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2009 Chevrolet Equinox Safety Review

March 15, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

excellent crash test scores
Edmunds

Good" rating in frontal-offset crash testing
IIHS

Five stars, front and side impacts
NHTSA

The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox boasts one of the best safety records of any crossover, and it delivers considerable peace of mind to occupants.

While reviewers laud most safety features on the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, ConsumerGuide is unimpressed by the way its "thick front roof pillars obscure visibility at stop signs." And while necessary for vehicle integrity in rollover accidents, "rear vision is hindered by thick side and rear pillars."

Cars.com points out that that front airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability control all are standard.

The Equinox has some pretty impressive scores in crash testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox at five stars for all front and side impacts, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) deems its front-impact protection “good.”

Conclusion

The addition of head curtain side-impact airbags raises the already impeccable safety rating of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:excellent crash test scoresEdmundsGood" rating in frontal-offset crash testingIIHSFive stars, front and side impactsNHTSA The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox boasts one of the best safety records of any crossover, and it delivers considerable peace of mind to occupants. While reviewers laud most safety features on the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, ConsumerGuide is unimpressed by the way its "thick front roof pillars obscure visibility at stop signs." And while necessary for vehicle integrity in rollover accidents, "rear vision is hindered by thick side and rear pillars." Cars.com points out that that front airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability control all are standard. The Equinox has some pretty impressive scores in crash testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox at five stars for all front and side impacts, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) deems its front-impact protection “good.” ConclusionThe addition of head curtain side-impact airbags raises the already impeccable safety rating of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “begs for more in the way of color and contrast" Autoblog: "dowdy and utilitarian" ConsumerGuide: "overall quality still significantly trails most rivals" Car and Driver: "handsomely styled" The wedge shape of the 2009 ...

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Other Choices:

All of these competitors to the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox feel considerably more refined. The Saturn Vue has underpinnings that are related to those of the Equinox, but its 2008 redesign puts it on a higher plane than the Equinox. The Ford Escape was reengineered for the 2008 model year, and it’s surprisingly responsive to drive. Both are offered with hybrid powertrains, but neither has as much second-row seating room as the Equinox. The best in the class of five-seaters is the Honda CR-V, which has controversial styling but still offers the best assembly quality in the class. The top-rated Subaru Forester is another model to look at; it’s arguably the safety champ in this class and has the best handling.

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