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 Style Overview
The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is a midsize SUV that seats five and comes in four trim levels: base LS, midlevel LT, fully loaded LTZ and performance-oriented Sport. Standard equipment on the LS includes 16-inch aluminum wheels, a roof rack, air-conditioning, a tiltable steering column, a flat-folding front passenger seat and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat that slides fore/aft and reclines. Cruise control, full power accessories, automatic headlights, a driver information center and a CD player with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio are also standard.The LT actually comes in two subsets, 1LT and 2LT. The 1LT adds body-color exterior trim, rear privacy glass, premium cloth upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. The 2LT package then adds 17-inch chrome-plated wheels, foglamps, remote engine start, a power driver seat and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The LTZ includes chrome exterior accents, leather seating, heated front seats, an in-dash six-CD changer and a Pioneer premium sound system. For performance fans, the Sport model adds a larger V6, 18-inch aluminum wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, special exterior trim, sport bolstered front seats and unique instrumentation. Depending on trim level, optional Equinox features include a rear-seat entertainment system, a navigation system and a sunroof.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
LS 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) |
3.4L V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
16 x 6.5 in. alloy |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$24,315 |
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LT 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) |
3.4L V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
16 x 6.5 in. alloy |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
premium cloth upholstery |
$25,235 |
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LTZ 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) |
3.4L V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
17 x 7.0 in. chrome alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
leather upholstery |
$29,140 |
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Sport 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A) |
3.6L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
6-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
18 x 8.0 in. polished alloy |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
premium cloth upholstery |
$29,445 |
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