The best “truck” to have these days is one that will allow you to use it day in and day out without breaking the commuting budget, and still allow you to hitch up the trailer with your recreational vehicles on the weekend, like the Equinox. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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Cargo space in the Equinox will accommodate a truck load of stuff, and could probably house a third row fold-flat seat like some of its competitors (namely Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Rav4). (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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The dash carries through on the two-tone motif and presents large gauges to the driver along with the traditional GM centre stack of radio over heating/ventilation (with the mixture of buttons and dials easy to figure out and operate even if your fingers are encumbered with bulky gloves). You can also load up the entertainment features, and our Equinox comes with a premium sound system that includes a bass-thumper in the cargo area. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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Riding on roughly the same wheelbase as its predecessor, the new Equinox is about an inch shorter in length and height, while gaining an inch in width. That means a bit more room shoulder to shoulder in the rear, where a flat floor also makes it comfortable for three sets of legs. Although, the centre position houses a flip-down centre armrest, so it’s not going to be as comfortable on the back. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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Acceleration is what’s expected in the 4-cylinder Equinox, which means you won’t be left in a lurch when trying to pass on an uphill, but you’ll likely want to move up to the V6 if you need more ponies and torques. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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Equinox distances itself from the "truck" image without giving up "truck" benefits. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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As for off-roading, the new Equinox angle of approach has been reduced significantly, so you need more care nuzzling up to uphill climbs. It’s closer to the previous gen’s Sport model, which was more of a boulevard cruiser anyway. (Joe Duarte/AUTONET)
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