2010 Chevrolet Equinox

A COMPACT CROSSOVER FOR ALL SEASONS – AND ALL LIFESTYLES

All-new crossover delivers expected segment-best highway fuel economy

Chevrolet unveiled the all-new 2010 Equinox, a compact crossover that blends distinctive design with outstanding efficiency. A new, 2.4L direct injection engine helps the Equinox deliver expected best-in-segment estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (EPA certification pending) – a 25-percent improvement over the previous model. Chevrolet expects nearly two-thirds of customers will choose the efficient, 2.4L engine.

The new Equinox draws its exterior design inspiration from the Chevrolet Malibu sedan and Traverse crossover; and like those vehicles, the new Equinox complements its styling with attention to detail and unexpected features, according to Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet.

The Equinox makes its world debut at the North American Auto Show in Detroit next month.

'At a time when customers are so concerned about the fuel efficiency of their vehicle, the Equinox delivers,' said Peper. 'It offers the roominess and capability of a crossover with great fuel economy. Equinox will provide customers a vehicle filled with refinement, comfort and great value.'

The 2010 Equinox goes on sale in mid-2009. It is available in LS, LT and LTZ trim, with available all-wheel-drive. Two new engines are offered, each with fuel-saving direct injection and variable valve timing technology. Vehicle highlights include:

• New 2.4L Ecotec direct injected I-4 engine estimated at 182 horsepower (135 kW), which delivers an estimated 30 mpg highway, 21 mpg city (EPA certification pending)

• New 3.0L DOHC direct injected V-6 engine estimated at 255 horsepower (190 kW), which delivers an estimated 25 mpg highway, 18 mpg city (EPA certification pending)

• Driving range of more than 500 miles (800 km) with both engines, for less-frequent fill-ups

• Six standard air bags: dual frontal air bags; head curtain side air bags and pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side air bags

• Standard four-wheel disc brakes with StabiliTrak electronic stability control and traction control

• Standard OnStar and XM Satellite Radio

• 'Smart' remote starting system that also activates the HVAC system and optional heated seats depending on the outside temperature

• 'With the 2010 Equinox, we focused on appealing to the senses – from the overall design to the feel of the interior,' said Peper.

Design details

The design features Chevy's signature global face – the two-tier grille and prominent gold Bowtie insignia. Strong fender shapes, a distinctive premium roofline, wraparound headlamps and dual round taillamps are additional elements that define Equinox as a true Chevrolet, Peper §äid.

'The new Equinox blends function and style into a very sporty, yet upscale compact crossover,' said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. 'Both the exterior and interior surprise and delight with careful attention to detail.'

Additional design features include:

Dimensionally, the Equinox rides on the same 112.5-inch wheelbase (2,857 mm), but is about one inch (25 mm) shorter in length and an inch wider. It also has a wider front track that enhances the ride and handling.

Interior amenities, storage and flexibility


Inside, the Equinox features attention to detail – including a number of storage bins, such as an oversized glove box; a closed storage bin in the instrument panel above the center stack; and closed storage under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer.

A 'floating' center stack houses a multitude of ergonomic comfort and convenience controls. Contemporary, ice-blue ambient lighting – featured within and surrounding the center stack, encircling the center-console cupholders and within the door pull cups – accentuates the cabin. The front and rear seats, which include cloth and uplevel, perforated leather-trimmed offerings, were developed to help deliver best-in-class comfort.

The new Equinox retains its MultiFlex rear seat capability, which allows the seat to be moved fore or aft nearly eight inches (203 mm), for the best rear legroom in its class. With the 60/40-split-back rear seat moved all the way forward, the cargo area offers 31.4 cubic feet (889 liters) of storage.

The Equinox's cabin is notable for its quietness. Noise-absorbing elements are built into the chassis, engine compartment and interior.

