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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Review
Redesigned for 2010.
2010 Equinox Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevy Equinox is sized like a midsize and priced like a compact. Equinox offers useful interior space for people and cargo, as well as class-leading fuel economy. It looks good, has a smooth, comfortable ride, and now handles much better than its predecessor. Small families looking to downsize from a large, inefficient SUV will find the Equinox a good value.New Car Test Drive correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report from Detroit.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Equinox LS 2WD ($22,440); LS AWD ($24,190); 1LT 2WD ($23,360); 1LT AWD ($25,110); 2LT FWD ($25,445); 2LT AWD ($27,195); LTZ 2WD ($28,045); LTZ AWD ($29,795) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 182-hp 2.4-liter I4; 264-hp 3.0-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitor, traction control, electronic stability control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear park assist, rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-862-4389 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 22440 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Equinox FWD 2LT ($25,445) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery; 8-way power driver's seat; automatic climate control; cruise control; tilt/telescoping steering column; leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; 250-watt Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo; auxiliary input jack; USB port; XM satellite radio; power windows, locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; 4-way power driver's seat; 60/40 split-folding rear seat; driver information center; auto-dimming rearview mirror with a rearview camera display; Bluetooth connectivity; floor mats; compass; tinted glass; heated mirrors; roof rack; one year of the OnStar Safe and Sound plan; fog lights; P225/65R17 tires on alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather upholstery with heated front seats ($1050); power programmable rear liftgate ($495) |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 27735 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 182 @ 6700 |
| Torque | 172 @ 4900 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/32 |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.8/72.5/66.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/55.1/41.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/51.3/37.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 63.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent coil-over strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent four-link with coil springs, trailing arms and stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 |
| Curb Weight | 3770 |
| Stock Tires | P225/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 |
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