Guide Note

The Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-range SUV manufactured by CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario. It replaced the Tracker.¹

Fast Facts

1. Manufacturer: CAMI Automotive
2. Parent Company: General Motors
3. Available since 2004
4. Class: Mid-Range, SUV, Hybrid
5. Platform: GM Theta platform
6. Wheelbase: 112.5 in²
7. Length: 188.8 in²
8. Width: 71.4 in²
9. Height: 69.3 in²
10. 2009 MSRP: $23,035-$29,740²
11. Fuel Efficiency: 15.1-20.5 mpg²
12. Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell is the hybrid version of the Equinox

1. 500 lbs. heavier than the original³
2. Uses hydrogen for fuel, averaging 150 miles per fill up⁴
3. Only emission is water⁴
4. Designed for 50,000 miles of traveling⁵
5. Can operate in sub-freezing temperatures⁵
6. Has a carbon fiber fuel tank⁵

• Chevrolet Equinox Sport
• Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

• 2.3-liter, direct-injection 4-cylinder engine
• Better fuel economy

"In reviews of the Chevrolet Equinox, our editors noted that the ute's all-independent suspension is adjusted to favor ride comfort over sportiness. Whether this is a good or bad thing depends, of course, on your perspective. Long drives were a breeze, thanks to a quiet cabin and a suspension that enabled the vehicle to remain unruffled in the face of potholes and road irregularities. There were a couple of gripes. We noted considerable body roll around turns, and the truck's electric power steering is sluggish and offers little feedback. Overall, though, the Chevrolet's ride and handling balance will please most compact and midsize SUV buyers." —Edmunds.com review⁶

"The Equinox SUV is the subject of much criticism for its steering and handling, even in the new Sport version. Many test drivers feel steering does not provide adequate response. At the same time, many appreciate the expanded cargo space and the V6 engine's acceleration." —U.S. News review⁷