The standard engine in the new 2020 Equinox is a 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine. With this underneath the hood, drivers get 170-horsepower alongside 203 lb-ft of torque. This engine works perfectly with the standard six-speed automatic transmission. The other option available to consumers is a 2.0L turbo engine. This will generate 252-horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Models with this engine will be equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Equinox models with the larger engine can tow up to an impressive 3,500 pounds easily thanks to the Tow/Haul mode. This can be triggered just by pressing a button.