Equinox is based on a car-type platform, with unit-body construction rather than body-on-frame construction for better ride and handling. The Equinox Sport receives exclusive blue-lit instrumentation and ebony accents. The other person had to replace their transmission at 90,000. With the rear seat completely forward, there's 35. A movable rear cargo shelf functions as a shelf, security cover or picnic table. Moving up to the Equinox Sport adds a 263-horsepower 3.
According to Chevrolet, the 3. As for passenger volume, the Equinox has 106 cubic feet, compared to 99 cu. Introduced for 2005, the Equinox shares many of its components with the first-generation Saturn Vue. I actually made it 21 miles home from leaving the service department this time before it came on. It has been really reliable for me throughout the first year even though I do routine maintenance. Noise is another common grievance. Its handling is responsive and it's easy to modulate the brakes for smooth stops.
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs Suspension, r: independent, one trailing link and three lateral links per side, coil springs Ground clearance: 7. Can not find an issue in the vehicle even after having it taken in 3 times. Tire Pressure Monitor Does not monitor spare. The Sport reinforces this notion of stability with a lower stance, low-profile rubber and deeper bodywork, adding a sporty flair. Overall length falls an inch shy of the mid-size Ford Explorer. Stepping up to the Sport model seems to make nearly everything about the Equinox better, though, with Cars.
But compared to body-on-frame competitors, the Equinox is agile and carlike, praises Car and Driver. When folded, the hard front seatback can be used as a table or desktop. Those seeking a more upscale interior should look to the Sport trim. The more powerful Equinox Sport features a 3. It's paired with a wide-ratio five-speed automatic that uses a direct 1:1 fifth gear for efficiency.
According to Chevrolet, the 3. Also the back seats have tons of legs room and I really mean tons!! Door handles and roof-rack side rails are body-color rather than charcoal or black. When loaded down with people, you'll need to stand on the gas and rev it to merge onto the freeway or when towing a trailer. The Sport gets hydraulic as opposed to electric power steering, a tighter suspension, 18×8-inch polished, forged alloy wheels with 50-series tires, aerodynamic spoilers and rocker moldings, dual chrome exhaust tips, a gauge package, and sport seats. I like to have a little space without having to shell out more money for a truck. The Equinox looks solidly planted on its wheels. It's smooth enough to drop in a Cadillac.
The Sport rides more firmly but reacts quicker and more precisely. Safety All Equinox models are now fitted with curtain airbags to augment dual-stage front airbags. Very similar power, comparable handling, interior room, and amenities. The Equinox also corners reasonably well, while remaining comfortable and quiet on the highway. However, handling is good during routine driving.
Base models have 16-inch steel wheels. They can direct you to the nearest gas station or help find a motel. With its lower clearance, the front end is more likely to drag on steep driveways, however. . While pulling away from a stop or negotiating slower traffic on a two-lane road, the 3. The Sport model, introduced for 2008, is fitted with the more sophisticated and powerful 264-hp, 3.
Essentially a front-wheel-drive machine, all versions of the Equinox can be outfitted with all-wheel drive. Interior space is merely adequate, too, with just 35. Everything was good for the first year then the problems started. But even with the seat pushed back into limousine position, there's still plenty of room for your stuff. These shortcomings are wrapped in an exterior design starting to wear its age, even if the overall crossover wedge isn't unattractive. This enables drivers to find their destination while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. The steering ratio is variable, and the Equinox uses electric, rather than hydraulic, power steering.