--- title: "2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Eileen Falkenberg-Hull" published: "2018-06-11T13:45:44+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:28:53+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Chevrolet-Equinox-Diesel-048.jpg" --- # 2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull Published: 2018-06-11T13:45:44+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:28:53+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise]()When I first drove the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox last fall, I was uninspired (to say the least) by the car’s 1.5-liter four-cylinder base engine. During my short time in the model around a cone course, I could only figure that people who are pleased by it must never leave their city grid or want to get off the line with any speed. ![2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise]()When Chevrolet gave me the opportunity to drive the new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder power plant I jumped at the chance, hoping that it would give a driver the power they are seeking in ways the base engine failed. It succeeded. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. ![2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise]()The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission capable of delivering 252 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. It delivers satisfying acceleration and quickness, and smooth shifts. Its power seems in proportion to the car’s size. I wouldn’t want any less. ![2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise]()The Equinox handles the road well. It’s easily maneuverable around a town’s rotaries and in tight parking lots, delivering a dynamic drive experience that is more like a midsize sedan than a traditional SUV or crossover. It does not require drive modes to make the drive engaging though it’s not as sporty as some luxury SUVs. ![2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise]()The Equinox’s 24 mpg combined isn’t the best in its class, but a reasonable figure given the vehicle’s performance numbers. It is worth noting, the [FWD base engine returns 39 MPG highway](). ![2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise]()The base model Equinox starts at $23,580. The Premier 2.0T with all-wheel drive model Chevrolet delivered to my home for testing had only wheel locks ($60) and a cargo net ($65) as extra equipment on the $37,230 base price. A $945 destination and delivery charge brought up the overall price to $38,300. ![2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise]()If I were to buy the Equinox, or recommend a friend buy one, I would recommend the upgraded engine without hesitation. Sure, it isn’t the most fuel-efficient power plant on the market but in terms of performance, if you’re settled on the Equinox, it is the way to go. ## Related vehicle coverage - [2018 Chevrolet Equinox]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/" }, "author": { "name": "Eileen Falkenberg-Hull", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/3279c92b6d90e25f88c592a745616201" }, "headline": "2018 Chevrolet Equinox’s New Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine is the Perfect Power Compromise", "datePublished": "2018-06-11T13:45:44+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:28:53+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/" }, "wordCount": 355, "commentCount": 0, "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Chevrolet-Equinox-Diesel-048.jpg", "keywords": [ "2018 chevrolet equinox", "2018 chevy equinox", "chevrolet equinox", "engine", "review", "turbocharged engine" ], "articleSection": [ "News" ], "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "CommentAction", "name": "Comment", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/#respond" ] } ] }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/2018-chevrolet-equinoxs-turbocharged-2-0-liter-engine/", "name": "2018 Chevrolet Equinox - 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