Seats here are perforated and had contrasting stitching while there was chrome trim around the air vents, shifter, screen and steering wheel hub. They are a bit firm though, especially after riding in the Cadillac’s soft leather seats the week before and in a Nissan Pathfinder (more on that next week) the week after.
But there are other goodies here.įirst, the black leather seats themselves are well shaped and were easy to ride in on the trip, creating little thigh or hip fatigue. It also comes with a larger touchscreen at 8 inches, satellite radio, and a power hatch.
The Premium trim comes standard with leather seats and heated front seats. Inside, the Equinox is attractive and functional. It churns out just 137 horsepower, but a strong 240 lb.-ft. But if gas mileage is your prime desire, there’s also a 1.6-liter I4 turbo diesel that gets nearly 40 mpg.
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This top-level’s turbo 2.0-liter is the horsiest, a full 80 horses stronger than the base’s 1.5-liter turbo I4. While on the subject of differences, Equinox is a rarity in the small SUV market because it offers three engine choices. AWD is available for $1,700 extra on the top three trim levels, but not the base L model. That’s easily engaged and gives the Chevy better footing in the rain, and will assist in snowy winters too. On the highway, the ride was quite comfortable.Īll-wheel-drive also came on the tested Premium model, the top-level Equinox. There’s a certain thumping of the shocks on rough city streets, but severe jolts aren't passed along to the occupants. Ride is decent too, not as controlled and cushioned as in the XT4 to be sure. The Equinox is a rarity in the small SUV market because it offers three engine choices. Noticed it mostly on downhills as we were hustling to stay ahead of charging semis. At highway speeds in the mountains there was a bit of body lean in sweeping turns, but again, easy to control and anticipate. Handling is good too with a light and easy feel to the wheel and good turn-in for corners and a help when parking. Then, the cruise control took a while to boost the power again to return the SUV to cruising speeds. I more noticed a lag when the smart cruise control kicked out after slower traffic had slowed our pace. There is a slight turbo lag, but it’s nothing major. Never felt any stress powering up and around the Tennessee mountains as we wound our way into Chattanooga. of torque while being harnessed to a silky smooth 9-speed automatic in the Equinox. The Equinox touts the same engine and transmission, both of which are among General Motors’ best.Ī turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder creates 252 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. The ride down and back was an easy one in the Equinox, similar wheels to the Cadillac CT4 I’d driven the week before, just not as luxurious. Up rolled a Cajun Red 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and I promptly packed it down for a roughly 1,600-mile roundtrip to MoonPie central. * JD Power Initial Quality Study * 2019 KBB.When you’re driving to the home of the MoonPie, you need something that boasts American pride and craftsmanship, and that’s what I got from Chevy for a rare trip to Chattanooga, Tenn. Visit us at /des-plaines or call us at 84. Also, they come with a 12Mo/12K mile LTD warranty and 7day/250miles buy back guarantee. Silver Ice Metallic 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with OverdriveĬertification Program Details: Our Hertz Certified vehicles undergo an inspection process to make sure they meet Hertz Car Sales quality standards. We have additional protection products available to protect your investment, and can ship your car to your door! Contact us today to find out more!ġ.5L DOHC Certified. We have financing options for almost every budget and can provide competitive trade-in appraisals at our location. At Hertz Car Sales, view our thousands of vehicles with pricing often below market value! Take advantage of no-haggle pricing, our 7 day/250 mile Buy Back Guarantee, as well as a standard 12mth/12K mile limited powertrain warranty on every Certified vehicle.
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