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The Equinox, named after the celestial event of the sun crossing the equator, brings head turning looks, a large open interior, and a car like ride to this already crowded market. All Equinox's are built at the CAMI assembly plant in Ontario Canada. The base architecture is the same as that of the Saturn VUE, which we recently tested a few weeks back. We can now surely tell you that these two cars are a world apart; the Equinox is a real American winner! The long and wide stance of the Equinox is evident from the first second you take a glimpse of it. The impressive front end and modern tail signal that this is no run of the mill SUV. A head turning design is what the designers were aiming for and that is exactly what we had here, people on the road loved this car! They absolutely loved the color which was a beautiful blue metallic. People could not guess that this was an American brand, Lexus, Range Rover, and other top notch names came to mind first. The presence of a large SUV can be had without the large bill. The Equinox comes standard with a V6 engine and a smooth shifting five-speed automatic transmission. The overhead valve engine develops 185 horsepower and 210 pounds-feet of torque. Our zero to sixty tests revealed a time of 8.6 seconds on average. Put in a thinner driver and you might get less. The transmission features electronic control strategies that have an adaptive learning capability, so shift quality is maintained throughout the service life of the components. Shift schedules change automatically depending on load demands and operating conditions. An innovative on-demand AWD system is available on both LS and LT models. The system delivers power to the front wheels during normal driving conditions on dry road surfaces, but if front wheel slippage is detected, power also is automatically delivered to the rear wheels. Our tests on a dirt and rock laden uphill revealed that the vehicle makes it up easily using its two front wheels, but when it gets even just a little bit stuck, the rear wheels kick in for a extra push up. This is not an overly heavy vehicle so most things can be done with two wheel drive. Ground clearance is adequate for routine ramps off road. The vehicle is not overly bouncy and feels solid in off road conditions. Everything is kept out of view and controlled electronically automatically with no user intervention possible. The Equinox features a MacPherson strut front suspension tuned to minimize side loads for enhanced ride and handling characteristics, and an independent four-link rear suspension with coil springs, a further refinement to assure exceptional performance on both highways and unpaved back roads. The rear suspension has a trailing arm plus three additional locating links to facilitate a low, wide load floor and maximum rear passenger space, which contributes to the safe, predictable handling of the Equinox. The suspension geometry has been engineered for safe and predictable responses to steering inputs, including aggressive emergency maneuvers. With the optional 17-inch wheels, road handling was more car like than expected. We encountered a smooth ride on mixed road surfaces. Body lean is cut down to acceptable levels. There is a small amount of bounce still remaining which should also be tuned out in future models. The Equinox has an electric power steering system that offers an easy to turn wheel even in off road conditions. We thought that is was quite loose and free. The steering is not as precise as a BMW and we would like Chevy to tune it more for better road feel and more responsiveness to the touch. The turning circle was typically of GM products, meaning bad. We would certainly like GM to improve their turning circles in the next model. The large headlamps have clear lenses and three separate parabolas, including European city driving lights so the vehicle is export compliant. Equinox LT models have fog lamps in the front fascia. The tail lamps have clear lenses for a jewel-like appearance and three parabolas, including two inner reds. Xenon lighting should be offered in this modern age as the halogen system is simply not bright enough for a good clear vision of the road. The grille is a composite mesh with a character reminiscent of the TrailBlazer and Avalanche. Chevrolet brand character is very strong with a horizontal chrome bar through the headlamps with the gold Chevrolet insignia in the center setting off the upper front grille. The horizontal chrome bar theme is repeated on the rear litigate. An adjustable roof rack is also built in quite nicely. The interior of the Equinox is chop full of goodies. The first thing we noticed was the nicer trim and better feel of all the materials. The plastic trim on the dash and doors is textured for a leather look as in German cars. A soft lower trim piece on the doors feels very good. The headliner is also a textured fabric like that found in German models, a very nice touch. There is style in the door handles and locks. The central dash is clean and functional while not