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 drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Equinox LT 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 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $21,320, with an invoice cost of $19,657. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 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 17.00 gallons.

The 2005 Equinox gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Equinox LT sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Equinox.

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

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