When you have the heart of a wanderer and the nine-to-five of a busy professional, you need a vehicle that is at home on the trails and behind the city skyline-a compact SUV. To help you decide which vehicles in this popular market is right for you, our team at Station Buick GMC have thrown two warriors into battle: the 2021 GMC Terrain vs. Chevy Equinox.
If you're in the Mansfield, Norton, and Attleboro, Massachusetts, areas, come by our dealership for a test drive and see which vehicle is right for your fantasies and realities.
2021 GMC Terrain vs. Chevy Equinox Engine Performance: Power Isn't Everything
Whether you're heading out into the wilderness for a long weekend away from it all or just swinging by your local café on the way to work, you'll need a solid engine to get you there. Both the 2021 GMC Terrain and the Chevy Equinox come equipped with 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engines that offer 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque.
But it isn't just power that gets you where you need to go, it's how you use that power. The Chevy Equinox pairs its engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The GMC Terrain offers a 9-speed automatic transmission, so you may notice a smoother ride as there's more levels of power to adjust to your driving conditions-great for winding mountain roads.
2021 GMC Terrain vs. Chevy Equinox Technology: Ready to Assist
When it comes to day-to-day driving comfort, both the new GMC Terrain and the Chevy Equinox have comparable interiors and overall maximum cargo space. They also both offer some very handy driver assistance technologies. Available on both compact SUVs are:
·       Rear Park Assist
·       Adaptive Cruise Control
·       High-Definition Surround Vision
In addition to these features, the GMC Terrain also offers and available automatic parking assist available. This driver assistance technology will search for and steer your vehicle into a parking space, then instruct you when to accelerate, brake and shift.
With this feature you'll have an extra set of eyes looking for the best spot at the grocery store, and you won't have to send your passenger out to direct you. Without this digital copilot on the Equinox, you'll be craning your neck in every direction and peeking the door open to make sure you're in the lines.
2021 GMC Terrain vs. Chevy Equinox Safety Features: Peace of Mind on the Road
Nothing is more important than safety on the road. Luckily, both the GMC Terrain and the Chevy Equinox come standard with full safety suites prepared for just about anything you might run into on your way to the outdoors. These standard features include:
·       Automatic Emergency Braking
·       Forward Collision Alert
·       Front Pedestrian Braking
·       Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Both compact SUVs also offer available extra safety features as you increase trim levels; the Safety Alert Seat, for example. This feature causes a physical sensation in the driver's seat to alert you of possible hazards. Having this extra warning can be convenient in every case, and life-saving in a select few.
Safety Alert Seating is available on every trim above the base level and standard on the highest trim of the GMC Terrain. However, this is only an available option on the highest trim level of the Chevy Equinox.
2021 GMC Terrain vs. Chevy Equinox: Battle Them Out for Yourself
When you're ready to hit the road, whether to work or the wild, you'll need a car that you can rely on. Both the 2021 GMC Terrain and the Chevy Equinox would be excellent road partners, but the extra options available on the GMC do offer some distinct advantages.
If you're in the Mansfield, Norton, or Attleboro, MA, areas,
stop by Station Buick GMC to test drive your new favorite compact SUV.
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