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Equinox.

Used 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Features & Specs | Edmunds


HHR.

Used 2010 Chevrolet HHR Features & Specs | Edmunds



Not much difference.

Grimsby

It's about 800 lbs heavier. Quite a bit bigger inside. Pulls pretty well for a 4 tho'. The mileage is the same or better as long as I don't push it too hard. As the temps are going up here it's getting better too.

aradmahogany

Does it run on premium or Regular? Am I right in my understanding that the 2.4 in your Equinox is nearly identical to the 2.4 found in the HHR?

Grimsby

Runs on regular, yes. I can't really see the engine (covered in shrouds) although it's in there somewhere. I'm no mechanic but it is the same EcoTech family but technology marches on so after the block I couldn't say how much is the same. I'm hoping a lot. Are you thinking of making the switch?

Grimsby

Headlights and signal lights should be easier to replace on this one. There's an actual port in the wheel well to access them.

aradmahogany

I have considered it because the platform has proven to be very reliable. I plan to run my hhr into the ground as it has high miles as is, is still going strong, and is worth next to nothing LOL. Personally, I do somewhat prefer the look of the GMC Terrain which is essentially the same car as the Equinox, just a boat load more expensive.

Grimsby

I was looking at Terrains as well. My daughter had to have heated seats(not that big a deal for you, I'm guessing). The Terrain has them standard. The Equinox I found had clothe heated seats and was a good deal so I jumped. I got the "scrap price" as trade in value on the HHR. Thing were getting pretty dodgy with the high K's I had put on it. I'm still reaching to the console to put the windows down. ; )

aradmahogany

I am sure I will be doing that as well! I don't have any "dodgy"
issues right now but last time I looked at another car I was offered the scrap price as well. I do have heated seats right now and am sure I could live without them... maybe not.... :P