{"id":1704,"date":"2019-05-04T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2023-10-23T17:39:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T00:39:54","slug":"2005-chevrolet-equinox-road-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2005-chevrolet-equinox-road-test\/","title":{"rendered":"2005 Chevrolet Equinox Road Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_2977d3-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_2977d3-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_2977d3-50 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a16d37  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-f5314e\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a3449-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a3449-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a3449-da\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a3449-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a3449-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a3449-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a3449-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a3449-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a3449-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_7a3449-da summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a3449-da\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 2005 Equinox has a standard V-6, an adjustable rear seat and a series of unique items that make it stand out from the rest of its counterparts.<\/li><li>The Equinox&rsquo;s traction control is standard on front-wheel-drive models. Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds with the towing package.<\/li><li>The independent rear suspension makes the ride more comfortable and improves handling. The standard 5-speed automatic helps the engine to be more responsive.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Equinox SUV is the latest model in Chevy&rsquo;s new product blitz, and it fills a niche that is very popular with competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The car-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/chevrolet\/equinox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Equinox\">Equinox<\/a> stacks up against the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. It is available in LS or LT trim levels, with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The base price is $21,560, and loaded LT models top out around $28,000. Dealers should be receiving them now.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1709 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/side-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1709\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/side-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/side-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/side-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/side-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/classiccars.com\/listings\/view\/1128426\/2005-chevrolet-equinox-for-sale-in-tocoma-washington-98409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"ClassicCars.com\">ClassicCars.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td>Category:<\/td><td>$20,000 to $25,000 Mid-Size SUV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Who should<br>buy this car:<\/td><td>A person looking for an inexpensive car-based SUV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comparable<br>cars in<br>this class:<\/td><td>Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Pontiac Aztek, Saturn Vue, Suzuki XL7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/front-seats-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1705\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/front-seats-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/front-seats-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Equinox may be late to the party, but it has a standard V-6, an adjustable rear seat and a host of clever items that separate it from its rivals. Convenience is key. A purse will fit between the front seats, and the floor of the rear cargo area lifts out to become a luggage cover or a tray table for tailgating. The cargo area is dotted with tie-downs that are designed so it is easy to get a finger inside, yet they don&rsquo;t stick up to mar whatever it is you haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2020-chevrolet-equinox-aces-iihs-safety-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Equinox\">Equinox<\/a> shares its chassis with the Saturn Vue, but it has been lengthened 6 inches for this application. Most of the additional room has been put into the movable back seat that is similar in concept to that of the Malibu Maxx. The seat adjuster slides 8 inches. When it is forward, it is easy to reach a child in a safety seat. When it is back, adults have the kind of legroom normally found in full-size sedans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the sliding seat is folded, the cargo floor is not quite flat, and the depth of the cargo hold is compromised a bit. For most users, however, the loss of depth will not be a major problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Equinox is one of the most handsome vehicles in Chevy&rsquo;s fleet. The body is lean and taut, with the wheels pushed out to the edges for a muscular stance. It takes a very careful eye to notice that the Equinox and Vue share the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/windshield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"windshield\">windshield<\/a>and roofline. Otherwise, the two are very different. The Equinox looks better than the Vue in part because the metal body panels fit tightly. The one exception is a sizable gap between the clamshell hood and the top of the front fender.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dash-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1706\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dash-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dash-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Equinox does not get the 250-horsepower Honda V-6 that now rides in the nose of the Vue. Chevy folks said that Honda does not have the capacity to supply enough engines for both vehicles, and the Honda engine is more expensive, to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Equinox makes do with the 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 that is similar to the one in Chevy&rsquo;s minivan. This engine, however, is manufactured in China and it is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that makes it seem more energetic than it is in other applications. Traction control is standard on front-wheel-drive models. Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds with the towing package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Equinox has electric power steering, but it felt abnormally heavy when turning and accelerating at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Equinox and the Vue use the same instrument panel, but the gauge package is different, as is the silver texture. The space alongside the shift lever is a great place to toss sunglasses, for example. I would prefer to have the power window switches on the door instead of the console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Front airbags are standard, while side-curtain airbags are optional. Antilock brakes are standard on the LT and optional on the LS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An independent rear suspension gives the Equinox responsive handling and a comfortable ride. The standard 5-speed automatic helps the engine to be more responsive.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rear-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1707\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rear-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/rear-of-2005-chevrolet-equinox.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td>Engine Type<\/td><td>3.4L Overhead Valve V6, 12 valves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Horsepower<\/td><td>185 @ 5,200 RPM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Torque<\/td><td>210 @ 3,800 RPM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel Recommended<\/td><td>Regular Unleaded.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transmission<\/td><td>5-speed electronically controlled automatic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive Type<\/td><td>Front wheel drive (optional All-Wheel Drive available)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tires &ndash; Standard<\/td><td>P235\/65R16 all season tires<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<br>Length<\/td><td>188.8&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wheelbase<\/td><td>112.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Width<\/td><td>71.4&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turning<br>Diameter<\/td><td>41.8 ft Curb to Curb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curb Weight<\/td><td>3,660 lbs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel Tank<\/td><td>16.6 Gals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miles<br>Per Gallon<\/td><td>EPA city 19 , hwy 25.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acceleration 0 to 60<\/td><td>8.5 Seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Base Price<\/td><td>$20,995 + Destination charge of $565<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005 Chevrolet Equinox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Equipment<br>(partial list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>3.4L V6 engine<\/li><li>5-speed automatic transmission<\/li><li>roof rack<\/li><li>rear spoiler<\/li><li>ventilated front disc \/ rear drum brakes<\/li><li>automatic headlamps<\/li><li>5 person total seating capacity<\/li><li>reclining rear seats<\/li><li>power windows<\/li><li>power door locks<\/li><li>power mirrors<\/li><li>electric speed-proportional power steering<\/li><li>front console with storage<\/li><li>air conditioning<\/li><li>AM\/FM in-dash single CD player with 6 speakers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LT Also includes<br>(partial list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>alloy rims<\/li><li>privacy glass<\/li><li>4-wheel ABS<\/li><li>traction control<\/li><li>premium cloth upholstery<\/li><li>cruise control<\/li><li>front fog\/driving lights<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Available Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>all-wheel drive<\/li><li>4-wheel antilock brakes and traction control<\/li><li>head curtain side airbags<\/li><li>leather seats<\/li><li>6-way power drivers seat<\/li><li>On-Star<\/li><li>power glass sunroof<\/li><li>AM\/FM radio w\/in-dash 6-CD changer<\/li><li>XM satellite radio<\/li><li>P235\/60R17 all-season tires with 17&Prime; aluminum wheels<\/li><li>heated front seats<\/li><li>fusion orange metallic paint<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the Equinox, visit chevrolet.com.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Equinox SUV is the latest model in Chevy&rsquo;s new product blitz, and it fills a niche that is very&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2005-chevrolet-equinox-road-test\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":1708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[268],"tags":[2480],"ppma_author":[2617],"class_list":{"0":"post-1704","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-reviews","8":"tag-2005-chevrolet-equinox","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2005 Chevrolet Equinox Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"2005 Chevrolet Equinox Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Reading Time:  4 minutesThe Equinox SUV is the latest model in Chevy&rsquo;s new product blitz, and it fills a niche that is very... 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