What Standards Does the Equinox's Body Steel Strength Comply With?

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MacArcher
07/30/25 5:39am
The Equinox's body steel meets the SUV five-star safety standard. The proportion of hot-formed steel used reaches 9.1%, with ultra-high-strength hot-formed steel applied to the A-pillars, B-pillars, roof crossbeams, and driver's foot protection panels, boasting a yield strength of up to 1500Mpa, which is more than four times the maximum strength of ordinary steel. Key areas incorporate ultra-high-strength steel with the latest TRB variable cross-section rolling patent technology. More details about the Equinox are as follows: 1. The Equinox is a model under SAIC-GM's Chevrolet brand. In terms of appearance, the Chevrolet Equinox adopts the latest family-style front fascia design, with a large chrome-plated front grille connected on both sides to the LED-equipped headlight clusters. The front bumper features rich lines, exuding a sense of power, and the overall front end looks very stylish. 2. In terms of configuration, the Equinox is expected to be equipped with the MyLink system featuring a 7-inch or 8-inch screen, a panoramic camera, a forward collision warning system, low-speed automatic braking, lane keeping, one-button start, front seat heating and ventilation, among other features. 3. For powertrain, it is equipped with two turbocharged gasoline engines, a 1.5T and a 2.0T, with maximum output power of 172 horsepower and 256 horsepower, and peak torque of 275 Nm and 352 Nm, respectively. The 1.5T engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.0T engine is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
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