2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2018 Honda CR-V – Cincinnati, OH

Technology

We as a society are in the age of technological enlightenment and as such should have high standards for the technology used in our precious vehicles. Both the 2018 Equinox and 2018 CR-V offer tech features made for convenience, safety, and entertainment.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

When it comes to technology, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox fights to block out the competition.

For convenience, one of the main features the Chevrolet Equinox offers is Liftgate technology which allows you to open the spacious trunk with just a wave of your foot. If you thought that amount of space made it easy to pack and go, this feature just puts the cherry on your sundae.

For safety, which you can never have enough of these days, the highlight feature is the optional surround vision system which will keep your eyes on every part of the road at all times. Even your seats will keep you alerted to the 2018 Equinox.

Lastly, for entertainment, the 2018 Equinox offers a 7 or 8-inch display which connects to an Apple or Android smartphone for all the tech lovers to enjoy. Hands-free texts and calls will keep you safe, while you play personalized music for the road.

2018 Honda CR-V

The 2018 Honda CR-V thrives when it comes to knowing exactly what technology the automotive world requires. For convenience, tire pressure monitoring comes standard, but remote engine start requires a higher level trim. For safety technology, the 2018 Honda CR-V offers standard Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera. That being said, you will have to pay a bit extra to get some of the top of the line options such as rain sensing wipers and Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor. As for entertainment, the 2018 CR-V is also packed standard with Bluetooth, USBs, 5-Inch Color LCD Screen, and smartphone connectivity. Overall, Honda knows technology.

Performance

No one wants to go home with a car that is not practical when it comes stability and power. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox provides you with two brilliant engine options while the 2018 Honda CR-V offers one. Which one you desire though will depend on power as well as a combination of practical features such as handling and towing ability. Which will be the practical choice for your life?

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV, but it refuses to allow itself to have its abilities demoralized. With a low of 170 horsepower and a high of 252 horsepower, even at its worst, the Chevrolet Equinox is better than many in its class. With power like that, handling is also essential, since everyone desires a smooth ride just as much as they require a fast ride. You can choose between 6-speed or 9-speed automatic transmission as well as an all-wheel-drive system to keep you level at all times. With a simple button, you switch your transmission into towing mode so that the 2018 Equinox can pull its fair share of the weight with 1,500 pounds of towing ability.

Overall, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has impressive abilities for its class in power, handling, and towing. Lastly, what is more, practical than an amazing value? The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with all its practically and flair starts at only $23,000.

2018 Honda CR-V

The 2018 Honda CR-V comes standard with forward-wheel drive, but most would suggest investing your money into the all-wheel-drive model to keep your drive as smooth as its style. The 1.5L 4-cylinder engine has 190 horsepower and offers a number of practical features such as CTV, to boost it’s postictal. Despite only having one engine, it is an engine that contains 179 lb-ft of torque and 1,500 pounds of towing ability to move your boats, bikes, or camping equipment anywhere it needs to be. The 2018 Honda CR-V also comes at a fair price of $24,000.

Exterior

On the outside looking in, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox would be what you call sharp and full of personality, while the Honda CR-V is sleek and the very traditional. One is bolder, one is more classic, but both have their own charm.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

When thinking about the exterior of an SUV the first thing that needs to be taken into account is the size. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox wins over its fans by providing idyllic measurements of 183 inches in length, 73 inches in height and 65 inches in height to keep it from being too large for the streets, or too small for convenient packing. It also contains 29.9 ft³, or 63.5 ft³ with seat area. Seating five passengers, you can take the whole family to the shore with no concerns about having the room for toys, chairs, and food.

As for the style aspects of the exterior, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox looks sharp as well as clean. The way Chevrolet achieved this is by making sure each exterior feature and curve was engineered from grille to fender to be unique enough to gain attention without being overwhelming. The exterior highlights include blade inspired headlights, a sweeping roof, and sides that seem as if they were hand sculpted.

2018 Honda CR-V

The dimensions of 2018 Honda CR-V are 181 inches in length, 73 inches in height and 66 inches in height. It has plenty of cargo space as well, measuring 34.3 ft³ and 67.8 ft³ with the rear seats folded. As for style, the 2018 CR-V is smooth and sleek especially if you get it in black. It follows the basic schematics of other SUVs before it, which isn’t a bad thing, but it does take away some personality points. The front is especially attractive since the grille with Honda signature H logo blends with the skinny headlights to make a handsome display. Get the 2018 Honda CR-V in Obsidian Blue if you like it refined, Dark Olive if you want it unique, and Crystal Black Pearl if you want it the smoothest SUV around.