2010 Equinox

Powerful compact crossover that seats five; sharp-looking exterior with strong lines; stylish interior with ambient lighting

The Chevrolet Equinox has been completely redesigned for 2010. A new set of engines, completely new sheet metal and a much improved interior has made the new Equinox an exciting contender in the mid-size crossover segment.

The 2010 Equinox has the same platform as the GMC Terrain and shares a general aesthetic with both the Chevy Traverse and the newest Malibu. A set of new engines with direct injection are more efficient than ever. A 2.4L 4-cylinder makes an impressive 182 horsepower, and is standard on all trims. All trims except the LS can be fitted with the new 3.0L engine. This engine, also new for 2010, is capable of 264 horsepower, but is rated at 29 mpg on the highway. A new 6-speed automatic transmission is standard with both engines. Front wheel-drive is the standard drivetrain, but all-wheel drive is available.

Standard equipment on all trims includes 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, StabiliTrak stability control, traction control, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, six air bags, an anti-theft system, an XM Satellite Radio-ready system, iPod and MP3 capability and 1 year of OnStar service. Power windows, door locks, remote keyless entry, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel as well as power mirrors and automatic headlamps around out the generous standards list.

Optional equipment on the LS trim includes Bluetooth, deep-tinted glass and leather-wrapped steering wheel. The LT trim allows a premium Pioneer 250-watt speaker system, power seats, steering-wheel audio controls, a remote starter system and a power sunroof as optional equipment.

The top-of-the-line LTZ trim includes chrome trim, projector headlamps and fog lamps, a power liftgate, deep-tint glass, Pioneer speaker system, an upgraded audio system, Bluetooth, leather heated seats and a rear parking assist system.

With all this standard equipment, the LTZ can also be outfitted with a rear entertainment system, navigation system, a power sunroof and 18 or 19-inch chrome wheels.

Value

Starting at $23,185, the 2010 Chevy Equinox is one of the most affordable vehicles in its class, which includes competitors Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The interior features a dual-cockpit design, ice-blue ambient lighting and other accents that turns up the class and appeal of the Equinox. Storage areas are everywhere in the cabin, such as an oversized glove box, a closed storage bin in the instrument panel above the center stack, and a closed storage bin under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer. The rear seats again in 2010 feature MultiFlex, which allows the seats to move back and forth a total of eight inches for the best rear legroom in the segment.

The 2010 Equinox features rocker panels integrated into the doors, narrowing the area over which a passenger must step. The body is now stiffened with single-piece side stampings plus high-strength steel in critical areas. In addition to the change in engine size, the Equinox' steering system on the 4-cylinder model is rack-mounted but electrically power-assisted, which has dramatically improved efficiency.

Changes

The 2010 Chevy Equinox features a unibody construction with clean sculpted lines and prominent wheel arches. New for 2010 is a standard 2.4L direct-injection 4-cylinder Ecotec engine, with 182 horsepower at 6700 rpm and 172 pounds-feet of torque at 4900 rpm. An optional 3.0L V6 engine with 264 horsepower and 214 pounds-feet of torque is available on all but the base LS model. Gone is the 3.4L V6 engine from 2009, yet the new 2.4L engine delivers mileage of 21 city / 30 highway.

ENTERTAINMENT

• Audio system, AM/FM/XM stereo with CD player and MP3/WMA playback capability, Graphic Interface Display (GID), Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, auxiliary input jack and outside temperature display

• Audio system feature, 80-watt 6-speaker system mid-range speakers in each door and tweeters in the A-pillars.

• Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack

• XM Radio XM Radio is standard on more than 50 2010 GM models, including three trial months of service. XM turns your world on with commercial-free music channels for virtually every music genre, all in amazing digital quality sound. Turn on your favorite sports, the biggest names in News, Talk and Comedy, family programming, exclusive concerts and original music series, wherever you go from coast to coast. Everything worth listening to is now on XM (XM service available only in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. XM Radio subscription required and sold separately after trial period. Fees, taxes, and a one-time re-activation fee, may apply. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. All fees and programming subject to change. Family programming Packages are available.)

• Antenna, roof-mounted

SAFETY

• Brakes, brake assist

• Brakes, Hill Start-Assist (HAS)

• Traction control

• StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system

• Daytime Running Lamps

• Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger with passenger sensing system, Thorax side-impact, seat mounted, driver and right front passenger, head curtain, side front and rear outboard seating positions (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

• Air bag Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

• OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance featuring Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Hands Free Calling, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, and Low Mileage Discount (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Vehicle Diagnostics capabilities vary by model. Remote door unlock success varies with conditions. Ability to locate stolen vehicles varies with conditions. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for OnStar's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations.)

