We have detected that you are using an outdated version of Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 10 or lower) that is no longer supported.To access this website, please upgrade to the new Microsoft Edge browser or Internet Explorer version 11, or alternatively you can use the latest versions ofThe midsize TrailBlazer had to go. And take its 12 to 14 m.p.g. city and 16 to 20 highway mileage, depending on the model, with it.That puts the task of attracting buyers on the redesigned shoulders of the Chevy Equinox crossover. Though it's bigger than its three primary rivals -- the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Ford Escape -- Chevy calls Equinox a compact. Perhaps because it's the smaller, higher-mileage companion to the midsize Traverse. Think of it as the five-passenger version of Traverse, which holds seven. Equinox borrows the front-end styling and twin-port grille from Traverse, which appropriated it from the Malibu sedan. It's a family thing, much like Ford's three-bar chrome grilles.
Equinox is offered in LS, LT and LTZ versions, with front- or all-wheel-drive and 4-cylinder or V-6 engines mated to a 6-speed automatic. We tested the FWD LTZ with V-6, and dallied with the 4-cylinder FWD LT. With stricter mileage regulations on the way and some consumers fearful gas prices might skyrocket again before then, Equinox puts its focus on mileage. The 4 is the first since Equinox was introduced for the 2005 model year, and more m.p.g. have been squeezed out of the V-6.The top-of-the-line LTZ, with its 3-liter, 264-horsepower V-6, is rated at 17 m.p.g. city/25 m.p.g. highway, modestly better than the 17/24 rating of either the 3.4-liter or 3.6-liter V-6.However, the added m.p.g. come at the expense of m.p.h. Push the pedal when the light turns green and it feels like you're loaded with luggage and towing a boat. The more lethargic 2.4-liter, 182-h.p. 4 is also a bit growly pulling away.But the 4 is rated at 22 m.p.g. city/32 highway, allowing Chevy to boast a 30 m.p.g.-plus crossover and the highest mileage offering in the segment.
Chevy expects FWD 4s to account for the bulk of sales, a good bet if gas hits $4 a gallon again. Even if gas stays around $3 or falls back, Chevy may want to consider adding a turbo boost for quicker passing or merging movement.But can't fault ride, handling or cabin quiet. No bumps or bruises over even those rough stretches being tended to by summer repair crews. Nimble and agile, with stability and traction control keeping you on the straight and narrow. AWD is a $1,750 option, but costs 2 m.p.g. city/3 highway in the 4, and 1 highway in the V-6.The cabin is so quiet thanks to an ample dose of sound deadeners and laminated front and side glass. It helps Equinox act more luxury than economy.Equinox is loaded with surprise-and-delight features you'd expect in a larger vehicle, such as a power tailgate that not only opens/closes using key fob, buttons in the dash or on the lid itself, but also can be programmed to open to different heights to keep sufficient space between it and the garage door or ceiling.
The tailgate also stops and retracts if it strikes a person or package in its path, though we had to exert more force against the lid than we felt should be necessary to get it to stop and retreat.The second seat slides fore or aft by 8 inches, depending on whether you need more legroom or more cargo and luggage capacity. Rear seatbacks recline if you want to rest or fold to slip skis or golf clubs inside. Other novel touches include a scattering of stowage bins front to rear and an auxiliary jack and USB port under the center armrest in a compartment big enough to hide your laptop.Prices have been reduced for 2010 by $1,045 to $1,825, depending on model. The FWD LTZ V-6 tested starts at $29,545, the base FWD LS at $22,490, the LT at $23,410.Standard goodies include remote start, Bluetooth phone connectivity, backup camera (standard in the rearview mirror or with the optional navi screen), heated leather seats (LTZ), power driver's seat (passenger, too, LTZ), climate control, power windows/locks/mirrors and sound system.
