Chevrolet Equinox

Hybrid SUV Vehicle

Chevrolet unveiled its new compact crossover vehicle, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox at the Detroit Auto Show. The new model will come with distinctive designs with excellent fuel efficiency. The key to the vehicle’s fuel economy is its efficient four-cylinder direct-injection engine, not previously available with the Chevrolet Equinox.

Hybrid lover looking for an efficient small SUV will logically put the Ford Escape Hybrid at the top of their list. The Escape Hybrid, with its city fuel efficiency rating of 36 mpg, is way ahead of the pack for in-town driving. But on the highway, the Escape Hybrid is beat out by a gas-powered SUV—and it’s not a Toyota Rav4 or Honda CR-V. The 2010 Chevy Equinox leads the segment with a highway fuel economy rating of 32 miles to the gallon.

Chevrolet Equinox

Engine

The key to the vehicle’s fuel economy is its efficient four-cylinder direct-injection engine, not previously available with the Equinox. Meanwhile, the 32-mpg rating on the highway speaks for itself.

Standard Features

The highlight features of the next generation vehicle include standard XM satellite radio and Onstar system, new 2.4 liter Ecotec direct injected I-4 engine, and 3.0 liter DOHC direct injected V-6 engines, smart remote starting system, as well as heated seats based on the outside temperature.

The 2010 Chevy Equinox also offers choice of different wheel sizes such as 17, 18 and 19 inch wheels.

Automobile Magazine said, “Driving the Chevrolet Equinox is a passive experience. Power delivery is smooth, but slow.” Rumors of a hybrid version of the Chevrolet Equinox were squashed by GM spokespeople, but with the recent cancellations of a Saturn and Buick small and economical SUVs, perhaps the Equinox will adopt GM’s currently homeless plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The Chevrolet Equinox is currently used as a platform for GM’s fuel cell program.

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