Hoovey689

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GM offers $1,000 off V6 Equinox and Terrain CUVs because it can't keep up with 4-cyl demand

Anyone recently shopping for a four-cylinder Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain has probably discovered they're not easy to come across. Automotive News reports that General Motors has a shortage of the 2.4-liter powerplants and the company can't say when that might improve.

Still want an Equinox or Terrain? If you're willing to give up a few miles per gallon, Chevrolet dealers are offering $1,000 off V6 models to get them out the door. On the Equinox LT, the V6 is a $1,500 option. Not a bad discount if you were already shopping for one of the more powerful CUVs.

Just keep in mind that the EPA says that four-cylinder models get 22 miles per gallon city and 32 mpg highway while the six-cylinder musters just 17/24. The EPA further notes that translates into about a $600 increase in your estimated yearly fuel bill. And in terms of performance, in our testing, we actually preferred the four-cylinder over the V6.

If you have your heart set on a four-cylinder Equinox or Terrain, a GM spokesperson says the automaker is working with suppliers to increase production of the smaller engine and they hope to meet demand soon.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/13/g...ecause-it-can/

SLegacy99

Kinda surprised that they haven't rushed the hybrid version of this. They had multiple variants for the Vue. ...it seems weird that GM invested a lot into the Two Mode hybrid system in the Tahoe, which does not sell, yet a vehicle like the Traverse could do great with it. I see more Highlander hybrids than gasoline only variants.

A 2.0L turbo would also be a good replacement for the V6. Does an Equinox buyer really care if the vehicle has 6 cylinders? I doubt it.

mmarshall

No, right now, I don't think that using a turbo for a V6 replacement would be the way to go. A turbo would probably require premium gas. And, with even regular 87-Octane gas in America (much less 91-Octane premium) at $4.00 and climbing, that's bound to be an issue. Premium-gas may soon be $5.00.

Not surprising, considering that the 2.4L is used in a number of small-to-medium-size GM vehicles, and the new Buick Verano has also tapped into the supply as its standard power-plant (until the 2.0T version comes out)

03 ES

i hate these things.

Fizzboy7

Pure B.S. from GM. If sales are that hot with the four cylinder, the spillover sales would automatically help move V6 models. This would in turn make the V6 a good seller, which would NOT warrant a further rebate. Rebates happen when a model isn't moving, not when a car company decides to have compassion for the customer not finding his/her first choice model (!). What's really going on here is the V6 isn't selling as well as GM would like so money is going on the hood. Nothing more.

So here we are in 2012 and GM rearing it's old ways with scams and deceit. Ahhhh... the good old days of GM.... how we almost forgot for a moment!

Hoovey689

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GMC reveals 2013 Terrain Denali with 301-horsepower V6

GMC has a hit on its hands with the Denali trim, but for some reason the brand's most popular crossover still hasn't donned the signature chrome grille. That will change for the 2013 model year with the introduction of the 2013 Terrain Denali.

The freshly minted Terrain Denali will of course feature a chrome front grille, 19-inch wheels (V6 model only), satin chrome accents, body color rocker panels and front and rear fascias, new headlight and taillights and a dual exhaust. The top Terrain will also receive a high-end interior, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel with mahogany wood accents, a soft-touch instrument panel with French stitching, Denali-embossed leather seats and illuminated Denali sill plates.

The biggest news for the Denali is the introduction of a more powerful 3.6-liter V6, which will replace the 3.0-liter V6 across the Terrain lineup. The larger V6 will output 301 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque, or 37 hp and 50 lb-ft more than the 3.0-liter. And if you're thinking fuel economy will suffer as a result, think again. The added power will result in the same fuel economy as the torque-deficient 3.0-liter, with 24 miles power gallon on the highway and 17 mpg in the city.

Fuel-thrifty buyers can purchase the Terrain Denali with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder, which outputs 182 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque and boasts 32 mpg on the highway. The four-cylinder-equipped Denali will feature slightly smaller 18-inch wheels. All-wheel drive will also be available with both engines.

The Terrain Denali will feature a cadre of top tech amenities too, including IntelliLink, Bluetooth, Pandora and Stitcher integration and iPod controls with Gracenote tech. This Denali also utilizes advanced safety features including lane departure and forward collision warnings and blind spot radar tech to look for vehicles the driver may not see.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/15/g...horsepower-v6/

Fizzboy7

Interesting package. Looks like they couldn't come up with newly styled rims though.

LexFather

The Denali badge has been a success being slapped on GMC vehicles for what a decade now?

mmarshall

Not necessarily. Not with today's gas prices. The four gets substantially better EPA mileage than the V6, both in FWD and AWD.

jadu

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hike the price of fuel efficient 4 bangers...

Fizzboy7

But that's exactly the essence of what GM is trying to do here... "Come on up to the V6 and we'll give you x amount of dollars off..." In other words, overlook the drop in mpg's and take advantage of the rebate.

Hoovey689

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3.6 gets the same mileage as the 3.0 nice lol

T0ked

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More than likely, instead of just buying the V6 instead, shoppers will likely move to a competitor's 4 cylinder model. Hence rebates to entice them to buy the V6 instead. No BS, just marketing.

spwolf

yep... and what supply issue? they have 2+ months of supply for Equinox... lol.