being overly large or space consuming. There are plenty of little pockets to put just about anything up front. The leather seats felt very good to the touch and we would highly suggest this option. The instrument cluster is set deep and is simple in nature. The silver colored plastic trim, which is called satin nickel, looked very cheap to us; we would have liked aluminum or wood instead. The steering wheel featured full control of the stereo and cruise control, which was a great help while driving. We liked the easy to use controls for climate and stereo as well as the four window control switches in the center rather than on the driver's door. The rubber lining around the shift lever was great to hold steady a cell phone. We did not like the look of the steering wheel as it was overly square in design and felt cheaply made with loads of plastic. The seats also lacked side bolstering which made taking hard turns difficult. The front passenger seat lacked power adjustment; something we think should be included in a $28,000 vehicle. We did not like the silver painted smooth plastic covering the central dash and door handles. Something made of real metal or wood looks much nicer to most people and it should have been used here. The roominess of the interior is something to commend Chevy on. The vehicle is large and wide as well. Rear seat legroom is amazing and with the sliding rear seat, you can adjust between cargo room and legroom up to 8 inches when you need both. The rear seatback can also recline in two different positions. A great feature is the fold flat front passenger seat, which combined with the 60/40 split rear seat, makes carrying items over 8 feet long easy. In addition to the rear passenger comfort and cargo versatility offered by its Multi-Flex rear seat, Equinox also has the widest door openings in its class and a low step-in height. Taken together, Equinox provides excellent rear seat ingress and egress, making it easy to install and use child safety seats. Equinox is even capable of accommodating three child seats at one time in the rear seat. The rear cargo area is also adjustable with slots on the sides and a shelf to layer items. The shelf also can easily convert to a table to hold items more towards the rear of the vehicle for a picnic. Interior width is also very refreshing. The rear passenger cabin can hold three adults quite comfortably and up front there is a large area for a bag, CDs, and storage in the armrest. It is a good mix between the spaciousness of a minivan and a car like ride. Many comfort features add to the functionality of the Equinox. Keyless remote entry, power height adjustment for the driver seat, and auto dimming rear view mirror with temperature and compass are some of the things we liked. XM satellite radio as well as On Star were both in our tester the upgraded stereo in our model was also a great option at a low cost. Missing however was a GPS system, memory for the driver's seat, and homelink garage door openers. Overall the Equinox is a great car which was long overdue from GM. We actually look forward to the offerings from GM in the future which are based on great handling cars which do not feel like your couch at home. We like the new airy and spacious feeling inside rather than big bulky foam and plastic trim. There is no bouncy ride, replaced with a firm and stable feeling. Steering and suspension are also tight and precise, unlike many other vehicles in the GM fleet. We loved the thinner seats and smaller buttons on the dash. Chevy will actually make driving on the roads of America safer with better handling vehicles like this Equinox. This SUV is sure to be a hit for Chevy, and we think that it will be hard to find a better competitor when you actually test drive this great vehicle. Make this in a hybrid or diesel version and you have a superb package GM. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%" id="AutoNumber2" style="border-collapse: collapse;" bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="53%" height="19">PRICING</td> <td width="13%" height="19">INVOICE</td> <td width="34%" height="19">RETAIL</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Base Pricing</td> <td width="13%" height="18">23,000</td> <td width="34%" height="18">24,335</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="17">Destination</td> <td width="13%" height="17">565</td> <td width="34%" height="17">565</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">LT Preferred Equipment Group</td> <td width="13%" height="18">3,370</td> <td width="34%" height="18">3,745</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Power Glass Sunroof w/Express-Open</td> <td width="13%" height="18">536</td> <td width="34%" height="18">595</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Head Curtain Side Airbags</td> <td width="13%" height="18">356</td> <td width="34%" height="18">395</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">XM Satellite Radio</td> <td width="13%" height="18">293</td> <td width="34%" height="18">325</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="15">17" x 