Chevrolet Equinox
| Chevrolet Equinox | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors General Motors Canada |
| Production | 2004-present |
| Model years | 2005-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Mid-size crossover SUV (2004–2016) Compact crossover SUV (2017–) |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Theta platform |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Chevrolet Tracker Chevrolet Blazer |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2005-2009 |
| Assembly | Canada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-Door Crossover |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Theta platform/GMT191 |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in (2,857 mm) |
| Length | 188.8 in (4,796 mm) |
| Width | 71.4 in (1,814 mm) |
| Height | 68.3–69.3 in (1,735–1,760 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Pontiac Aztek (Torrent) |
| Successor | GMC Terrain (Torrent) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2009–2017 |
| Assembly |
Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada (CAMI) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (GM Canada) Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S. (from MY 2013–2015) |
| Designer | Ron Aselton |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-Door Crossover |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Theta platform/GMT192 |
| Related | GMC Terrain, Cadillac SRX, Saab 9-4X, Saturn Vue, Pontiac Torrent, Opel Antara, Suzuki XL7 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L LAF I4 2.4 L LEA I4 3.0 L LF1 or LFW V6 3.6 L LFX V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in (2,857 mm) |
| Length | 187.8 in (4,770 mm) |
| Width | 72.5 in (1,842 mm) |
| Height | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Holden Equinox (Australia) |
| Production | 2017 - |
| Assembly | Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada (CAMI) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-Door Crossover |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Related | Buick Envision |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder: I4 |
| Transmission | Six-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in (2,725 mm) |
| Length | 183.1 in (4,652 mm) |
| Width | 72.6 in (1,843 mm) |
| Height | 65.4 in (1,661 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden Captiva 5 (Australia) |
The Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-size crossover SUV from Chevrolet based on General Motors's Theta unibody platform, and introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
The Equinox and related Pontiac Torrent are mid-size crossovers that were introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year (Equinox) and 2005 for the 2006 model year (Torrent), respectively. The Equinox is the first crossover SUV from Chevrolet. The Torrent was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show and went on sale in late summer 2005. The Torrent was the successor to the discontinued Pontiac Aztek.
Riding on the GM Theta platform, the unibody is mechanically similar to the Saturn Vue and the Suzuki XL7. However, the Equinox and the Torrent are larger than the Vue, riding on a 112.5 in (2,858 mm) wheelbase, 5.9 in (150 mm) longer than the Vue. Front-wheel drive is standard, with optional all-wheel drive. They are not designed for serious off-roading like the truck-based Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
For the 2006 model year, GM updated the Equinox for the first time, as GM badges were added on the front doors.
The first generation Equinox and Torrent were produced exclusively at the CAMI Automotive GM/Suzuki joint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. The 3.4 L LNJ V6 engine is made in China (by Shanghai GM), while the Aisin AF33 transmission is made in Japan. Starting with the 2008 model year, the Equinox Sport and Pontiac GXP were available with a 3.6 L V6 engine that was made in the United States. Production ended in May 2009.
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