EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Heaps of safety kit for the money
Still a low price point
Lots of space

Dislikes

Interior doesn’t feel special
Smaller media screen than models above
Lacks some bling
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Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

1 min read

One step up from the entry point to the all-new Holden Equinox 2018 model range is the LS+, which is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, and only comes in front-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic transmission. A diesel option will be offered in 2018.

Just like the LS below it, the LS+ has 17-inch alloy wheels, a 7.0-inch touchscreen media system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, automatic headlights with LED daytime running lights, dual ISOFIX child-seat anchor points and 'Active Noise Cancellation'. The LS+ adds a leather steering wheel and power folding side mirrors.

As with the LS, the LS+ has a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, and six airbags - but unlike the base model, the LS+ adds the 'Holden Eye' camera safety system with auto emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning. Additionally, there’s blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and auto high-beam assist, and Holden’s 'Safety Alert' driver’s seat, which will vibrate to warn the driver of potential hazards.

All that extra kit adds $3000 over the price of the automatic LS model, making for a list price of $32,990.

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Holden Equinox 2018: Ls (Fwd)

Engine Type Turbo 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $8,250 - $11,550
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
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Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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Pricing Guide
$6,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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