First Impressions of the Chevrolet Equinox for 2008
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS was introduced to compete in the sport utility market. The LS is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Equinox which include Sport, LS, LT, and LTZ. The four-door truck with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
Chevrolet Equinox Engine Specs
Chevrolet Equinox Engine Specs: The Equinox LS comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 3.4 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a Aisin 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Equinox has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The Equinox is 188.80 inches long, 71.40 inches wide, and 67.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $23,610 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,075. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 Equinox is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
The Equinox LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
Conclusion
The 2008 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Equinox. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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