2012 Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox is the brand's first crossover, debuting in 2004 as a 2005 model. Currently in its second generation, the 2012 Chevy Equinox is touted as a compact crossover by General Motors, though it's closer to a mid-sized vehicle in the category. Given that virtually every so-called "compact" crossover has grown since their introduction in the early 1990s with the debut of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V "cute utes," it's more a matter of sematics and splitting hairs than any genuine difference.

The 2012 Chevy Equinox is offered in three models, each building in standard features and equipment on the previous model with some, like the active noise cancellation system, navigation, and rear-DVD entertainment, considered a value at this segment and price range. Not unexpected, the interior of the Equinox is quite roomy and this is enhanced by rear seats' Multiflex system which allows them to recline and slide to and fro up to eight inches. The 2012 Equinox's 63.7 cubic feet of maximum cubic cargo space is less than its rivals.