Consumer Reports Reviews the Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox is a 4-door SUV offered in a FWD 4dr LS, FWD 4dr LT w/1LT, FWD 4dr LT w/2LT, AWD 4dr LT w/1LT, AWD 4dr LT w/2LT, AWD 4dr LTZ, FWD 4dr LTZ and AWD 4dr LS. The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (182 hp) and 3.6-liter V6 (301 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 20 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The Equinox 1LT 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Competing models include Kia Sorento, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Last Model Reviewed: 2010

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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Prices

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