![]() Subtract two miles if opting for all-wheel drive. This adds up to 26 miles per gallon city and 32 highway for our front-drive 1.5-liter tester. Also contributing to aerodynamic nuances are upper and lower grille shutters, closing during certain highway situations when engine cooling needs are reduced, pushing more air around the vehicle to reduce drag. Wind resistance gets reduced by 10 percent compared with the out-going model. The revamped exterior remains bold, yet stylish, borrowing styling echoes from fellow Bow-Tie sedan mates Cruze and Malibu. It's relatively unobtrusive, and smoother than a Volvo currently being tested with the same technology. Once the right foot lifts from the brake pedal, the engine starts again. In the flat plains of Chicagoland, this torque accentuates low-speed, zero-to-30 times.Īll three turbos feature start-stop technology, conserving fuel during prolonged stops (at intersection lights) by temporarily quieting the engine. A boost in low-end torque (compared to the outgoing four cylinder) also helped climbing performance. Equinox felt balanced during cornering with a firm, sure road grip. The 1.5-liter turbo worked diligently and performed well during steep, twisty roads through Pisgah National Forest outside Asheville with the six-speed transmission up-and-down shifting with authority and keeping pace with topography. The 2.0-liter turbo and 1.6-liter turbo diesel availability are tied to the top two trims. Current estimates project Equinox diesel to tickle 40 miles per gallon highway. ![]() The higher-mileage 1.6-liter diesel edition (136 horses) is scheduled to arrive a month or so later. Later in the calendar year (near August), a 2.0-liter turbo (252 horsepower) teamed with a nine-speed automatic transmission launches. T's the new 1.5-liter turbo cranking out 170 horsepower and teamed with a six-speed automatic transmission that's first out of the availability gate (now arriving at dealers) and tested through the twisty Blue Ridge Mountains. Chevrolet began offering a turbo-diesel in the compact Cruze sedan in 2014. We certainly feel we could get some diesel people with a diesel mind set moving in," Majoros added. "There are 33,000 people that own a Chevrolet diesel truck that also own a VW diesel (car). Most diesel car choices now come from European nameplates. In Chevrolet's eye, Equinox could tap into an underserved market of potential customers seeking a domestic diesel crossover. In their stead, a trio of turbocharged four cylinders, including a segment-exclusive turbo diesel and a peppy 1.5-liter gasoline turbo. Under hood, Equinox retired an aging, naturally-aspirated 2.4-liter four cylinder and ho-hum V-6. market) and we certainly have goals to keep that streak alive here for 2017," commented Steve Majoros, Director of Marketing for Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers during a gathered breakfast briefing. "In the last two years, Chevrolet's been the fastest growing full-line brand picking up almost a full share (.08 in the U.S. While the outgoing Gen Two qualified as a 'tweener,' falling between compact and mid-size, Gen Three remains committed to compact specs. Front-wheel drive comes standard with all-wheel drive optional in all but base L. ![]() ![]() Trims include base L, LS, LT and top-echelon Premier. However, overall cargo-capacity remains virtually unchanged thanks to a new second-row seat design (63.5 cubic feet of cargo room awaits behind first row bucket seats). Wheelbase (distance between front and rear axle) sheds 5.2 inches while overall length squeezes down 4.7 inches. This Gen Three 2018 edition takes a Jenny Craig approach, shedding 400 pounds from the previous generation and nip-tucking exterior dimensions. The 2018 effort incorporates all the necessary ingredients to narrow the gap. Despite solid sales numbers, Equinox still trails rivals including Honda's CR-V, Toyota's RAV4 and Ford's Escape. In 2016, the Equinox crossover ranked as the second-best-selling vehicle within the Bow-Tie network at 242,195 units, behind only the full-size Silverado pickup truck with double the number of Equinox sales.Įquinox joined Chevy's team back in the 2005 model year along with its automotive twin at the time, the Pontiac Torrent. Within the walls of GM's Chevrolet division, this dynamic plays out in plain sight. is a crossover of mid-size or smaller stature. Don't expect this trend to slow in the foreseeable future.Īnother way to frame its fame one out of every four vehicles sold in the U.S. Asheville, North Carolina- How have five-passenger crossovers altered the automotive landscape of late? For the first time, compact crossovers outsold bread-and-butter mid-size sedans in the U.S during the 2016 calendar year. ![]()
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