Order the 2-tone Jet Black/Brownstone leather seat package, and youвЂ™d swear you were driving in a new small Cadillac crossover rather than in a Chevy. Aside from some plastics that look a bit cheap, the stunning flow of the center stack and the EquinoxвЂ™s ice-blue ambient lighting and available perforated leather seats make you forget youвЂ™re not in a luxury crossover. While the interiors of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda CR-V may be newer than the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox crossover SUV, we still think the Equinox has one of the most visually dynamic instrument panels and interior layouts in the segment. The EquinoxвЂ™s sliding rear seats make it easy for rear-seat passengers to get comfortable, especially those with long legs. Finding a comfortable position behind the wheel is a breeze thanks to the tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and power adjustable seat. V6-powered models also offer more optional equipment, such as the Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert systems. If youвЂ™re not trying to squeeze every drop of gasoline from your tank, the 264-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 delivers a much more robust performance. Teamed to an ultra-smooth 6-speed automatic transmission, the EquinoxвЂ™s 4-cylinder engine has no problem moving the little SUV, and its ability to select the right gear for maximum fuel economy earns the 2012 Chevy Equinox SUV an EPA highway estimated 32 mpg.

If you count yourself as someone more interested in fuel efficiency rather than the fastest 0-to-60-mph time, the standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with its 182 horsepower should more than suffice. If the 2012 Chevy Equinox compact SUV has one standout feature, itвЂ™s the vehicleвЂ™s roomy, quiet and nicely appointed interior.

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