The big drawback of the Equinox RS is its almost 1,7 tons of weight that sacrifice a lot of the 1.5 engine of 177 hp
The Chevrolet Equinox, GM’s medium-large SUV, continues to come from Mexico and by exemption from import tax offers a competitive price for its size. Among the highlights are the list of standard equipment such as a panoramic sunroof, face-to-face key, electric opening of the trunk lid, front seats with heating and ventilation, rain sensor and even a heated rear seat (except for the occupant of the central position).
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Its style is marked by the radiator grille painted black and its own personality. The taillights, on the other hand, are not interconnected, as is fashionable. The set, however, pleases. Dimensions (mm): length, 4.657; wheelbase, 2,730 (coincidentally identical to the 1992 Omega sedan); width, 1,902 and height, 1,713. Mass in running order: 1,678 kg. Trunk, 469 L, loses to some competitors, but the floor is aligned with the lid stop, which facilitates luggage handling. Good shoulder room for the three passengers in the rear seat, in addition to the flat floor.
Instrument panel is 11 in. But the 11.3-in. It puts it at a disadvantage compared to Chinese competitors. There is wireless cell phone mirroring for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, in all models with combustion engines, but GM decided to use its own system that will burden future customers (immediately, electric ones).
1.5 turbo engine, gasoline, delivers 177 hp/28 kgfm. Inmetro standard consumption of 9 and 10.7 km/l, city and highway, is within the average of SUVs of this size. 59 L tank allows range from 531 km (city) to 631 km (highway). Conventional epicyclic 8-speed automatic transmission (previously there were six) and 4×4 traction on demand.
During the evaluation, the silence on board drew attention. Suspensions (multi-link type rear) work very well even in light off-road use. Autonomous emergency braking system is something abrupt for the common conditions here in cities. Instrument panel configuration not very intuitive. Engine has good responses, but does not excite, as the mass of almost 1,700 kg limits acceleration: 0 to 100 km, 9,4 s (declared).
Price: R$ 291.190.
