2012 Chevrolet Equinox Review

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox tends not to accept major changes. In addition to some fresh color choices and perhaps change the appearance of the wheels, he will continue the design of the Equinox, introduced the 2010 model year and did not change during 2011. Joint arrangement talents inside and outside, handy features, and enhanced solid, Equinox must remain surprisingly new buyers for the Chevrolet brand and meet loyalists who moved up from small cars or large SUVs dropped.

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is the second generation of the Chevy Equinox, which moved to the also-existed status of small SUVs. As for the power choices, the 2012 Equinox offers you two engine choices including an inline-4 engine generating 182-horsepower or a V6 engine churning 264-hp. Both the engines powering the Equinox deliver adequate power and acceleration and the 4-cylinder engine for the car are noticeable for its above-average fuel economy.

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox ranges in three trim level choices. On the entry level LS trim model, the 2012 Equinox comes standard with 17-inch aluminum wheels, 60/40 split rear seat and XM satellite radio. Power plant choices for the 2012 Equinox consist of a standard 182 horsepower, direct-injected 2.4 liter inline-4 engine.

What’s New for 2012 Chevrolet Equinox?
The 2012 Equinox boasts brand new lane-departure warning systems and forward collision alert. Also the Equinox 1LT models now gets rearview camera as their standard equipment this year. Though, the rear seat video entertainment system has been dropped from the car.
The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is offered in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ.

The LS trim of the 2012 Equinox gets 17 in alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, air-conditioning, a reclining and sliding rear seat, a partial power driver seat (height adjustment only), complete power accessories, cruise control, Bluetooth, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel having audio controls, a 6-speaker sound system having satellite radio, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack and OnStar.

The standard power house for all the 2012 Equinox is a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine, churning maximum output power of 182 bhp and 172 lbs-ft of maximum torque. Regardless of the engine choice, all the Equinox models have a 6-speed automatic transmission as standard transmission and front-wheel drive; there is an option of all-wheel drive.

The standard safety equipments for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox includes antilock disc brakes (having brake assist), stability and traction control, side curtain airbags, front seat side airbags and OnStar.

The 2012, Chevrolet Equinox is a SUV crossover which provides you with immense ease because of the spacious seating positions and spacious leg and head room. It gives extreme comfort and space to its passengers.

All these trims are available in either All Wheel Drive or Front Wheel Drive. It bursts 185 horsepower. These trims have 5-Speed Automatic Transmission. The Sports car version is equipped with a 3.6-Liter engine with 6 cylinders which makes it a V6. It is equipped with 6 Speed Automatic Transmission.