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2005 Equinox Review Summary & Specifications
With its unique look and larger size than the American and Asian competition, the Equinox is in a position to please the more demanding customers looking for more power and more space than the norm in this segment. The Equinox has a very flexible interior design with lots of space for family goods, and lots of space for American-sized people in both rows of seats.Equinox is a Chevrolet, with Chevrolet-level quality and materials at a Chevrolet price. It has a distinctly Japanese feel to it, inside and out, but it's American, built in Canada, and a heck of a deal for the money, we think. Whether you measure it by the linear foot, the cubic foot, or by visual impact alone, it's the biggest of the smaller SUVs, and our FWD tester was loaded for bear for less than $26,000.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Equinox LS ($20,995); LS AWD ($22,970); LT ($22,710) LT AWD ($24,335) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, traction control, front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ingersoll, Ontario |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-862-4389 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gm.com/chevrolet |
| Base Price MSRP | 20995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Equinox LT ($22,710) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, remote keyless entry, cruise control, daytime running lamps, power windows, automatic door locks, ABS, traction control, power mirrors, rear washer/wiper, fog lamps, luggage rack, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD system, sliding rear seat, rear cargo panel system |
| Destination Charge | 565 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 1SE package ($3745) includes leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 6-way power driver's seat w/manual lumbar and map pocket, heated front reclining bucket seats, auto-dimming inside mirror w/temp and compass, steering wheel audio controls, P235/60R17 tires, OnStar, 17-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, 6CD changer, 7-speaker premium sound system w/subwoofer and amp; XM Satellite Radio ($325) includes 3-month trial subscription; 5070-pound GVW package (N/C); 2.70:1 axle ratio (N/C) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 27345 |
| Horse Power | 185 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 210 @ 3800 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/25 |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.8/71.4/67.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 41.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.9/51.1/41.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/51.4/40.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 68.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | independent trailing arm |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 3660 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 |
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