General Motors did something shocking with the third-generation Equinox: they actually made it smaller. Instead of trying to barge into the mid-size class, they trimmed the fat so it could go toe-to-toe with the heavy hitters in the compact crossover segment.
And Chevy actually threw some decent tech at it. They slapped in a new AWD system from GKN Driveline that lets you completely disengage the driveshaft at the push of a button to cut down on friction. They also made standard features out of a start-stop system, active grille shutters, an electronic parking brake, and dedicated umbrella storage in the front doors.
Inside, you got a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen packed with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. (And yes, we deeply miss those days, General Motors. Nobody—absolutely nobody—likes your new native system. Bring back CarPlay!)
Here is where the Cardelta Reliability Index saves your wallet: its average reliability index is actually higher than its legendary Japanese competitor, the Toyota RAV4. Yeah, you read that right. Chevy beat Toyota at its own game.
Avoid the 2018 and 2020 models like a bad ex. But if you're shopping for a 2022 or newer, you might just score a crossover that out-reliables a RAV4 for a fraction of the price.