2022 Mazda MX-30 vs. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is a moderately sized SUV that has a well-appointed appearance with excellent crash test performance. But how does it stack up against the 2022 Mazda MX-30, an impressive SUV with excellent ride quality, superb steering and lots of safety functions of its own?

Design & Style

The MX-30 has the distinction of being Mazda's first car sold in the USA to be powered by battery. It has enough space to seat five passengers and it has a number of new features, including the flip out doors in back and its revised battery pack. The hatchback displays flatter lines along its sides which sharpens its appearance. Within the cabin, passengers will be presented with nine inch touch displays and leather seats that can be heated.

The Chevrolet Equinox is a true crossover SUV. It can also seat five passengers and has an exterior that is plainly drawn with conservative lines and curves. The cabin is well organized with lots of head and leg room, and nearly seventy cubic feet worth of space has been reserved for cargo. It also comes with the option of all wheel drive.

Technology & Safety

The Chevrolet Equinox has received excellent safety scores, with a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS and five star rating from the NHTSA. It is equipped with lane control that is active, automated emergency brakes, parking sensors, a camera with surround view and blind area monitoring. Luxuries within its cabin include an eight inch touch display, climate control, and remote start, seats that can be heated, panoramic sunroof and Bose audio system.

The Mazda MX-30 is equipped with all the safety features found in the Chevrolet, and also has an outstanding safety track record. Its gear includes frontal parking sensors, blind area monitoring, emergency automated brakes and more. Luxuries within its cabin include Bose audio, a steering wheel which can be heated, camera with surround view and climate control.

Performance

The Mazda MX-30 is outfitted with an eighty kilowatt electric motor which powers its front wheels and generates the equivalent of 143 horsepower with 200 pounds of torque. The Chevrolet equinox is powered by a turbo 4, 1.5 liter engine that can generate 170 horsepower with 203 pounds of torque.

The Bottom Line

While the Chevrolet Equinox has lots of horsepower and its safety functions are comparable to the Mazda, it lacks basic features such as sliding seats in the second row, its fuel economy is average, and the powertrain offerings are slim, plus the Mazda has a larger touch display, making it the winner.

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