If GM puts the a FWD LSx V8 together with the 6 speed auto and a decent AWD system then I would say they have the best FWD based powertrain available.

 

That would be my guess. SS should be for performance vehicles only. Sure you can put a bigger engine and stiffer springs in an Equinox, but it's still a SUV and because of that it's not going to have exceptional performance by performance car standards.

If something has SS on its fenders, the driver shouldn't have to worry about getting smoked by Martha in her V6 Camry.

 

My guess as well. Especially if the 'nox outlives the Trailblazer.

 

I'd doubt the Equinox could ever get a V8. The upcoming Lambdas are a different story though.

 

but are much larger/heavier.

 

Heavy performance ... it's the way of the future buddy!! Just look at the GT500 and the upcoming Challenger!!!

.....oh, how I hope this doesn't come back to bite us all!!

 

well a 5.3 in a Equinox would be killer.

 

Correct. Say it several times real fast... it's a tongue twister!

 

GM may finally be sick of bastardizing the "SS" name.

 

It's not a matter of bastardizing. The SS sub-brand is simply a tool to sell cars and trucks. Dilute it too much and it loses it's impacts. Make it too strong, and you limit the number of products that you can sell with it.

It's a fine line.

 

my shot in dark guess cause i can't think of anything else : doesn't brake fast and/or consitantly enough.

 

I'm not too sure. To me, "bastardizing" would be placing it on a non-Chevrolet. Supersport has always stood for Chevrolet performance + luxury. Besides, it sounds a heck of a lot better than "LTZ".