Holden Equinox Reviews

The entry-point to the all-new Holden Equinox 2018 model range is the LS, which is available with the choice of a six-speed manual gearbox (at $27,990) or a six-speed automatic (at $29,990).The LS is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, and only comes in front-wheel drive.It 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 the automatic has what Holden calls 'Active Noise Cancellation'. Safety is accounted for with a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, and six airbags. It misses out on auto emergency braking and an array of other items that you can get as standard in the (albeit slightly dearer) Toyota RAV4 entry grade model.

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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