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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Road Test

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Road TestIf you do not believe for a second chance, take a look at the new Chevrolet Equinox. While the first thought was, this latest version is much more. It is also much more difficult for the rest of the highly competitive compact crossover class, including the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Road TestFor starters, it gives a choice of two direct-injection engines new variable valve timing, a standard 2.4-liter four and an option 3.0-liter V-6, both happily married with automatic transmission six gears. This offers 264 horsepower and 18 mpg city and 25 highway EPA economy. The old pumps ponies 182 and assets of class 22 mpg city 32 highway.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Road Test
2010 Chevrolet Equinox Road Test
According to Chevrolet, which translates into a potential road driving range to 600 miles with four and more than 500 with six. four-cylinder models with available AWD is rated slightly lower at 20 MPG city, 29 sites, but there is a selection "ECO" mode that adjusts shift points to maximize transmission to the economy.

The new Equinox leaders struggling to cope Signature Global Chevrolet: a two-grill with a badge shaped loop of visible gold. Muscular fender shapes, lights and double wrap round taillights are designed to define the elements. Wraparound rear windows and an aggressive stance between the wheels and the corner complete the look, while the aerodynamic efficiencies are achieved through measures wind tunnel testing, which include moving the Basic Firewall breeze until about three inches (vs. 2009) for a thin profile.