All three of the engine choices are turbos, and according to Chevrolet, the 2018 Equinox will feature the first turbo-diesel available in the compact SUV market. The new engine options reflect the automakers global view. Chevrolet plans to market the new Equinox in 115 markets worldwide. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is redesigned with the global markets in mind. Imagine being able to drive from Chicago to Memphis, Tennessee, or Boston to Richmond, Virginia, without having to stop for fuel. The 39 mpg rating gives the Equinox Diesel a potential 577-mile range. If you have a SUV filled with people asking “Are we there, yet?”, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel will help you travel with fewer stops. Our three-engine turbo-charged Equinox lineup means we can provide drivers more options for the performance and efficiency they desire.” According to Steve Majoros, Chevy’s marketing director for Crossovers, “Chevrolet continues to lead with technologies that offer customers more choice. The 1.6L turbo-diesel is the third engine option for the new Equinox. The new highway mileage numbers place the Equinox Diesel ahead of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid and Nissan Rogue hybrid. The new design is said to be leaner and more agile than previous generations. The 39 mpg is a strong start for the newly redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The EPA has already certified the Equinox Diesel for 39 mpg on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L turbo-diesel engine. Not only is the automaker sticking with the diesel engine, but the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel will get a segment leading 39 mpg. Chevrolet has some refreshing news after all of the scandals surrounding diesel engines.
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