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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT 2WD

The Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-size crossover SUV from Chevrolet, introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. It replaces the Chevrolet Tracker in the United States and Canada, while in Mexico it replaces the Blazer as the Tracker is still sold there. The Equinox slots between the HHR and TrailBlazer, and is the first crossover SUV from the marque. Although its dimensions are mid-sized, GM calls the Equinox a compact SUV. Accroding to a Car and Driver review, both the Equinox and Torrent have the worst interior fit-and-finish in it's class. Riding on GM's Theta platform, the unibody Equinox is mechanically similar to the GMC Terrain, Saturn Vue, Pontiac Torrent, and the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, the Equinox and the Torrent are larger than the Vue, riding on a 112.5 in (2857 mm) wheelbase, 5.9 in (149.9 mm) longer than the Saturn. It comes standard with a front-wheel drive layout, with optional all-wheel drive. Being a unibody architecture, the Equinox is not designed for serious off-roading like the truck-based Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

The Equinox is produced at the CAMI Automotive GM/Suzuki joint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. The 3.4 L LNJ V6 engine is made in China (by Shanghai GM), while the Aisin AF33 transmission is made in Japan. Starting with the 2008 model year, the Equinox Sport is fitted with a 3.6 L V6 engine that is made in the U.S.

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Engines & Emissions

• 2.4-Liter, I4, VVT 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 182@6700, Torque Of 172@4900, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads

Safety

• Side Guard Door Beams
• Front Pretensioners
• Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
• Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
• Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
• L A T C H
• Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
• OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Safe and Sound Plan. Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist and Roadside Assistance
• Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
• Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Seatbelt Engagement, Weight and Installed Child Seat
• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
• Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment

Transmission

• 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive