Summit White 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD with a 3.0L V6 and 6-speed automatic this is one of those SUVs that feels like its trying to be responsible but also kind of nice about it.

You get that smooth, car-like ride, so you're not bouncing around like you're driving a truck, but you still sit up high enough to feel like you're in charge of the road. Its a nice balance. Like wearing sweatpants but they look like dress pants.

The LTZ trim means its loaded up premium interior, upgraded features, and just enough wow that when someone gets in, they go, Oh wow, this is nicer than I expected. Which, honestly, is the best compliment a vehicle like this can get.

The V6 gives it real power too. Not I hope I make it up this hill power actual, confident acceleration. You press the gas, and it responds like it understands what you're asking.

Inside, its quiet. Like suspiciously quiet. You might find yourself checking if its still running at a stoplight. Tons of storage, roomy back seats, and a layout that just makes sense everything is where you'd expect it to be.

And safety? It picked up the IIHS Top Safety Pick, which is basically the automotive version of your mom saying, I feel good about this one.

Reviews back it up too:

Smooth, comfortable ride with great handling for an SUV

Premium look and feel inside and out

Spacious interior with flexible seating

Tech features that were ahead of their time

Its practical, comfortable, and just a little nicer than it needs to be which is kind of the sweet spot.

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Options:

Equipment Group LTZ

8 Speakers

AM/FM radio: SiriusXM

CD player

Pioneer Premium 8-Speaker System

Radio data system

Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/CD/MP3/Touch-Screen Display

SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio

Air Conditioning

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic temperature control

Rear window defroster

8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster

Memory seat

Power driver seat

Power steering

Power windows

Remote keyless entry

Remote Vehicle Starter System

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Four wheel independent suspension

Speed-sensing steering

Traction control

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

ABS brakes

Dual front impact airbags

Dual front side impact airbags

Emergency communication system: OnStar Directions & Connections

Front anti-roll bar

Low tire pressure warning

Occupant sensing airbag

Overhead airbag

Rear anti-roll bar

Power Tilt-Sliding Sunroof w/Express-Open

Power Liftgate

Brake assist

Electronic Stability Control

Exterior Parking Camera Rear

Rear Parking Sensors

Delay-off headlights

Front fog lights

Front Halogen Fog Lamps

Fully automatic headlights

Dual Exhaust w/Premium Tips

Panic alarm

Security system

Speed control

150 Amp Alternator

Bumpers: body-color

Front License Plate Bracket

Heated door mirrors

Power door mirrors

Roof rack: rails only

Spoiler

Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror

Compass

Driver door bin

Driver vanity mirror

Front reading lights

Illuminated entry

Inside Self-Dimming Rear-View Mirror

Outside temperature display

Passenger vanity mirror

Rear seat center armrest

Tachometer

Telescoping steering wheel

Tilt steering wheel

Trip computer

Deluxe Front Bucket Seats

Front Bucket Seats

Front Center Armrest

Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats

Heated front seats

Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim

Split folding rear seat

Passenger door bin

17" Aluminum Wheels

19" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels

Alloy wheels

Rear window wiper

Variably intermittent wipers