The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox midsize Sport Utility Vehicle (MSRP: $23,355.00 - $30,060.00, Invoice price: $21,876.90 - $28,146.08) comes in four basic trim levels - LS, LT, LTZ and Sport. This model competes with the Acura MDX, Buick Enclave, Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro, Ford Expedition, Ford Expedition EL, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, GMC Envoy, GMC Yukon, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu Ascender, Jeep Cherokee, Lexus RX350, Mazda CX-5, Mercury Mountaineer, Nissan Pathfinder, Saturn Outlook and Toyota 4Runner. The Chevrolet Equinox was first introduced in 2004.1 It is assembled in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.
The LS, LT and LTZ trim levels are available with a 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V6 engine, five-speed automatic transmission and a choice of all-wheel and front-wheel drive system. The Sport trim levels are available with 264-horsepower, 3.6-liter V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, a choice of all-wheel, and front-wheel drive system.
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has a four-wheel independent suspension, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox include 16 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels, all season tires, a steel spare wheel, variable-intermittent wipers, and a roof rack. It has a rear defogger, an intermittent rear wiper, a rear spoiler, SUV and minivan doors, and a fixed liftgate window.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox instrumentation features are a tachometer, a clock, low fuel level warning, and cargo tie downs.
Basic seats and trim features on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox include a five-person total seating capacity, bucket front seats, cloth upholstery, and a height-adjustable driver seat. It has a fold flat passenger seat, a bench rear seat, a split-folding rear seatback, and reclining rear seats.
Power and convenience features on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox include remote power door locks, power windows and mirrors, and 1 one-touch power windows. It has cruise control, an electric speed-proportional power steering, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. It also has cruise controls on steering wheel, front and rear cupholders, and front and rear door pockets. It is equipped with 12-volts power outlets in the front, rear and cargo area, a front console with storage, and a retained accessory power.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox comfort features include air conditioning, front and rear reading lights, dual vanity mirrors, and a cargo area light.
Basic entertainment and telematics features on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox include an AM/FM in-dash single-disc CD player stereo, six-total speakers, and a mast antenna. It has an auxiliary MP3 audio input, an OnStar telecommunications service, and hands-free phone.
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has the following safety and security features: a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), and height-adjustable headrests (two in front and two in rear). It has traction control, stability control, and auto delay off headlamps. It also has front seatbelt pretensioners, rear door child safety locks, and child seat anchors. It is equipped with a rear center three-point belt, a remote anti-theft alarm system, and an engine immobilizer. It is also equipped with daytime running lights, dusk sensing headlamps, and tire pressure monitoring. More features include a passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, and an electronic brake-force distribution.
The LT trim level is available 1LT and 2LT sub-trim levels, with more features that include a body-color exterior trim, premium cloth upholstery, a rear privacy glass, and leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls for the 1LT sub-trim level. The 2LT sub-trim level, on the other hand, has a satellite radio, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a power driver seat. It also has a remote engine start, foglamps, and 17-inch chrome-plated wheels.
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ trim levels, meanwhile, has a Pioneer premium sound system, an in-dash six-disc CD changer, heated front seats, a leather-trimmed seating, and a chrome exterior trim.
Additional/alternative features on the Sport trim levels include a sport-specific instrumentation, sport bolstered front seats, a special exterior trim, a sport-tuned suspension, and 18-inch aluminum wheels.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox SUV received five stars out of five in frontal and side crash tests; and four stars out of five in rollover tests (FWD and AWD).
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Chevrolet Equinox SUV held up mechanically. The Chevrolet Equinox SUV received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major redesign year was 2005): Excellent ratings for its engine, transmission, fuel and electrical systems, and exhaust; Very Good ratings for its drive and audio system, suspension, and paint and trim; Good ratings for its climate system, brakes, and body hardware; Fair rating for its power equipment; and Poor ratings for its squeaks and rattles.
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