7" Machine Cast Aluminum Wheels w/P235/60R17 All-Season Tires</td> <td width="13%" height="15">266</td> <td width="34%" height="15">295</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Heated Front Seats</td> <td width="13%" height="10">225</td> <td width="34%" height="10">250</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">AM/FM Radio w/ CD/MP3 Player, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS</td> <td width="13%" height="10">120</td> <td width="34%" height="10">135</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Leather wrapped steering wheel, inside mirrior, auto dimming with temperature and compass, driver 6 way power seats</td> <td width="13%" height="10"> </td> <td width="34%" height="10">550</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Leather seating surfaces</td> <td width="13%" height="10"> </td> <td width="34%" height="10">545</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Premium paint laser blue metallic </td> <td width="13%" height="10"> </td> <td width="34%" height="10">165</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="stripe-three" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr class="stripe-five">  <td valign="top" width="162"> </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Jeep Liberty Columbia Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A) </td> </tr>  <tr class="lightfield"> <td>MSRP</td> <td class="basecarfield">$24,335</td> <td>$24,500</td> <td>$22,550</td> <td>$24,110</td> <td>$25,200</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Invoice</td> <td class="basecarfield">$22,437</td> <td>$22,675</td> <td>$20,830</td> <td>$22,496</td> <td>Being Researched</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Basic</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>5 yr. / 60000 mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Drivetrain</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>7 yr. / 70000 mi.</td> <td>10 yr. / 100000 mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Roadside</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td> </td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>5 yr. / Unlimited mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Base Engine Type & Cylinders</td> <td class="basecarfield">V6</td> <td>V6</td> <td>inline 4</td> <td>V6</td> <td>V6</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Base Engine Displacement</td> <td class="basecarfield">3.4 liters</td> <td>3.0 liters</td> <td>2.4 liters</td> <td>3.7 liters</td> <td>3.5 liters</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Valvetrain</td> <td class="basecarfield">12 Valves overhead valves (OHV)</td> <td>24 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>16 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>12 Valves single overhead cam (SOHC)</td> <td>24 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Horsepower</td> <td class="basecarfield">185 hp @ 5200 rpm</td> <td>200 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> <td>160 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> <td>210 hp @ 5200 rpm</td> <td>192 hp @ 5500 rpm</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Torque</td> <td class="basecarfield">210 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm</td> <td>193 ft-lbs. @ 4850 rpm</td> <td>162 ft-lbs. @ 3600 rpm</td> <td>235 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>217 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Length</td> <td class="basecarfield">188.8 in.</td> <td>174.9 in.</td> <td>178.6 in.</td> <td>174.4 in.</td> <td>179.8 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Width</td> <td class="basecarfield">71.4 in.</td> <td>70.1 in.</td> <td>70.2 in.</td> <td>71.6 in.</td> <td>74.2 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Height</td> <td class="basecarfield">69.3 in.</td> <td>69.7 in.</td> <td>66.2 in.</td> <td>70.2 in.</td> <td>71.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Weight</td> <td class="basecarfield"> </td> <td>3464 lbs.</td> <td>3347 lbs.</td> <td>4115 lbs.</td> <td>4387 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheel Base</td> <td class="basecarfield">112.5 in.</td> <td>103.1 in.</td> <td>103.1 in.</td> <td>104.3 in.</td> <td>106.7 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ground Clearance</td> <td class="basecarfield">8 in.</td> <td>8 in.</td> <td>8.1 in.</td> <td>7.9 in.</td> <td>8.2 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100"> Interior</td> <td class="printsection">Equinox</td> <td class="printsection">Escape</td> <td class="printsection">CR-V</td> <td class="printsection">Liberty</td> <td class="printsection">Sorento</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.9 in.</td> <td>40.4 in.</td> <td>38.9 in.</td> <td>40.7 in.</td> <td>38.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.1 in.</td> <td>39.2 in.</td> <td>39.1 in.</td> <td>42.1 in.</td> <td>38 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">55.7 in.</td> <td>56.3 in.</td> <td>56.9 in.</td> <td>56.5 in.</td> <td>58.9 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">55.9 in.