Overall length falls an inch shy of the mid-size Ford Explorer. Requires V1K Luggage cross bars. The empty space is the high point in an interior marked by ill-fitting plastic, ho-hum cloth upholstery and a general lack of sophistication. Diagnostic capability varies by model. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. Introduced for 2005, the Equinox shares many of its components with the first-generation Saturn Vue.
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard. All fees and programming subject to change. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. All fees and programming subject to change. Requires U65 premium Pioneer 7-speaker system.
Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Standard safety features include dual-stage front airbags, side-curtain airbags, StabiliTrak, four-wheel disc brakes and a tire-pressure monitor. OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. With a height of 69. This model should be reserved only for buyers seeking that extra bit of performance and willing to pay for it. Find what turns you on Available only in the 48 contiguous United States.
Generous headroom and legroom complement a clever sliding rear seat to maximize passenger or cargo space. Safety belts 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system Tire Pressure Monitor Does not monitor spare. Passing at high speed is another matter as the engine seems to lose some of its kick past the 70 mile-per-hour mark. Options include a sunroof and remote start. For a list of vehicles with Automatic Crash Notification visit onstar.
Higher trim levels get larger wheels and visual upgrades to the exterior. Subscription subject to customer agreement. Higher trim levels get larger wheels and visual upgrades to the exterior. Towing capacity is rated at 3500 pounds. Exclusive live concerts, Oprah and Friends, Radio Disney, and so much more. Safety belts 3-point, driver and right-front passenger,.
Requires U65 premium Pioneer 7-speaker system. The Equinox is unmistakable as a Chevy with big, gold Chevrolet bowtie badges front and rear, plus angular styling that immediately evokes the automaker's Silverado and Avalanche pickups. While pulling away from a stop or negotiating slower traffic on a two-lane road, the 3. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. Base models have 16-inch steel wheels. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Diagnostic capability varies by model.
At this trim level, a navigation system or a rear-seat entertainment system can be added, but not together. For more information, visit gm. As for passenger volume, the Equinox has 106 cubic feet, compared to 99 cu. Find what turns you on Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Combined with the flat-folding front passenger seat, the Equinox can carry extra-long cargo. Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with rollover sensor Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions.
Put a heavy foot on the pedal and the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox takes it as a command, not a suggestion. The lowest rated vehicles 1-star are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles 5-stars. Sport models have a traditional hydraulic power-steering system, but other trims have an electric power-steering setup, which Chevrolet says should improve fuel economy. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. We didn't even have to discuss what to take; it was obvious just by looking at a vehicle whether it qualified as a contender. Stability control and anti-lock brakes are standard, along with trailer-sway control that applies the brakes in the event that a trailer starts going out of control.
Subscription subject to customer agreement. Always use safety belts and correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Tire Pressure Monitor Does not monitor spare. Essentially a front-wheel-drive machine, all versions of the Equinox can be outfitted with all-wheel drive. The Sport model, introduced for 2008, is fitted with the more sophisticated and powerful 264-hp, 3. Combined with the flat-folding front passenger seat, the Equinox can carry extra-long cargo. The Equinox is longer than any of its competitors at 188.