Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012--2011-2012 | 2012--2011-2012 | 2012--2011-2012 | 2012--2011-2012 |
Model | Equinox | Equinox | Equinox | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ |
Engines | |||||||
Transmissions | |||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||
Tires | |||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||
Accessories | |||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | |||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||||||
Climate Control | |||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||
Exterior | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||
Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | |||||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||
Infotainment | |||||||
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | |||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | |||||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | |||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
Spoked steel wheel with a plastic cover that makes it look like an alloy wheel. | |||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012--2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD