2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Offered in four different trim levels,the entrylevel model is the LS. It is equipped with cloth upholstery,MultiFlexsliding rear seat,and 17-inch alloy wheels. The upgraded 1LT isconfigured with premium cloth upholstery,Bluetooth phone connectivity,tinted windows,body-color exterior mirrors,and more. The 2LT adds arearview camera system,automatic climate control,and an eight-waypower driver's seat. The range-topping LTZ is fitted with leatherupholstery,power-operated liftgate,and park assist.
Under the hood is a standard 2.4-liter,4-cylinderengine rated at 182 horsepower. A larger 3.0-liter V6,rated at 264horsepower,is available on upgraded models. All variants are fittedwith a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard,with all-weather all-wheel drive optional across the board. The EPArates the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy between 16 mpg city,and32 mpg highway,depending on engine and driveline.
The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS starts with a baseprice around $23,000 and tops out with the LTZ model,which startsaround $29,000.
Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.
Performance and Design: Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features and Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Initial Quality: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction, or where controls or features may work as designed, but are difficult to use or understand.
Predicted Reliability: Derived from historical trending for a vehicle and/or manufacturer in our Initial Quality and Vehicle Dependability Studies, Predicted Reliability is a forecast of how reliable a newer vehicle might be over time.
Overall Dependability: Taken from the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 3 years of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction of any component, feature, or item (i.e., components that stop working or trim pieces that break or come loose).
Please note that J.D. Power Consumer Center Ratings may not include all information used to determine J.D. Power and Associates awards.
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