Buyers of the Chevrolet Equinox are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The Equinox has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 2008 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Equinox falls into the sport utility for the family category. People who purchase the Equinox have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The restyled Equinox LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with 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.

Fuel is handled for the Equinox is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

Equinox LS 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 standard warranty period for the Equinox is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $23,610, with an invoice cost of $22,075. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

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 subpar.

The vehicle is available in Black, Black Granite Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, Golden Teal Metallic, Granite Gray Metallic, Navy Blue Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silverstone Metallic, and Summit White.

Conclusion

The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Equinox. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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