| Sport utility vehicles built on a car chassis are called | | | | can heat the seats if temperatures warrant it. |
| crossover utility vehicles or CUVs, an apt | | | | - Programmable power lift gate. |
| characterization for the Chevrolet Equinox. This | | | | - Dual-screen rear entertainment system. |
| compact CUV which competes in a crowded | | | | The five-passenger Chevrolet Equinox is available in |
| segment that includes the Ford Escape, Toyota | | | | front or all-wheel drive. Alloy wheels paired with 17-, |
| RAV4 and Honda CR/V can boast about something | | | | 18- or 19-inch tires are standard and the Equinox |
| that none of the other models can claim: best in class | | | | features an electric power steering system, another |
| fuel economy. | | | | attribute designed to save fuel. |
| Significantly redesigned for the 2010 model year, the | | | | Inside, the Equinox cabin includes a generous supply |
| Chevy Equinox is powered by a 2.4-liter DURATEC | | | | of storage bins, an extra-large glove box; a closed |
| four cylinder engine. This efficient, yet robust engine | | | | storage bin in the instrument panel positioned above |
| allows the Equinox to get 22 mpg around town and | | | | the center stack; and a closed storage compartment |
| 32 mpg on the highway; the latter figure is one mpg | | | | located under the center armrest capable of housing |
| better than what the Ford Escape Hybrid delivers. | | | | a laptop computer. Yes, 21st century storage needs |
| Optionally, buyers can choose a 3.0-liter V6, but the | | | | are addressed with the Chevrolet Equinox. |
| 182 horsepower four cylinder model may be | | | | Seating surfaces are cloth, but leather trim is optional. |
| sufficient for most needs. | | | | Other cabin amenities include blue ambient lighting, a |
| The Chevrolet Equinox offers a number of features | | | | tilt telescoping steering wheel, available touch screen |
| not typically available in this class including: | | | | navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, internal high drive |
| - A six-speed automatic transmission. Toyota and | | | | for song storage, rear view camera system and |
| Honda offer five-speeds which accounts for the | | | | optional upgraded audio system with eight speakers. |
| Chevrolet's miles per gallon edge. | | | | Perhaps the only drawback for the Chevrolet Equinox |
| - Model features six standard air bags including dual | | | | is that buyer demand is matching supply which means |
| action frontal air bags, head curtain side air bags and | | | | that almost as soon as these popular CUVs hit dealer |
| pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side air bags. | | | | lots they are sold. GM is keeping its inventories lean, |
| - Electronic stability control, traction control and | | | | but if you want an all-new Equinox you can have one |
| four-wheel disc brakes. | | | | made to order by contacting your local Chevrolet |
| - OnStar with directions and connections included. | | | | dealership. |
| - Remote start which activates climate control and | | | | |