http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/ Autoblog Comments for http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 4:15AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 4:21AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 5:05AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/They gave it the 3.6 engine.
They did more than just pop the aforementioned engine in.

Looks like they've covered what all of us on Autoblog spoke/complained about. Good job, GM!]]>Dec 14th 2006 7:17AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 8:01AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 8:32AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 8:57AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/
Let's see modern engine with high rpm and power - Check
6 Speed with manual option - Check
Sport Suspension - Check
Agressive exterior package - Check
Big Wheels for those with Dub Envy - Check

So what will the fanboi's and magazines complain about: The Interior...all that is left. "Waaah it doesn't have BLUETOOTH or WICKED LED GAUGES!"
And maybe EPA estimates, but that little trick is being removed from the Japanese play books.

Oh darn, we won't have bottomless pit of overpriced, but pretty after market parts with names like Spoon, Bride, Buddy Club and other mashed up Jringlish. Gosh oh what will we do.

Exactly, slap a blower on with a set of Borlas and show tunerboiz our tail lights all day long.

Thank you GM!]]>Dec 14th 2006 9:00AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 9:37AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 10:00AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/

LMAO. I'll bet buyers considering an Acura or Lexus SUV aren't cross shopping Chevrolet. Comparing an Equinox to an RDX is like comparing a fake watch to a Rolex. A Chevrolet Equinox doesn't exactly scream "success" or "good taste".

And believe it or not, the interior is a very important part of the purchasing decision. Why do you think people constantly criticize GM for it's cheap interiors? Why do you think GM is (finally) spending more money on improving the dashboards and interiors of its vehicles?

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The suzuki XL-7 must feel short changed, it is stuck with the AW 5 speed automatic.

If this has the 3.16 axle ratio in front wheel drive form, someone at GM needs to be shot. 1000lbs less then the new acadia/outlook/enclave, smaller wheels, less CdA.]]>Dec 14th 2006 10:22AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/
GM sees the popularity of the LX platform, and they've got to be thinking of ways to grab some of DCX's action. Using a crossover platform to battle a station wagon might just be crazy enough to work.

So, Mr Lutz: feel free to make an Equinox SS, I doubt you'll be sorry for it. Lower it some more. Make it look meaner. Supercharge it. If you can undercut the price of an LX R/T and deliver close to the same performance, you'll sell a load of these things.]]>Dec 14th 2006 10:27AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 10:27AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/Dec 14th 2006 10:31AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/
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For all who want to pre-judge the S - lets wait until at least the reviews are in. It looks like affordable and practical fun. No - not a BMW but then it ain't gonna be $40K+ either.

As for the minivan label, The Acura MDX SUVs are based on the Oddessy minivan, the BMW X3 is a last generation 3 series wagon in drag and you'd have to admit that the S still looks better than any Toyota Highlander.]]>Dec 14th 2006 10:44AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/2008-chevy-equinox-sport-one-s-shy-of-ss/
BUT: MY personal appetitie to buy a nice new 4WD sporty type CUV has the following parameters.
Engine" 265 HP++
Gearbox: pref the nice six speeder
Seating: roomy 5 seater
Weight: MOST important of all I don't want another 5,000 lb monster heavy car. I want something nearer to 4,000 lbs All these new cars seem hugely weight impacted. Why?
What are my alternatives? I keep a car for some years and if gas does take off again I want to be able to get 25 mpg on the highway and don't want to run thru tires and brakes and dampers all the time and that's what WEIGHT does to these parts. It eats 'em up.]]>Dec 14th 2006 10:51AM