Chevrolet Equinox Revealed!

[2o6]

I do say, it is quite attractive.

[CJ]

I saw this earlier.  I do quite like it.

[2o6]

I saw this earlier.  I do quite like it.

Indeed.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Looks the same as the last Equinox Revealed! thread you made. Fugly.

[Soup DeVille]

Dig the lighted cupholders...



(oh, jeeze)

[ifcar]

Interior looks nice. Exterior, not so much. The opposite of the current Equinox.

[the Teuton]

Wow.  I like it, but I think it will be overpriced, underpowered, not get that good of gas mileage, and it will not be enough for a GM comeback.

[WookieOnRitalin]

Wow.  I like it, but I think it will be overpriced, underpowered, not get that good of gas mileage, and it will not be enough for a GM comeback.

This will not be true. Most things I have heard are RAV4 gas mileage territory and with DI 2.4L four and 3.0L six, it will not be underpowered. I do think overall weight is a concern because you know this fat cow is going to be pushing 4500 lbs. What sad is that the GM produces some of the best engine technology of any automaker, but waste its potential on overweight vehicles.

If they found a way to shed 500-700 lbs, they would be able to make vehicles with stronger mileage numbers.

[68_427]

Info if anyone cares.



Trims: LS, LT, LTZ (for both 4-Cylinder and V6)

Engines/Transmissions:
? **NEW ENGINE** ECOTEC 2.4L VVT with direct-injection: 182 HP/174 lb.-ft. (6T45 6-speed transmission)
? **NEW ENGINE** 3.0L VVT High-Feature V6 with direct-injection: 255 HP/214 lb.ft. (6T70 6-speed transmission)

Fuel Economy:
? 2.4L FWD: 21/30 MPG, AWD: 20/27 MPG
? 3.0L FWD: 18/25 MPG, AWD: 17/24 MPG

Select Standard Equipment:
? Six airbags (front, side, curtain)
? XM Satellite Radio
? OnStar
? StabiliTrak stability control system
? 17? Wheels
? Traction Control with 4-wheel disc brakes
? MultiFlex Rear Seat?in current Equinox, allows rear seat to slide fore and aft 8?

Select Options:
? ?Smart? Remote Start?activates the HVAC and heated seats automatically based on exterior temperature
? 7? touch-screen navigation system
? Bluetooth
? USB Port for audio connectivity
? DVD Entertainment System?includes LCD screen in each headrest; can watch or play games independently
? In-Dash Hard Drive Storage
? Power Rear Liftgate
? Rear-View Camera?in rearview mirror or navigation screen
? 250 Watt, 8 speaker Pioneer sound system
? 18?-19? Wheels
? All Wheel Drive

Design details

The design features Chevy?s signature global face ? the two-tier grille and prominent gold Bowtie insignia. Strong fender shapes, a distinctive premium roofline, wraparound headlamps and dual round taillamps are additional elements that define Equinox as a true Chevrolet, Peper said.

?The new Equinox blends function and style into a very sporty, yet upscale compact crossover,? said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. ?Both the exterior and interior surprise and delight with careful attention to detail.?

Additional design features include:

? A multi-dimensional hood and wraparound rear side glass and a wheels-at-the-corners stance
? Improved aerodynamic performance through a number of carefully
designed exterior features, including moving the base of the windshield forward approximately three inches (75 mm) for a sleeker profile
Equinox?s rocker panels are integrated into the doors to make it easier to get in and out of the vehicle. They narrow the area over which a passenger must step, offering protection for pant legs that could brush against dirty rockers. Also, the select use of chrome trim and flush-fitting ?exposed-edge? windshield and rear glass reinforce Equinox?s build quality and reduce wind noise.

Dimensionally, the Equinox rides on the same 112.5-inch wheelbase (2,857 mm), but is about one inch (25 mm) shorter in length and an inch wider. It also has a wider front track that enhances the ride and handling.
Interior amenities, storage and flexibility

Inside, the Equinox features attention to detail ? including a number of storage bins, such as an oversized glove box; a closed storage bin in the instrument panel above the center stack; and closed storage under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer.

A ?floating? center stack houses a multitude of ergonomic comfort and convenience controls. Contemporary, ice-blue ambient lighting ? featured within and surrounding the center stack, encircling the center-console cupholders and within the door pull cups ? accentuates the cabin. The front and rear seats, which include cloth and uplevel, perforated leather-trimmed offerings, were developed to help deliver best-in-class comfort.

