The 2010 Equinox drops its 2009 engines: a 185 horsepower/210 torque, 3.4-liter V6 offered on the Equinox LS, LT, and LTZ versions, and a 264 horsepower/250 torque, 3.6-liter V6 powering the Equinox Sport version. Equinox for 2010 offers a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or a 3.0-liter V6—both with direct injection. The 2010 vehicle is available in LS, LT, and LTZ versions (no Sport version) in front or all-wheel-drive. Compared to 2009’s 3.4-liter V6, the 4-cylinder engine for 2010 doesn’t excessively dim the horsepower. (The 4-cylinder gets 182 horsepower at 6700 rpm and 172 torque at 4900 rpm.)

 Even though the new Chevrolet Equinox is designated a compact crossover, it truly feels big. The 2009 and 2010 models sport a 112.5-inch wheelbase, but the 2010 vehicle is about an inch wider. Equinox’s upper center dash conveys a ‘floating-on-air’ appearance, making for an expressive look. There are ample in-vehicle storage zones and with the rear seat in the full forward position, there’s more than 31 cubic feet of space. All models powered by the 4-cylinder use GM’s new Active Noise Cancellation technology, which sends sound waves through the audio system speakers to counteract select in-vehicle noises. The front wheel drive Chevrolet Equinox LTZ with 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission collects estimated mpg of 17 city/25 highway and carries a MSRP of $28,045.