The Equinox LT is equipped with a General Motors 3.4 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Aisin 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design 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.

Statistics

The Equinox is 188.80 inches long, 71.40 inches wide, and 69.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $22,250, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,737. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2007 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 LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2006 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Equinox. The 2007 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 LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Canada market, Chevrolet Equinox, LT, Sport Utility

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