- crossover 56,060
- Hayward, CA
-
- autoshopper.com
- crossover 56,060 flex fuel automatic
2013 chevrolet equinox review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Larger v6 brings more power to the lineup. introductionthe chevrolet equinox has pricing and features of a compact suv, but it's slightly larger than its direct competition, closer in size to a midsize and it has features not expected in its price class. front-wheel drive is standard, optional all-wheel drive adds winter weather capability. The 2013 equinox with the 2. 4-liter engine and front-wheel drive gets an epa-estimated 22/32 mpg city/highway; the 2013 equinox awd is rated at 20/29 mpg. for 2013, a 3. 6-liter v6 replaces the previous 3. 0-liter v6, adding 14 percent more horsepower and 22 percent more torque while delivering virtually equivalent fuel economy. The numbers are 301 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. The 2013 equinox with 3. 6-liter v6 is epa-rated at 17/24 mpg city/highway. With all-wheel drive, the 2013 equinox awd is rated 16/23 mpg. Regular gasoline is recommended for all equinox models; more-expensive premium is not needed. We found the more powerful v6 makes upgrading to the bigger engine worthwhile. the 6-speed automatic transmission is updated, also, which benefits all 2013 equinox models with a smoother driving experience than before. the current model is the second-generation equinox, which was launched as a 2010 model. 2013 equinox models come with some new features, including an eight-way adjustable front passenger seat and a universal garage door opener. The equinox is not sporty, but its handling is on par with that of the honda cr-v and toyota rav4. interior roominess is one of its major strengths. Equinox has plenty of room for up to five passengers and their cargo. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and they have 10 inches of travel, so drivers of all sizes will fit. There are some nice amenities, though, including ice blue ambient lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, and a dual-screen rear dvd entertainment system. Chevrolet's mylink touchscreen infotainment system is also available; it provides a link to apps through smartphones. a roomy cabin and a reasonable pricing make the chevrolet equinox an attractive alternative to smaller compact crossover that cost about the same. A 3. 6-liter v6 is optional 1,500). All models come with a 6-speed automatic. Equinox 2lt 27,270) and 2lt awd 29,020) get automatic climate control, eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, 250-watt pioneer audio system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote engine starting, and fog lights. equinox ltz 30,515) and ltz awd 32,265) upgrade to leather upholstery, eight-way power passenger seat, heated front seats, universal garage door opener, rear cargo cover, memory for the driver's seat and mirrors, rear park assist, automatic headlights, power rear liftgate, and chrome exterior trim. All-wheel drive enhances stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundthe chevrolet equinox is larger than a compact suv (such as the honda cr-v) and smaller than a midsize (such as the honda pilot). Equinox uses the same theta architecture that underpins the gmc terrain. up front, equinox features chevrolet's signature two-tier dual-port grille with gold bowtie insignia. The headlights wrap around the front fenders. Air ducts sit below the headlights and house fog lights in chromed bezels that bisect the openings. The lower front fascia is charcoal-colored plastic and it has an air dam in the center. The hood has three character lines. around the sides, the equinox has pronounced fender flares and a wheels-at-the-corners stance, especially up front. The roof features wraparound side glass at the rear and available tinted rear and rear side windows. All but the equinox ls model have luggage side rails. Seventeen-inch aluminum wheels are standard and 18- and 19-inch wheels are available. at the rear, the equinox has dual round taillights, a takeoff of the malibu design, and a roof spoiler. The tailgate opens upward, and a power, programmable tailgate is offered. Owners can program the tailgate to open to different heights so shorter drivers can reach it. Overall, the look is attractive and fairly aerodynamically efficient, with a 0. 36 coefficient of drag. The ltz's additional chrome trim adds a touch of class, especially with the chromed 19-inch wheels (though they are ridiculously priced at $3,600). interiorchevrolet says the equinox interior was inspired by the interior of the last generation malibu midsize sedan. While that may be true when it comes to aesthetics, it's not true in terms of execution. The malibu has since been redesigned and the interior materials have improved significantly. Instead, like the toyota rav4 and honda cr-v that chevrolet benchmarked when developing this vehicle, the equinox has hard plastic on the entirety of the dashboard, as well as on the center console and door panels. The ice blue ambient lighting is a delightful feature. Equinox ls models have it on the center stack surround and in the center console cupholders. Equinox lt models add it on the instrument panel and center console, and the equinox ltz gets it in the door handle recesses, in the footwells, and in the door map pockets. The first two apps are stitcher and pandora internet radio. The system's home screen features icons that are easy to understand, though drivers may have to stretch to reach the screen, which is also heavily hooded and leans away from the driver. The radio, navigation system, bluetooth phone, and mp3 players are run through the mylink. The speedometer and tachometer feature white numbers and black backgrounds. They are set in large pods and in between are water temperature and fuel gauges, as well as a digital trip computer readout. The base interior has a storage cubby at the top of the center stack. When the mylink system is ordered, it sits in this spot. The center stack is trimmed in a good-looking clear-coated silver-painted plastic. The controls here are grouped in a tight bunch, with the radio buttons up top and the climate controls at the bottom. This mass of buttons, dials and knobs can be confusing. space is not a problem in the equinox. Cloth or leather, the front seats are comfortable and supportive. Gm obviously spent some money here. They are especially attractive in leat.
Hayward, CAHayward, CA at autoshopper.com