</td> <td>55.9 in.</td> <td>56.5 in.</td> <td>56.5 in.</td> <td>58.4 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">51.1 in.</td> <td>53.4 in.</td> <td>54.5 in.</td> <td>57 in.</td> <td>55.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">51.3 in.</td> <td>49.1 in.</td> <td>53.5 in.</td> <td>47.4 in.</td> <td>58 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">41.2 in.</td> <td>41.6 in.</td> <td>41.3 in.</td> <td>40.8 in.</td> <td>42.6 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.2 in.</td> <td>36.3 in.</td> <td>39.4 in.</td> <td>37.2 in.</td> <td>36.1 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Maximum Luggage Capacity</td> <td class="basecarfield">35.2 cu.ft.</td> <td>29.3 cu.ft.</td> <td>33.5 cu.ft.</td> <td>29 cu.ft.</td> <td>31.4 cu.ft.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Sunroof</td> <td class="basecarfield">power glass - Optional</td> <td>power glass - Optional</td> <td>power glass</td> <td>power glass</td> <td>power glass</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Anti - Lock Brakes</td> <td class="basecarfield">4-wheel ABS</td> <td>4-wheel ABS</td> <td>4-wheel ABS</td> <td>4-wheel ABS - Optional</td> <td>4-wheel ABS - Optional</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Satellite Communications System</td> <td class="basecarfield">OnStar - Optional</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr 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The Equinox, named after the celestial event of the sun crossing the equator, brings head turning looks, a large open interior, and a car like ride to this already crowded market. All Equinox's are built at the CAMI assembly plant in Ontario Canada. The base architecture is the same as that of the Saturn VUE, which we recently tested a few weeks back. We can now surely tell you that these two cars are a world apart; the Equinox is a real American winner! The long and wide stance of the Equinox is evident from the first second you take a glimpse of it. The impressive front end and modern tail signal that this is no run of the mill SUV. A head turning design is what the designers were aiming for and that is exactly what we had here, people on the road loved this car! They absolutely loved the color which was a beautiful blue metallic. People could not guess that this was an American brand, Lexus, Range Rover, and other top notch names came to mind first. The presence of a large SUV can be had without the large bill. The Equinox comes standard with a V6 engine and a smooth shifting five-speed automatic transmission. The overhead valve engine develops 185 horsepower and 210 pounds-feet of torque. Our zero to sixty tests revealed a time of 8.6 seconds on average. Put in a thinner driver and you might get less. The transmission features electronic control strategies that have an adaptive learning capability, so shift quality is maintained throughout the service life of the components. Shift schedules change automatically depending on load demands and operating conditions. An innovative on-demand AWD system is available on both LS and LT models. The system delivers power to the front wheels during normal driving conditions on dry road surfaces, but if front wheel slippage is detected, power also is automatically delivered to the rear wheels. Our tests on a dirt and rock laden uphill revealed that the vehicle makes it up easily using its two front wheels, but when it gets even just a little bit stuck, the rear wheels kick in for a extra push up. This is not an overly heavy vehicle so most things can be done with two wheel drive. Ground clearance is adequate for routine ramps off road. The vehicle is not overly bouncy and feels solid in off road conditions. Everything is kept out of view and controlled electronically automatically with no user intervention possible. The Equinox features a MacPherson strut front suspension tuned to minimize side loads for enhanced ride and handling characteristics, and an independent four-link rear suspension with coil springs, a further refinement to assure exceptional performance on both highways and unpaved back roads. The rear suspension has a trailing arm plus three additional locating links to facilitate a low, wide load floor and maximum rear passenger space, which contributes to the safe, predictable handling of the Equinox. The suspension geometry has been engineered for safe and predictable responses to steering inputs, including aggressive emergency maneuvers. With the optional 17-inch wheels, road handling was more car like than expected. We encountered a smooth ride on mixed road surfaces. Body lean is cut down to acceptable levels. There is a small amount of bounce still remaining which should also be tuned out in future models. The Equinox has an electric power steering system that offers an easy to turn wheel even in off road conditions. We thought that is was quite loose and free. The steering is not as precise as a BMW and we would like Chevy to tune it more for better road feel and more responsiveness to the touch. The