| Chevrolet adds a little edge to its smallest SUV
General Motors Corp. on Wednesday showed off a sport version of its compact Equinox sport utility vehicle, expected to hit showrooms next summer. The made-over Equinox will come equipped with a more powerful engine and six-speed automatic transmission, larger wheels and some cosmetic features designed to give the plucky vehicle a more aggressive look. The original Equinox went on sale in mid-2004 with little fanfare and has been a solid seller for GM. But the SUV could use a boost with consumers. Sales this year are down 13 percent from year-ago levels, with 105,000 vehicles sold through November, according to Autodata Corp., a New Jersey company that tracks car and truck sales. Giving car buyers a sport option, which Chevy has also done with vehicles such as the Impala, Cobalt and Malibu sedans, should help set the Equinox apart in the increasingly competitive market, Chevrolet Marketing Director Cheryl Catton said.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport to join automaker's lineup
Chevrolet is bumping up the fun factor of its Equinox compact ute with the debut of a performance-themed variant called the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport. The heartbeat of the Equinox Sport is GM's 3.6-liter, DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing delivering 263 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft of torque– a 42-percent boost over its Equinox LT sibling. Mated to the engine is a Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic with tap shifters. Chevy claims an impressive 0-60 mph time of less than seven seconds.
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Police ID Rye woman killed in Eastchester traffic accident
EASTCHESTER - A 54-year-old Rye woman who was accidentally run over and killed by a Chevrolet Avalanche Wednesday night in the parking lot outside Lord & Taylor was identified yesterday as Susan A. Dipace. "When the officer got there, she was completely under the car," Eastchester Police Chief Tim Bonci said of the accident on White Plains Road. "The driver said she was making a turn and saw a few pedestrians on the left. She let them pass and, when she went to make the turn, she heard a bump." The driver, Alessandra D. Reis, 27, of Mount Vernon, has not been charged, although an investigation was continuing, the chief said. Witnesses to the 8 p.m. accident said the driver was not speeding. Outdoor cameras at Lord & Taylor with footage of the Avalanche before it struck the woman confirmed that, the police chief said.
US army to test GM's fuel cell vehicle
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. army and General Motors Corp. are collaborating to help the military learn more about the uses of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, a potential aid for soldiers on future battlefields. The army received the keys Thursday to a Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell vehicle, beginning a year of tests to see how the hydrogen power might support the armed services. The vehicle will be used at the marines' Camp Pendleton, Calif., base and the army base at Fort Belvoir, Va.
Coming Soon: Chevy Announces 2008 Equinox Sport-Ute
DETROIT — Chevrolet is preparing a 2008 Equinox Sport, which will be a performance-oriented variant of the Equinox compact ute. GM says the Equinox Sport will feature a more aggressive stance, lowered suspension and 18-inch wheels. Meanwhile, under the hood, the Equinox Sport will have a powerful 3.6-liter 263-horsepower V6 DOHC engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual tap-up/tap-down control, a tuned exhaust and unique exterior appointments. "Details such as body-color fascias and the elimination of the roof rack contribute to the sleek design, making the Equinox Sport an uncompromising performance vehicle," GM said in a release. The 2008 Equinox Sport is scheduled to arrive at Chevrolet dealerships in the third quarter of 2007. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models will be available.
Readers' Comments Ferrari crash driver charged
COLIN Zampatti, nephew of fashion designer Carla Zampatti, has been charged with drink driving after slamming his $300,000 Ferrari into a traffic light. Colin Zampatti, crashed his Ferrari 360 Spider outside the pub, on the corner of Mends St and Mill Point Rd in South Perth, about 7pm (WDT) on Sunday.Mr Zampatti, 42, has now been charged with driving under the influence, a charge which only applies over a 0.15 blood alcohol level – three times the legal limit. Read full story So much money, so few brains. Made my week sending those photos around. Wot a plonka Posted by: Steven McKiernan of Menora 8:56pm December 24, 2006 Comment 20 of 20 thats gotta hurt!..... the ego more than the cash. Posted by: LOL of Perth 4:43pm December 24, 2006 Comment 19 of 20 Too much money not enough brains! Posted by: Andre of Hillarys 4:05pm December 23, 2006 Comment 18 of 20 That's one hell of an expensive "mid life crisis" to lose! Shoulda bought a cheaper car instead! Posted by: A of 3:05pm December 23, 2006 Comment 17 of 20 should also be charged with aggravated iditism Posted by: chris of 12:35pm December 23, 2006 Comment 16 of 20 Now now people even NASA makes mistakes, he`s just a drunk idiot what chance has he got? waste of a nice car though, perrrrrlonka.
Chevrolet Equinox Specifications |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
-3,350 cc 3.4 liters V 6 front engine with 92 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LNJ
-Unleaded fuel 87
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 25 and EPA city (mpg): 19
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-16 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 138 kW , 185 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 210 ft lb , 285 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
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| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
-Four-wheel ABS
-2.48:1 axle ratio
-Four disc brakes
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-Stability control
-Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
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| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
-Body side molding
-Part-painted front and rear bumpers
-Day time running lights
-Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 188.8, overall width (inches): 71.4, overall height (inches): 69.3, ground clearance (inches): 7.9, wheelbase (inches): 112.5, front track (inches): 61.6, rear track (inches): 61.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 41.8
-Front fog lights
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
-Metallic paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
-Roof rails
-Roof spoiler
-Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
-Underbody protection for fuel tank
-Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,070, curb weight (lbs) 3,882 and max payload (lbs) 1,188
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
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| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Interior Standard Features |
-12v power outlet: front, rear and cargo and 1
-Air conditioning
-Roof antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
-Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
-Cargo area dimensions: loading floor height (inches): 28.6
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 68.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 35.2
-Clock
-Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats and rear seats cup holders pop out
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Floor mats
-Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-Bucket driver seat with height adjustment , bucket passenger seat
-Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Front seat center armrest
-Glove compartment
-Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
-Headlight control with dusk sensor
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, rear headroom (inches): 40.1, front hip room (inches): 51.1, rear hip room (inches): 51.3, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 40.2, front shoulder room (inches): 55.7, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.9 and interior volume (cu ft): 106.4
-Low fuel level warning
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
-Vehicle speed proportional power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
-Front reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Rear seat center armrest
-Three asymmetrical bench front facing reclining rear seats with fore/aft adjustment and zero adjustments
-Rear view mirror
-Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
-Front seat back storage
-Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
-Seating: five seats
-Six speaker(s)
-Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting |
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