“The ride is smooth, and have had 3 Equinox's and no major issues with them. Love that cloth seats are heated, I use to have leather and only though leather was heated.”
2022 Chevrolet Equinox: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-cycle refresh with revised front and rear styling, a new grille, and new LED lighting. Chevrolet also adds the sporty-looking RS trim, while the L trim is dropped and LS becomes the starting point.
About the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
3rd generation (2018-2024), mid-cycle refresh year.
Chevrolet sells the Equinox as a straightforward five-seat compact SUV for everyday family use rather than a sporty or off-road statement piece. Its core appeal is easy-to-use tech, broad safety coverage, a roomy passenger area, and familiar controls in a crowded mainstream segment. Review sources consistently pointed to its simple infotainment setup, solid passenger space, and approachable driving manners as the reasons most shoppers consider it against rivals like the CR-V, RAV4, Rogue, and Escape.
The 2022 Equinox remains a practical compact SUV, with LS covering the essentials and LT adding comfort features such as a power-adjustable driver’s seat. RS brings black exterior details, heated front seats, and a power liftgate, while Premier emphasizes comfort with leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a hands-free power liftgate. Every trim uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic, with front-wheel drive or AWD.
What changed, by category
Styling
Chevrolet revises the front and rear styling, adds a new grille and LED lighting, and updates interior trim details. Premier gets its own grille treatment, while the new RS has black exterior trim, badges, and bowtie emblems.
Tech
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become standard across the lineup.
Trim lineup
The sporty-looking RS trim joins the lineup between LT and Premier. The L trim is dropped, making LS the new entry trim.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 63.9 cu-ft | 63.9 cu-ft | 63.9 cu-ft | 63.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| SD Card Slot | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fully redesigned?
No. The 2022 Equinox is a mid-cycle refresh of the third-generation SUV, not a full redesign. Its main updates are revised exterior styling, new LED lighting, wireless smartphone integration, and a reorganized trim lineup.
Which trims changed for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
The RS trim is new for 2022, and the former L trim is dropped. That leaves LS as the starting trim, followed by LT, RS, and Premier.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the 2022 Equinox lineup, so a compatible phone does not need a cable for smartphone integration.
Did the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox get a new engine?
No. The refreshed 2022 Equinox keeps a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The lineup includes front-wheel-drive and AWD versions.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
Yes, mainly in appearance, connectivity, and trim selection. The 2022 model has refreshed front and rear styling, new LED lighting, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the new RS trim, but its basic engine and transmission carry over.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox.
4.2
2022 Chevrolet Equinox
(361 reviews)
“This is a solid choice for value and gas mileage. The right color makes it look more expensive.”
“We're very satisfied with our Equinox. I would advise them they will have blind spots on the left and right view.”
Sources
- media.chevrolet.com — Equinox / 2022 / 2022 Chevrolet Equinox 061721
- media.chevrolet.com — 2021 / Factsheet / 2022 Equinox Factsheet
- media.chevrolet.com — Equinox / 2023 / 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
- media.chevrolet.com — Dec / 1216 Chevoletsuv / Chevrolet to Expand Availability of Midnight Sport and RS Packages on SUV Portfolio Due to Overwhelming Success 2