The new Equinox retains its MultiFlex rear seat capability, which allows the seat to be moved fore or aft nearly eight inches (203 mm), for the best rear legroom in its class. With the 60/40-split-back rear seat moved all the way forward, the cargo area offers 31.4 cubic feet (889 liters) of storage.

The Equinox?s cabin is notable for its quietness. Noise-absorbing elements are built into the chassis, engine compartment and interior.

Chassis and Suspension

The 2010 Equinox is built on a body-integral structure with single-piece body side stampings and targeted applications of high-strength steel. Those elements form the foundation of a solid, quiet driving experience, according to Peper. The strong structure enabled engineers to tune the four-wheel-independent suspension system for greater control and driver feedback.
Standard and available features include:

? Available all wheel drive
? Family of 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels
? Fuel-saving electric power steering system

The rack-mounted electric power steering system provides greater fuel efficiency of on 2.4L-equipped models that saves nearly 11 miles per tank of gas, or about 572 miles per year (assuming one fill-up per week). With the Equinox?s estimated 30 mpg on the highway, the electric power steering system saves the equivalent of approximately one tank of gas each year.

?With the outstanding interior execution and comfort, the stunning exterior design, numerous chassis improvements, and the connectivity to the outside world, the new Equinox is the favorite ride among our engineers,? said Tim Herrick, chief engineer. ?I have to pull the keys out of their hands in order to take it for a spin myself.?

[Catman]

I think it looks fantastic.

[Submariner]

I see they are really gun-ho about that stupid corporate front fiasca...oh well. 

That Rear end screams ML, but I suppose there isn't much latitude in the Mid-Size SUV market if you want to stay alive, that is.

The blue ambient lighting screams cheap.  In an attempt to be hip and cool, they mimic the kitchens of the 70's, bathed in blueish eye piercing white.  A soft orange or yellow is more pleasing.

The interior looks good, even if it's not as "chiseled" as I'd like (read: the vast quantity of nothingness in front of the passenger.)  However, the Malibu's looked good then felt differently when we sat in it.  Only time will tell if it actually is up to par.

That being said, those are all minor complaints on what sounds like a good car.  Hopefully, this won't be a sub par car, and will stack up nicely against the competition. 

[SVT666]

The interior is awesome.  The exterior is...not bad.

[Byteme]

Great, just what the world needs, another mdisize SUV 

From the side it looks like a startled armadillo.  When excited armadillos jump straight up in the air.  Looking at the space between the tires and top of the wheel wells it looks like this truck is in the process of jumping straight up.

[cozmik]

I think it looks great. The current Equinox looks cheap, inside and out. This looks very good.

[nickdrinkwater]

Why do GM put those tacky chrome wheels on all their cars...

[Catman]

Why do GM put those tacky chrome wheels on all their cars...

Yeah I hate those too.  Every time I see them I think of chrome plastic.

[Cookie Monster]

Disgusting.

[2o6]

Disgusting.

There isn't much better looking in this segment.

Why do GM put those tacky chrome wheels on all their cars...

Americans like them..........I'm not too sure why.

[hotrodalex]

Looks great.

As for the wheels, I'm not a big chrome fan. If you go with chrome, it hasn't to be an upscale-looking wheel and the chrome shouldn't be super shiny.

[CJ]

There isn't much better looking in this segment.

He's entitled to his own opinion.

[2o6]

He's entitled to his own opinion.

So?

[CJ]

So?

He obviously doesn't like the way it looks.  You're hinting that he has to like it.

[Submariner]

He obviously doesn't like the way it looks.  You're hinting that he has to like it.

Years of forum abuse for liking ugly, unimportant care tends to turn one sour. 

[cozmik]

Yeah I hate those too.  Every time I see them I think of chrome plastic.

Well, that is because that's what it is. It's a chromed plastic cover over the wheel itself.

[Secret Chimp]

Wow, it looks almost exactly like the Saturn version, how surprising.

[2o6]

Wow, it looks almost exactly like the Saturn version, how surprising.

Even so, they don't share many parts.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

This is a huge improvement over the current version! The current model always looked cheap and plasticy to me.

[cawimmer430]

Dig the lighted cupholders...

Your typical American family has to be able to find their Cokes / Diet Cokes in the dark. 

[goldenlover1101]

I actually really like it! I had a soft spot for the old Equinox but this one is 10x nicer. Much more upscale along the line of the Lamba siblings. Looks very luxurious and well put together. This would be very high up on my list for small crossovers. Love the interior. Chevy seems to have some very high quality interiors coming out!