I have to admit, I don’t think about the Chevrolet Equinox very often. It’s an affordable compact SUV with seating for five people in two rows. It’s not particularly fast, nor is it the newest, biggest, longest, tallest, or anything else. But last year, 212,072 families bought a Chevy Equinox for their transportation needs. So it’s worth taking a closer look at what moved those families to spend their money on an Equinox.

The Equinox offers a great value, starting at $26,495, including all fees and incentives. The Equinox is available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive depending on your needs, and gets decent fuel economy for its class, returning 24 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. The more affordable trims give you cloth upholstery and an interior that is well-designed and has features that would have been limited to luxury brands just a few years ago.