Is the Chevy Equinox a Better Choice than the Mazda CX-5?
On one hand, you've got an SUV that has evolved to keep up with the latest trends. On the other hand, there's an SUV that has maintained its classic appeal without adding much to the design. So, here's the question-would you rather have a new smartphone with the latest style and features? Or would you be ok with one of those old Nokia phones with a digital screen as long as it gets the job done? With that in mind, we'll compare the new Chevy Equinox with the Mazda CX-5.
Exterior Design and Attractiveness
Chevy Equinox
The Chevy Equinox brings a modern touch to a trendy driver like you. Alluring LED headlamps, available fog lights, and multiple grille options create whip appeal in Little Falls, NJ. Add the rugged wheel designs, including available 20-inch machined wheels, a palette of color options, or available two-tone colorways, and you've got a modern SUV that's made for a charismatic driver like you.
Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 carries a minimalist approach to its exterior design. If you don't need a lot of jazz to your design, then the CX-5 is fitting. The honeycomb front grille design with bright LED headlights will stick to the minimalist idea. Wheel sizes range from the standard 17-inch set to a 19-inch version, and basic colors like machine gray metallic and polymetal gray metallic are available. But hey, at least there's an available shark-fin antenna and dual exhaust outlets to show that the Mazda CX-5 has a little bit of modern style to it.
Fuel Economy and Performance
Chevy Equinox
All models are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower-enough to merge and quickly get up to speed on the highway in Wayne, NJ. This engine setup places the Equinox toward the top of its class in fuel efficiency with an EPA-estimated 26/28 MPG city/highway for FWD models. Each trim can also run on E15 fuel-a more cost-effective unleaded fuel that's environmentally friendly. AWD is optional on all trims, while MacPherson front suspension and the multi-mode drive selector are standard.
Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 is powered by a 2.5-liter engine with 187 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 26/31 MPG city/highway. The CX-5 does, however, offer up to eight trim levels-half of which are powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with up to 256 horsepower. This setup will decrease fuel economy to an EPA-estimated 22/27 MPG city/highway. So, you'll have to judge if the extra ponies are worth the decreased fuel economy. AWD is available on all trims.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Chevy Equinox
All Equinox models offer a robust infotainment system featuring an 11-inch diagonal driver information center and an 11.3-inch color LCD with Google built-in and Apple and Android compatibility. You'll also enjoy an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot for quicker streaming and web crawling. The standard Equinox trim comes with cloth bucket seats, a 6-way manual driver's seat, remote start, and active noise cancellation to preserve your inner sanctity on the road in Paterson, NJ.
Equinox Upgrades
- EvoTex Seats
- Maple Sugar, Suede Microfiber Seats
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Universal Home Remote
- Dual-Zone Climate Control
- Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5's trim selection means that you'll have to pay a lot more (more than $42,000) to get all the features you want. Across all models, you'll find the 10.25-inch full-color infotainment screen with Apple and Android compatibility. Standard entries include cloth seats, a push-button start, and a tilt & telescopic steering wheel.
Mazda CX-5 Upgrades
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Terracotta leather-trimmed seats
- Genuine Wood Trim
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Bose® Sound System
- Heated Front Seats
- Dual Zone Climate Control
Driver's Assistance and Safety
Chevy Equinox
The Equinox brings an array of driver's assistance and safety features as standard for all models. A bevy of alerts, ranging from forward collision to rear parking assistance, will help keep you aware of obstacles-even the ones you don't see. A child LATCH system, safety locks, multiple airbags, and occupant presence detection ensure that your passengers are safe and secure.
Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 resembles safety and support on the road with standard features much like the Chevy Equinox. A LATCH system, multiple airbags, and anti-lock brakes are just a few of the overlapping features for each model. Alerts like blind spot monitoring and lane-keep assist will round out the entry-level safety features, while upgrades come at higher trim levels.
Schumacher Chevrolet of Little Falls
It's modern. It's trendy. It's fashionable. It has a robust infotainment system and creature comforts-and at most, you'll pay around $34,000 to have it all. And that's before available new vehicle promotions. The Equinox is clearly the most cost-effective solution for your daily driving needs in Hawthorne, West Caldwell and the surrounding areas. Find your trade value, get pre-approved for your auto loan, and then check out new Chevy inventory at Schumacher Chevy of Little Falls.
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