2008 Chevrolet Equinox Summary

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Kelley Blue Book Retail $14,000–$18,350
This price range reflects the Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail value for all trim levels, but not necessarily all available options.
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MPG City: 16 – 17 Highway: 24

Available Engines

185-hp, 3.4-liter V-6 (regular gas)
264-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic

Average Consumer Rating

(4.6) 24 consumer reviews

Side-by-Side Comparison

Summary

New or Notable

•	Performance Equinox Sport
•	FWD or AWD
•	Passenger- and cargo-area versatility
•	Electric power steering
•	Standard ABS and electronic stability system

What We Like

+	Interior space and versatility
+	Ride comfort
+	Automatic-transmission response
+	Availability of AWD

What We Don't

-	Engine noise
-	Visibility
-	Uncertain construction quality

Chevrolet launched a brand-new midsize sport utility vehicle as an early 2005 model. The Canadian-built Equinox is Chevrolet's first crossover SUV; it combines SUV styling with a car-based, unibody design. New for 2008 is a Sport model that includes a 79-horsepower jump from the standard Equinox and a new six-speed automatic transmission. Other Equinox models use a five-speed automatic. The Equinox competes with compact SUVs such as the Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson. Read More

8 Available Equinox Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

		Original MSRP
	LS Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$23,035
	LS All-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$24,660
	LT Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$23,905
	LT All-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$25,530
	LTZ Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$27,810
	LTZ All-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$29,435
	Sport Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$28,115
	Sport All-wheel Drive Sport Utility See Specs	$29,740
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