Used Chevy Equinox

A Look at the Equinox and Its History

The Chevy Equinox is a compact SUV designed to provide you with the highest level of practicality possible. Its compact nature makes it a good fit for urban dwellers, and the fact that it truly is an SUV build provides you with far more space than a sedan. The Equinox is designed to be a gap-bridger, a vehicle that can be used both as a commuter and as a family utility vehicle, providing the ultimate versatility. Throughout its trim packages, you'll find models that maximize simplicity, luxury, athleticism, and more. If utility is your main focus, then one of the base-level trims will keep the interior simple yet nice and the price tag low. A higher-level trim package can get you those sleeker looks with that extra flare if you're using this predominantly as a commuter vehicle and want a more professional aesthetic.

Perhaps the best feature of the Equinox is the significant increase in space that comes with its SUV architecture. While a sedan typically offers less than 20 cu.ft. of cargo space, the Equinox can offer over 60 cu.ft. of cargo space. Of course, this increased space also makes for greater passenger comfort in the driving experience and certainly makes loading up easier when you've got a job to do, a vacation to take, or anything in-between. The Equinox is about practicality. You've got the best of both worlds: the compactness of a sedan and the utility of an SUV. It's hard to come up with a downside to that.

So how old is this standout Chevy SUV? The Equinox first debuted in 2004 for the 2005 model year. Having developed nicely in its first five years with some subtle changes along the way, the Equinox was ready for a makeover after its first half-decade on the road. In 2009, the second generation Equinox hit the floor for the 2010 model year. This second generation lasted almost a decade, as it did not enter its third generation until 2018. The third-generation Equinox is still running strong today and is better than ever. The Equinox has a good background behind its belt, with years of experience providing the practicality-oriented driving experience described above. It is by no means a dated vehicle, as every model year continues its refinement, keeping itself up to date and staying with the times.

While the original Equinox was a vehicle fit for 2005, the current Equinox is fit for today; the vehicle has used all those years of experience to evolve and innovate. However, the excellence in the Equinox's history makes it a fantastic vehicle to purchase used. There are plenty of pre-owned Equinox models that are far from expended, so you can have a vehicle of good-as-new quality with all of the modern selling points of the current Equinox with a lower price tag than if you were to purchase from the current lineup.

What Safety Features Can the Equinox Come With?

The Chevy Equinox excels in the safety department with features such as a driver's safety alert seat. This system is designed to alert the driver when advanced safety systems, such as the forward collision alert and blind spot monitors, are triggered. These features are predictably offered in newer Equinoxes, but they are not new to the model. Forward collision alert and lane departure systems were introduced as standard to the Chevrolet Equinox as early as 2012. The safety alert seat, on the other hand, is a more recent introduction, not becoming a standard feature until 2017.

The Chevrolet Equinox has enjoyed high crash test ratings for many years. Most of the Equinox’s crash test rating results average between four and four and a half stars. These high ratings are only helped by the addition of more airbags over the years and the advanced safety systems mentioned above. The Equinox’s lowest safety rating came in for its rollover test. This can be expected for most SUVs, with their generally boxy frames and large size. Even with that feature, the Chevy Equinox’s safety rating still doesn’t drop below a four.

Other safety features enjoyed over multiple years of Equinox models include child seat anchors, dusk sensing headlamps, and a rear center three-point belt. Front, rear, and side-mounted airbags protect the driver and front-seat passenger on all sides. Additionally, the passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation provides an extra safety measure for children or infants in car seats. This system detects the weight difference and turns off the airbag to ensure children's safety in the event of a collision.

For parents with new drivers, the inclusion of the Teen Driver system is the most important safety feature available. This system allows parents to monitor their teens driving habits, set limits on speed, prevent teens from turning off features, and provides overall peace of mind. This system even provides a report card based on the teens driving habits, like how far they have driven, their maximum speed, and when safety alerts were triggered.

Driver Features: Cargo, Audio, and Comfort

The Chevrolet Equinox offers a wealth of driver features from one year to the next. Cargo and passenger space may be one of the most sought after features for any SUV. The Equinox has average available space for its size with the expected five person capacity, though the provided cargo area is not top of the line in any year. Most Equinoxes offer approximately 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Folding those seats flat doubles the available space to roughly 60 cubic feet, with some model years offering slightly more or slightly less. This ensures that you will have plenty of space for whatever you need, like strollers, groceries, luggage, and more.

The audio system in the Equinox has seen predictable upgrades over the years as technology has advanced to keep up with customer expectations. The touchscreen systems have grown more responsive, with the lag in responding to commands dropping further as voice recognition was integrated. Additionally, integration between different systems has increased over the years. From Pandora to Sirius XM, satellite radio and similar features are standard across all years of the Equinox. Even more, the Chevy Equinox has active noise cancellation, which means you will get to enjoy a quiet, peaceful ride, no matter where the road takes you.

