Chevy Equinox Challenges the Jeep Cherokee

Sep 12, 2016

When it comes to value and pricing, the Chevy Equinox is more than ready to pull ahead of the Jeep Cherokee. Shoppers on the hunt for a family-sized SUV should know the difference before they spend too much on the Cherokee. You can find a large selection of Equinox SUVs at Hare Chevy dealer Noblesville, IN.

Value and Pricing
The Cherokee commands a higher price than the Equinox. With the money you save, you can buy a higher trim level of the Equinox. Adding value to your Equinox purchase, you’ll find that it can handle more cargo than the Cherokee. With the seats folded, the Cherokee is rated at 55 cu.ft. while the Equinox is rated at a much more generous 63.7 cu.ft. The Equinox driver also can haul more cargo without sacrificing seating because the Multi-Flex system allows you to slide the rear seats forward eight inches. Learn about pricing.

Performance and Safety
If you like to drive, you’ll appreciate the higher horsepower of the Equinox V-6. It’s rated at 301 horsepower and 272 lb.-ft. of torque. Its rival, the Cherokee Sport V-6, can only claim 271 horsepower and 239 lb.-ft. of torque.

Awards
The Equinox has earned JD Power’s Most Dependable Compact SUV Award and tied for the 2016 Highest Ranked in Initial Quality Award from JD Power. Furthermore, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the Equinox to its Top Safety Pick list. The Cherokee didn’t make the cut. Cars with better safety ratings generally enjoy better insurance rates.

See the value for yourself. Take a test drive of the Equinox at Hare Chevy dealer Noblesville, IN.