Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD ($23,035); LS AWD ($24,660); LT FWD ($23,905); LT AWD ($25,550); LTZ FWD ($27,810); LTZ AWD ($29,435); Sport FWD ($28,115); Sport AWD ($29,470)
Engines:	185-hp 3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6, 264-hp 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Transmissions:	5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	ABS, StabiliTrak with traction control, dual-stage front airbags, front seat belt pre-tensioners, LATCH system child seat anchors
Safety equipment (optional):	side-impact and head-curtain airbags with rollover sensor
Basic warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:	Ingersoll, Ontario


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD ($23,905)
Standard equipment:	air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering, power windows, automatic door locks with remote keyless entry, power mirrors, Multi-Flex 60/40 split rear seat, six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio, driver information center, rear washer/wiper, luggage rack side rails
Options as tested (MSRP):	Package 2LT ($1,325) includes auto-dimming inside mirror w/temp and compass, 6-way power driver's seat w/manual lumbar and map pocket, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, P235/60R17 all-season tires on 17-inch alloy wheels; sunroof ($695); 6CD changer with MP3 ($435); 7-speaker premium sound system w/subwoofer and amp ($325); XM Satellite Radio ($200); towing package ($350)
Destination charge:	($615)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$27850
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Engine:	3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	185 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	210 @ 3800
Transmission:	5-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	17/24 mpg
Wheelbase:	112.5 in.
Length/width/height:	188.8/71.4/67.0 in.
Track, f/r:	61.6/61.8 in.
Turning circle:	41.8 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	40.9/51.1/41.2 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	40.1/51.4/40.2 in.
Cargo volume:	68.6 cu. ft.
Payload:	1329
Towing capacity:	3500
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
Suspension, r:	independent, one trailing link and three lateral links per side, coil springs
Ground clearance:	7.9 in.
Curb weight:	3741 lbs.
Tires:	P235/60R17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	20.5 gal.