It is available in four models: 1LS, 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT. All are available in a standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and an optional all-wheel drive (AWD) layout.

For 2007, the Equinox has received a lot of upgrades. It now comes with redesigned bumpers and a new spoiler. The antenna is now positioned on the rear of the roof instead of the right front fender. The Equinox is also available in three new exterior colors: Granite Gray Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, and Silverstone Metallic.

It comes with a new vehicle limited warranty for three years or 36,000 miles and a powertrain warranty for five years or 100,000 miles.

The Equinox competes with the likes of Acura TL, Infiniti M, Lexus ES 350, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The engine is linked to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Learning Capability. This transmission selects various shift schedules for smooth, consistent shifting, depending on the driving conditions and load demands.

At the sides, all models of the Equinox bear body-color body-side moldings. The 1LS models feature black door handles, while the other models come with body-color door handles, which give to it an integrated appearance.

The rear of the Equinox also looks equally classy with body-color rear fascia with Charcoal lower molding. Also standard are a lift-gate with fixed glass, an integrated roof-mounted spoiler, and clear-lens tail-lamps.

The Equinox also features standard power manual-folding mirrors. Deep-tinted glass is limited to the LT models. Roof rack side rails are standard on all models. These integrated roof rails gel well with the neat and clean styling of Equinox and help to prevent water and snow from getting inside the vehicle, when the door is opened or the window is rolled down. The LT models are also available with the option of roof rack crossbars.

The 1LS and 1LT wear standard 16-inch, cast-aluminum wheels and all-season, Blackwall P235/65R16 tires, though the option of all-season, Blackwall P235/60R17 tires is also available. The 2LT features standard 17-inch, Pearl chrome-clad aluminum wheels and all-season, Blackwall P235/60R17 tires. The 3LT comes standard with 17-inch, Bright chrome-clad aluminum wheels, which are optional on 1LT and 2LT. The 3LT models also roll on standard all-season, Blackwall P235/60R17 tires. The 1LS, 1LT and 2LT are available with the option of 17-inch, polished forged-aluminum wheels.

All trims come standard with front, reclining bucket seats, and the driver seat also features a manual height adjuster. The front passenger seat in all trims can be folded flat. The 2LT and 3LT feature a six-way power adjustable driver seat with manual-adjustable lumbar support. The 3LT comes standard with front, heated seats for the driver and passenger, which are optional on the 2LT.

The 1LS features front and rear seats with Manhattan Cloth, while the 1LT and 2LT come with front and rear seats with Premium Cloth. The 3LT comes standard with front and rear seats with Leather inserts, which are optional on the 2LT. Multi-Flex, 60/40 split-folding, sliding rear seat with two-position recline is a standard feature on all Equinox models.

Air-conditioning is standard on all trims, as are programmable power door locks and power windows. A leather-wrapped steering wheel, including mounted controls for audio system and cruise control is standard on the LT models and optional on 1LS. All trims are equipped with a tilt steering column.

All trims feature a center console, which includes an armrest, concealed storage, and a water-resistant floor storage bin. All trims also come with an electric defogger on the rear-window.

Instrumentation in all trims comprises of a speedometer, a trip odometer, a fuel level indicator, an engine temperature indicator, and a tachometer. A Driver Information Center (DIC) also comes standard on all trims. It continuously monitors and reports about numerous vehicle functions such as oil life, tire pressure, and locking/unlocking preferences. The DIC also informs you about the average vehicle speed and fuel economy, the fuel used, fuel range, battery voltage status, lighting delay, and locking delay.

The 1LS and 1LT feature a manual day/night rear-view mirror, while the 2LT and 3LT come with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror with an eight-point compass. All trims come standard with 12-volt, auxiliary power outlets and cup holders. A power sunroof, which can be tilted or slid, is available as optional on the LT models. A Remote Vehicle Starter System is standard on the 2LT and 3LT, which operates from up to 200 feet away. It is optional on the 1LT.

For entertainment, the 1LS comes with an AM/FM stereo with CD player and auxiliary iPod/MP3 input jack. All LT models feature a standard AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary iPod/MP3 input jack, which is optional on the 1LS trim. The 3LT comes standard with a Pioneer seven-speaker premium system, which includes a subwoofer and an amplifier. It is optional on the 1LT and 2LT models.

All LT models are available with the option of an AM/FM stereo with an MP3 player and an in-dash six-disc CD changer along with an auxiliary iPod/MP3 input jack. A Touch-Screen Navigation Radio with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary iPod/MP3 input jack is also optional on the LT trims. The Touch-Screen Navigation Radio offers a map, which guides the driver about the routes. It also includes a 6.5-inch-diagonal, full-color display with touch-screen capability and the ability to play a CD and use the navigation DVD. The LT models are also available with the option of an XM Satellite Radio, which offers the best channels in commercial-free music, news, sports, talk, comedy, traffic, weather, and more.

The LT models also feature a standard DVD Entertainment System located in the headliner between the first- and second-row seats. It includes the capability to play audio or video, a seven-inch-diagonal flip-down monitor, two wireless headphones, and a remote control.

The Equinox comes with a cargo volume of 35.7 cubic feet behind the second-row seats. However, with both the 60/40 rear seatback and the right-front passenger seatback folded forward, Equinox can easily accommodate larger cargo items.

The Equinox can handle a maximum payload of 1151 pounds and can tow up to 3500 pounds. All trims are available with optional trailering equipments, which includes a receiver hitch and a four-wire connector.

Power to all trims is supplied by a 3.4L V6 engine, which produces 185 hp at 5,200 rpm and 210 lb.-ft. of torque at 3800 rpm. It is teamed with a 5-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifting and acceleration. The transmission also features an Adaptive Learning Capability and can select various shift schedules for smooth, consistent shifting on the basis of load demands and driving conditions.

The Equinox is maneuvered by a variable-assist, electric power steering (EPS), which offers optimum control and responsiveness. It rides on independent front and rear suspension. The front suspension includes a gas-pressurized McPherson strut with a coil-spring design for responsive handling and a smooth ride. A four-link independent rear suspension with a coil-spring design includes a trailing arm with three lateral locating links and tuned bushings, which optimize the Equinox’s stability and reduce the road noise inside its cabin.

Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard on all trims. These brakes prevent locking of wheels during hard braking on slippery surfaces and help in maintaining steering control.

StabiliTrak, an electronic stability control system, is also standard on all trims. It improves vehicle stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers.

Also standard is a Traction Control system, which uses wheel-speed sensors to automatically detect front wheel slippage and reduce the engine torque via the electronic throttle control. This limits wheel spin on slick surfaces. All trims also feature cruise control for limiting the speed to safe standards.

It comes with a safety cage, which is reinforced with single-piece frames that support door openings, the roof, and steel door beams. This combination helps resist side-impact intrusion, and also helps absorb crash energy in a controlled manner. It also helps preserve the occupant’s space.

The Equinox comes with dual-stage, frontal airbags for the driver and right-front passenger. The 3LT comes standard with head-curtain side-impact airbags, which are available as optional on the other trims. The Passenger Sensing System, standard on all trims, automatically switches the right-front passenger front air bag on or off based on the passenger’s weight and the type of pressure on the seat.

All trims also come standard with a LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children) system for child safety seats, an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, PASSlock theft-deterrent system, tire pressure monitor, and remote keyless entry, which includes two transmitters, transmitter-mounted panic button, content theft alarm, activation verification, and illuminated entry.