The price for the base trim L model has been announced, along with additional specifications for the new model that will go on sale in the first quarter of 2017.
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2018 Chevrolet Equinox
2017 is still three and a half weeks away but here we are passing along the pricing of Chevrolet's first 2018 model.
Earlier today, Chevy issued a press release that announced the MSRP of the base L model Equinox along with preliminary specifications for the entire lineup.
We already know that the 2017 version doesn't share a single body panel with the outgoing model. We now have a better idea of when the latest Equinox will reach dealers showrooms as well as what we can expect in the way of equipment and specifications for the new model.
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2018 Chevrolet Equinox changes
While its styling is all-new and the new Equinox is about 400 pounds lighter than the outgoing model, the biggest news is what buyers will find under the hood.
At its launch, which will take place in the spring of 2017, only the standard engine will be available. It's a 1.5-liter turbocharged, direct injection gasoline inline-4 that will produce an estimated 170 horsepower and 188 lb.-ft. of torque. It will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. GM estimates highway fuel economy for this engine at 31 mpg.
Sometime during the second quarter of 2017, two additional engines will become available.
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The first is a larger 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct injected gasoline inline-4 that will produce an estimated 203 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque. It will be matched to a 9-speed automatic transmission. GM estimates highway fuel economy with this engine to be 28 mpg.
Finally, the third engine offered will be a 1.6-liter, direct injection, inline-4 turbo-diesel. This engine will generate an estimated 136 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque. The transmission for this engine will be a 6-speed automatic and GM estimates a highway fuel economy figure of 40 mpg.
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In addition to the three new engines, a slew of new optional safety systems will be available on various trims including:
• Safety Alert Seat
• Surround Vision
• Forward Collision Alert with Following Distance Indicator
• Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Seat Reminder
Previous systems including Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Teen Driver and Rear Cross Traffic Alert will also be available.
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2018 Chevrolet Equinox prices
"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."
2018 Equinox prices begin with the L trim, which will have a starting MSRP of $24,475.
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