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#1 of 4 2006 Chevrolet Equinox AWD by mosky Oct 24, 2008 (3:45 pm)
I just bought a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox AWD. Can anyone tell how well these vehicles travel in snow? Replies to this message: mjmat (Oct 28, 2008 8:33 pm) grosloup (Oct 29, 2008 9:18 am) runox (Oct 17, 2009 5:16 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: 2006 Chevrolet Equinox AWD [mosky] by mjmat Oct 28, 2008 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: mosky (Oct 24, 2008 3:45 pm) I have a 2007 LS AWD, which I got in August 07, and had my first winter with it last winter. I live in Chicago, and last year was a fairly snowy winter. Chicago had 3 major Winter Storms and one major ICE storm.   I'm really happy with how the Equinox handled the snow and ICE. It was very sure footed. Note that you still have to use caution when driving, but not once in all of that snow did the Equinox ever go sideways. When pulling out from a stop sign (where the street had snow covered ice) the front wheels initially slipped but the car didn't go sideways. It was at first strange, because when the front initially spun I expected the car to go sideways. But with the AWD the Equinox's back end just pushed it straight.   Corning in snow the Equinox very sure footed. With the AWD and higher ground clearance, the Equinox is a very good SUV for snow. Even in an ICE storm, I felt comfortable driving it; the 07's also have stability control standard which helps. The four wheel disk and anti-lock breaks (standard in 07) are also a huge plus on snow and ICE.   The Equinox is the best winter car (?) that I've ever had; it's also my first SUV. Over all, because of the price, interior space, performance and snow characteristics, the Equinox is one of the best cars (?) that I've ever owned (The other being an '84 Honda Prelude - which may seem strange at first. But both cars(?) performed exactly as I wanted them to)
#3 of 4 Re: 2006 Chevrolet Equinox AWD [mosky] by grosloup Oct 29, 2008 (9:18 am)
Replying to: mosky (Oct 24, 2008 3:45 pm) Mine is a 2005 LT It's great in winter but remember a AWD is not the same as a 4X4. Lots of people are confused they think it's the same. You drive normally and when your front wheels spin the back wheels kick in automatically and you get traction on all 4. Then when your front wheels spinning is over the rear wheels disengage and so on. You only have to put your Nox in drive and have fun.... but still DRIVE WITH CAUTION. Replies to this message: runox (Oct 17, 2009 5:16 pm)
#4 of 4 Re: 2006 Chevrolet Equinox AWD [grosloup] by runox Oct 17, 2009 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: grosloup (Oct 29, 2008 9:18 am) While AWD is a big advantage in the snow, there is value all year round. Have you ever hydroplaned go 50-55 mph? Not a good feeling. The AWD also kicks in if slippage occurs while running in a stream of water accumulating in the tire ruts of an asphalt highway in July. Mileage ? If have a 4cyl AWD 2010 and I'm getting a tad over 27 at 70% highway/30% city and 23.5 when my driving is 30% highway/ 70% city and I've got a lot of rolling hills here that erode the mpg on the climb and a lot of stop lights that erode off the start. Reading what the mpg is for others with FWD, the AWD is well worth it.

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