The Equinox version of the Chevrolet lineup is middle sized SUV. It was launched in the year 2004 in order to replace the Tracker model in 2005. The Equinox technically resembled to the Saturn VUE, the designing is very distinctive. It fills the sequential gaps between the TrailBlazer and HHR, and is considered to be the first bridge in styling SUV from the marque. This version of the Chevrolet brand employs the Theta platform of the German market and is released at the CAMI joint collaboration plant between GM and Suzuki in Canada and Ontario. The 3.4 L LNJ V6 engine is built in the country of China, whereas the Aisin AF33 transference mechanism is produced in the country of Japan.

The structure of the Equinox is powerful and owns fabulous Equinox parts and Equinox accessories. It is available as standard with a drive layout of front wheel, along with an option of all wheel drive. It is not created for critical off road traveling such as the Chevrolet Trail Blazer and Tahoe. It’s bigger in size than the VUE, traveling in a 112.5 in wheelbase of 2857mm, 5.9 in (149.9 mm) more than the Saturn. It has a lot to share with the Pontiac Torrent as well as the Suzuki XL-7 (2007), however; it pertains to the Torrent.

2007 brought about minor fresh changes in the Equinox. For the exterior part of the car, the alterations add new bumpers and spoiler that adds to more gas mileage. The antenna is excluded from the right front metal sheet and is now moved to the rear part of the roof, now it’s capable of using for On Star and XM Satellite Radio signals. 3 new colors of the exterior have taken the place of the antiquated colors; Deep Ruby Metallic, Granite Gray Metallic, and Silverstone Metallic. Latest wheels add chrome seventeen inch projecting rim, seventeen inch backbone with dull finish and seventeen inch aluminum projecting rim. Inside the cabin, the Equinox displays a number of innovations. An altered device cluster now adds a new information transmission center, tire pressure regulators, latest all-wheel drive system, and an optional navigation system that is based on DVD.  Then there is a CD player along with DVD entertainment system and MP3 playback that also adds an additional input jack. Moreover there’s an audio system along with an MP3-compatible six-disc CD changer that’s optional for LT versions. There is a new kind of steering wheel that looks like the one employed on the Cadillac Escalade. Innovative inside cabin trims are now come with latest dashboard options and softer seating cloth in order to give more luxury. Also, the Equinox of the current year has a standard rear-seat armrest available for LT versions. Technical details for the latest Equinox add four-wheel brakes with anti-lock, a bigger fuel tank only for front-wheel drive models. Heavier gauge steel is now employed in the B-pillar to fulfill the roof crush standards of the years 2008 or 2010.

For the year 2008, Chevrolet will include a Sport model of this version that characterizes low ride height still delivering awesome Equinox performance. The bigger, stronger engine makes for the car to increase its speed from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 7 seconds and delivers hp more than 40% later increasing it to 263.

The official website of the Chevrolet Company has a lot to offer for the brand lovers. The online Equinox gallery offers an extensive collection of the Equinox photos, Equinox pictures, Equinox videos, Equinox wallpapers, Equinox reviews.