DEVELOPED in the United States, built in Mexico and fine-tuned for local conditions by Holden engineers in Australia, there is a lot riding on the new Equinox mid-size SUV.
It needs to hit a lot of high notes to overcome the sheer quality of – and level of consumer recognition enjoyed by – its biggest rivals.
During our week with a second-from-top Equinox LTZ AWD, we found a handful of stand-out qualities, but wonder if most would be lost on the SUV-buying public.