2010 Chevy Equinox:

The all-new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox builds on the the previous model with more of what segment buyers are looking for across pretty much every aspect. Better interior, better styling, better engines, better transmissions and smarter features. You can bet GM will be trumpeting from the heavens the new Equinox's 30 MPG highway rating when optioned with the direct injection 2.4 liter four cylinder and standard six speed transmission, but we've seen the little SUV in the sheetmetal and we're happy to say the Equinox isn't just a fuel economy figure.


The new Equinox takes styling inspiration mainly from the Chevy Malibu, but there are hints of other cars in the lineup as well. Outside we see the Equinox gets the new Chevy face, first seen on the Malibu, with a bit more curvaceousness in the headlights and a bit of extra chrome around the fog lamps. The sides get a heaping helping of styling with big fender flares over your choice of 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels, and a strong shoulder line runs front to back to link everything together. We think the Hofmeister kink at the back of the rear door glass is both amusing and cool looking. The design of the doors has been changed so they extend all the way though the rocker panel, virtually eliminating stepover height. The rear... looks like an SUV.