Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain: one million vehicles built

Today, a 2013 GMC Terrain Denali color quicksilver metallized has left the assembly line has CAMI GM, marking the millionth vehicle manufactured on the platform of the compact crossover GMC and Equinox Chevrolet. This important step reaffirms the commitment of the company to the category of compact crossover vehicles and the leading position it occupies.

The Equinox and Terrain vehicles both were launched in 2009 as 2010 models. Combined sales of the two vehicles in the United States and Canada have increased every year since, with more than double from 152,259 units in 2009 317,776 units in 2011.

"Canadians are looking compact crossover vehicles, said Marc Comeau, vice-president of sales, after-sales and marketing for GM Canada. Buyers of vehicles Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain have varied preferences but a common need for space and versatility. With the Equinox and Terrain vehicles, we can meet these basic needs while offering two very different models with their own groups of options. "

For the 2013 model year, the Equinox and Terrain offer connectivity with voice control and a 301 hp V6 engine option. Denali Land also joins the range in 2013.

The alert for the prevention of collision, the accident prevention system simple camera industry, has debuted this year aboard the two vehicles and was recently recognized as one of the major technological breakthroughs of 2012 Popular Mechanics ("Top 10 Tech Breakthrough of 2012.")

In addition to the manufacture GMC and Chevrolet models Ingersoll, Ontario, the Chevrolet Equinox is manufactured in plants in Oshawa, Ontario, and Spring Hill, Tennessee.