turning circle was typically of GM products, meaning bad. We would certainly like GM to improve their turning circles in the next model. The large headlamps have clear lenses and three separate parabolas, including European city driving lights so the vehicle is export compliant. Equinox LT models have fog lamps in the front fascia. The tail lamps have clear lenses for a jewel-like appearance and three parabolas, including two inner reds. Xenon lighting should be offered in this modern age as the halogen system is simply not bright enough for a good clear vision of the road. The grille is a composite mesh with a character reminiscent of the TrailBlazer and Avalanche. Chevrolet brand character is very strong with a horizontal chrome bar through the headlamps with the gold Chevrolet insignia in the center setting off the upper front grille. The horizontal chrome bar theme is repeated on the rear litigate. An adjustable roof rack is also built in quite nicely. The interior of the Equinox is chop full of goodies. The first thing we noticed was the nicer trim and better feel of all the materials. The plastic trim on the dash and doors is textured for a leather look as in German cars. A soft lower trim piece on the doors feels very good. The headliner is also a textured fabric like that found in German models, a very nice touch. There is style in the door handles and locks. The central dash is clean and functional while not being overly large or space consuming. There are plenty of little pockets to put just about anything up front. The leather seats felt very good to the touch and we would highly suggest this option. The instrument cluster is set deep and is simple in nature. The silver colored plastic trim, which is called satin nickel, looked very cheap to us; we would have liked aluminum or wood instead. The steering wheel featured full control of the stereo and cruise control, which was a great help while driving. We liked the easy to use controls for climate and stereo as well as the four window control switches in the center rather than on the driver's door. The rubber lining around the shift lever was great to hold steady a cell phone. We did not like the look of the steering wheel as it was overly square in design and felt cheaply made with loads of plastic. The seats also lacked side bolstering which made taking hard turns difficult. The front passenger seat lacked power adjustment; something we think should be included in a $28,000 vehicle. We did not like the silver painted smooth plastic covering the central dash and door handles. Something made of real metal or wood looks much nicer to most people and it should have been used here. The roominess of the interior is something to commend Chevy on. The vehicle is large and wide as well. Rear seat legroom is amazing and with the sliding rear seat, you can adjust between cargo room and legroom up to 8 inches when you need both. The rear seatback can also recline in two different positions. A great feature is the fold flat front passenger seat, which combined with the 60/40 split rear seat, makes carrying items over 8 feet long easy. In addition to the rear passenger comfort and cargo versatility offered by its Multi-Flex rear seat, Equinox also has the widest door openings in its class and a low step-in height. Taken together, Equinox provides excellent rear seat ingress and egress, making it easy to install and use child safety seats. Equinox is even capable of accommodating three child seats at one time in the rear seat. The rear cargo area is also adjustable with slots on the sides and a shelf to layer items. The shelf also can easily convert to a table to hold items more towards the rear of the vehicle for a picnic. Interior width is also very refreshing. The rear passenger cabin can hold three adults quite comfortably and up front there is a large area for a bag, CDs, and storage in the armrest. It is a good mix between the spaciousness of a minivan and a car like ride. Many comfort features add to the functionality of the Equinox. Keyless remote entry, power height adjustment for the driver seat, and auto dimming rear view mirror with temperature and compass are some of the things we liked. XM satellite radio as well as On Star were both in our tester the upgraded stereo in our model was also a great option at a low cost. Missing however was a GPS system, memory for the driver's seat, and homelink garage door openers. Overall the Equinox is a great car which was long overdue from GM. We actually look forward to the offerings from GM in the future which are based on great handling cars which do not feel like your couch at home. We like the new airy and spacious feeling inside rather than big bulky foam and plastic trim. There is no bouncy ride, replaced with a firm and stable feeling. Steering and suspension are also tight and precise, unlike many other vehicles in the GM fleet. We loved the thinner seats and smaller buttons on the dash. Chevy will actually make driving on the roads of America safer with better handling vehicles like this Equinox. This SUV is sure to be a hit for Chevy, and we think that it will be hard to find a better competitor when you actually test drive this great vehicle. Make this in a hybrid or diesel version and you have a superb package GM. