This season’s favorite Chevrolet Equinox, the second generation compact crossover SUV, is redesigned for 2010. The Chevrolet Equinox beats its competitors: the Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V, in terms of fuel economy, refinement, comfort and at least $1,000 cheaper at all four trim levels.
“At a time when customers are so concerned about the fuel efficiency of their vehicle, the Equinox delivers,”said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet. “It offers the roominess and capability of a crossover with great fuel economy. Chevrolet Equinox will provide customers a vehicle filled with refinement, comfort and great value.”
The 2010 Chevy Equinox trims include the front-drive LS model, the 1LT, 2LT, and the loaded LTZ. Each equipped with front-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). General Motors’ Chevrolet Equinox models has Ecotec, a new 2.4-liter four cylinder engine , redesigned with smaller, more advanced, direct injection engine that improves horsepower from 164 to 182 and torque from 160 to 172 pound-feet, with estimated highway fuel economy, 25 percent better compared its previous model at 30 mpg (EPA certification pending).
Chevrolet Equinox exterior design is inspired from the Chevrolet Malibu sedan and Traverse crossover. Also included in its features is the six-speed automatic transmission which alters the shift points to increase fuel economy by about 1 mpg. Models consist of traction and stability control, automatic headlights, keyless entry, one year of OnStar, air-conditioning, tilt/telescopic wheel, cruise control, satellite radio, compass, floor mats. Bluetooth, leather-wrapped wheel, remote start system, rearview camera are optional.
Also available is the more powerful 3-liter V6, with 264-horsepower and 222 pound-feet of torque found in the more upscale settings that also comes with a six-speed automatic transmission, but it adds a manual shiftgate.
The 188 inches long, compact Equinox seats five with ease, with more than 31 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat. It looks good, most importantly provides comfort because vehicle has been immunized against vibration and is equipped with best-in-class highway fuel economy for a quieter and smoother ride.
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