The 2009 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 LT, LS, Sport, 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 Lexus.

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.

The Equinox uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The 2009 Equinox's traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 12 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Equinox LS are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 Equinox gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

We Think...

The 2008 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Equinox. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Equinox LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet Equinox, LS, Sport Utility, United States market

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