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%" id="AutoNumber2" style="border-collapse: collapse;" bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="53%" height="19">PRICING</td> <td width="13%" height="19">INVOICE</td> <td width="34%" height="19">RETAIL</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Base Pricing</td> <td width="13%" height="18">23,000</td> <td width="34%" height="18">24,335</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="17">Destination</td> <td width="13%" height="17">565</td> <td width="34%" height="17">565</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">LT Preferred Equipment Group</td> <td width="13%" height="18">3,370</td> <td width="34%" height="18">3,745</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Power Glass Sunroof w/Express-Open</td> <td width="13%" height="18">536</td> <td width="34%" height="18">595</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Head Curtain Side Airbags</td> <td width="13%" height="18">356</td> <td width="34%" height="18">395</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">XM Satellite Radio</td> <td width="13%" height="18">293</td> <td width="34%" height="18">325</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="15">17" x 7" Machine Cast Aluminum Wheels w/P235/60R17 All-Season Tires</td> <td width="13%" height="15">266</td> <td width="34%" height="15">295</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Heated Front Seats</td> <td width="13%" height="10">225</td> <td width="34%" height="10">250</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">AM/FM Radio w/ CD/MP3 Player, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS</td> <td width="13%" height="10">120</td> <td width="34%" height="10">135</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Leather wrapped steering wheel, inside mirrior, auto dimming with temperature and compass, driver 6 way power seats</td> <td width="13%" height="10"> </td> <td width="34%" height="10">550</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Leather seating surfaces</td> <td width="13%" height="10"> </td> <td width="34%" height="10">545</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="10">Premium paint laser blue metallic </td> <td width="13%" height="10"> </td> <td width="34%" height="10">165</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="stripe-three" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr class="stripe-five">  <td valign="top" width="162"> </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Jeep Liberty Columbia Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A) </td> </tr>  <tr class="lightfield"> <td>MSRP</td> <td class="basecarfield">$24,335</td> <td>$24,500</td> <td>$22,550</td> <td>$24,110</td> <td>$25,200</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Invoice</td> <td class="basecarfield">$22,437</td> <td>$22,675</td> <td>$20,830</td> <td>$22,496</td> <td>Being Researched</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Basic</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>5 yr. / 60000 mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Drivetrain</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>7 yr. / 70000 mi.</td> <td>10 yr. / 100000 mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Roadside</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td> </td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>5 yr. / Unlimited mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Base Engine Type & Cylinders</td> <td class="basecarfield">V6</td> <td>V6</td> <td>inline 4</td> <td>V6</td> <td>V6</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Base Engine Displacement</td> <td class="basecarfield">3.4 liters</td> <td>3.0 liters</td> <td>2.4 liters</td> <td>3.7 liters</td> <td>3.5 liters</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Valvetrain</td> <td class="basecarfield">12 Valves overhead valves (OHV)</td> <td>24 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>16 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>12 Valves single overhead cam (SOHC)</td> <td>24 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Horsepower</td> <td class="basecarfield">185 hp @ 5200 rpm</td> <td>200 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> <td>160 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> <td>210 hp @ 5200 rpm</td> <td>192 hp @ 5500 rpm</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Torque</td> <td class="basecarfield">210 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm</td> <td>193 ft-lbs. @ 4850 rpm</td> <td>162 ft-lbs. @ 3600 rpm</td> <td>235 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>217 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Length</td> <td class="basecarfield">188.8 in.</td> <td>174.9 in.</td> <td>178.6 in.</td> <td>174.4 in.</td> <td>179.8 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Width</td> <td class="basecarfield">71.4 in.