Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Chevrolet Impala

The Impala is roomy, comfortable, quiet, and enjoyable to drive. It even rides like a luxury sedan, feeling cushy and controlled. Engine choices include a punchy 3.6-liter V6 engine and an adequate 2.5-liter four-cylinder, both paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. In our tests, the V6 returned 22 mpg overall and had good acceleration. Braking is capable, and handling is secure and responsive. The cabin stays very quiet and has a sumptuous backseat. Controls are intuitive and easy to use, but rear visibility is restricted. Advanced safety features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are available. Recent updates include the addition of Apple CarPlay capability and wireless cell-phone charging.

Overall Score 84 Predicted Reliability 40 Owner Satisfaction 40 Road-Test Score 91 Front-Crash Prevention Opt.

Base Price: $28,020-$36,720 Body Styles: sedan Trim Lines: LS, LT, Premier Drive Wheels: Front Seating: 2 front, 3 rear Engines: 2.5-liter 4 (197 hp); 3.6-liter V6 (305 hp) Transmissions: 6-speed automatic

Length (in.)..................... 201 Width (in.) ......................73 Height (in.) ......................59 Wheelbase (in.) ................. 112 Weight (lb.) ..................3,855 % weight front/rear ...........59/41

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 945 Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 19 Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........1,000

Regular CR overall mpg ..................22

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Chevrolet Equinox

The Equinox is one of the roomiest compact SUVs available, and
offers the latest infotainment and safety technology. Most versions
use a lackluster 1.5-liter, turbo four-cylinder. The uplevel engine is
a more muscular 252-hp, turbo four-cylinder mated to a nine-speed
automatic. A diesel version returned 31 mpg overall in our tests but
adds engine clatter and vibration. We found that the ride absorbed
bumps and pavement imperfections quite well. Handling is respon-
sive and secure. The cabin is quiet, and the controls are straight-
forward to use, including the MyLink infotainment system. But the
interior has some cheap touches. However, the seats are quite com-
fortable. Forward collision warning with city-speed automatic emer-
gency braking, and pedestrian detection are standard for 2020.

Overall Score 67-68 Predicted Reliability 03 Owner Satisfaction 03 Road-Test Score 75-78 Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 40

Base Price: $23,800-$35,700
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: L, LS, LT, Premier
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.5-liter 4 turbo (170 hp); 1.6-
liter 4 turbodiesel (137 hp); 2.0-liter 4
turbo (252 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
9-speed automatic

Length (in.)..................... 183
Width (in.) ......................73
Height (in.) ......................65
Wheelbase (in.) .................107
Weight (lb.) ..................3,540
% weight front/rear ...........57/43

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 995
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 32
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........3,500

Regular or diesel
CR overall mpg ...............25-31 Average

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