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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Features Review

July 22, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

trim levels [now include] the lavishly equipped LTZ
Car and Driver

a generous helping of chrome trim and interior luxury features
Kelley Blue Book

The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is well equipped in even the base models, with many desirable features offered as options.

Car and Driver states the Equinox comes standard with air conditioning and a six-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD player and auxiliary input. Kelley Blue Book also notes that on the Equinox, Chevrolet adds a six-way "height-adjustable driver's seat." Convenience features include keyless entry, as well as power for the door locks, windows, and mirrors. Other features standard on all models, reports Kelley Blue Book, include cruise control, "fold-flat front passenger seat, sliding/split-folding rear seat and a multi-tier cargo storage system." Among the more stylish standard features are 16-inch aluminum wheels that are constantly checked by an automatic tire pressure monitor.

Some of the favorite options on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, according to Cars.com reviewers, include "heated front seats, leather upholstery and a moonroof." Kelley Blue Book notes optional leather and heated front seats, an AM/FM/six-CD/MP3 audio system with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and 17-inch aluminum wheels.

Some other features in demand include DVD navigation, a rear-seat entertainment system, remote start, XM Satellite Radio, and an electrochromic rearview mirror. The 2008 Chevrolet "LTZ Appearance package" is also replete with leather and chrome throughout.

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox sports a long list of features, though Bluetooth isn’t offered.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:trim levels [now include] the lavishly equipped LTZCar and Drivera generous helping of chrome trim and interior luxury featuresKelley Blue Book The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is well equipped in even the base models, with many desirable features offered as options. Car and Driver states the Equinox comes standard with air conditioning and a six-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD player and auxiliary input. Kelley Blue Book also notes that on the Equinox, Chevrolet adds a six-way "height-adjustable driver's seat." Convenience features include keyless entry, as well as power for the door locks, windows, and mirrors. Other features standard on all models, reports Kelley Blue Book, include cruise control, "fold-flat front passenger seat, sliding/split-folding rear seat and a multi-tier cargo storage system." Among the more stylish standard features are 16-inch aluminum wheels that are constantly checked by an automatic tire pressure monitor. Some of the favorite options on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, according to Cars.com reviewers, include "heated front seats, leather upholstery and a moonroof." Kelley Blue Book notes optional leather and heated front seats, an AM/FM/six-CD/MP3 audio system with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Some other features in demand include DVD navigation, a rear-seat entertainment system, remote start, XM Satellite Radio, and an electrochromic rearview mirror. The 2008 Chevrolet "LTZ Appearance package" is also replete with leather and chrome throughout. ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet Equinox sports a long list of features, though Bluetooth isn’t offered.  2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "handsomely styled" Kelley Blue Book: "ill-fitting plastic, ho-hum cloth upholstery and a general lack of sophistication" ConsumerGuide: "overall quality still significantly trails most rivals" Autoblog: "dowdy and ...

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Other Choices:

There are plenty of compact crossovers competing for your dollar. The best in the class of five-seaters is the Honda CR-V, which has controversial new styling but still offers the best dynamics and assembly quality in the class. The Ford Escape and Saturn Vue have been reengineered for the 2008 model year, the Saturn much more heavily. Both are offered with hybrid powertrains, but neither has as much second-row seating room as the Equinox. All three feel considerably more refined than the Equinox, however.

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