2009 Chevrolet Equinox

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Style and Substance.

Chevy Equinox is one hot crossover - with contemporary styling, responsive ride and handling with the longest wheel base in its class.1 The 2009 Equinox earned the highest possible government rating for the frontal crash test - five stars.2 Standard safety features include OnStar3 with a one-year Safe & Sound Plan, StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, dual-stage frontal and head-curtain side-impact air bags4 with a rollover sensor, Traction Control, and ABS.

2009 Chevy Equinox

AVAILABLE COLORS:

  • Deep Ruby Metallic
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  • Navy Blue Metallic
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  • Black Granite Metallic (extra-cost color)
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  • NEW Cyber Gray Metallic
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  • NEW Gold Mist Metallic (not available on Sport)
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  • NEW Silver Ice Metallic
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  • Summit White
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  • Black
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    MODELS:

    LS Front-Wheel Drive

    LS All-Wheel Drive

    LT Front-Wheel Drive

    LT All-Wheel Drive

    LTZ Front-Wheel Drive

    LTZ All-Wheel Drive

    Sport Front-Wheel Drive

    Sport All-Wheel Drive

    EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY IN MPG (city/highway)

    3.4L All-Wheel Drive 3.4L Front-Wheel Drive 3.6L All-Wheel Drive 3.6L Front-Wheel Drive
    17/24 17/24 16/24 17/24

    MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

    Cargo volume (behind rear seat; cu.ft)5 35.2
    Cargo volume (behind front seat; cu.ft)5 68.6
    Fuel tank (gal. approx.) 20 (FWD)
    Fuel tank (gal. approx.) 16 (AWD)
    Seating 5

    Specifications

    2009 Chevy Equinox
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    Exterior Features

      1LS 1LT 2LT LTZ SPORT
  • Bumpers, front and rear: body-color (body-color lowers on Sport, Charcoal lowers on all others
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • Roof rack: crossbars, Black
    		• Not Available Optional Optional Optional Optional6
  • Roof rack: side rails (Charcoal, Black on LS, body-color on LT and Sport, body-color with chrome inserts on LTZ)
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Optional
  • Spoiler: rear, integrated, roof-mounted
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

    Engines/Chassis Features

  • Drive type: all-wheel drive
    		• StandardStandard StandardStandard Standard
  • Engine: 3.4L V6 with 185 hp
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available
  • Engine: 3.6L DOHC V6 with 264 hp
    		•  Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
  • Engine block heater
    		•  Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
  • Steering: power, variable-assist (hydraulic on Sport, electric on all others)
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • Transmission: five-speed automatic, electronically controlled
    		•  StandardStandard Standard Standard Not Available
  • Transmission: six-speed automatic, electronically controlled with Tap-Up/Tap-Down
    		•  Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard

    Safety and Security Features

  • Air bags4: driver and right front passenger dual-stage, frontal with Passenger Sensing System
    		• Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • Air bags4: head-curtain, side-impact
    		• Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc
    		• Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • OnStar3: one-year Safe & Sound Plan
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

    Interior Features

  • Sunroof: power, tilt/sliding with Express-Open and wind deflector7
    		•  Not Available Optional Optional Optional Optional
  • Tire Pressure Monitor (excludes spare tire)
    		• Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

    Seating

  • Front, driver six-way power with manual lumbar adjuster
    		•  Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
  • Front, heated, driver and passenger (leather seat inserts only on 2LT and LTZ, cloth and leather seat inserts on Sport)
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Standard Standard

    Audio Systems

  • AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player, Radio Data System (RDS)8 and auxiliary audio input jack
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Not Available Standard
  • AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible in-dash six-disc CD changer, RDS8 and auxiliary audio input jack
    		•  Not AvailableOptional Optional Standard Optional
  • AM/FM stereo with touch-screen navigation radio, MP3-compatible CD player, RDS8 and auxiliary audio input jack
    		•  Not AvailableNot Available Optional9 Optional Optional9
  • AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player and DVD entertainment system
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional10 Optional10 Optional10
  • NEW Bluetooth® wireless technology for select compatible phones11
    		•  Not Available Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • Pioneer premium seven-speaker system: includes subwoofer and amplifier
    		•  Not Available Optional Optional Standard Optional
  • XM Radio12: with three trial months
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

    Wheels

  • 16-inch cast-aluminum (includes steel spare)
    		•  Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
  • 17-inch, Pearl chrome-clad aluminum (includes steel spare)
    		•  Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
  • 17-inch bright chrome-clad aluminum (includes steel spare)
    		•  Not Available Optional Optional Standard Not Available
  • 18-inch flangeless polished, machined forged-aluminum (includes steel spare)
    		•  Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard

    Available Dealer-Installed Chevy Accessories13

  • 17-inch Chrome Wheels
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  • Roof-Mounted Cross Rails
  • Chrome Door Handles, Exhaust Tip and Fuel Door
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  • Trailer Hitch Package
  • Head Restraint DVD System
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  • Tubular Assist Steps (Chrome/Black/Silver)
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    1

    Based on 2008 GM Compact Utility-Crossover segment and latest available competitive information. Excludes other GM vehicles.

    2

    Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).

    3

    Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.

    4

    Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child, or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

    5

    Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

    6

    Requires available roof rack side rails.

    7

    Not available with AM/FM stereo with CD player/MP3 playback and DVD entertainment system.

    8

    RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information.

    9

    Requires available Pioneer premium seven-speaker system. Map coverage excludes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and portions of Canada.

    10

    Not available with power sunroof. 2LT and Sport models require available Pioneer premium seven-speaker system.

    11

    Go to gm.com/Bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.

    12

    XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.

    13

    Some accessories may not be available on all models. See dealer for details.

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