EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

Good spread of availability across the range
Available with either two- or all-wheel drive
Theoretical range of around 1000km

Dislikes

Kilowatt counts still 40 short of Mazda’s 2.2-litre diesel
Joins the 1.5-litre petrol in missing out on the nine-speed automatic
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Malcolm Flynn

Editor

1 min read

Six months after the launch of the rest of the Equinox lineup, Holden added a diesel engine option for four of the five trim levels available.

The 100kW/320Nm 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine commands a $3000 premium over the equivalent LS, LT, LTZ, and LTZ-V petrol models. This results in $35,990 for the LS+, $39,990 for the LT, $47,290 for the LTZ, with the LTZ-V topping the entire Equinox range at $49,290.

Official combined fuel consumption drops to just 5.6L/100km in the two-wheel-drive LS+ and LT, while the all-wheel-drive LTZ and LTZ-V lift that number to 5.7 and 5.9L/100km respectively. All diesel models use a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

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Holden Equinox 2018: Ls Plus (Fwd)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 5.6L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $9,020 - $12,650
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$15,075
Based on 101 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$6,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$22,990
Back when all cars burned fuel and couldn't drive themselves, Mal was curing boredom by scanning every car his parents' VB Commodore drove past. His childhood appreciation for the car world exploded during a three-year stint in the US, and serious questions were asked when he spent a good chunk of his uni career perfecting lap times at Wakefield Park. Mal got his big break scooping the VE II Commodore, before a stint at Overlander magazine and kicking off his online career with The Motor Report in its heyday. These days he's exactly the same height as Michael Schumacher and uses his powers for good at the helm of CarsGuide's editorial team. Mal proudly shuns brand allegiance and counts three young kids, an EH Holden, NA MX-5, KE20 Corolla, W116 Mercedes-Benz and the world's most versatile Toyota Echo among his personal stable. He also craves a Subaru Vortex, so get in touch if you know where to find one.  
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Pricing Guide
$6,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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