| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Equinox |
| Style | LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $26,190 |
| Options on test vehicle | Black Granite Metallic Paint ($195), Chrome Appearance Package ($695), Leather Appointed Seats ($1,050), Power Liftgate ($495). |
| As-tested MSRP | $28,625 |
| Drive type | Front-engine front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Transverse, naturally aspirated direct-injected inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,384cc (145 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 11.7:1 |
| Redline (rpm) | None indicated (7,000 rpm fuel cut-off) |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 182 @ 6,700 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 172 @ 4,900 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic with manual-shift mode on console shifter |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | 1st = 4.58, 2nd = 2.96, 3rd = 1.91, 4th = 1.44, 5th = 1.00, 6th = 0.74, FD = 3.23, R = 2.94 |
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, multilink, coil springs, trailing arms and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist speed-proportional rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 18.1:1 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Latitude Tour |
| Tire type | All season |
| Tire size, front | P225/65R17 100T (35 psi) |
| Tire size, rear | P225/65R17 100T (35 psi) |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-inch one-piece ventilated steel rotors with one-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11.9-inch one-piece ventilated steel rotors with one-piston sliding calipers |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.9 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.9 @ 82.0 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 132 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 60.2 (ESC on); 59.5 (ESC off) |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.76 (ESC on); 0.78 (ESC off) |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 39.3 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.9 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 63.2 |
| Acceleration comments | This SUV is not as embarassingly slow as anticipated considering the 2.4-liter inline-4 and 3,800-pound weight. Decent torque off the line with a little chirp of wheelspin. Found that manually shifting just shy of 7,000 rpm (instead of autoshifting in Drive at 6,500) netted a tenth or so improvement across the board. |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | Good ABS tuning keeps the Equinox straight and controlled. Slight fade noted after third stop, but nothing objectionable. Good results. |
| Handling rating | Poor |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: The inside front tire lifting off the ground limited the Equinox's performance as it spun through the open differential. Decent grip, but zero steering feel. With stability control engaged, the throttle closed just as the limits were approached, so I essentially drove around the circle with my foot pinned to the floor. Slalom: With ESC off, the tail end gets mighty loose -- progressively so, and dangerously so. With ESC on, the tendency is squelched with helpful corrections that don't otherwise interfere. Again, video gamelike steering provides no sense of grip/skid but remains precise and isolated. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 74.3 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.9 headwind |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 22 city/32 highway/26 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 18.8 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 19 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,770 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,783 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 57/43 |
| Length (in.) | 187.8 |
| Width (in.) | 72.5 |
| Height (in.) | 69.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 112.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 61.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 40.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 39.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.9 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.2 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.8 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.3 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 31.4 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 63.7 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard with location display |
| Emergency assistance system | 1 year OnStar Safe and Sound with automatic crash response (subscription thereafter) |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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