[texasnox11]

My new 2011 Nox LS has the word "Equinox" on the rear, but the "LS" is no where to be found. Does the base model LS not have the LS emblem?

 

[iafirebuff]

I assume they do not have the emblem. Our 2011 that we bought a month ago does not have it.

 

[2010Nox]

Is GM trying to save a dollar by doing this? How about the LT and LTZ?

 

[hirolln]

I noticed the same thing yesterday following what was obviously and LS down the road. It didn't have an LS emblem on the rear like my 2011 LT does.

Guess GM is saving the buck :

 

[gsuter]

Our old LS Blazer did not have an LS either. I think it is a long standing policy not to put a badge on the entry level.

 

[texasnox11]

thanks for the responses--I first thot that the LS might have been left off or came off in transit to the dealer...

 

[bballr4567]

Yup, LS badges just dont come on the cars. I cant think of any Chevy that has LS badges on it.

 

[iafirebuff]

Our 2006 Trailblazer and our 2005 Malibu Maxx both had the LS emblem on them. Not sure now if any of the ones have them or not.

 

[hirolln]

Our 2007 HHR LS came with the LS badge on it.

 

[NoobNox]

I'm pretty sure that the 2010 Equinox LS actually has the "LS" badge on the back. Mine is a 2010 LT2 but simply has the "LT" beside Equinox.

 

[TheCrow1994]

The 2011's, from what I've seen on eBay, do not have the LS badge on the rear.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AWD-4dr-LS-Chevy-Equinox-AWD-near-Lincoln-NE-New-SUV-/370480511466?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item56425bf9ea

Here is an I4 AWD model that shows the rear with no badge.

 

[texasnox11]

thanks for the photos--that Nox LS is the exact same one as I have, except mine is FW drive and is silver

 

[TheCrow1994]

I found out a little more info here.....looks like the 2011's don't have the LS badge on the rear liftgate that the 2010's have.

http://www.lakewoodchev.com/index.php/chevrolet-equinox-edmonton/

Chevrolet Equinox Edmonton
2011 Chevrolet Equinox - What's New
Written by Kerry Russell

The Chevrolet Equinox was completely redesigned for 2010. 2011 brings only some color changes along with a few nice options changes.
EXTERIOR

* LS badge is dropped from the rear liftgate
* Twilight Blue Metallic (GLB) replaces Navy Blue Metallic (GBX)
* The following colour choices are available for the LS: Silver Ice Metallic (GAN), Goldmist Metallic (GAO), Black (GBA), Cyber Gray Metallic (GBV), and Summit White (GAZ)
* Roof rail crossbars become standard on the LTZ

INTERIOR

* Heated cloth seats now standard on the 2LT
* Bluetooth Connectivity now available on LS through the Bluetooth for Phone Package (UPF), which includes Bluetooth capability for use with Bluetooth-enable phones, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and steering wheel mounted audio controls
* Rearview Backup Camera (UVC) is now available on the 1LT
* Jet Black and Jet Black/Light Titanium interiors are now available with Goldmist (GAO) exterior colour

MECHANICAL

1. The 3.0L V6 engine is now Flex Fuel (E85 capable), and will be badged as Flex Fuel
2. Block Heater (K05) is now optional on all trim levels

 

[chasesnox]

I'm pretty sure that the 2010 Equinox LS actually has the "LS" badge on the back. Mine is a 2010 LT2 but simply has the "LT" beside Equinox.

Our 2010 LTZ has the LTZ emblem.

 

[NoobNox]

Our 2010 LTZ has the LTZ emblem.

Yeah, for 2010 the badges went LS, LT (for both LT1 and LT2) and LTZ. I guess now you don't get a badge unless you have an LT or LTZ.

 

[2010Nox]

Yup, LS badges just dont come on the cars. I cant think of any Chevy that has LS badges on it.

2010's had "LS" on them.

Our 2000 Malibu has LS on it and 80% of every impala I see has "LS" on it.

 

[fourmoremarine]

in regards to the ls badge...
WHO WOULD WANT ONE

 

[RNOX]

My Saturn LS1 had no badge at all. Very few people know (even mechanics) what the name of the vehicle is ;D I agree that you don't need these LS or LT badges. Guess ithe only one who cares is the driver if

 

[MOCHA11NOX]

My new 2011 Nox LS has the word "Equinox" on the rear, but the "LS" is no where to be found. Does the base model LS not have the LS emblem?

If you desire the badging...your dealer can order the "LS" for a 2010...and you can put them on your 2011...

 

[mnussbaum]

I read somewhere that GM is eliminating all trim designations from the car starting with the 2012 models. You will still buy different trims, but there won't be any LT or LTZ decals or plaques on the vehicle.