2007 Chevrolet Equinox Review

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The Chevy Equinox gets some serious upgrades for 2007, making it even more competitive in the small SUV market. Where some SUVs get by with a four-cylinder engine, the Equinox employs a 3.4L V6 built by General Motors. This motor makes 185 horsepower at 5,200 rpms, and 210 lb-ft of torque. It is backed up by a five speed automatic transmission.

The Equinox is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and in LS or LT guises. The LS includes stability control, traction control, anti-lock disc brakes at all four wheels. A roof spoiler adds a jaunty note and helps to keep the back window cleaner. Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, keyless remote entry, automatic headlights, and a roof rack are all standard equipment, too.

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The Chevy Equinox gets some serious upgrades for 2007, making it even more competitive in the small SUV market. Where some SUVs get by with a four-cylinder engine, the Equinox employs a 3.4L V6 built by General Motors. This motor makes 185 horsepower at 5,200 rpms, and 210 lb-ft of torque. It is backed up by a five speed automatic transmission.

The Equinox is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and in LS or LT guises. The LS includes stability control, traction control, anti-lock disc brakes at all four wheels. A roof spoiler adds a jaunty note and helps to keep the back window cleaner. Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, keyless remote entry, automatic headlights, and a roof rack are all standard equipment, too.

The LT adds an upgraded AM/FM stereo that is MP3-compatible. There are remote audio controls on the LT's tiltable, leather-covered steering wheel. We found the upgraded cloth seats to be very comfortable. You also get floor mats and fog lights.

The interior is especially flexible regardless of the trim. In addition to the expected folding rear seat, the back seat also slides fore and aft. This allows you to extend the leg room for the rear seat passengers, or make room in the back for a few extra boxes.

Available options on the LS include side curtain air bags, 17-inch alloy wheels, and most of the LT equipment. The 17-inch wheels can be ordered on the LT, as well as a host of audio systems, a navigation system, a DVD entertainment system, leather seating, heated seats, a sunroof, remote start, and enhanced trailering ability. Loaded up, the top-of-the-line LT can become quite lavish.
For 2007, Chevrolet has added stability control to the Equinox as standard equipment. There is also a whole new instrument cluster and center stack. Four-wheel disc brakes are now standard, as are head curtain air bags. There are some revised exterior color choices and new aluminum wheels. Plus, you'll find an increased cruising range, thanks to a gas tank that is four gallons larger. see less

Trims	City MPG	Hwy MPG	MSRP	Invoice	Displacement	Engine
2WD 4dr LS	19	26	$22,250	$20,737	3.4L/204	Gas V6
2WD 4dr LT	19	26	$23,040	$21,473.28	3.4L/204	Gas V6
AWD 4dr LS	19	25	$23,750	$22,135	3.4L/204	Gas V6
AWD 4dr LT	19	25	$24,540	$22,871.28	3.4L/204	Gas V6

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The compact crossover Equinox shares platforms and certain components with both the Saturn Vue and the Pontiac Torrent. For 2007, all trims get a revised instrument cluster and instrument panel center stack, StabiliTrak stability control is now standard equipment, along with a tire pressure monitoring system and three new exterior colors -- Granite Gray Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, and Silverstone Metallic. In addition, remote start is now available. The Equinox comes in LS and LT trims and either front- or all-wheel drive. The standard engine is a 3.4-liter V-6 rated at 185 horsepower and teamed with a standard five-speed automatic transmission. MacPherson struts at the front wheels, combined with an independent four-link rear suspension with coil springs in the rear contribute to the vehicle's car-like ride and handling characteristics. To maximize either rear-passenger room or cargo space, the back seat can adjust as much as eight inches fore and aft. The rear seat and front passenger's seat can also be folded flat to further expand its carrying abilities. A versatile height-adjustable cargo panel can function as a shelf, security cover, or a picnic table. Curtain airbags, DVD entertainment system and audio system upgrades are among the major options.

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