Holden is describing it as the world’s most user-friendly SUV. The nameplate might not be familiar in Australia, but the Equinox badge can trace its roots back to 2004, launching in the US under GM’s Chevrolet brand as a mid-size SUV. You can think of the Holden Equinox as a […]
Holden Equinox
Holden Equinox diesel announced for Australia
Holden is introducing a new 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine option for the recently released Equinox medium-size SUV. The new diesel offering should help to give the model more presence in the demanding segment. Available in all four variants, the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel motor offers up 100kW and 320Nm. It’s one of the […]
Holden offers 7-year warranty for new Commodore & Equinox
Holden has announced it is providing a seven-year warranty for the all-new Commodore and Equinox until the end of the month, with all other 2018 plate models getting a five-year package, up from the standard three years. The new Commodore has only just arrived in showrooms, and already it is off […]
Hyundai Kona, Holden Equinox get 5-star ANCAP, MG ZS 4 stars
A range of new SUVs have been crash tested under ANCAP’s stringent regime, with some models receiving the full five stars and others dropping a bit below. Starting with the latest five-star achievers, the new Hyundai Kona compact SUV and the Holden Equinox have passed with flying colours. ANCAP says […]
2018 Holden Equinox on sale in Australia from $27,990
Prices and initial details of the all-new Holden Equinox have been announced for Australia, ahead of its market arrival scheduled to take place in December. This is essentially the replacement to the Holden Captiva 5, coming over from the US as a rebadged version of the Chevrolet Equinox. It’s looking […]
Holden Equinox (Captiva replacement) previewed, 188kW turbo confirmed
More details about Holden’s long overdue Captiva replacement, the Equinox, have emerged, with a new 188kW engine confirmed that might give it a distinct advantage in the segment. The 2.0-litre, 188kW/353Nm turbo unit will also be seen in the 2018 Commodore and will make the Equinox the second-most powerful offering […]
Top 10 sports SUVs that could come to Australia in 2018
With the mid-size SUV segment now the most popular SUV class in Australia, carmakers are presently deliberating whether to pull the trigger with sporty versions. While trendy and fashionable to most people, SUVs are, for some people, a necessary evil and not a joy machine. The majority of the best […]
2018 Chevrolet Equinox revealed, to become 2017 Holden SUV
General Motors has fully revealed the new, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox – an SUV closely related to the Holden Captiva that has ostensibly been with us since 2006. The all-new Equinox is based on the D2XX platform of the second-generation Cruze, and thus sheds 180kg from its predecessor, now weighing an […]