2011 Chevrolet Equinox - A Very Effective Crossover

SUVs built on car chassis vehicles are called crossovers, or CUVs, are apt characterization of the Chevrolet Equinox. This compact CUV segment that includes competing crowded the Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR / V, can boast of something that none of the other models may be required to: a class-leading fuel economy.

Significantly redesigned for the 2010 model year, the Chevrolet Equinox is powered by a 2.4-liter Duratec four-cylinder. This efficiency, a powerful engine allows the Equinox to get 22 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway, the last digit is one mpg better than the Ford Escape Hybrid offers. Optionally, buyers can choose a 3.0-liter V6 power, 182, but the four-cylinder model may be sufficient for most needs.

Chevrolet Equinox offers a variety of features not normally found in this category include:

* Six-speed automatic. Toyota and Honda offer five-speed, which is the miles per gallon Chevrolet edge.

* Model with six standard airbags, including front air bags dual impact of the action, curtain airbags and pelvic / thorax seat-mounted side air bags.

* Electronic stability control, traction control and four disc brakes.

* OnStar with directions and connections included.

Remote start * that activates the climate control and heated seats can, if temperatures permit.

Elevator * programmable power supply.

* Dual screen rear entertainment system.

The five-passenger Chevrolet Equinox is available in front-wheel drive. Alloy wheels mated with 17 -, 18 - or 19-inch tires are standard, and Equinox has a power of direction, a second attribute designed to save fuel.

Equinox inside the cabin includes a generous supply of storage facilities, a large storage compartment, storage compartment closed above the dashboard and center console storage box closed under the armrest in the middle of the laptop will be able to dwellings. Yes, 21 century, storage needs are addressed with the Chevrolet Equinox.

Seating surfaces are cloth, but leather is optional. Among the other amenities of the cabin a light blue, tilt steering wheel, telescopic, available touch-screen navigation, Bluetooth, built-in high position in the memory songs, the rear-view camera and the optional upgraded audio with eight speakers.

Perhaps the only drawback for the Chevrolet Equinox is that buyer demand matching supply, which means that almost as soon as the popular crossover hit in showrooms, they are sold. GM holds its inventory lean, but if you want a brand new Equinox, you can get a made to order, contact your local Chevrolet dealer.