2018 Holden Equinox prices and equipment list detailed

The 2018 Holden Equinox- long overdue replacement for the Captiva- has been further detailed ahead of its December launch, including pricing, equipment and specifications.

Kicking off from a very competitive $27,990 before on-road costs, the Equinox will square off against other medium SUVs including the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape and Toyota Rav4, which all haver similar, but higher entry prices.

The range kicks off with the front-drive manual LS, powered by a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, developing 127kW and 275Nm, backed by either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic.

Standard features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as reversing camera.
The automatic gearbox is a $2000 option, with LS+ adding more driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning and forward collision alert.

Stepping up to the $36,990 LT will give you one of the most powerful engines in the class. The 188kW/353Nm 2.0-litre turbo engine and 9-speed automatic combination is shared with the upcoming ZB Commodore. A 1.6-litre turbo-diesel with 100kW and 320Nm will become available in the new year. Holden’s executive director of sales, Michael Filazzola said:

“Our customers are demanding more technology and more performance without sacrificing any practicality or value, and with Equinox, Holden is delivering once again. We’ve got premium features like a dual-panel panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel and safety alert drivers seat that gives a small vibration to warn drivers of potential hazards. Not to mention Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a rear-view camera as standard across the range.”

Unlike some rivals, including Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi Outlander and new Honda CR-V, the Equinox is a five-seater only proposition, leaving seven seater duty to the upcoming Holden Acadia in 2018.

Here is a list of pricing for each variant with a break down of standard equipment.

LS MT – $27,990
LS AT – $29,990
LS+ – $32,990
LT – $36,990
LTZ – $39,990
LTZ-V – $46,290

Colours

Summit White
Glory Red
Blue Steel
Son of a Gun Grey
Nitrate Silver
Pepperdust
Tuxedo Black

LS:

1.5-litre turbo ECOTEC petrol engine
6-speed automatic/manual transmission
6 airbags
17-inch alloy wheels
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Rear view camera and rear park assist
ISOFIX child seat anchorage system (x2)
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Automatic headlamps with LED DRLs
Active Noise Cancellation (auto only)
Holden MyLink Infotainment System with 7-inch high-resolution colour touch-screen display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone projection
Full iPod integration including Siri Eyes Free
USB input (2x front, 2 x rear) and charge point (1 x front, 1 x rear)

LS+ features over LS:

Holden Eye forward facing camera system
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Following Distance Indicator
Forward Collision Alert with Head-Up Warning
Side Blind Spot Alert
Safety Alert driver’s seat
Rear cross traffic alert
Automatic high beam assist
Leather steering wheel
Power folding exterior mirrors
Diesel engine option (coming 2018)

LT features over LS+:

2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
9-speed automatic transmission
18-inch alloy wheels
Holden MyLink Infotainment System with 8-inch high-resolution colour touch-screen display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone projection
Full iPod integration including Siri Eyes Free
Satellite Navigation with full colour mapping with live traffic updates, traffic management control and points of interest
Heated front seats
Front parking sensors
Dual zone climate control
Provision for roof rack mounting
One-touch 60/40 split-folding rear seats with rear cargo release
Diesel engine option (coming 2018)
HID headlights

LTZ features over LT: