2022 Buick Envision vs Chevy Equinox
Overview
The 2022 Buick Envision is the epitome of luxury with a handsome exterior and lots of standard driver assist features. Since the last model year was such a makeover, 2022 only sees a few additions to the Sport Touring package like alloy pedal covers and embroidered headrests. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox poses as a strong competitor with good fuel economy and its own fair share of driver assist features. Let’s break them down.
Trims
2022 Buick Envision:
- Preferred: $32,845
- Essence: $36,870
- Avenir: $41,120
2022 Chevy Equinox:
- LS: $27,445
- LT: $28,545
- RS: $31,745
- Premier: $32,645
Power
The 2022 Buick Envision is powered by a turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder that makes 228 horsepower and is paired to a 9 speed automatic. FWD is standard and AWD is optional. Performance is peppy and responsive and fuel economy is 24/31 mpg.
The 2022 Chevy Equinox offers a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces 170 hp and is paired to a 6-speed automatic. FWD is standard and AWD is optional while fuel economy is 26/31 mpg. Reportedly, downshifting can be a struggle but overall the 2022 Chevy Equinox is easy to drive with precise steering.
Interior
The 2022 Buick Envision is quite suave and luxurious with features like ventilated front seats and QuietTuning tech to keep your ride isolated from the noisy road. This is accomplished with triple door seals, a laminated windshield and more. 40/60 split rear seats allow for cargo space to range from 25.2-52.7 cubic feet depending on if the seats are folded down. The front seat is organized with an Electronic Precision Shift, instrument panel and infotainment system to make a user-friendly cockpit.
The 2022 Chevy Equinox is spacious with lots of cup holders along with black cloth, black headliners and black chrome accents with red stitching. Leather upholstery is also available. Cargo dimensions range from 29.9-63.9 cubic feet.
Tech
2022 Buick Envision:
- Base 8-inch infotainment screen
- 10.2-inch for top trims
- Apple carplay/Android auto
- 4G LTE wifi hotspot SiriusXM satellite radio
- 6-speaker stereo
- Active noise-cancellation system
- Optional 9-speaker Bose system
- Optional Navigation
2022 Chevy Equinox:
- Bluetooth
- USB connectivity & aux
- 4G LTE onboard wifi
- 7-8-inch touchscreen
- Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment interface
- Apple carplay/Android auto
Safety
2022 Buick Envision:
- Standard lane departure warning & lane keep assist
- Standard automatic emergency braking w/ pedestrian detection
- Available adaptive cruise control
2022 Chevy Equinox:
- Standard lane departure warning & lane keep assist
- Standard automatic emergency braking w/ pedestrian detection
- Available adaptive cruise control
Conclusion
Though the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox does offer a handful of technology features, the 2022 Buick Envision offers more in technology, interior luxury, and horsepower. Come check it out today!
