2008 CHEVY EQUINOX SPORT DRIVER

This powertrain also has a useful manumatic feature that doesn’t override the driver’s commands, and the engine sounds satisfyingly aggressive once it hits the midrange. Not sports-car standards, but quite good in the suv world. Our four-wheel-drive sport (front drive is available) ran to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, through the quarter in 15.4 seconds at 90 mph, and merrily on to a speed-governed 121 mph. The new sport model, which commands a $5000 premium over the $24,595 base four-wheel-drive model, enjoys 264 almost raucous ponies from a dohc 3.6-liter v-6 with a six-speed automatic transmission. Although the powertrain is nothing to write home about, it does go about its business with reasonable smoothness and is generally hard to fault. Coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission, this combination is good for 8.3-second runs to 60 mph and an electronically limited 109-mph top speed. Until this, all Equinoxes had a 3.4-liter pushrod v-6 making 185 horsepower. As a result, for 2008 it receives the automotive equivalent of a botox injection: a sport model with more horsepower.

The new, throaty and powerful Equinox Sport offers tight handling and fun-to-drive performance while still dishing up the interior space and handy configuration of its less-powerful sibling.The three-year-old Equinox is, in automotive terms, getting a tad gray around the temples. Practical and comfortable, the Equinox is a well-priced contender in the compact SUV market, especially with its fold-flat front seat and a clever sliding rear seat that can be moved fore and aft to maximize legroom or cargo space. Other options, depending on the model, include navigation system, curtain airbags, trailer package, power sunroof, multi-level cargo system and rear-seat DVD system. Several options and packages are available, including the LS2 'Team Canada Edition' with 17-inch chrome-clad wheels, privacy glass, remote starter, premium cloth trim, cruise control, and floor mats and the LT4, with 17-inch chrome-clad wheels, remote starter, heated bucket seats with leather inserts, premium six-CD stereo and XM Satellite radio. The Sport uses hydraulic steering to the LS and LT electric steering, and adds 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, remote starter, dual chrome-tipped exhaust, sport suspension, and heated sport bucket seats. The LT adds extended-range keyless remote, fog lamps, privacy glass, roof rack cross bars, cargo net, cruise control, floor mats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls, premium cloth seats, six-way power driver's seat, rear centre armrest with cupholders, and CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary jack.

2008 CHEVY EQUINOX SPORT DRIVER

The Equinox shares its platform with the Pontiac Torrent it was also previously cloned with the Saturn Vue, which has been completely redesigned.įeatures on the LS include 16-inch aluminum wheels, air conditioning, power locks with keyless entry, automatic headlights, theft alarm, tire pressure monitoring system, power mirrors, roof rack side rails, rear spoiler, variable intermittent wipers, intermittent rear wiper, front floor console, driver information centre, tilt wheel, fold-flat front passenger seat, 60/40 split folding rear seat, CD stereo with auxiliary jack, and OnStar. All models are available in front-wheel drive or with optional all-wheel drive. Regular Equinox models, in LS or LT trim, use a 3.4-litre V6 with five-speed automatic transmission. Exterior colours: Navy Blue Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, and Golden Teal Metallicįor 2008, the big news for the Equinox is a Sport model, which uses a 3.6-litre V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission, sport-tuned suspension, lowered ride height and unique interior and exterior styling cues. Compass relocated from mirror to driver information centre Electronic trailer sway control integrated into StabiliTrak stability program on all models Enhanced ride and handling characteristics for LS and LT

2008 chevy equinox sport