There’s something exhilarating about a new car. It will be packed with the latest driver-assistance equipment. It will have helpful and comforting interior amenities at every inch. It will even have a versatile cabin designed both for work and for play. If you’re after a vehicle that has all of that and then some, consider the 2022 Chevy Equinox or the 2022 Toyota RAV4.
To help you choose between these SUVs, our team at Andy Mohr Chevrolet of Plainfield has done a favor for Plainfield, Indianapolis, and Avon drivers by creating the following Chevy Equinox vs. Toyota RAV4 comparison.
PASSENGER VOLUME
SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION
TEEN DRIVER
Let’s face it: SUVs are great family cars, which means standard safety is more important than ever. Fortunately, the Chevy Equinox and the Toyota RAV4 have their own safety suites designed to instill confidence in you, your partner, and even your teen driver.
Chevy Safety Assist and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 are the safety suites that come standard on the Chevy Equinox and the Toyota RAV4. They include brand-specific versions of these driver-assistance aids:
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- IntelliBeam® auto high beams
- Following Distance Indicator
Plus, they even have available features designed to make you feel more confident when merging and reversing. Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are available on the Equinox. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is the Toyota’s comparable feature.
Need help with parking? Both SUVs offer available Front and Rear Park Assist, which helps drivers be more attentive when backing up.
Speaking of attentive driving, only the Chevy offers Teen Driver technology, which promotes focused driving behavior by limiting certain vehicle features, automatically turning on all safety systems, and customizing vehicle settings.
Your next SUV should feel like an extension of your home on the road. It must come with cozy seating appointments, warming and cooling features, and some of the latest tech. Do the interiors of the Chevy Equinox and the Toyota RAV4 meet your standards?
You’ll have a 7-inch touchscreen display with standard Bluetooth® connectivity as your command center in the Chevy and the Toyota. You’ll also have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™; however, these connectivity features are wireless on the Equinox, which makes pairing from any seating appointment easy. The Toyota’s system may require a cord for pairing.
These integrations allow you to tune in to your ideal entertainment. With the Equinox’s standard Active Noise Cancellation feature, your listening experience can be completely your own and be free from interruptive road noise.
Find your sweet spot in the Chevy or the Toyota with fully adjustable seating so you can remain comfortable for miles. You’ll also be able to stay comfortable during warm days and chilly nights with available heated and ventilated front seats in either model.
Can’t forget about your rear-seat passengers! They’ll get in on the cozy action with available heated rear outboard seats in the Equinox and the RAV4 too.
The design of your next SUV matters, especially if you plan to use your model for work and/or for play. It should have versatile cabin space for both people moving and cargo carrying, both of which the Equinox and the RAV4 have in spades.
The Chevy Equinox and the Toyota RAV4 will seat your party of five with ease. In fact, you’ll have plenty of space to kick back and relax in either ride:
- Chevy Passenger Volume: 103.5 cubic feet
- Toyota Passenger Volume: 98.9 cubic feet
The Equinox has more wiggle room included, which means it may be the better option for your growing family, or when you add a furry friend into the mix.
On top of having more wiggle room overall, the Equinox also gives more headspace in the first row and more legroom in the second row. This combination of additional space makes it easier for tall drivers or rear passengers to feel comfortable on board.
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| Headroom (front) | 40 in. | 37.7 in. |
| Legroom (rear) | 39.9 in. | 37.8 in. |
If you’re after a model that makes you feel completely safe, provides all the creature comforts you want, and is rich in space, the 2022 Chevy Equinox will be your top pick over the 2022 Toyota RAV4.
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