Options for LT include a 6CD audio system upgrade ($435), XM Satellite Radio ($200), a tilt-and-slide sunroof ($695), a remote starter ($190), luggage rack crossbars ($150), 17-inch chromed aluminum wheels, and Pioneer sound system ($1200).
#2008 CHEVY EQUINOX DRIVER#
Option Package 2LT ($1,325) adds fog lights, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror with temperature display and compass, six-way power driver seat adjuster with manual lumbar adjustment and map pocket, remote start, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Door handles and roof-rack side rails are body-color rather than charcoal or black.
LT FWD ($23,905) and AWD ($25,550) add carpeted floor mats, deep tinted glass, power mirrors, leather-wrap steering wheel, and iPod/MP3/RDS audio system. Options for LS include an upgraded audio system with MP3 capability ($135), engine block heater ($75), carpeted floor mats ($40) and side curtain airbags ($395). A driver information center comes standard. Tires are Bridgestone P235/65 all-season radials on 16-inch alloy wheels. The 2008 Chevy Equinox comes in four trim levels: the basic LS, the better-appointed LT, top-line LTZ, and Sport.Įquinox LS FWD ($23,035) and AWD ($24,660) come with cloth upholstery air conditioning cruise control tilt steering a fold-flat front passenger seat a Multi-Flex 60/40 split rear bench seat that folds, slides, and reclines six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio power windows, power mirrors, power locks with remote keyless entry, and OnStar. Fold the rear seats down, then fold down the front passenger seatback, and you can load eight-foot objects inside. The rear seatbacks recline for additional comfort. The back seats are mounted on tracks and slide fore and aft: Slide forward and you have more cargo space, slide rearward for more rear legroom. This is a versatile vehicle when it comes to moving people and cargo. Therefore, industry observers and other car crazies call the Equinox a crossover utility because it crosses over the line from truck to car. Like Escape, CR-V, and RAV4, the Equinox is based on a passenger-car design but has an interior like a traditional SUV. However, Equinox seats only five, because it does not offer a hopelessly cramped third row, as does the Toyota RAV4.
Its long wheelbase gives the Equinox good stability and ride quality. It's nearly 14 inches longer than Ford Escape and just three inches shorter than a Chevy TrailBlazer. Equinox is big enough that its dimensions blur the line between compact and midsize sport utilities. However, Equinox is bigger and roomier than any of these competitors. The Equinox is Chevy Truck's answer to the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4 compact SUVs. The Sport also gets hydraulic (as opposed to electric) power steering, a tighter suspension, 18×8-inch polished, forged alloy wheels with 50-series tires, aerodynamic spoilers and rocker moldings, dual chrome exhaust tips, gauge package, and sport seats. It gets an 80-horsepower boost from GM's high-feature, aluminum four-cam V6 and six-speed automatic. The Sport model is a different kind of Equinox, with a more aggressive look and sporting cabin. The Equinox LTZ features leather-trimmed seats with seat heaters. On the other hand, all-wheel drive makes the Equinox perform better on snow and ice. All-wheel drive models cost about $1600 more and have smaller gas tanks, by nearly four gallons, cutting their cruising range by 20 percent. Equinox Sport gets a 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission and gets an EPA-rated 16/24 mpg.Īll Equinox models are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The lineup has been expanded for 2008 with the addition of two new models: the luxury-oriented Equinox LTZ and the performance-oriented Equinox Sport.Ī 3.4-liter V6 is the standard engine, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, which get an EPA-rated 17/24 miles per gallon City/Highway. The Equinox has been improving since its introduction as a 2005 model. These changes come on the heels of cabin improvements that began with the 2007 models, along with improved safety features. And an anti-trailer sway function has been incorporated into the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system for more secure towing. OnStar has been added as standard equipment. The 2008 Chevy Equinox offers improved ride and handling over last year's model, benefits of revised chassis settings.
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