Convenience, infotainment and connectivity


A variety of technologies are integrated in the Equinox, such as an available seven-inch touch-screen navigation system. Additional features also include:

• Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity

• ÚSB audio connectivity

• DVD-based rear-seat entertainment system with two independent screens to enable DVD viewing on one and gaming on the other

• Internal memory/hard drive on uplevel radios for storing audio selections

• Power, programmable rear liftgate

• Rear-vision camera system, with display in the rearview mirror or in the navigation screen

• Range of premium-feature audio systems with up to eight speakers and 250 watts of output

Chassis and suspension

Standard and available features include:

• Available all wheel drive

• Family of 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels

• Fuel-saving electric power steering system

The rack-mounted electric power steering system provides greater fuel efficiency of on 2.4L-equipped models that saves nearly 11 miles per tank of gas, or about 572 miles per year (assuming one fill-up per week). With the Equinox's estimated 30 mpg on the highway, the electric power steering system saves the equivalent of approximately one tank of gas each year.

'With the outstanding interior execution and comfort, the stunning exterior design, numerous chassis improvements, and the connectivity to the outside world, the new Equinox is the favorite ride among our engineers,' said Tim Herrick, chief engineer. 'I have to pull the keys out of their hands in order to take it for a spin myself.'

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the Únited States, Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars and trucks priced from $12,120 to $103,300. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles.

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox will get 32 MPG!

(From GM)

We told you at the NAIAS in Detroit this year that the Equinox would be the 9th vehicle in the Chevy lineup to reach an EPA estimated 30 MPG. Based on GM testing, we are proud to let you know we've exceeded initial estimates and the new Equinox is expected to offer an estimated 32 MPG on the highway! Final EPA estimates making this official are expected shortly. This is best-in-segment highway fuel economy and results in a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. Equinox front-wheel drive models with the direct-injected 2.4L I-4 engine will have an EPA estimated 22 city/32 highway MPG.

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Vehicle Highlights

• Redesigned compact crossover with new, efficient powertrains

• New 2.4L direct injected four-cylinder delivers expected segment-best, EPA-estimated 32mpg on the highway

• Global Chevrolet design language influenced by Malibu and Traverse

• Roster of personal technologies, including navigation radio, 40-gig hard drive and Bluetooth capability

• MultiFlex rear seat offers greater passenger comfort and flexible cargo options

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Today, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox was named the Úrban Truck of the Year by On Wheels Media. The Equinox was selected as the best new truck for urban and suburban drivers by On Wheels Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists.
Randi Payton, On Wheels Media's president and publisher said, 'The Úrban Vehicle of the Year resonates with the majority of new car buyers who live in urban and suburban areas, who drive on crowded road conditions. The vehicles chosen are cost and fuel efficient, and have the performance and safety characteristics that are relevant to the consumers in Metropolitan areas.'




'We are very proud to be recognized as the Úrban Truck of the Year,' says Jim Campbell, Chevrolet General Manager. 'Úrban Truck of the Year panelists select their favorite vehicle based on factors such as safety, fuel efficiency, performance and affordability. Those are the same factors that our customers rate as key reasons they purchased an Equinox. In fact, the Equinox has been such as hit with customers that we added a third shift at CAMI assembly – and are still struggling to meet demand.'

The Úrban Truck of the Year winner is selected by a panel of 15 automotive journalists from a broad array of newspapers, magazines, broadcast and Internet outlets. This year's panelists include:



About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands, and one of the fastest-growing brands in the world. With fuel solutions that range from 'gas-friendly to gas-free,' Chevrolet has nine models that offer an EPA-estimated 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway, and offers three hybrid models. More than 2.5 million Chevrolets that run on E85 biofuel have been sold. Chevrolet delivers expressive design, spirited performance and strives to provide the best value in every segment in which it competes. More information can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

About On Wheels Media, Inc.

On Wheels Media, Inc. is a multi-media communications company that produces consumer-oriented print and digital publications, Websites, broadcast properties and events. Publications include the all- new DECISIVE magazine, a comprehensive multi-media platform for multicultural consumers. The company also produces African Americans On Wheels and Latinos On Wheels magazines, which are distributed in more than 100 newspapers throughout the Únited States and have a combined readership of 8 million. On Wheels Media also produces consumer events and launched the first automotive magazine Website (www.onwheelsinc.com) in 1995. Visit www.onwheelsinc.com (which will change to DECISIVEMAGAZINE.COM in late November) for more information and to sign up for your complimentary digital subscription.

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