ trim levels

Exterior

Mechanical

  • Deletion of 2.0-liter LTG turbocharged four-cylinder engine option
  • Deletion of 9-speed automatic transmission (M3D)
  • Deletion of trailering equipment (V92)
  • Deletion of factory-installed trailer hitch and closeout cover
  • Deletion of 17-inch front and 16-inch rear 4-wheel antilock disc brake configuration
  • Deletion of 3.17 axle ratio
  • Deletion of 17-inch steel spare wheel and 17-inch compact spare tire
  • Deletion of dual-outlet stainless steel exhaust

Packages

  • Addition of Leather Package, which is only available on LT (1LT) models and includes:
    • Jet Black perforated leather-appointed seating
    • Memory settings
    • Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
    • Outside heated power-adjustable and auto-dimming mirrors
    • Requires Confidence & Convenience Package, which includes includes Driver Confidence II Package and Driver Convenience Package content
      • Driver Confidence II Package
      • Driver Convenience Package
        • Remote Start
        • Dual-zone automatic climate control
        • Driver and front passenger heated seats
        • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
        • Universal Home Remote
        • Power liftgate
        • Front fog lamps
  • Midnight Edition content revision, which now includes
    • Jet Black premium cloth
    • 19-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels (PJI)
    • Dark finish fog lamp bezel surround
    • Unique mold-in-color Black grille and mesh with Black surround
    • Front and rear Black bowties
    • For the 2020 model year, Midnight Edition package content included
      • Jet Black perforated leather-appointed seating
      • 19-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels (PJI)
      • Memory settings
      • Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
      • Outside heated power-adjustable and auto-dimming mirrors
      • Dark finish fog lamp bezel surround
      • Unique mold-in-color Black grille and mesh with Black surround
      • Front and rear Black bowties

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

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