- suv 44,421
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2009 chevrolet equinox review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Five-seat crossover suv improved for 2009. introductionchevrolet equinox has been improving every year since its introduction. The 2009 chevy equinox gets more standard equipment, including xm satellite radio and side-curtain airbags. Five different sound systems are available on the 2009 chevrolet equinox models, along with bluetooth wireless connectivity for hands-free cell phone use. chevy equinox is a five-passenger vehicle that competes with the ford escape, honda cr-v, and toyota rav4 compact suvs. However, equinox is bigger and roomier than any of these competitors. It's nearly 14 inches longer than ford escape and just three inches shorter than a chevy trailblazer. Its long wheelbase gives the equinox good stability and ride quality. Unlike the rav4, the equinox does not offer a (hopelessly cramped) third row of seats. as with the escape, cr-v, and rav4, the equinox is based on a passenger-car design but has an interior like a traditional suv. The rear seatbacks recline for additional comfort. All-wheel-drive models are better on snow and ice, but cost about $2,000 more and have smaller gas tanks. the top-line equinox ltz features leather-trimmed seats with seat heaters and an optional navigation system. the more powerful equinox sport features a 3. 6-liter v6 and six-speed automatic. The sport features a more aggressive look and sporting cabin. The sport gets hydraulic (as opposed to electric) power steering, a tighter suspension, 18x8-inch polished, forged alloy wheels with 50-series tires, aerodynamic spoilers and rocker moldings, dual chrome exhaust tips, a gauge package, and sport seats. Tires are bridgestone p235/65 all-season radials on 16-inch alloy wheels. A driver information center comes standard. Options for ls include an upgraded audio system with mp3 capability 135), engine block heater 75), and carpeted floor mats 40). equinox lt fwd 24,475) and lt awd 26,470) add carpeted floor mats, deep tinted glass, power mirrors, leather-wrap steering wheel, and ipod/mp3/rds audio system. Door handles and roof-rack side rails are body-color rather than charcoal or black. Option package 2lt adds fog lights, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror with temperature display and compass, six-way power driver seat adjuster with manual lumbar adjustment and map pocket, remote start, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Options for lt include a 6cd audio system upgrade 435), a tilt-and-slide sunroof 750), a remote starter, luggage rack crossbars, 17-inch chromed aluminum wheels 550), and pioneer sound system. equinox ltz fwd 28,380) and ltz awd 30,375) add leather seats, front-seat heaters, chrome-clad aluminum wheels, pioneer seven-speaker sound system with subwoofer, body-color bumpers with charcoal trim and chrome inserts on the roof rails, and body-color mirrors. Options include a tow package 350) navigation/radio upgrade 2,145), dvd rear-seat entertainment system 995), and sunroof 750). equinox sport fwd 28,685) and sport awd 30,680) get the bigger v6 and six-speed automatic, a sports suspension, 18-inch forged alloy wheels with 50-series tires, aerodynamic spoilers and rocker moldings, dual chrome exhaust tips, gauge package, and sport seats. Options include the tow package, audio upgrades, and sunroof. safety features include antilock brakes, stabilitrak electronic stability control, tire pressure monitor; dual-stage driver and front-passenger airbags, and side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. All-wheel drive is optional for improved stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundthe chevy equinox is aerodynamically smooth, thanks to a subtle shaping of front and rear fascias as well as the rear spoiler. From the front, equinox still looks the part of a chevy truck, with its requisite single-bar grille sporting a large gold chevrolet bow-tie emblem. sport models have a more menacing look akin to ss versions of the trailblazer and 2006 silverado. in the broadside view, equinox looks different from the rest of the chevy truck family. The roof pillars and the sheetmetal above the windows but below the roof seem to be extra-thick, imparting a feeling of extra solidity and strength, important for a truck made on a car platform. Equinox is based on a car-type platform, with unit-body construction rather than body-on-frame construction for better ride and handling. the sport reinforces this notion of stability with a lower stance, low-profile rubber and deeper bodywork, adding a sporty flair. With its lower clearance, the front end is more likely to drag on steep driveways, however. interiorthe chevrolet equinox cabin is a clean and functional design. There were no significant interior changes for 2009. the equinox sport gets special gauges. rear-passenger legroom in the equinox is excellent. The rear seat rides on a track that allows it to slide back and forth up to eight inches, to bring kids or briefcases closer to the front, or to provide extra legroom for tall second-row passengers. With the rear seat completely forward, there's 35. 7 cubic feet of cargo space behind it. Gm calls this innovative feature the multi-flex rear seat. because the rear seatback is split 60/40, equinox can transport two rear passengers along with long cargo items. When folded, the hard front seatback can be used as a table or desktop. rear passengers enjoy a 12-volt power outlet and a fold-down center armrest with two additional cupholders. cubby storage: up front, equinox carries flexible net storage pockets on both sides of the center tunnel. The center console/armrest has a small storage cubby and a coin holder for toll money. Dual cupholders pop out of the end of it, but they're flimsy and get in the way of the handbrake. The armrest flips up, providing better access to an open floor console that's a perfect place for a purse, briefcase or tote bag. The floor-mounted cupholder works well, while slots farther to the rear holds cds angled forward for easy selection. the sport interior is trimmed in dark ebony, with the requisite leather-wrapped steering wheel and more heavily bolstered front seats. Onstar's turn-by-turn navigation service lets the driver or passenger to talk to a live adviser, who sends complete step-by-step audio directions, as needed, that can be played through the vehicle's stereo speakers after the onstar operator hangs up. The directions are triggered as needed by the onstar system's gps capabilities. This enables drivers to find their destination while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Onstar operators will d.
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