New 3.6L V-6, MyLink Touch Give the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox More Power

New 3.6L offers more power and torque, with same fuel efficiency for Corry Area drivers

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

  CHEVROLET EQUINOX

 New for 2013

  • 3.6L V-6 engine rated at 301 hp (225 kW) and 272 lb.-ft. of torque (369 Nm) with same EPA-rated fuel economy as previous 3.0L V-6
  • Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation
  • FE2 suspension package (standard with new 3.6L V-6 on LTZ with 18-inch or 19-inch wheels)
  • Eight-way power front passenger seat
  • Universal home remote
  • Rear-seat entertainment system
  • Safety package that includes forward collision alert, lane departure warning and rear park assist
  • Power convenience package that includes a new eight-way power passenger seat, universal home remote and power-assisted programmable liftgate
  • Exterior colors: Champagne Silver Metallic (later availability), Atlantis Metallic and Tungsten Metallic

 The Chevrolet Equinox rolls into 2013 with a new, more powerful 3.6L V-6 engine, Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and other features that will help maintain its momentum as one of the industry’s most popular small crossovers.

The 2013 Equinox available at Crotty Chevrolet Buick, offers an optional 3.6L V-6 that will make it the quickest, most powerful iteration yet of Chevrolet’s small SUV. After final testing, engineers confirm the new engine delivers 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.7 seconds.

Straight-line acceleration to 60 in fewer than seven seconds is a great proof point for the 2013 Equinox, but the benefit this engine upgrade has for Corry, Warren, Erie and Jamestown drivers goes much deeper.

“This new 2013 Equinox engine delivers the uncompromised performance drivers want,” said John Crotty, Owner of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “With the 3.6L engine, they’ll definitely notice improved passing power with fewer downshifts, as well as stronger towing performance.”

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2013 Equinox’s New V-6 Proves Itself on Test Track

New 3.6L offers more power and torque, with same fuel efficiency for Corry Area drivers

 

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

When the 2013 Equinox goes on sale at Crotty Chevrolet Buick later this year, its optional 3.6L V-6 will make it the quickest, most powerful iteration yet of Chevrolet’s small SUV. After final testing, engineers confirm the new engine delivers 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.7 seconds.

Straight-line acceleration to 60 in fewer than seven seconds is a great proof point for the 2013 Equinox, but the benefit this engine upgrade has for Corry, Warren, Erie and Jamestown drivers goes much deeper.

“This new 2013 Equinox engine delivers the uncompromised performance drivers want,” said John Crotty, Owner of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “With the 3.6L engine, they’ll definitely notice improved passing power with fewer downshifts, as well as stronger towing performance.”

The SAE-certified 301-horsepower, 3.6L engine uses technologies like direct injection and continuously variable valve timing to deliver power and torque gains accompanied by EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings that are equal to its predecessor – 17/24 mpg for front-drive models and 16/23 mpg when paired with Equinox’s all-wheel drive system.

Torque output is rated at 272 lb-ft, a gain of 22.5 percent. Towing capacity for the Equinox V-6 is rated at 3,500 pounds.

Equinox’s 3.6L engine replaces the current 3.0L V-6 in the third quarter of 2012 with the arrival of 2013 models. It will be available as a standalone, $1,500 option on LT1, LT2 and LTZ models.

 

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