Chevy Equinox
Chevy Equinox in Cedar Rapids
The Equinox is Chevrolet’s compact crossover SUV that is all-new for 2010 with new engines for improved fuel economy and a new design. The Equinox joined the Chevrolet lineup for 2005, replacing the Tracker and drawing its styling from the midsize TrailBlazer while offering a flexible interior to accommodate passengers and cargo with Multi-flex rear seating that allows the rear seat to be moved forward for more cargo capacity or moved back for more rear-seat legroom. The OnStar advanced communication system comes standard on the Chevrolet Equinox.
The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is all-new for 2010 with a new exterior design, new engines for improved fuel economy and a lower starting price with the Equinox LS FWD beginning at $23,185 including $745 destination charge. 
The standard engine is a new 2.4-liter Ectotec 4-cylinder with direct injection producing an estimated 182 horsepower with estimated fuel economy of 21/30 mpg city/hwy (pending EPA certification). The optional 3.0-liter direct-injected V6 produces an estimated 264 horsepower with fuel economy estimated at 18/25 mpg city/hwy (pending EPA certification). Standard equipment includes StabiliTrak electronic stability control, OnStar and XM Satellite Radio, as well as a tilt and telescoping wheel, driver’s seat power height adjustment and driver’s seat power lumbar adjustment. Available advanced remote starting system will also activate the HVAC system and optional heated seats depending on the temperature.
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Top Ten Reason to Buy a Chevy Equinox
- Price: Equinox starts at $24,250; Similar V-6 competitors: Toyota RAV4 $24,280; 2009 Nissan Xterra $23,090.
- Chevrolet Equinox offers outstanding safety: Standard safety features include OnStar, StabiliTrak, traction control, frontal & side impact air bags, and ABS. It received 5-Stars in Front Driver and Passenger Crash Tests.
- Chevrolet Equinox received “Good” ratings across the board on the Frontal Offset Test from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
- Fuel Economy: Equinox delivers 17 mpg city/24 highway; Competitors: 2008 Xterra 15/20; 2008 Liberty 16/22.
- With Equinox’s 20 gallon fuel tank (FWD models), Equinox travels farther between fill ups, with a highway range of 480 miles. Honda CRV can only go 413 miles, Toyota RAV4 429 miles and Ford Escape 462 miles.
- With the widest rear door openings in its competitive set, Equinox makes it easy to load and install child safety seats or to allow any rear seat passenger easier entrance and exit.
- The 2009 Equinox Sport model with a lower suspension, 18-inch wheels, and a 264 Hp DOHC engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission looks great and has 0-60 MPH in under 7 secs.
- Multi-flex rear seating – rear seat slides up to 8” provides increased cargo room. Most rear leg room – more rear room than any other SUV.
- Equinox provides more luggage room than most other SUV’s in it’s class at 35.7 cu ft.; Escape 29.2; Liberty 31.5.
- Best warranty in the industry. Equinox offers a 3-yr/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty plus a 5-yr/100,000 mile powertrain warranty with roadside assistance and courtesy transportation.
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