However, the steering and handling are not quite up to par -- rendering the Equinox a ranking in the bottom half of its class. Inside, however, the Equinox needs to issue a moratorium on cheap plastic. First, the dealer flat out lied, telling us the vehicle had side impact airbags which was untrue. This is a solid, well-mannered truck, but the test model was nothing fancy. The Chevy Equinox rides on an independent suspension, and its road manners are anything but athletic. The Chevrolet Equinox Sport model gets its name from its updated appearance and the arrival under the hood of a new V-6 engine with 263 horsepower, teamed to a six-speed automatic. Built around a front-wheel drive powertrain and carlike unibody, the Equinox has a completely flat floor that's also relatively low and that combines to amplify the feeling of spaciousness.
I'm sitting here because it just hit me that I really, truly, might not have enough of this compressed hydrogen to make it to the 24-hour… It's one thing to hear about the automotive advances being made on university campuses; it's quite another to drive them. The rear suspension features a four-link independent layout with stiffer bushings. Chevy has put the rear seat on sliding tracks so that it moves forward and back up across an eight-inch range. Until this, all Equinoxes had a 3. The front and rear fascias have trapezoidal design cues; the front fascia uses silver-painted trapezoidal air inlets, while the rear fascia features dual chrome trapezoidal-shaped exhaust outlets.
Many test drivers feel steering does not provide adequate response. It will be more difficult to drive a bargain on a Sport model, but there's little reason to try to save money with the base versions, particularly since there's almost no fuel-economy penalty with the new engine. The rear suspension features a four-link independent layout with stiffer bushings. The automatic has tap-shift controls for semi-manual gear changes. The ultra-performance Sport model boasts a V6 engine with an extra 79 horsepower and a new six-speed automatic transmission. The front and rear fascias have trapezoidal design cues; the front fascia uses silver-painted trapezoidal air inlets, while the rear fascia features dual chrome trapezoidal-shaped exhaust outlets.
First, the dealer flat out lied, telling us the vehicle had side impact airbags which was untrue. Available options include a power sunroof, Pioneer seven-speaker audio system and OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation. The base powerplant is a 185-horsepower, 3. A replacement is expected in the 2010 model year. That's probably because, from its base, it is built more like a car, with unibody construction instead of the truck-like, body-on-frame architecture of the other two.
It's far from a sloppy mess, but it takes no joy in cornering, and the tires on base versions howl at the slightest corners. Details such as body color fascias and the elimination of the roof rack contribute to the sleek design, making the Equinox Sport an uncompromising performance vehicle. The front suspension has a MacPherson strut design with new control arms and stiffer, hydraulic bushings and slightly stiffer springs. Two powertrains are offered in the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models are available. It also has a leather-wrapped, four-spoke steering wheel and specific instruments, including a 140-mph speedometer.
The overall ride height is reduced by about 1 inch 25 mm. The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has been around for a few years, and while its crossover wedge shape isn't unattractive, it's starting to look its age. The Equinox Sport's underhood acumen is complemented with a performance-tuned suspension. Although the powertrain is nothing to write home about, it does go about its business with reasonable smoothness and is generally hard to fault. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models are available. This powertrain combination delivers performance that would be the envy of many sports cars, with an estimated 0-60 mph time of less than seven seconds.
While most safety features on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox are lauded, the visibility beyond some basic design elements is criticized by ConsumerGuide. For the extra five grand, sport customers also a get firmer suspension that lowers the wagon by about an inch, lower-profile tires, heated front seats, and some dressed-up body trim. The base powerplant is a 185-horsepower, 3. The driver's probably sound asleep in there, but me, I couldn't be more awake. It engages automatically when wheel slip is detected. Details such as body color fascias and the elimination of the roof rack contribute to the sleek design, making the Equinox Sport an uncompromising performance vehicle. The front and rear fascias have trapezoidal design cues; the front fascia uses silver-painted trapezoidal air inlets, while the rear fascia features dual chrome trapezoidal-shaped exhaust outlets.
The interior isade of cheap plastic. The engine isn't particularly powerful, and even the five-speed automatic teamed with it can't draw out any sort of excitement. The passenger side front door's. The engine is certainly willing. The passenger side front door's remote locking sensor died and would.
Behind the seats, though, the cargo area is about the size of that in the smaller Ford Escape. Chevrolet offers the Sport in front- and all-wheel drive, and in general, it's a more enthusiastic performer capable of accelerating to 60 mph in about 7 seconds. It's far from a sloppy mess, but it takes no joy in cornering, and the tires on base versions howl at the slightest corners. The front suspension has a MacPherson strut design with new control arms and stiffer, hydraulic bushings and slightly stiffer springs. Our four-wheel-drive sport front drive is available ran to 60 mph in 6. The Equinox comes in either front- or all-wheel drive. The steering feels vague, too.
Still, many appreciate the Equinox's expanded cargo space and the V6 engine's acceleration. New seats with bolsters that enhance lateral support during quick cornering maneuvers are standard, with perforated leather-covered versions available. It also has a leather-wrapped, four-spoke steering wheel and specific instruments, including a 140-mph speedometer. It engages automatically when wheel slip is detected. It's either front-wheel drive or, when specified, all-wheel drive. Std Std Engine: V6, 3.