Which SUV is right for you in Eldersburg, MD, the Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain?

Which SUV is Right for You in Eldersburg, MD? Choose Between the Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain

Sykesville and Frederick, MD drivers know how popular the small SUV class is. And with two poplar options easily available, you'll want to compare the new Chevy Equinox to the GMC Terrain and decide which is the right fit for your travels around Ellicott City and Columbia. Both of these well-renown small SUVs share similar platforms, as Chevy and GMC are brands that come from the GM family. But there are some subtle differences that are worth your attention when you set out from Westminster to find our Eldersburg, MD Chevy dealership on Sykesville Road.

Whether it's a matter of cost or specific features and options you need for your travels around Frederick, Ellicott City, and beyond, you'll find the new Chevy Equinox is the right fit for your next small SUV. Look through these comparisons with the new GMC Terrain, then visit Antwerpen Chevrolet today to test drive the new Equinox.

Performance and Efficiency

Where these two SUVs stand side by side is with their engines and performance outputs. Both use the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder, producing 175 horsepower with 203 pound-feet of torque, giving you one of the best starting times for small SUVs. When selecting all-wheel drive versions of either SUV, you'll have different automatic transmissions, while both use CVTs with their FWD setups. The Terrain offers a 9-speed automatic with its AWD models, while the Chevy Equinox provides an 8-speed transmission with its AWD-equipped versions. Both SUVs have max 1,500-pound trailering ratings.

With the same engines, you'll expect similar fuel economy ratings, and both the new Equinox and Terrain are nearly identical. But getting into the exact details, it's the AWD version of the Equinox that comes out ahead of its GMC Terrain counterpart, earning slightly more highway mpgs. Over the long run, those fuel savings can really add up, so choose the new Equinox for maximizing your efficiency.

Interior Space

The main appeal of the GMC vehicles you'll find for sale around Sykesville and Westminster is their higher-end appointments, trimming, and stylistic touches. Though for many Eldersburg and Mount Airy drivers, sticking with the basics at a lower cost can be the way to go, with the nicely, but subtly, styled Equinox coming out ahead. Meanwhile, though both SUVs share identical standard and max cargo area dimensions, the Equinox offers slightly more legroom and headroom up front and in the back.

Trim Levels and Pricing

Both Chevy and GMC wisely stick to just a few options for their respective small SUVs. Where other popular options offer huge menus of trim level editions and even more options, you'll have an easier time with special packages through any of the three trims available for the new Equinox here in Eldersburg. The base LT trim is generously equipped with standard driver aids, infotainment tech, and a lot more, and with this starting package of the Equinox, you'll spend less than you would with the base level of the GMC Terrain. The Terrain only has a single trim but differentiates between FWD and AWD versions. Though the top range of the Equinox is slightly more costly, you'll also have more options to fit in the features and additional safety aids you want with the well-equipped and easily customizable Chevy small SUV compared to the GMC model.

Consider a Chevy Wildcard With the New Equinox EV

For Ellicott City and Frederick drivers looking to go green, you'll love discovering the variant of the Chevy small SUV, with the new Equinox EV presenting an option that's not available with the GMC Terrain. The Chevy Equinox EV is similarly styled and equipped like its gas-powered inspiration, just adding electric motors, making it more powerful and giving you up to 319 miles of range. This electric variant of the Equinox is priced a bit higher than the gas-powered SUVs we've been comparing, but you may qualify for federal tax credits that help you save considering, all while enjoying electric driving that completely cuts out the costs of gasoline going forward.

Disclaimer: The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.

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