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EQUINOX XTREME CONCEPT SHOWS WILD SIDE OF NEWEST CHEVY SUV ENTRY
In its production form, the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is already a great-looking vehicle. The Equinox XTREME is a showcase for GM to develop and evaluate a wide range of parts and body kits that could allow owners to turn Equinox into one of the wildest street rides. Plus, it’s a great way to grab the attention of today’s youth enthusiasts.
Equinox XTREME’s bold statements begin under the hood, where the turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine resides. It features a Garrett turbocharger with Vortech liquid-to-air aftercooler and delivers 305 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 300 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. The 3.5L V-6 also features redesigned intake and exhaust ports on the cylinder heads for better air flow, resulting in improved fuel economy and lower emissions. The 3.5L is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.
“Bold” is also an apt description for Equinox XTREME’s exterior styling. It features custom ground effects package that features front and rear fascias with carbon fiber inserts, carbon fiber rocker panels and a custom, roof-mounted rear wing. These, combined with 20-inch wheels and a body that has been lowered three inches, create a vehicle with an aggressive, powerful stance.
Equinox XTREME also features custom headlamps and custom clear-lens taillamps with LED signals. Both the headlamps and the taillamps are accented with carbon fiber inner bezels. Carbon fiber is also found on the engine air inlets. Other Equinox XTREME exterior styling elements include a Sparco locking gas cap and fuel filler finished in brushed aluminum and body-color badging.
Inside, Equinox XTREME features Sparco Torino-2 front seats and a custom rear seat with modified foam in a sport appearance. The seats are finished in ebony leather with Uniroyal Naugahyde vinyl inserts that match the “Kipper Intense Yellow” exterior color. Also included is a Sparco Flash 5 steering wheel and Sparco Stripe cast aluminum foot pedals.
Entertainment is extremely important to today’s youth, and Equinox XTREME delivers with a Pioneer AVHP 7500 stereo system that produces 1000 watts of total continuous output. This entertainment system features DVD audio, CD and MP3 players, in addition to AM/FM bands and XM Satellite Radio. It also features a 7-inch touch screen and a 20-inch LDC monitor that is mounted to the rear storage tray.
Instead of taking Equinox XTREME to a drive-in theater, the vehicle is the theater!
In its production form, the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is already a great-looking vehicle. The Equinox XTREME is a showcase for GM to develop and evaluate a wide range of parts and body kits that could allow owners to turn Equinox into one of the wildest street rides. Plus, it’s a great way to grab the attention of today’s youth enthusiasts.
Equinox XTREME’s bold statements begin under the hood, where the turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine resides. It features a Garrett turbocharger with Vortech liquid-to-air aftercooler and delivers 305 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 300 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. The 3.5L V-6 also features redesigned intake and exhaust ports on the cylinder heads for better air flow, resulting in improved fuel economy and lower emissions. The 3.5L is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.
“Bold” is also an apt description for Equinox XTREME’s exterior styling. It features custom ground effects package that features front and rear fascias with carbon fiber inserts, carbon fiber rocker panels and a custom, roof-mounted rear wing. These, combined with 20-inch wheels and a body that has been lowered three inches, create a vehicle with an aggressive, powerful stance.
Equinox XTREME also features custom headlamps and custom clear-lens taillamps with LED signals. Both the headlamps and the taillamps are accented with carbon fiber inner bezels. Carbon fiber is also found on the engine air inlets. Other Equinox XTREME exterior styling elements include a Sparco locking gas cap and fuel filler finished in brushed aluminum and body-color badging.
Inside, Equinox XTREME features Sparco Torino-2 front seats and a custom rear seat with modified foam in a sport appearance. The seats are finished in ebony leather with Uniroyal Naugahyde vinyl inserts that match the “Kipper Intense Yellow” exterior color. Also included is a Sparco Flash 5 steering wheel and Sparco Stripe cast aluminum foot pedals.
Entertainment is extremely important to today’s youth, and Equinox XTREME delivers with a Pioneer AVHP 7500 stereo system that produces 1000 watts of total continuous output. This entertainment system features DVD audio, CD and MP3 players, in addition to AM/FM bands and XM Satellite Radio. It also features a 7-inch touch screen and a 20-inch LDC monitor that is mounted to the rear storage tray.
Instead of taking Equinox XTREME to a drive-in theater, the vehicle is the theater!