2011 Chevrolet Equinox

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General Motors (GM), Friday (26 / 3) announced the expansion of production to Canada. The manufacturer says, has moved one work shift to the GM assembly centers located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The third shift was put in place to boost production of the Chevrolet Equinox, a crossover variant as demand was increasing.
"Therefore, we immediately transport (by boat) body (car) that has been assembled (from USA) to Oshawa to do so on the finalization of painting and assembly," said the source of GM,

 A more assertive figure was inspired by the Chevrolet Malibu and Traverse SUV that looks great on the grille, headlamp sharp, 17-inch alloy wheels and rear dynamic.
General Motors also increases comfort for the latest five-passenger crossover Chevrolet them. The cabin is ergonomically and best quality materials combined with the rest of the cabin. The second row seats can be shifted up to 203 mm for a spacious leg room. In addition, the rear seats can be folded flat to the floor in order to provide roomy luggage space up to 889 liters.

 For machinery sector, Chevrolet offers two engine choices 2.4-liter gasoline and 3.0 liter. Version 2.4-liter 182 hp and spawn workers have been equipped Ecotec technologies that make more economical use of fuel 25% compared to first generation Equinox. Testing the Chevrolet Equinox proves capable of exploring 11.2 kilometers with a liter of gasoline (outside town). As for fuel consumption in the city also exceeds the estimated Chevrolet 1 km / liter to 7.7 km / liter.
Attainment Equinox is listed as the most efficient vehicle in its class. While the mechanical heart 3.0-liter DOHC V6 that produces 264 hp power, capable of consuming fuel 8.75 km / liter (outside town) and 6.3 km / liter (in town). High efficiency is also aided system 6-speed automatic transmission is sophisticated and the latest precision, called Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT).

 As is known, is a variant of the Chevrolet Equinox crossover (cross between a sedan with Sport utility vehicle) made by GM. 3600 cc V6 engine vehicles were equipped with brand-new transmission technology, that is Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT). Counterfeit electrical transmission is also used in some models of Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

 For standard devices, Equinox has been equipped with various safety devices such as 6-airbags, disc brakes at all four wheels, StabiliTrak electronic stability control and OnStar. In America, Equinox valued U.S. $ 23,185 or approximately USD 231, 85 million. Equinox is a car that is value for money with the addition of only U.S. $ 1,800 from the previous model of Equinox, said Ed Peper, vice president of GM North America. 

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