2010 Chevrolet Equinox: SUV shines among rivals
The new compact Chevrolet Equinox should do well because it really scores well on fuel economy. But it has a lot more going for it than that.
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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr 1LT |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $27725.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1350.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 3 Years/60,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years/160,000 km Corrosion: 3 Years/60,000 km Rust-Through 6 Years/160,000 km Hybrid Component: 8 Years/160,000 km Emissions: 3 Years/60,000 km Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/160,000 km includes Courtesy Transportation |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | LAF |
| Engine Order Code | LF1 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/145 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 |
| Fuel System | SIDI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 182 @ 6700 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 264 @ 6950 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 172 @ 4900 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 222 @ 5100 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | MX0 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Hydra-Matic 6T45 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Hydra-Matic 6T70 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.58 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.48 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.96 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.87 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.91 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.84 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.44 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.94 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Clutch Size (in) | 10.16 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.77 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 9.2 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 12.4 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 6.1 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 8.0 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 525 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 615 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 150 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 8.9 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 10 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3762 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3940 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 150 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 350 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent 4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.6 x 1.18 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.9 x 0.78 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code | QYZ |
| Front Tire Order Code | QDT |
| Front Tire Order Code | QNT |
| Rear Tire Order Code | QYZ |
| Rear Tire Order Code | QDT |
| Rear Tire Order Code | QNT |
| Spare Tire Order Code | - TBD - |
| Front Tire Size | P225/65R17 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/55R19 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/55R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/55R19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/55R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | - TBD - |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 7 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 19 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 7 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 19 x - TBD - |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 16 x - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Electric Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.1 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.46 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.80 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.90 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 40 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 42.6 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 71 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 79 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 112.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 187.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 66.3 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 69.3 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 62.5 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 61.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.8 |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | 28.8 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft?) | 63.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft?) | 30.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 99.7 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 55.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 39.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 51.3 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | Equinox |
| Body Style | 4 Door |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| 17" x 7" painted aluminum wheels | |
| P225/65R17 all-season BSW tires | |
| 16" compact spare tire w/steel wheel mounted inside under load floor | |
| Charcoal roof side rails | |
| Body colour fascia w/charcoal lower | |
| Charcoal lower rocker mouldings | |
| Chrome accents -inc: grille, headlamps, side windows, liftgate | |
| Halogen composite headlamps w/auto lamp control | |
| Front halogen fog lights | |
| Body colour folding heated pwr mirrors | |
| Solar-Ray deep tinted rear door/quarter/rear glass w/light tint windshield & front door glass | |
| Front hi-low windshield wipers w/3-speed variable delay, mist & wash | |
| Rear intermittent wiper | |
| Manual rear liftgate w/fixed glass | |
| Body colour door handles | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Reclining front bucket seats | |
| 4-way driver seat w/pwr up/down/lumbar, 2-way manual front passenger seat | |
| Multi-Flex rear seat -inc: 20cm sliding, 60/40 split folding, 3-position recline | |
| Premium Cloth seat trim | |
| Centre console -inc: includes armrest, (2) cupholders, concealed storage | |
| Front & rear floor mats w/carpeted inserts | |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column | |
| Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, single trip odometer, fuel level, engine temp, tachometer, outside temp in radio display | |
| Driver info centre -inc: personalization & vehicle info features | |
| Compass | |
| Pwr programmable door locks -inc: lockout protection, outside key lock on driver door only | |
| Remote keyless entry -inc: (2) transmitters, panic button, content theft alarm activation verification, illuminated entry | |
| Pwr windows w/express down | |
| Cruise control | |
| Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system | |
| Anti-theft alarm system -inc: horn & lamp activation | |
| Front automatic climate control -inc: air filtration system, rear floor HVAC ducts | |
| Rear window defogger | |
| Non-locking glove box | |
| (4) 12 volt pwr points -inc: (2) front, (1) rear seat, (1) rear cargo area | |
| Driver & front passenger seatback map pockets | |
| Cupholders -inc: (2) front centre console, (2) rear centre armrest, (1) bottle holder in each door | |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | |
| Front passenger & rear outboard assist handles | |
| Lighting -inc: theatre dimming, front reading centre-mounted dome, rear cargo area | |
| Ambient lighting -inc: cupholders, I/P centre stack surround, I/P, deep centre console | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.4L DOHC DI VVT L4 engine | |
| 6-speed automatic transmission | |
| 3.23 axle ratio (REQ: LAF 2.4L Engine) | |
| Engine block heater | |
| Extended life engine coolant | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| 525 CCA battery w/rundown protection | |
| 120 amp alternator | |
| 1500 lbs/680 kg towing capacity | |
| Dinghy towable w/all wheels on ground | |
| Soft Ride suspension system | |
| Front & rear stabilizer bars | |
| Electric variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel pwr anti-lock disc brakes -inc: panic brake assist, hill start-assist | |
| Stainless steel single exhaust system | |
| SAFETY | |
| Traction control | |
| Stabilitrak electronic stability control system w/trailer sway control | |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | |
| Driver & front passenger dual stage frontal air bags w/passenger sensing system | |
| Seat-mounted driver & front passenger thorax side-impact airbags | |
| Front/rear head curtain air bags w/rollover protection | |
| OnStar in-vehicle communications & assistance service (Turn-by-turn navigation requires upgrade to Directions & Connections) | |
| Front seat belt pretensioners, dual mode retractors, shoulder belt height adjusters | |
| 3-point safety belts in all rear positions | |
| Pwr rear door child security locks w/instrument panel switch | |
| Child safety seat "LATCH" system -inc: lower anchorage & top tether for children in all rear positions | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| EntertainmentInfo | AM/FM stereo w/CD-ROM -inc: MP3 playback, aux audio input jack |
| EntertainmentInfo | 80-watt 6-speaker audio system -inc: door mounted mid range speakers, A pillar mounted tweeters |
| EntertainmentInfo | Roof mounted antenna |
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