The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the 2010 Toyota RAV4

Buying a brand new vehicle is not a purchase to be taken lightly. It is a serious investment and you need to treat it like one. Driving around Winnipeg in a new car is fun, but you have to pay for that car before you can have the fun. You also need to make sure you are getting the most for the money you put out. This means doing some comparison-shopping, especially when two vehicles are similar in style, but offer different features.

The Chevrolet Equinox and the Toyota RAV4 are two such vehicles. They have a similar body style and features. Both have four doors, standard air bags in the front and curtain bags on the side. The Toyota RAV4 has a basic 36-month or 60,000km warranty where the Equinox packs a whopping 5 Year 160,000KM Warranty. Both the Toyota RAV4 and the Equinox are front wheel drive. But then the similarities begin to get further apart. The differences start to become more noticeable. The Equinox offers more in the way of standard features than the RAV4, especially for such a similar price.

The Chevrolet Equinox tops the Toyota RAV4 in warranty. The Equinox has a 60-month or 160,000km powertrain and roadside assistance warranty. The RAV4 only offers the powertrain warranty for up to 100,000km. Roadside assistance is covered for just 36 months or 60,000km. One standard safety system that the Equinox gives Winnipeg residents is OnStar. You cannot get OnStar standard in the Toyota RAV4. If added protection is important to you, OnStar provides that by having automatic crash response, roadside help, and other important features that keep drivers more protected on the roads.

The Chevrolet Equinox also comes with a standard rear step bumper and 17-inch silver alloy wheels. The Toyota RAV4 does not have the rear step bumper and only 16-inch silver-styled steel wheels. One last thing to mention about the Equinox is horsepower and fuel economy. It has a horsepower rating of 182, while the RAV4 is only 179. The Equinox gets better fuel economy per 100km and even has a larger fuel tank, perfect for taking long trips outside of Winnipeg. Just a brief overview of both of these vehicles demonstrates some important differences. Before you make your new car purchase, know the advantages and disadvantages for every vehicle you consider.  To better understand the differences of each vehicle and how Chevrolet compares contact us today at (204) 376-3660.
Viking Motors is located North of Winnipeg on Highway 7. Visit or call today (204) 376-2342
 
 
Viking Motors,
Highway 68 + Main Street
Arborg, Manitoba
R0C 0A0
(204) 376-2342