Roof-rail curtain-type airbags are available. Traction control is included on front-drive models with antilock brakes.Īntilock operation for the front-disc/rear-drum braking system is standard. Optional on-demand all-wheel drive delivers power to the front wheels during normal conditions but sends power to the rear wheels if front-wheel slippage is detected. When equipped with an optional towing package, the Equinox can haul up to 3,500 pounds. General Motors’ OnStar communication system, an in-dash six-CD changer, an MP3-capable single-CD player, XM Satellite Radio, heated front seats and leather-trimmed upholstery are optional.Ĭhevrolet’s 3.4-liter V-6 produces 185 horsepower and 210 pounds-feet of torque and drives a five-speed-automatic transmission. The front console contains hidden storage compartments, and integrated storage bins are installed in the rear. A height-adjustable cargo shelf with plastic on one side and carpeting on the other serves as both a security cover and a picnic table. Combined with the flat-folding front passenger seat, the Equinox can carry extra-long cargo. Multi-Flex rear seating promises flexibility for passengers and cargo the split, folding rear seat slides nearly 8 inches. Standard wheels measure 16 inches in diameter, but 17-inch tires on alloy wheels are optional. Coil springs are used in the independent rear suspension. The unitized body incorporates full-length frame rails and a safety cage.
The Equinox stands 67 inches tall and measures 188.8 inches long overall. The Equinox rides a 112.5-inch wheelbase and features a wide stance: 71.4 inches overall, with a 61.6-inch front track width. The rear cargo panel will be removed midyear to boost cargo space.Ĭhevrolet says the Equinox takes a fresh, memorable approach to SUV design, aimed at many types of customers. Rear headrests are smaller in 2006 to improve visibility. Electrically assisted rack-and-pinion steering is installed.Ī body-colored front fascia is installed on the LS edition for 2006, while the LT model gains body-colored mirrors. The Canadian-built Equinox, which shares its architecture with the Saturn Vue, is Chevrolet’s first crossover SUV it combines SUV styling with a car-based, unibody design.Ī 3.4-liter V-6 teams with a five-speed-automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. Chevrolet launched a brand-new midsize sport utility vehicle as an early 2005 model.
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