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Summary
The Chevy Equinox is larger than other compact SUVs. Its flexible interior design provides room for five full-size people and their gear, featuring a sliding second-row seat. Equinox comes standard with a V6 and, with an ongoing set of improvements, offers good value. The Equinox Sport is more responsive and more fun to drive with little impact to fuel economy.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Detroit, with G.R. Whale in Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD ($23,035); LS AWD ($24,660); LT FWD ($23,905); LT AWD ($25,550); LTZ FWD ($27,810); LTZ AWD ($29,435); Sport FWD ($28,115); Sport AWD ($29,470) |
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Engines:
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3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, StabiliTrak with traction control, dual-stage front airbags, front seat belt pre-tensioners, LATCH system child seat anchors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side-impact and head-curtain airbags with rollover sensor |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Ingersoll, Ontario |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD ($23,905) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering, power windows, automatic door locks with remote keyless entry, power mirrors, Multi-Flex 60/40 split rear seat, six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio, driver information center, rear washer/wiper, luggage rack side rails |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Package 2LT ($1,325) includes auto-dimming inside mirror w/temp and compass, 6-way power driver's seat w/manual lumbar and map pocket, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, P235/60R17 all-season tires on 17-inch alloy wheels; sunroof ($695); 6CD changer with MP3 ($435); 7-speaker premium sound system w/subwoofer and amp ($325); XM Satellite Radio ($200); towing package ($350) |
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Destination Charge:
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615 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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27850 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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185 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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210 @ 3800 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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112.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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188.8/71.4/67.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.6/61.8 |
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Turning circle:
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41.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.9/51.1/41.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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40.1/51.4/40.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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68.6 |
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Payload:
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1329 |
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Towing capacity:
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3500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, one trailing link and three lateral links per side, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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7.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3741 |
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Tires:
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P235/60R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.5 |
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