2012 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 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...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. Available heated seats Available automatic climate control Available navigation system Available power driver's seat with memory settings Backup camera available with navigation system or as stand-alone option DVD rear entertainment system with two screens Under the Hood A 182-horsepower four-cylinder and a six-speed automatic are standard; with front-wheel drive, EPA gas mileage estimates are 22/32 mpg city/highway. The optional V-6 makes 264 hp; it... |
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...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. Interior features include: Standard cloth seats; leather optional Optional heated front seats Optional automatic climate control Optional navigation system Optional power driver's seat with memory settings Under the Hood A 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a six-speed automatic transmission are standard. The optional 3.0-liter V-6 makes 264 hp; it also uses a six-speed automatic. Mechanical features include: Four-cylinder or V-6 engines with... |
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2011 chevrolet equinox Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...A rearview camera and rear parking sensors are optional. The Equinox has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedure; however, its 2010 rating (which isn't comparable to the new methodology) was a top five stars for its performance in head-on and side-impact collisions for all occupants. In side-impact and frontal-offset crash testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Equinox earned a top "Good" rating. Interior Design and Special Features: The Chevy Equinox boasts a stylish cabin filled with premium touches. The available... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 chevrolet equinoxSource: CarGurus
...What’s not to like about the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox? It’s got style, safety, comfort, and performance, all at a reasonable price. |
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The navigation system and forward collision and lane departure warning systems that my test car was equipped with are available as options on all trims. IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample SAFETY The 2012 Chevy Equinox has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn this safety nod, a car must receive the top score of Good in front, side, rear and roof-strength crash tests. It also received four out of five stars overall in National Highway Traffic... |
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox OverviewSource: CarGurus...or a factory-installed trailering package either. Two exterior colors have been dropped, Cyber Gray Metallic and Cardinal Red Metallic, several cosmetic option packs and cargo management options bit the dust along with the auto-dimming rear-view mirror, but the wheel materials have been upgraded somewhat. Instead of chrome-clad aluminum for the 19" wheels, now the biggies come in straight chrome aluminum, and the next size down is chrome-clad aluminum instead of machined aluminum. The base 17-inch wheels have a new aluminum material, also intended to smooth out the ride with better shock... |
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The sliding backseat moves forward to provide the most cargo room, mitigating the problem but sacrificing backseat legroom. Doing so was the only way I was able to fit a weekend's worth of cargo for four people: four duffle bags, two slow cookers, two folding chairs, a golf bag, a large cooler, and groceries. Only with some clever packing were we able to maintain visibility through the rear window. Under the Hood The Equinox's wheezy 182- horsepower , 2.4-liter four-cylinder is an under-performer considering the LTZ's high asking price. The engine struggles to pull its freight when fully... |
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Only with some clever packing were we able to maintain visibility through the rear window. Under the Hood The Equinox's wheezy 182- horsepower , 2.4-liter four-cylinder is an under-performer considering the LTZ's high asking price. The engine struggles to pull its freight when fully packed. My passengers commented on the straining noises that came from under the hood as the engine wound out in every gear to compensate for the additional weight. The four-cylinder is acceptable in LS and LT models, but for $30,000-plus, in the LTZ it leaves a large performance gap compared with the Murano's and... |
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Why should I also consider these?
It's hard to imagine that GM simply didn't take this segment, which has been one of the fastest-growing in the industry, very seriously until about two years ago, when it last redesigned the almost-mid-size Equinox.
Now, the 2012 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 (non-hybrid versions of it, at least) gets worse gas mileage and feels less substantial in some ways, but it’s a safe bargain.
Another best-selling rival is the Honda CR-V; while an all-new CR-V is on the way, the current one has one of the roomiest interiors, and great handling, although its engine is somewhat coarse and strained.
The latest Subaru Forester feels more nimble than other vehicles in this class, and while its interior isn't quite as finely detailed, it's a strong value with standard all-wheel drive.
The Hyundai Tucson is also now a formidable rival, also with great fuel economy; but ride quality is choppy in comparison, and the Tucson's steering leaves much to be desired.
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