With 264 horsepower it outmuscles the 3. Other changes include the addition of trailer-sway control to the standard stability-control system. It also has plenty of cupholders, 1 in the middle of the front seats, 2 pull out of the console, 2 pull out of the back of the console, and 2 built in to the back arm rest. Safety Dual front airbags, stability control with a trailer-sway algorithm, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and tire-pressure monitoring are standard across the Chevrolet Equinox lineup. I'm not sure if all models comes stock with a pioneer stereo system but the stock pioneer system in mine is great.
Primary Use: Family transportation A Well Kept Up Suv Thats Dependable! They always ask are holding it a long time, and the answer is no. It's smooth enough to drop in a Cadillac. Service station feels it is due to aluminum wheels oxidizing. Most often in the winter it blows its fuse which is not serviceable by the owner. A replacement is expected in the 2010 model year.
All the practical flexibility of the regular Equinox remains, however. The 2008 Equinox Sport gets new gauges. The program is being billed as a no-lose situation: It's expected to help jumpstart the auto industry and fill the road… It's about 11 p. Two powertrains are offered in the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The base powerplant is a 185-horsepower, 3. The changes include stiffer shocks, retuned spring rates, and hydraulic bushings. The ride quality in the Equinox models is decent, a benefit of its long wheelbase and 3800-pound heft.
The quality of some of the materials and control interfaces in the 2006 Equinox was disappointing. Equinox Sport gets a 3. I took it to the dealer who did the job. OnStar has been added as standard equipment. Sport models, more inclined to be driven by people who will notice a difference in steering systems, do use hydraulic assist for the rack-and-pinion steering. But other than city mileage and little storage, I absolutely love it and am proud to by a Chevy owner.
We don't think the average driver will feel the difference between this system and more conventional hydraulics, and that's a good thing. The ultra-performance Sport model boasts a V6 engine with an extra 79 horsepower and a new six-speed automatic transmission. Ride and interior noise are improved. Only indicator was flashing check engine light. And, the body leans a lot in turns. . 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.
This is a versatile vehicle when it comes to moving people and cargo. The rear seat rides on a track that allows it to slide back and forth up to eight inches, to bring kids or briefcases closer to the front, or to provide extra legroom for tall second-row passengers. It's nearly 14 inches longer than Ford Escape and just three inches shorter than a Chevy TrailBlazer. I bought a black plastic tote box to hold jumper cables, flashlight, etc. Couldn't really afford a brand new one so got an 08.
With the rear seat completely forward, there's 35. We all walked away, from what could have been a deadly accident. The few things I would like have been adressed in the 2009 model so who knows. News Best Cars Staff February 17, 2009 Note: This review was created when the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox was new. Curtain airbags are an option, and so outfitted, the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox gets five-star crash ratings for front and side impacts. Ride and interior noise are improved.
The spare tire well was full of water. Until this year, the Equinox came exclusively with a thrashy-sounding 185-hp, 3. The rear seatbacks recline for additional comfort. Chevy has put the rear seat on sliding tracks so that it moves forward and back up across an eight-inch range. I have to with with an aftermarket product.
The Sport seems a bit happier as people are added because the heavier engine and transmission add a few percentage points to the front of a car already nose-heavy and more people balance that out. Walkaround The Chevy Equinox is aerodynamically smooth, thanks to a subtle shaping of front and rear fascias as well as the rear spoiler. 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. This iteration of the Equinox is spacious with a roomy rear seat and easy access. You can easily slide it forward or back for more leg room or more cargo.
It also moves forwards or backwards depending on if you want more room in the back seat or in the back for stuff. The back seats are mounted on tracks and slide fore and aft: Slide forward and you have more cargo space, slide rearward for more rear legroom. We get 19+ miles per gallon in town and in the mountains and 24-30+ on the highway when the cruise control is set. Blue, chrome rims, chrome trim. Bland interiors and vague handling have plagued the model but now Chevrolet has introduced a new trim, the Sport, featuring a significant number of improvements. But even with the seat pushed back into limousine position, there's still plenty of room for your stuff. The Equinox delivers two powerful V6 engine choices, crisp styling, and an interior noteworthy for its space and comfort.