The 2011 Chevy Equinox, available now at Knoxville Chevrolet dealer Dave Kirk Automotive, is the perfect size crossover for families. The Equinox offers Knoxville Chevrolet drivers a best-in-segment EPA highway fuel economy of 32 miles per gallon.

Rumson, NJ -- (SBWire) -- 01/06/2011 -- Chevy shoppers looking for the perfect sized SUV can find exactly what they’re looking for at the leading Chevrolet dealer in Knoxville. Dave Kirk Automotive is exciting to provide customers with their next great SUV, the Chevy Equinox.

Knoxville Chevrolet Equinox drivers can enjoy a best-in-segment EPA highway fuel economy with the Ecotec 2.4L engine. The standard 2.4L Ecotec direct injected I-4 engine is produces 182 horsepower. The available 3.0L V-6 engine is rated at 264 horsepower, which delivers an EPA-estimated 25 mpg highway and 17 mpg city.

All occupants will be kept safe in the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox in Knoxville. Standard safety equipment includes dual frontal air bags, head curtain side air bags, pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side air bags and four-wheel disc brakes with StabiliTrak electronic stability control and traction control.

Available in LS, LT and LTZ trims at Dave Kirk Automotive, the Equinox compliments its styling and fuel efficiency with attention to detail and unexpected features.

Knoxville Chevrolet drivers will love the technology options that are available in the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. With features such as a seven-inch touch-screen navigation system, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, rear-seat DVD-based entertainment system with two independent screens, rear-vision camera system and premium audio systems available, drivers can tailor their Equinox to their driving needs.

The interior was designed with practicality as well. It includes a number of storage bins- an oversized glove box, a closed storage bin in the instrument panel above the center stack and closed storage under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer.

A “floating” center stack houses many ergonomic comfort and convenience controls. Contemporary, ice-blue ambient lighting – featured within and surrounding the center stack, encircling the center-console cupholders and within the door pull cups – accentuates the cabin and provides an upscale-looking environment. The front and rear seats, which include cloth and uplevel, perforated leather-trimmed offerings, are designed for best-in-class comfort. For 2011, the 2LT model includes standard heated cloth seats and a compass is added to the LS models.

Knoxville Chevrolet drivers will find winter driving will be made more enjoyable with the available “Smart” remote
starting system that also activates the HVAC system and heated seats.

The Equinox is also equipped with OnStar, which includes Directions and Connections service and XM Satellite Radio.

The exterior features of the Equinox are as useful as they are stylish. The exterior features a multi-dimensional hood and wraparound rear side glass and a sleeker profile that has help to improve aerodynamic performance.
The fuel-efficient 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is available now at Dave Kirk Automotive. For more information on the Equinox, contact them at 931-210-6639 or visit them online at http://www.davekirk.com/.

About Dave Kirk Automotive
Dave Kirk Automotive gives Knoxville shoppers a variety of vehicles and services to choose from. Whether it’s an SUV or a sedan, Dave Kirk has everything a car shopper could possibly want and need in a dealership. Quality customer service and quality vehicles make Dave Kirk the place to go for all car shopping needs.

Contact Dave Kirk Automotive:
2955 N Main Street
Crossville, TN 38555
931-210-6639