• Safety belts 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners

• Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions

• Door locks, power operated rear child security

• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats

• Tire Pressure Monitor System (Does not monitor spare.)

MECHANICAL

• Engine, 2.4L DOHC, 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)

• Transmission, 6-speed automatic with overdrive (1LF26 or 1LG26 model only.)

• Alternator, 120 amps

• Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio (Requires front-wheel drive vehicles and (LAF) 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine.)

• Drivetrain, front-wheel drive (1LF26 model only.)

• Battery, maintenance free with rundown protection, 525 CCA

• GVWR, 4690 lbs. (2127 kg) (Requires front-wheel drive vehicles and (LAF) 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine.)

• Suspension, front independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar, optimally-tuned shocks and hydraulic-ride bushings in front control arms

• Suspension, rear independent mult-link with hydraulic rear trailering arm links and stabilizer bar

• Suspension, Refined Ride

• Steering, power-assist, electric-variable

• Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

• Exhaust, single

INTERIOR

• Seats, Deluxe front bucket

• LS Interior, Base Cloth

• Seat adjuster front, driver 2-way fore/aft power lumbar and power 2-way height adjuster

• Seat adjuster rear, 2-way fore/aft adjustment with 60/40 split seatback and 3-way recline

• Console, center with armrest and concealed storage

• Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders

• Steering wheel, comfort grip vinyl with integrated cruise controls

• Steering column, tilt and telescopic

• Instrumentation includes speedometer, single trip odometer, fuel level, engine temperature and tachometer

• Driver Information Center monitors 26 various systems including, Vehicle Information Menu (oil life, tire pressure, standard/metric units) and Trip Information Menu (trip 1, trip 2, fuel range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, average vehicle speed)

• Windows, power with Express-Down on all 4 doors

• Door locks, power programmable with power lockout protection

• Remote Keyless Entry with 2 transmitters, panic button, content theft alarm activation verification and illuminated entry

• Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

• Theft-deterrent system, anti-theft alarm and engine immobilizer.

• Air conditioning, single-zone manual climate control

• Defogger, rear-window electric

• Cupholders, 2 front in center console and 2 rear in center armrest with 1 bottle holder in each door

• Power outlets, 4 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt includes 1 front of console, 1 in console, 1 in back of console and 1 in cargo area.

• Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night

• Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors

• Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboards

• Map pocket, front seatback, driver and front passenger

• Lighting, interior with theatre dimming, center-mounted dome, rear cargo area, dual front map lights, ambient lighting on center stack surround, and center console cupholders

• Lighting, dual front map lights

EXTERIOR

• Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) painted aluminum (Not available with (LF1) 3.0L DOHC V6 SIDI engine.)

• Tires, P225/65R17 all-season, blackwall (Included and only available with (PFF) 17" (43.2 cm) painted aluminum wheels.)

• Tire, compact spare with steel wheel

• Bumpers, front and rear body-color with Charcoal lowers

• Moldings, Charcoal lower rocker

• Grille, Charcoal with chrome surround

• Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control

• Glass, tinted

• Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, Black, manual-folding

• Wipers, front variable-speed, intermittent with washer.

• Wiper, rear variable-speed, intermittent with washer

• Liftgate, rear manual with fixed glass

• Door handles, body-color

Engine

• Engine Order Code: LAF
• Engine Type: Gas I4 ECOTEC
• Displacement: 2.4/146.5
• Fuel System: SIDI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 182 @ 6700
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 172 @ 4900

Transmission

• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code: MX0
• Trans Type: 6
• Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
• First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.48
• Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.87
• Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.84
• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.41
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.0
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.74
• Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.88
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.23

Mileage

• Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 26
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 525
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 120

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 8.9

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3761

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 225

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front: Independent Strut-type
• Suspension Type - Rear: Independent Trailing arm
• 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: Power
• 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
• Rear Tire Order Code: QYZ
• Front Tire Size: P225/65R17
• Rear Tire Size: P225/65R17
• Spare Tire Size: Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
• Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
• Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -

Steering

• Steering Type: Variable power assist
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 18.1
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.46
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 40.0
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.8

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in): 112.5
• Length, Overall (in): 187.8
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.5
• Height, Overall (in): 66.3
• Track Width, Front (in): 62.5
• Track Width, Rear (in): 61.8
• Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.8
• Rear Door Opening Height (in): 28.8
• Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in): - TBD -

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 (ft³): 63.7
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 31.4

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Passenger Volume (ft³): 99.7
• Front Head Room (in): 40.9
• Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
• Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.8
• Front Hip Room (in): 51.1
• 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