Hybrid shoppers looking for an efficient small SUV is the Ford Escape Hybrid, logically, set at the top of their list. The Escape hybrid mpg with its city fuel economy rating of 36, is far in front of the pack in city traffic. But on the highway, the Escape Hybrid hit by a gas-powered SUV, and it is not a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V. The 2010 Chevy Equinox leads the segment with a highway fuel economy rating of 32 miles per gallon.More over, the 2010 Chevy Equinox offers a sharp new design, ultra-smooth ride, spacious backseat, and convincing high-tech features. Theses and in economically difficult times it is the Equinox base model of the price tag of $ 23,185, about six below the Escape Hybrid grand could get you into the showroom for a test drive. (More expensive Equinox trim levels rise in the high $ 20,000 range.)
The keys to the vehicle fuel economy is its efficient four-cylinder direct-injection engine that was previously not available with the equinox. Additional efficiency through improved aerodynamics come, the drag coefficient of the 2010 model decreased from 0.42 to 0.36 compared to its predecessor. GM engineers also a providential "eco" button to change gears and gas behavior for 1 more mpg but the feature is more about the Equinox SEEM hybrid-like fuel economy and substantialism than about real profits. There is now the 32-mpg on the highway for the assessment.
The keys to the vehicle fuel economy is its efficient four-cylinder direct-injection engine that was previously not available with the equinox. Additional efficiency through improved aerodynamics come, the drag coefficient of the 2010 model decreased from 0.42 to 0.36 compared to its predecessor. GM engineers also a providential "eco" button to change gears and gas behavior for 1 more mpg but the feature is more about the Equinox SEEM hybrid-like fuel economy and substantialism than about real profits. There is now the 32-mpg on the highway for the assessment.
The Equinox is packed with features to bring to its curb weight of 3800 pounds, making some compromises on performance. Said Automobile Magazine: ".. Driving the Equinox is a passive experience power delivery is smooth, but slow," Autoblog wrote: "The four-cylinder Equinox is no speed demon, but it has enough speed that you never have to merge to highways, or a passport to attend a decent amount of space. "Popular Mechanics, and said:" Fortunately, the six-speed automatic shifts with precision and removes every bit of available thrust. "
More power is the V6 version, but it comes at a price of $ 1,500 and a dip in fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 32 on the highway to 18 city / 25 highway.
Rumors of a hybrid version of the Equinox were squashed by GM spokesman people, but with the recent cancellation of a Saturn and Buick SUVs and small business, perhaps, the Equinox is currently homeless take over GM plug-in hybrid power train. (It makes sense, but is pure speculation at this point.) The Equinox is currently being overused as a platform for GM's fuel cell program.Style and Size
Minor deficiencies in the performance of the Equinox are more than compensated with his design improvements. The auto press is described with terms such as stylish, tasteful, clean, well proportioned and modern at the equinox of indoor and outdoor use. The Interior The most striking feature is the dual instrumental panel, and the river or on the dashboard into the door panels, borrowed from other current GM vehicles.
At 187.7 inches in length, the Equinox spans out through the escape and the Toyota RAV4 13 inches by six inches. The rear seat slides nearly eight inches bountiful providence either legroom or additional space for cargo. That backs recline at three different angles and a flat floor to increase comfort. Sorry, but no optional third row of seats as the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, or much larger Toyota Highlander Hybrid.The feeling of comfort is enhanced by the smooth ride. GM is an "active noise cancellation system," using the stereo speakers to create waves that cancel the "send certain frequencies. Laminated glass front, triple seals on all four doors, and extensification sound dead opening material reduces the rest of the its luxury level of the participants.Techno-Tools
Standard equipment on all models includes an auxiliary input, cruise control, XM Satellite Radio, On Star, a compass, and power windows, mirrors and locks with keyless entry and an eight-speaker Pioneer audio system with audio controls on steering wheel .
Two eight-inch monitors are placed on the back of the front seat backs. Remote start equipped to be heat and AC controls (as well as heated seats available) automatically to warm or cool your car on the basis of the outside temperature. An optional power tailgate opens to a programmable amount of prevent Default Equinox by smacking the roof of the garage.
Even cars come equipped with a 40-gigabytes of hard drive for music-jam navigation. The optional rear view camera display in the rear view mirror on vehicles without navigation system.
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