</td> <td>70.1 in.</td> <td>70.2 in.</td> <td>71.6 in.</td> <td>74.2 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Height</td> <td class="basecarfield">69.3 in.</td> <td>69.7 in.</td> <td>66.2 in.</td> <td>70.2 in.</td> <td>71.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Weight</td> <td class="basecarfield"> </td> <td>3464 lbs.</td> <td>3347 lbs.</td> <td>4115 lbs.</td> <td>4387 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheel Base</td> <td class="basecarfield">112.5 in.</td> <td>103.1 in.</td> <td>103.1 in.</td> <td>104.3 in.</td> <td>106.7 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ground Clearance</td> <td class="basecarfield">8 in.</td> <td>8 in.</td> <td>8.1 in.</td> <td>7.9 in.</td> <td>8.2 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100"> Interior</td> <td class="printsection">Equinox</td> <td class="printsection">Escape</td> <td class="printsection">CR-V</td> <td class="printsection">Liberty</td> <td class="printsection">Sorento</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.9 in.</td> <td>40.4 in.</td> <td>38.9 in.</td> <td>40.7 in.</td> <td>38.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.1 in.</td> <td>39.2 in.</td> <td>39.1 in.</td> <td>42.1 in.</td> <td>38 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">55.7 in.</td> <td>56.3 in.</td> <td>56.9 in.</td> <td>56.5 in.</td> <td>58.9 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">55.9 in.</td> <td>55.9 in.</td> <td>56.5 in.</td> <td>56.5 in.</td> <td>58.4 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">51.1 in.</td> <td>53.4 in.</td> <td>54.5 in.</td> <td>57 in.</td> <td>55.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">51.3 in.</td> <td>49.1 in.</td> <td>53.5 in.</td> <td>47.4 in.</td> <td>58 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">41.2 in.</td> <td>41.6 in.</td> <td>41.3 in.</td> <td>40.8 in.</td> <td>42.6 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.2 in.</td> <td>36.3 in.</td> <td>39.4 in.</td> <td>37.2 in.</td> <td>36.1 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Maximum Luggage Capacity</td> <td class="basecarfield">35.2 cu.ft.</td> <td>29.3 cu.ft.</td> <td>33.5 cu.ft.</td> <td>29 cu.ft.</td> <td>31.4 cu.ft.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Sunroof</td> <td class="basecarfield">power glass - Optional</td> <td>power glass - Optional</td> <td>power glass</td> <td>power glass</td> <td>power glass</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Anti - Lock Brakes</td> <td class="basecarfield">4-wheel ABS</td> <td>4-wheel ABS</td> <td>4-wheel ABS</td> <td>4-wheel ABS - Optional</td> <td>4-wheel ABS - Optional</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Satellite Communications System</td> <td class="basecarfield">OnStar - Optional</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Turning Circle</td> <td class="basecarfield">41.8 ft.</td> <td>36.7 ft.</td> <td>34.1 ft.</td> <td>35.9 ft.</td> <td>36.4 ft.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Max. Cargo Capacity</td> <td class="basecarfield">69 cu. ft.</td> <td>66 cu. ft.</td> <td>72 cu. ft.</td> <td>69 cu. ft.</td> <td>66 cu. ft.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Max. Towing Capacity</td> <td class="basecarfield">3500 lbs.</td> <td>3500 lbs.</td> <td>1500 lbs.</td> <td>5000 lbs.</td> <td>3500 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>City</td> <td class="basecarfield">19mpg</td> <td>18 mpg.</td> <td>22 mpg.</td> <td>17 mpg.</td> <td>15 mpg.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Highway</td> <td class="basecarfield">25mpg</td> <td>22 mpg.</td> <td>26 mpg.</td> <td>21 mpg.</td> <td>20 mpg.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%" id="AutoNumber1" height="57"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top" height="49"> <img border="0" src="http://www.autosupermart.com/auto/images/arrowrt.gif" width="22" height="9">Talk about this car and other cars on our message board with other car fans like you. <a target="_blank" href="http://autosupermart.com/forums/">click here</a> <img border="0" src="http://www.autosupermart.com/auto/images/arrowrt.gif" width="22" height="9">To sign up to receive new car updates and reviews as well as some coupons for our site, <a href="http://autosupermart.com/shop/maillist/">click here</a> <img border="0" src="http://www.autosupermart.com/auto/images/arrowrt.gif" width="22" height="9">Do you want to see what parts and accessories are made specifically for this vehicle today? <a href="http://www.autosupermart.com/shop/process?mv_pc=88&mv_todo=return&mv_nextpage=results&search_type=SIMPLE&search_terms=chev%20equinox">click here</a>. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" valign="top" align="center" class="small">  <img src="http://carreviewsandnews.com/images/carreviewslogoblack.jpg"> Copyright © 2008 Carreviewsandnews.com Privacy Policy: CarReviewsandNews.com does not collect any personal information about its visitors thus your privacy is always protected.  </td></tr></table> </body> </html> </body> </html>