Chevrolet Introduces All-New 2018 Equinox The perfect balance of design and technology

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DETROIT (Thursday, September 22, 2016) – Call it the right balance. On the autumnal equinox today, Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2018 Equinox – a fresh and modern SUV sized and designed to meet the needs of the compact SUV customer.

“We’ve got the strongest truck business in the industry and we’ve reinvigorated our car lineup with Volt, Cruze and Malibu,” said Alan Batey, Global Chevrolet president. “We’re applying the same customer focus to grow our crossover/SUV business – starting with the Chevrolet Equinox.”

Today’s compact SUV customers make sure a vehicle meets all of their needs, from design, connectivity and safety perspectives. The Equinox delivers on all fronts, starting with its fresh new design and all-new propulsion systems.

Fresh, new design

The new Equinox’s expressive exterior has a lean, muscular skin echoing the global Chevrolet design cues and sculpted shapes seen in the Volt, Malibu and Cruze. Extensive aero development in the wind tunnel influenced the sleek shape.

It is a richer, more detailed design featuring chrome trim on all models and Malibu-inspired styling. Projector-beam headlamps are standard, along with LED daytime running lamps. At the rear, horizontal taillamps emphasize the Equinox’s wide stance, while uplevel models feature LED taillamps.

“Customers who previewed the vehicle early on had a strong emotional response to the sleek and sophisticated exterior design,” said John Cafaro, executive director, GM Design. “Those same themes are carried through to the interior, making the space beautifully intuitive.”

The interior takes advantage of the Equinox’s all-new architecture to offer a down-and-away instrument panel, while a low windshield base provides a commanding outward view. New elements such as available denim-style seat fabric blend high style with high-durability, while a new “kneeling” rear seat enhances functionality. With it, the bottom cushions tilt forward when the split-folding seatbacks are lowered, allowing a flat floor for easier loading.

Connectivity

The 2018 Equinox offers purposeful technology, helping to keep passengers safe, comfortable and connected.

Chevrolet’s latest connectivity technologies are front and centre, including 7- and 8-inch-diagonal MyLink infotainment systems designed to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an available OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility is subject to their terms, privacy statements and data plan rates, as well as a compatible smartphone.)

Safety

The Equinox offers a comprehensive suite of available active safety technologies and adaptive crash-avoidance features that provide ease of use and peace of mind on the road.

Teen Driver is also offered, allowing parents to set controls and review in order to encourage driving habits, even when they are not in the vehicle.

Available advanced active safety features to enhance driver awareness on the road include radar- and camera-based adaptive technologies that can provide alerts to potential crash threats, allowing the driver to react and make changes to avoid them, including:

New Safety Alert Seat

New Surround Vision

New Forward Collision Alert with Following Distance Indicator

New Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking

New Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

New Rear Seat Reminder

Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Turbocharged engines and more

A range of three turbocharged engines – including the segment’s first turbo-diesel in North America – provides customers more choices when it comes to performance, efficiency and capability in the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.

They include a 1.5L turbo, a 2.0L turbo – matched with GM’s new nine-speed automatic transmission – and a 1.6L turbo-diesel.

“With three choices, customers can select an engine that offers more of the attributes that are important to them: efficiency, performance and capability,” said Dan Nicholson, vice-president, Global Propulsion Systems. “The advantage for each is power of a larger engine and the efficiency of a smaller engine.”

The new Equinox is the first Chevrolet model in North America to use an all-turbocharged, multi-engine powertrain lineup. That includes the expected segment-exclusive 1.6L turbo-diesel that will offer customers excellent efficiency and capability.

“It is an all-new SUV from the ground up and one that takes on the industry’s biggest competitors with a stronger architecture, greater efficiency and more technology,” said Rick Spina, executive chief engineer. “And it looks great doing it.”

Additional vehicle highlights:

Approximately 180 kilograms (400 lbs) lighter than the current model – a 10-percent weight reduction

Switchable AWD system that enhances efficiency by disconnecting from the rear axle when not needed

Unique kneeling rear seat that enables a flat rear load floor and up to 1,798 litres (63.5 cu.ft.)of maximum cargo space

Heated seats and a remote starter are standard on all trims in Canada.

Equinox sales have reached more than 2 million since its launch and it is Chevrolet’s second-best retail selling vehicle, after the Silverado.

The 2018 Equinox goes on sale in the first quarter of 2017 in North America. It rolls out to approximately 115 additional global markets later in the year.

About Chevrolet in Canada

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.ca, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/chevroletcanada or by following @ChevroletCanada on Twitter.

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2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS (NORTH AMERICA)

Overview | Powertrains | Chassis/Suspension | Brakes & Wheels | Exterior Dimensions | Interior Dimensions | Weights & Capacities

Overview

Models: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Body style / driveline: Five-passenger, four-door SUV, front-engine, front- or all-wheel drive EPA vehicle class: Compact SUV





Powertrains

Engine / Type: 1.5L turbo DOHC DI 2.0L turbo DOHC DI 1.6L turbo-diesel Block material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Fuel delivery: Direct injection Direct injection Direct injection Horsepower (hp / kW): 170 / 127 (GM-estimated) 252 / 188 (GM-estimated) 136 / 101 (GM-estimated) Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): 203 / 275 (GM-estimated) 260 / 353 (GM-estimated) 236 / 320 (GM-estimated) GM-est. fuel economy: 7.6L/100km 8.4L/100km 5.9L/100km Transmission: Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45 six-speed automatic





Chassis / Suspension

Suspension (front): MacPherson strut with side-loaded modules, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar Suspension (rear): 4 Link Independent Rear Suspension Steering type: Dual Rack and Pinion Electric Power Steering Turning circle (m / ft.): 11.4 / 37.4 (17-inch wheels)





Brakes & Wheels

Brake type: Four-wheel disc with ABS and ESC; Duralife rotors and low-drag callipers (US) Wheel size and type: 17-, 18- and 19-inch aluminum





Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (mm / in): 2725 / 107.3 Overall length (mm / in): 4652 / 183.1 Overall width (mm / in): 1843 / 72.6 Overall height (mm / in): 1661 / 65.4 Track (mm / in): front:

1580 / 62.2

rear:

1581 / 62.2





Interior Dimensions

Seating capacity: 2 / 3 Headroom (mm / in): front:

1015 / 40.0 (w/o SR), 38.2 / 970 (w/ Sunroof)

rear:

977 / 38.5 (w/o SR), 36.9 / 936 (w/ Sunroof) Legroom (mm / in): front:

1040 / 40.9

rear:

1008 / 39.7 Shoulder room (mm / in): front:

1452 / 57.2

rear:

1410 / 55.5 Hip room (mm / in): front:

1377 / 54.2

rear:

1314 / 51.7





Weights and Capacities

Base curb weight (kg / lb): 1509 / 3327 (1.5L w/ FWD) Fuel capacity (L / imp.gal): 55 / 12.1 (FWD)

TBD (AWD)

58 / 12.7 (1.6L diesel) Max cargo room (L / cu ft): 846 / 29.9 (behind rear seat)

1798 / 63.5 (rear seat folded) Max trailering (kg / lb): 1585 / 3500 (2.0L turbo)

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication. Visit http:// media.gm.ca for updates.