AWD will handle wonderful in the rain and PNW weather conditions during fall and winter! Runs great and new timing belt so no surprise repair bill of $4500! This Equinox is a great compact SUV with engaging handling and enough gusto for daily driving, but very good gas mileage with the Flex Fuel package. Very roomy five-seat interior, a user-friendly infotainment system, and a standard list of safety features. It's comfortable to drive on less-than-perfect pavement, and easy to maneuver around town. With AWD, this handles great in our unpredictable weather, and occasional snowstorms! It is the winner of the 2012 Best Affordable SUV with 2 Rows for the Money award. It has better safety scores and fuel economy ratings than most class rivals. Has active safety features like lane departure warning and forward collision warning system. Convenient features of Hill Start Assist and Brake Assist as well. With power-adjustable driver's seat, the seats are soft and supportive for exemplary comfort, and there's generous headroom and legroom, even for taller occupants-seats 5 easily. Outward visibility is good to the front and sides, rear window wiper. Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) have an internal combustion engine and are capable of operating on gasoline and any blend of gasoline and ethanol up to 83%. This AWD will get you 29 mpg highway fuel economy which is excellent for this class.