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Chevy Equinox Towing Capacity

The 2020 Chevy Equinox is a fun-driving crossover that has the style and comfort you’ll want while riding around Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego.

It also has the performance and space needed to bring along all your gear with you, too, whether you’re moving furniture or packing up for an out-of-town weekend.

Below, our team here at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet Cadillac has detailed the various ways this SUV can help you carry all your cargo, including just how much weight the Chevy Equinox towing capacity can handle.
2020 Chevy Equinox

2020 Equinox Towing Capacity

The Chevy Equinox has two engine options, each one providing the strength to tow a good amount of weight. The standard engine is a 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine. This Direct-Injection engine creates 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. This gives the 2020 Equinox a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds.

More power comes with the available 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine that supplies 252 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. With this available engine, the Chevy Equinox towing capacity reaches 3,500 pounds. This will give you the ability to take your boat over to Milford Lake or bring dirt bikes out on the trails at the School Creek ORV Area.

    2020 Equinox Transmission Options

    To help make the most of your vehicle’s power, this SUV is also designed with some impressive transmissions to help handle larger loads. If you use the 1.5L engine, you’ll be working with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission. Those six gears will give you plenty of leverage when you need to pull more weight behind you.

    You’ll get an even more robust transmission when you move up to the 2.0L engine. This powertrain is equipped with a standard 9-speed automatic transmission. With three extra gears added to this system, you’ll enjoy much more power and be able to reach much higher speeds while towing.

    To provide you with more control over shifting, this SUV also gives you driver shift controls. This technology allows you to upshift and downshift on demand, so you’ll get the power you need when you need it. Not only that, but having control over your vehicle’s performance will give you a much more responsive driving experience.
    2020 Chevy Equinox Specs

      Advanced Trailering Equipment

      If you’re looking to achieve that 3,500-pound towing capacity, you’ll want to equip your vehicle with some additional towing equipment. The Chevy Equinox can be equipped with a variety of available trailer equipment.

      Some of this technology includes an available heavy-duty cooling system. This feature is designed to automatically cool your engine, so your powertrain won’t overheat when taking on larger loads.

      To make sure your vehicle can maintain a steady hold onto the trailer hitch, this trailer equipment package also gives you a 2-inch receiver. You’ll even get a 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector to make it easier to connect your trailer brake lights with your vehicle.
      2020 Chevy Equinox Trailering

        Safely Towing with the Chevy Equinox

        The 2020 Equinox also has advanced technologies to make towing easier and safer for you. The Rear Vision Camera can help when you’re trying to hitch up your trailer. By displaying a view of what’s behind the SUV, this camera helps make lining up your trailer to the vehicle a one-man job.

        Then, while towing, the 2020 Chevy Equinox can help keep you alert to your surroundings. If the vehicle in front of you suddenly slows down, the Forward Collision Alert will warn you to brake, so you can remain a safe distance from the other car.

        If you don’t react quickly enough, Automatic Emergency Braking will be able to apply the brakes to slow down your vehicle. You can even feel more confident when towing at night thanks to the IntelliBeam headlamps. These will automatically turn on and off when needed to provide optimal visibility.

        Another way you’ll stay safe while towing cargo is through the help of this SUV’s all-wheel drive drivetrain. This technology gives you improved traction on a wide variety of surfaces, so you can tow without losing traction. If you need to tow through snow or rain, having this drivetrain will make things a whole lot easier.
        2020 Chevy Equinox Safety

          Chevy Equinox: Driver-Assistance Capabilities

          You’ll want to have situational awareness when you’re towing cargo, so that’s why the Chevy Equinox gives drivers access to an available HD Surround Vision camera. This system gives you a full view of what’s around you with the help of several cameras set up all along the body of the vehicle.

          Making lane changes with a trailer in tow can be tough. Luckily, this vehicle also gives drivers an available Side Blind Zone Alert. This technology allows your vehicle to detect other cars as they drive in your blind spots. This means you’ll always know when it’s safe to change lanes.

            Plenty of Space Inside the Equinox for Cargo

            Along with being able to pull gear behind the vehicle, the Chevy Equinox also has a spacious cabin to fit plenty of supplies inside as well. When all five seats are occupied, you can store items and pack up luggage in the back with 29.9 cubic feet of cargo volume.

            Fit even more cargo or larger items in the 2020 Equinox when the rear seats aren’t being used. All you have to do is fold them down and you’ll have access to 63.9 cubic feet of volume for your cargo.

              See What Else the 2020 Equinox Has in Store for You!

              With the Chevy Equinox towing capacity and its spacious interior, you’ll be able to bring along all the gear and supplies you need for the day.

              That’s just the beginning of the benefits you’ll have riding around Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego in the Chevy Equinox. Stop by Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet Cadillac, or reach out to us online today and come see all the other features found inside this capable crossover.
              2020 Chevy Equinox

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