Chevrolet

Chevrolet Equinox

Price $26,935 – $37,955
Fuel consumption 6.1 – 10.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
The Chevrolet Equinox is targeted at family shoppers interested in strong value from a compact crossover that tends towards the larger side of the equation. The five-passenger Equinox is available with either a 2.4-litre, four-cylinder engine under the hood (putting out 182 horsepower) or, new for 2013, an optional 301 horsepower, 3.6-litre V6. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard with the Chevrolet SUV, and all-wheel drive is also available.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 80%
Driving 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 9/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Pros

  • Large interior
  • Nice dashboard
  • Good soundproofing
  • Well-adjusted suspension
  • Improved V6 drivetrain

Cons

  • Console controls are too small
  • Four-cylinder engine not powerful enough
  • Huge, heavy doors
  • Some cheap plastic parts

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