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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Review

August 20, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

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Expressively styled, with a hunkered-down road stance
Car and Driver

Looks more grown-up and sophisticated than its many competitors
Edmunds

Equinox delivers in spades when it comes to interior style
Jalopnik

The first-generation Chevrolet Equinox, which has been on sale since early this decade, was sorely in need of a facelift right around the same time that GM began its financial death throes. GM’s emergence from the shadow of its former self coincides almost perfectly with the introduction of the new, second-generation Chevy Equinox, a crossover that exemplifies, with only a few reservations, how good a vehicle the new GM is capable of producing.

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is a five-passenger, mid-size crossover that Edmunds says is “available in LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels.” For the 2010 Equinox, Chevrolet has completely redesigned the lineup, and preliminary reviews read by TheCarConnection.com love the new look. Car and Driver reviewers feel that the Chevy Equinox is “expressively styled, with a hunkered-down road stance and more sparkling body jewelry than a Las Vegas cancan dancer’s.” Automobile Magazine calls the Equinox Chevrolet’s styling “a good look, if not particularly original,” with such classy appointments as “shapely headlamps, an upward-sweeping crease through the door handles, and thick rocker panels connecting the fender flares between standard 17-inch aluminum wheels.”

While some vehicles are simply over the top with the chrome body jewelry, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox finds a near-perfect balance between its various styling elements, so much so that Edmunds says the new Chevy Equinox “looks more grown-up and sophisticated than its many competitors (and its predecessor).” Jalopnik claims “it’s got a clean, modern look, which is simultaneously inoffensive and handsome,” a winning combination in the midsize crossover class.

Unlike the first-generation Chevy Equinox, which suffered from disappointing late-’90s GM cabin styling themes, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox boasts one of the most attractive interiors in the segment. Car and Driver reports that the Chevrolet Equinox’s “dashboard is easily the most futuristic and detailed in its class, with silver-trimmed, Camaro-like ’squircle’ gauges bracketing a classy CLD containing an array of trip- and vehicle-related data.” Edmunds also loves the “quiet and stylish cabin” that is highlighted by “a dual-cowl dashboard [that] recalls vintage Corvettes,” while the “eye-catching two-tone color schemes make its rivals’ cabins seem dull and unimaginative by comparison.” Cars.com adds that the Equinox Chevrolet’s interior design “is modern yet functional,” which Autoblog confirms by noting that “the controls are well-placed and easy to use, with plenty of storage compartments.”

Conclusion

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox feels modern and tasteful inside and out, and builds off of GM’s recent design successes.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Expressively styled, with a hunkered-down road stanceCar and DriverLooks more grown-up and sophisticated than its many competitorsEdmundsEquinox delivers in spades when it comes to interior styleJalopnik The first-generation Chevrolet Equinox, which has been on sale since early this decade, was sorely in need of a facelift right around the same time that GM began its financial death throes. GM’s emergence from the shadow of its former self coincides almost perfectly with the introduction of the new, second-generation Chevy Equinox, a crossover that exemplifies, with only a few reservations, how good a vehicle the new GM is capable of producing. The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is a five-passenger, mid-size crossover that Edmunds says is “available in LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels.” For the 2010 Equinox, Chevrolet has completely redesigned the lineup, and preliminary reviews read by TheCarConnection.com love the new look. Car and Driver reviewers feel that the Chevy Equinox is “expressively styled, with a hunkered-down road stance and more sparkling body jewelry than a Las Vegas cancan dancer’s.” Automobile Magazine calls the Equinox Chevrolet’s styling “a good look, if not particularly original,” with such classy appointments as “shapely headlamps, an upward-sweeping crease through the door handles, and thick rocker panels connecting the fender flares between standard 17-inch aluminum wheels.” While some vehicles are simply over the top with the chrome body jewelry, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox finds a near-perfect balance between its various styling elements, so much so that Edmunds says the new Chevy Equinox “looks more grown-up and sophisticated than its many competitors (and its predecessor).” Jalopnik claims “it’s got a clean, modern look, which is simultaneously inoffensive and handsome,” a winning combination in the midsize crossover class. Unlike the first-generation Chevy Equinox, which suffered from disappointing late-’90s GM cabin styling themes, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox boasts one of the most attractive interiors in the segment. Car and Driver reports that the Chevrolet Equinox’s “dashboard is easily the most futuristic and detailed in its class, with silver-trimmed, Camaro-like ’squircle’ gauges bracketing a classy CLD containing an array of trip- and vehicle-related data.” Edmunds also loves the “quiet and stylish cabin” that is highlighted by “a dual-cowl dashboard [that] recalls vintage Corvettes,” while the “eye-catching two-tone color schemes make its rivals’ cabins seem dull and unimaginative by comparison.” Cars.com adds that the Equinox Chevrolet’s interior design “is modern yet functional,” which Autoblog confirms by noting that “the controls are well-placed and easy to use, with plenty of storage compartments.” ConclusionThe 2010 Chevrolet Equinox feels modern and tasteful inside and out, and builds off of GM’s recent design successes. 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: “Expressively styled, with a hunkered-down road stance” Edmunds: “Looks more grown-up and sophisticated than its many competitors” Jalopnik: “Equinox delivers in spades when it comes to interior style” The first-generation ...

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The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox competes against some of the strongest-selling crossover vehicles on the market. In size and mission, it’s a lot like the Ford Escape, which also offers four- and six-cylinder engines, as well as a Hybrid version. The Escape gets worse gas mileage and feels less substantial in some ways, but it’s a safe bargain. The Honda CR-V is another best-seller with tried and true benefits like reliability and pert handling, though its sole engine is a four-cylinder that strains a little to perform. The latest Subaru Forester is rounder in shape and wider in reach; it’s won some big awards and rightly so. Its nimble performance is now equaled by a soft exterior and a high-quality interior, though it still falls behind in features.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. fb_1641114531 avatar by Lando Calrissian #1, Posted: 8/29/2009

    This is the type of vehicle that GM need to build more of. Most of the competition hasn't figured out how to provide a ton of room in relatively a small wheelbase. The Japanese seem to think everyone is no taller than 5'8 and has short legs. The fuel efficiency, cabin room, comfort, looks, price and utility beat the competition hands down. If you're worried about reliability, take a look at this story about the RAV4's problems http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/090828-Reports-Some-RAV4-Owners-Want-Toyota-to-Acknowledge-Transmission-Problems/

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