Possibly one of the best entertainment features is an available Bose speaker system. This system is available on newer models and offers an amazing sound quality perfect for audiophiles. Combine these speakers with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a comfortable interior, and an 8" infotainment screen, and drivers will never want to leave this SUV.

Another feature enjoyed by Equinox drivers can be summed up in one word: comfort. Spacious driver and front passenger seats, along with an available leather interior, make for a pleasant drive for anyone in the front row. Passengers may have slightly less space than desired in the second row, but the driver will ride in comfort at all times. They will also have peace of mind supported by the safety rating and the many airbags in the Equinox. Even without the luxury of leather or similar features, the spacious Equinox offers good cargo space in the cockpit as well as the rear. All of these little touches make the Equinox a high quality, affordable vehicle for anyone to purchase.

Financing Your Equinox

While the car-shopping experience can be exciting for many drivers, financing can be one aspect that causes much stress for some. Now that you understand the nature of the Equinox, you may be torn between having a vehicle of Equinox quality and sticking to your original budget. The great news is that there is a solution! Here at Parkway Chevy, our financing department is here to help you determine the best path forward to ensure that you don't have to compromise either the quality of your vehicle or your budget. There is a way to make it happen so you can have the vehicle you desire with the payment plan that fits your financial situation.

Our financing department can secure access to the best loan deals for your specific needs, meaning you pay a monthly installment to pay off the vehicle rather than paying for the whole thing all at once. This is a great way to have the car fully under your ownership while arranging the payment process to be more manageable over time rather than a massive lump sum upfront. That is the best option if you are set on having the Equinox fully under your name. If that is less important to you, there is yet another option.

Our financing department can also help you work out a lease deal. It works much the same way as an apartment lease: rather than owning the car, you have it as a long-term rental on which you pay a moderate monthly lease payment, and at the end of the term, you have the opportunity to purchase the vehicle or move on to a new one. Leasing is a great way to spread out the payments with less strings attached. Money doesn't have to be an obstacle to you driving an Equinox; we're here to help work out a solution!

Our Dedicated Service Department Is Here for All Your Maintenance Needs

Not only do we offer financing for your Equinox, but we also offer maintenance for your Equinox right here at Parkway Chevrolet, with a service center right here at our dealership. We're not looking to sell you a rickety old vehicle and then leave you to get it back up and running; we want to make sure that any vehicle you purchase through us, whether new or used, is running in great shape, so we provide everything necessary to make sure this is possible. So, once you've got your Equinox, any service you need, whether it's an oil change, tire change, touch-up, or even collision repair, we are here to take care of it for you. Our job is to be here for you long after the keys are handed over and you drive off our lot. It's more than a sale; it's about building a relationship with our customers that will last many years and miles ahead.

Why Choose Parkway Chevrolet?

Here at Parkway Chevy, our mission is to provide you with the best service possible. We understand that many of our customers have a history of bad dealership experiences, and we want to prove that the dealership experience does not have to be that way. We want to ensure that your needs, concerns, and experiences are heard, understood, and addressed. Our job is not to shove you into a car to make a sale but rather to listen to your needs and, from there, help you decide upon a vehicle that suits your specific needs.
Once you've decided upon a vehicle, our finance department will help you put together a payment plan that fits your budget, and we will help you maintain your vehicle to ensure that it lasts you for as long as you need. We want to provide for all of your automotive needs here at Parkway Chevy, and we look forward to helping you get behind the wheel of a great vehicle you love, like the amazing Chevy Equinox, and support you throughout your ownership of the vehicle

Find the Chevy Equinox at Parkway Chevrolet

While there are many Chevy dealerships out there for buyers to choose from, one of the best dealerships to find new and pre-owned Chevrolets is in Tomball, TX. At Parkway Chevrolet, we are proud to serve the greater Houston area and all of the surrounding towns and cities. We strive to provide our customers with an amazing shopping experience and sell only the best high-quality models, whether they are new or used. Additionally, we offer on-site financing and repairs for our buyers.

At Parkway Chevrolet, we offer regular specials and incentives on our new and used vehicles, so you will always find the best deal with us. We also offer something we call the Parkway Advantage, which comes with the purchase of any new or used vehicle at our dealership. This Advantage includes lifetime complimentary loaner cars, lifetime complimentary state inspections, and six months of car washes at Scrubway Wash & Lube.

Whether you’re looking for a new or used Chevy Equinox or you need service done on your current vehicle, Parkway Chevrolet is the place to go. Visit us at 25500 TX-249 in Tomball, TX!