In its original generation, the Chevrolet Equinox was a pretty average compact SUV, but this is not the case with the redesigned 2010 Equinox, writes Chief Road Test Editor Chris Walton. Rather, this newest Equinox looks and feels like it resides a class above the Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue, which are its main competitors.

Although our four-cylinder, 182-horsepower Equinox LT2 tester isn't any quicker or more agile than its rivals, its cabin design sets it apart. Naturally, the five-passenger cabin is roomy. But the calibre of the materials and the level of content are equally impressive, according to Walton, and surpass those of any other small SUV – short of the premium-brand class.

Full Test: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox