2010 Chevrolet Equinox - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 13 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 chevrolet equinox Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Safety: The 2010 Chevy Equinox comes standard with antilock disc brakes (with brake assist), traction and stability control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and OnStar. A rearview camera and rear parking sensors are optional. Interior Design and Special Features: The redesigned Chevy Equinox features a cabin high on style. A dual-cowl dashboard recalls vintage Corvettes, while the available two-tone color schemes contrast sharply from the somber seas of black, beige and gray found in competitors. In total, this Chevy feels a step-above the rest. The Equinox gets slick new stereo... |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Blue ambient lighting highlights the console and cup holders. Because the four-cylinder engine may produce some low-frequency noise in certain driving conditions, Chevy uses active noise cancellation to make the cabin quiet. A microphone detects any booming sounds inside the vehicle and sends counteracting sound waves through the audio speakers. The Equinox has six airbags, including side-curtain airbags and pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side airbags. The steering wheel controls for cruise and audio are rotary knobs that can be rolled with a thumb. They're simple and intuitive. Rear-seat legroom... |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...seat back for taller passengers and move it forward to keep babies and toddlers within reach (for those times when you need to rescue a paci or hand over gum to calm the roar of angry children). The optional rear entertainment system ($1,295) was a humongous hit for us, too. The screens fold out of the front row's seatbacks. With easy-to-use wireless headphones, my kids were able to watch their movies while I enjoyed being able to hear my thoughts. Another mom-friendly feature is a button on the center stack that allows you to lock or unlock second-row doors and keeps the kids from doing the... |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox: ReviewSource: MSN Autos...We're happy to say the next-generation model is much better. The Equinox is now more carlike. The copious body lean is gone, and passengers don't feel like they're aboard a ship in stormy seas. The new model is every bit as good as a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 in terms of handling. Chevy is now in the ballgame.The ride isn't bad, either. With the standard 17-inch wheels, the Equinox absorbs just about any rut, dip or pothole the road can put under it without disrupting passenger comfort. Our only complaint is a bit of body drumming over washboard surfaces. We also tested the Equinox with the... |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Overall interior layout is the best, especially in the presentation of climate, sound and hazard-warning controls on the center-mounted instrument console. -- Honda has the best cabin materials in reference to the texture of vinyl and other materials on items such as instrument panels. -- The new Equinox has more standard equipment for the money, including the OnStar emergency telecommunications system, which could be a lifesaver in a crash. In my book, that also means the new Equinox has the best overall safety in the compact crossover utility segment. -- All four rivals driven for this... |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Other standard features include six standard airbags, including side-curtain airbags and pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side airbags. The well-designed cabin has an instrument panel highlighted with brushed silver accents. The center stack contains flush-mounted buttons for the audio and climate-control system. Blue ambient lighting highlights the console and cup holders. Options include a rearview camera, programmable power liftgate, navigation system, premium audio and a rear-seat entertainment system with two 8-inch LCD screens, one on the back of each front seat. The steering wheel controls... |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Well-optioned trims have heated seats, automatic climate control, a navigation system and a power driver's seat with memory settings. A backup camera can come with the navigation system or as a stand-alone option, and the display sits in the rearview mirror. Chevrolet says the Equinox's deep center console can fit a laptop or small handbag. The rear seats recline and slide forward about 8 inches, with a trailing panel to ensure a gap-free cargo floor no matter the seat position. Cargo volume behind the second row totals 31.4 cubic feet — slightly more than the Escape but a few cubic feet... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2010 chevrolet equinoxSource: CarGurus
...Chevrolet’s attention both to the Equinox specifically and its entire model lineup generally deserves praise, despite the perceived inspiration to do so. |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Still, there's a lot of ingenuity and thought placed into the design. The rocker panel is attached to the bottom of the door, instead of the body. This means you have the cosmetic appearance of a running board, but with a much easier step into the Equinox. Innovation brings quiet ride Once inside the Equinox, you won't mind staying for a while. First of all, the seats are very comfortable. Instead of squishy, flat seats, Chevy used a firmer foam for its bolsters, which provides a much snugger and more comfortable feel. The seat can move 10 inches fore or aft. There are lots of innovative... |
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...BMW, for example, makes its owners wade through iDrive submenus to find it, and even then, the information isn't specific enough to be helpful. The dashboard's angle on the Equinox, however, made it tough to use the touch-screen without leaning far forward. With 182 horsepower coming at 6,700 rpm and only 174 pound-feet of torque at a rather peaky 4,800, the engine sweats to push every pound when called upon. Most drivers will enjoy the engine's efficiency, but there's zero fun to be had here. The six-speed automatic is up to task, downshifting quickly when summoned and clicking off smooth... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox competes against some of the strongest-selling crossover vehicles on the market.
In size and mission, it’s a lot like the Ford Escape, which also offers four- and six-cylinder engines, as well as a Hybrid version.
The Escape gets worse gas mileage and feels less substantial in some ways, but it’s a safe bargain.
The Honda CR-V is another best-seller with tried and true benefits like reliability and pert handling, though its sole engine is a four-cylinder that strains a little to perform.
The latest Subaru Forester is rounder in shape and wider in reach; it’s won some big awards and rightly so.
Its nimble performance is now equaled by a soft exterior and a high-quality interior, though it still falls behind in features.
