New 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Exterior Review [ 2009 , 2008 ]
Chevrolet Equinox Exterior Review
Exterior - 7.6 (Good)
Reviewers generally agree that the Equinox is a large vehicle for its class. "In compact SUV terms, the Chevy Equinox is enormous," says Kelley Blue Book. The majority of reviewers also find the exterior styling agreeable and attractive.
Whether the Equinox should be considered a large "compact SUV" or a small "midsize SUV" is a matter of debate. At about 189 inches in length, the Equinox falls almost directly in the middle of those two vehicle classes. Its price, however, places it more squarely in the compact class, making it a competitive value based on size alone.
It is observed that Chevrolet appears to have played it safe with the exterior styling of the Equinox. However, despite the lack of many innovative exterior features, reviewers find little fault with the vehicle's outer appearance. The Chevy Equinox has "muscular good looks," says Kelley Blue Book, and New Car Test Drive adds, "The Equinox looks solidly planted on its wheels."
The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is available in four trim levels: 1 LS, 1 LT, 2 LT and 3 LT. LS models are trimmed in black and charcoal, while LT models feature body-color trim.
Exterior Trims
The Chevrolet Equinox 1 LS
This trim level features body-color bumpers and side moldings and 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels (17-inch polished forged-aluminum wheels are optional). Mirrors, roof rack side rails and door handles are trimmed in black and charcoal.
The Chevrolet Equinox 1 LT
This trim level features body-color bumpers and side moldings, deep-tinted glass and 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels (17-inch polished forged-aluminum or 17-inch bright chrome-clad aluminum wheels are optional). The 1 LT also features body-color mirrors, roof rack side rails and door handles.
The Chevrolet Equinox 2 LT
This trim level features body-color bumpers and side moldings, deep-tinted glass, 17-inch Pearl chrome-clad aluminum wheels (17-inch polished forged-aluminum or 17-inch bright chrome-clad aluminum wheels are optional). The 2 LT also features body-color mirrors, roof rack side rails and door handles.
The Chevrolet Equinox 3 LT
This trim level features body-color bumpers and side moldings, deep-tinted glass, roof rack crossbars and 17-inch bright chrome-clad aluminum wheels. The 3 LT also features body-color mirrors, roof rack side rails and door handles.
