Considering it has been quite a while since we reviewed an SUV, we thought May would be a good time to look into what SUVs are out there and what’s competitive in today’s market. Our search for the right SUV, however, came with a twist. It was less about finding the newest SUV on the market and more about which SUV is having the largest impact with buyers. After looking over the sales numbers, the decision was obvious and the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox was the clear victor and worthy of our “Car of the Month” for May. The 2010 Chevy Equinox expands GM’s roster of competitive crossover SUV’s and after two generations it appears that GM’s finally got it right as the Equinox is perfect for the usual family tasks such as family hauling, cargo carrying and commuting without sacrificing on comfort, style and a quiet ride. This is good for GM because the automotive stalwart needs all the good news it can get. First Drive From our first impression it is obvious that the ride and handling characteristics have substantially evolved with the 2010 Equinox, as the overall feel is much more of a car than an SUV. The steering is light and the body lean is reduced from previous versions making this crossover worth the effort. It’s not sporty but it is on par with its competitors such as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. What's missing from the cabin is noise. GM’s engineers clearly went out of their way to make the Equinox incredibly quiet. With acoustic glass surrounding the front passengers, spray-in-place sound deadening, triple door seals, and active noise cancellation through the standard subwoofer, the result is a quiet and comfortable cabin. Not just for the segment, for the market. It's not quite at the level that many luxury SUVs and CUVs often brag about, but it clearly shows that Chevrolet is onto something. Under the Hood GM was wise by equipping the Equinox with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, which is good for 182 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. Available on all but the LS is a 3.0-liter V6 that pushes out 264 hp and 222 lb-ft of torque. Both powerplants come with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional. In our opinion, opt for the V6 with all-wheel...