This vehicle may have a problem from time to time, but I must say I have had new vehicles turn out much much worse coming from Ford, Chrysler, etc. Chevrolets 3.4-liter V-6 produces 185 horsepower and 210 pounds-feet of torque and drives a five-speed-automatic transmission. I can't knock Suzuki, because I have several personal friends who have had great experiences with different models of Suzuki. Then I looked closer and saw the Suzuki emblem on one of them. I couldn't tell the difference one day when the two of them were side by side. I don't know about other years, but the vehicle is totally made by Suzuki. So far we have thoroughly enjoyed our 2006 Equinox Anyone who bashes Chevy for the 2006 Equinox should rethink things. Water stains can be taken care of, but it is difficult and has to be done the right way. In fact the stains aren't from anything but water off the roof. Although several small SUVs can match the Equinox's overall package, it's certainly worth consideration if you're looking for an urban runabout with a flexible cabin design and ample passing power.The only gripe I have is the fabric seats stain very easily. The rest of the equipment list offers more variety, as the Chevy Equinox can be equipped with safety items like side curtain airbags and traction control, as well as upscale features like heated leather seats, satellite radio and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. A single 3.4-liter V6 engine is standard on all Equinox models, whether front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Unlike some of the competition, the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox does not offer much in the way of powertrain options. The arched rear pillar combined with the flared rear wheel wells gives the vehicle a much brawnier appearance than soft-looking SUVs like the RAV4, CR-V and Liberty, and more on par with the tougher-looking sheet metal of the Ford Escape and Kia Sorento. The overall appearance of the Equinox is rather trucklike. Unlike the Tracker, the Equinox will look every bit like a Chevy truck with a prominent bowtie on the front grille and a bold chrome bar across the front. Maximum cargo capacity is 69 cubic feet, which puts the Equinox right behind the CR-V. Its interior dimensions are comparable to those of competing SUVs, but the Chevrolet Equinox holds slight advantages in rear-seat headroom and legroom categories. The rear seat slides fore and aft (with a nearly 8-inch range of travel) to make way for larger passengers or cargo, and there is an adjustable cargo tray that doubles as a picnic table. Inside, it offers innovative storage options and reconfigurable seating that add that extra measure of utility to small SUV ownership. In keeping with traditional Chevy truck thinking, the Equinox will compete against the growing population of mini-SUVs priced under $25,000, but it will be one of the biggest of its kind, thanks to an extra long wheelbase. The Equinox debuted for 2005 and is built at GM's plant in Ontario (a joint venture with Suzuki), but this time it is not a reworked Suzuki and instead shares most of its architecture with the Saturn Vue. The Chevrolet Equinox is the long-awaited replacement for the Chevy Tracker - a small, underpowered SUV based on the Suzuki Vitara and Grand Vitara.

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