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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Chevrolet Equinox Offers Universal Design Advantages

Crossover’s convenience and comfort features designed to appeal to Corry area drivers of all ages

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

Getting into the Chevrolet Equinox is so easy, Corry owners may never notice. The small crossover’s narrow rocker panels require minimal reach to step over, and its seat height requires minimal bending. Equinox’s ease of entry is just one example of Chevrolet’s use of universal design – an approach that makes products of all kinds work for as many people as possible.

Consumers experience universal design every day, from sidewalk ramps to lever-style door handles. For most people, universal design adds convenience, but for Corry area people with limited range of motion it can be a difference maker. A rear vision camera, programmable liftgate and easy-to-use touch screen controls are examples of Equinox’s ease-of-use features.

Ease of use is increasingly important to car design as automakers adapt to changing consumer demographics. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 65-and-older population is projected to grow to more than 71 million by 2030, and will account for 20 percent of the nation’s citizenry. That means more car buyers will be dealing with age-related issues that affect range of motion, eyesight, hearing, reflexes and cognition – issues that General Motors has studied in depth and has already begun to address in many of its vehicles such as the Equinox.

“While the use of universal design, in the making of the Chevrolet Equinox provides many benefits for Crotty Chevrolet Buick’s older customers, it really makes life easier for all users, regardless of age,” said Robert Crotty, VP of Crotty Chevrolet Buick.

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“Distance Matters” for Northwestern PA Residents Looking to Save Money at the Gas Pump

2012 Chevrolet Volt

Crotty Chevrolet offers ten Chevrolet models that achieve 30 HWY MPG or better

Corry, Pa and Northwestern, PA residents are feeling the pinch at the pump with rising fuel prices closing in $4.00 gallon. Crotty Chevrolet Buick knows that “Distance Matters” for residents who are looking to Chevy to meet their fuel economy needs without compromising style, safety or performance.

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