Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Equinox
Vehicle Highlights
The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is redesigned, receiving freshened styling, new engines, and some new features. This 4-door crossover SUV seats 5 and comes in LS, 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ trim levels. Equinox offers a choice of two engines. A 182-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder is standard. A 264-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 is optional on the 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ. Both engines team with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are offered on all models. Maximum towing capacity is 1,500 pounds with the 4-cylinder and 3,500 pounds with the V6. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Available features include remote engine start, a navigation system, wireless cell-phone link, DVD entertainment, a hard drive for storing digital-music files, a rearview camera, and a power tailgate. Equinox uses Chevy’s “MultiFlex” rear seat that can be moved 8 inches fore and aft to better accommodate different storage and passenger needs.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to 8-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.
Our Best Buy choices are the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, and Mazda CX-9. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Equinox, Dodge Journey, Ford Flex, GMC Terrain, and Toyota Highlander.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, and Toyota 4Runner.
