Hybrid shoppers searching for a fuel efficient small hybrid SUV will automatically put the Ford Escape Hybrid at the first list of this category. The Ford Escape Hybrid is the winner in town driving with its city fuel efficiency rating of 36 mpg. But on the highway, Chevrolet Equinox is the winner in this segment with fuel economy rating of 32 mpg on the highway – no other SUV can achieve whether hybrid or gas powered.
Chevy Equinox: Class Leading Fuel Economy
Nowadays, in the second generation of Chevrolet Equinox, the all new Equinox is very important for Chevrolet in modify to advance the attractive styling direction of the brand as well as offers compact SUV shoppers a compelling reason to consider something other than Honda CR-X, Ford Escape Hybrid, or Toyota RAV4. In fact, while Chevrolet Equinox is astounding on the highway mileage, the new Chevy Equinox achieves 22 mpg in city driving which also a commendable figure, beating the Honda by 2mpg.
The Chevy Equinox is the new base engine, with a 2.4 L Ecotec direct injection I-4 engine, the Equinox can delivering 182 hp, that helps this Chevy reach its high end mileage goals. Besides that, while GM paired the sport or utility vehicle with a six speed automatic transmission, Equinox perhaps can get the best combination to achieve the best fuel economy.
Chevy Equinox and Its Lots of Good Stuff
Although the Chevrolet Equinox ‘underline’ fuel economy as its focus, the Equinox isn’t sacrifice to cabin amenities and interior design. Inside, the Chevy Equinox offers telescoping steering wheel and standard tilt, power lumbar and standard driver seat power height adjustment, a closed storage bin in the instrument panel above the center stack, a generous number of storage bins including an oversized glove box, and closed storage under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer.
The prices of Equinox is some $1800 less than the previous model the list of standard content has expanded to include power lumbar support, 17” wheels, and more airbags. Moreover, the automaker also added together with the fuel economy improvements – it’s very amazing!! The 2010 Chevy Equinox must become one of the favorite for compact SUV drivers.
Besides Chevrolet Equinox, there are other articles by Johan Young you may interest in reading: Infiniti M35, Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, and Chevrolet Aveo.
