The Chevrolet Equinox is a 4-door SUV offered in FWD 4dr LS , FWD 4dr LT w/1LT , FWD 4dr LT w/2LT , FWD 4dr LTZ , AWD 4dr LS , AWD 4dr LT w/1LT , AWD 4dr LT w/2LT and AWD 4dr LTZ . The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (182 hp) and 3.0-liter V6 (264 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 17 mpg city to 24 mpg highway. The Equinox 2LT V6 uses Regular fuel.
The Equinox 2LT V6 has a 3,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Kia Sorento , Toyota RAV4 , Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mitsubishi Outlander .
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