Detail review The Chevrolet Equinox

The new Equinox heads the way with Chevy's signature global face: a two-tier grille with a visible gold bowtie badge. Muscular fender shapes, wraparound headlamps and dual round tail lamps are additional design-defining elements. Wraparound rear glass and an aggressive wheels-at-the-corners stance complete the look, while efficiency enhancing aerodynamics are achieved through wind-tunnel-tested measures that include moving the base of the windshield forward approximately three inches (vs. the 2009) for a sleeker profile.

The Chevrolet Equinox offers a number of features not typically available in this class including:

• A six-speed automatic transmission. Toyota and Honda offer five-speeds which accounts for the Chevrolet's miles per gallon edge.
• Model features six standard air bags including dual action frontal air bags, head curtain side air bags and pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side air bags.
• Electronic stability control, traction control and four-wheel disc brakes.
• OnStar with directions and connections included.
• Remote start which activates climate control and can heat the seats if temperatures warrant it.
• Programmable power lift gate.
• Dual-screen rear entertainment system.