Royal Chevrolet Now Carrying the 2012 Chevy Equinox

Online, September 30, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Royal Chevrolet, serving the Richmond Virginia area, is pleased to announce that it is now offering the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. This crossover SUV offers a spacious interior with plenty of legroom, a stable and smooth ride, and numerous upgraded standard features.

The 2012 Chevy Equinox is offered in four trims: the LS, 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 182-horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. A 3.0-liter V6 engine delivering 264-horsepower and 222 lb-ft of torque is available for all trims except the LS. The base engine is highly fuel efficient, achieving 32 mpg highway according to EPA estimates.

The interior of the 2012 Equinox is fitted with high quality materials and delivers an upscale look. With seating for up to five, the 2012 Equinox is spacious yet comfortable. Its innovative Multi-Flex sliding rear seats allow the second row to slide either forward or back a full eight inches. The result is enormous versatility for the interior and class-leading rear-leg room. The interior of the Equinox also offers plenty of storage spaces, including a deep center console big enough to hold a laptop.

For those interested in towing and hauling, the 2012 Chevy Equinox has a variety of optional features for this purpose, including an available roof rack, side rails, and a hitch trailering package which increases the towing capacity to 3,500 lbs. The Equinox also comes standard with Trailer Sway Control, making trailer towing safer.

The latest technologies features can now be found in the Chevy Equinox. The LT and LTZ trims come equipped with a color touch-screen radio and a Pioneer Premium Audio System. Other available features include Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, and mobile Wi-Fi. Sirius XM Satellite radio is standard on all Equinox trims.

As for safety, the 2012 Equinox comes standard with antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, six airbags, and OnStar's Directions & Connections plan for six months. Optional features include a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, and lane departure warning.

Come to Royal Chevrolet to see the 2012 Chevy Equinox. Their friendly staff is eager to assist you in finding the perfect Chevrolet vehicle. You can also find Royal Chevrolet online at http://www.royalva.net. For all the latest dealership news, "like" Royal Chevrolet on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Royal-Chevrolet/59276073330 or "follow" them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/RoyalChevrolet.