Add $1,500 for V-6; A combination navi and rear-seat DVD entertainment system with screens that flip up from the backs of the front seats runs $3,440 ($2,145 navi alone; $1,295 entertainment alone), and power sunroof is $795.Read Jim Mateja Sunday in Rides. Actual mileage will vary. This car is located @ AM/FM In-dash Single CD Player With MP3 Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support Tire Pressure Monitoring System Universal Garage Door Opener Fold Down Rear Seat Steer Wheel Audio Cntrls Let us know how to contact you, and which pictures to send.ChevroletModelYearThe national average repair and maintenance cost for a Chevrolet Equinox is between $462 and $565 per year. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and service provider. Heller Ford Sales Used Vehicles Make / Model / Year Year / Make / Model Schedule a Test Drive Schedule a Test DriveAudio system, Chevrolet MyLink radio, 7" diagonal color touch-screen display AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback, outside temperature indicator and Radio Data System (RDS), includes Bluetooth streaming audio for select phones;
voice-activated technology for radio and phone; Hands-Free smartphone integration with Pandora and Stitcher; Gracenote (Playlist+, Album Art) (May be upgraded to (UHQ) Chevrolet MyLink radio with Navigation.) Audio system feature, Pioneer premium 250-watt 8-speaker system includes mid-range speakers in each door, tweeters in A-pillars, a center channel speaker in upper IP and sub-woofer on the rear shelf. Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack Audio system feature, USB port The features and options listed are for a New 2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD LTZ and may not apply to this specific vehicle. Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) chrome-clad aluminum Tires, P235/55R18 all-season, blackwall (Included and only available with (RV8) 18" chrome-clad aluminum wheels.) LTZ Exterior Appearance includes body-color bumpers with bright lowers, Charcoal luggage rails with bright chrome insert, bright chrome door handles, chrome outside mirrors and 17" aluminum wheels Tire, compact spare with steel wheel
Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, Charcoal (Charcoal with bright chrome insert.) Bumpers, front and rear, body-color with bright front and rear lowers Moldings, Charcoal lower rocker Grille, Charcoal with chrome surround Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, chrome, manual folding and integral spotter mirror Wiper, rear variable-speed, intermittent with washer Door handles, bright chrome Memory settings for the driver seat and exterior mirrors Driver Information Center monitors 26 various systems including, Vehicle Information Menu (oil life, tire pressure, standard/metric units), Trip Information Menu (trip 1, trip 2, fuel range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, average vehicle speed) and compass display Mirror, inside rearview self-dimming Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors Tire Pressure Monitor System (Does not monitor spare.) Headlamps, halogen, uplevel projector style with automatic exterior lamp control
Fog lamps, front halogen Glass, deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass) Wipers, front variable-speed, intermittent with washer. Liftgate, power programmable rear with fixed glass Audio system, Chevrolet MyLink radio, 7" diagonal color touch-screen display AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback, outside temperature indicator and Radio Data System (RDS), includes Bluetooth streaming audio for select phones; Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (Upgraded to Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones with (UFU) Chevrolet MyLink radio or (UHQ) Chevrolet MyLink radio with Navigation.) Seats, Deluxe front bucket Seats, heated driver and front passenger Seat adjuster front, driver 8-way power with power lumbar Seat adjuster, 8-way power front passenger Seat, rear, 2-way fore/aft adjustment with 60/40 split seatback and 3-way recline
Console, front center with armrest and concealed storage Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders Floor mats, carpeted front (Standard on orders entered or re-edited as of 11-20-13. Optional on orders entered or re-edited before 11-20-13. May be deleted for credit by adding (R6Q) floor mats not desired on Fleet or Government orders only.) Floor mats, carpeted rear (Standard on orders entered or re-edited as of 11-20-13. Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with audio and cruise controls Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls Steering column, tilt and telescopic Instrumentation includes speedometer, single trip odometer, fuel level, engine temperature and tachometer Compass display included in Driver Information Center (DIC) Windows, power with Express-Down on all 4 doors Door locks, power programmable with power lockout protection Remote Keyless Entry with 2 transmitters, panic button, content theft alarm activation verification and illuminated entry
Remote vehicle starter system Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed Theft-deterrent system, anti-theft alarm and engine immobilizer. Air conditioning, automatic climate control Cupholders, 2 front in center console and 2 rear in center armrest with 1 bottle holder in each door Power outlets, 4 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt includes 1 front of console, 1 in console, 1 in back of console and 1 in cargo area. Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboards Map pocket, front seatback, driver and front passenger Lighting, interior with theatre dimming, center-mounted dome, rear cargo area, dual front map lights, ambient lighting on center stack surround, and center console cupholders (Includes ambient lighting on instrument panel, center console, door handle recess, door storage and footwell.) Cargo cover, rear security cover Cargo net, full-across rear Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning Safety Package includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning and (UD7) Rear Park Assist
Door locks, power operated rear child security Engine, 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing)(182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm) Transmission, 6-speed automatic with overdrive Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio (Requires 1LJ26 model and (LEA) 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine.) GVWR, 4960 lbs. (2250 kg) (Requires front-wheel drive vehicles and (LEA) 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine.) Battery, maintenance free with rundown protection, 525 CCA Suspension, front independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar, optimally-tuned shocks and hydraulic-ride bushings in front control arms Suspension, rear independent multi-link with hydraulic rear trailing arm links and stabilizer bar Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc Brakes, Hill Start-Assist (HAS) StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger with passenger sensing system, Thorax side-impact, seat mounted, driver and right front passenger, head curtain, side front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints.