I have had my 2018 Equinox LT with the 1.5 for 3 months now. I love it. Has enough power for my everyday driving. Getting 29.5 mpg. Quiet and comfortable. Paid $22,500.
I always have to chuckle when they do the "0-60" test. I've been driving for 50 years and can't ever remember a time when it was imperative I get from a dead stop to 60 as fast as I possibly could. LOL If you want to do something meaningful, go from 30-60 to simulate coming up to speed getting on the freeway.
Christopher Hammond the good news is you can wait 2-3 years and buy it used for 1/2 the price. GM resale works in your favour. I think it's an ok car. I've driven a 2012 V6 and it had a smooth ride.
I sat in one while getting an oil change on my 2008 Impala and it seemed very nice. I'm not a fan of Ford and GMs obsession with turbo engines. The turbos are something expensive to go later in the cars life.
We took the turbo diesel out for a test ride. It was love at first highway on ramp. The 1.6TD engine, is peppy and sips fuel to the tune of 38 MPG in mixed driving. 40 MPG on the highway with three people on-board. I think it looks good, handles extremely well, and did I mention fuel economy! This vehicle is a winner in my book.
I rented this crossover in the baseline trim for a few days and liked how you sat up high and seating was comfortable and felt bigger than it looks. However the major setback was the very week engine power, either from a dead stop or the passing power at high speeds which it did not have a all. The transmission was changing gears constantly when going uphill trying to stay at 55 mph. Maybe ok for city traffic but not recommended for rural hilly roads.
My girlfriend and I sat in this vehicle and notice the difference in space. It was not as roomy inside we would have liked. I prefer the the 2016 instead. Bigger engine and very spacious.
I have a 2021 model, for 2021 they have just the 1.5 liter four banger in all trim levels. It gets great fuel economy . Ive been averaging 30 mpg in the city, 36 highway. I like the way how they did the interior led lighting in it. And ac vents in the back with usb charging ports in the front and back.
I just traded in my 2018 equinox for a 2021 terrain. This equinox was ok. Had 53000 miles on it and never had a issue. But it did lack a lot of horsepower and the road noise was average at best. On the interstate I had to turn my radio to the max to hear anything .. and the auto shut off is so obvious and wonky.
I had a 2013 Ford Escape AWD... Loved it until the #4 cylinder lost compression last month. Just replaced with a 2018 Equinox AWD, because they were less expensive than similarly equipped Escapes... We shall see, but I think this Equinox will meet my needs beautifully.
These are what station wagons of the 1970's have morphed into. On another note, I see that GM has brought back that shade of burnt orange from the early 2000's.
I had 2014 equinix for 4 years and jumped to this 2018 and i love it! Turbo gives that little push u need in certain ocasion and it doest leave u wanting more, for the city anyway, i wanna take it on a trip maybe 4 5hrs one see how it behaves 😁 tho i have stepped on it on the highway at 90- 100mph and it doest goes side ways like the Honda Brv that truck SUCKSS!!! Starts going sideways at 70- 80mph 🤮🤮🤮 tho the new 2022 looks nice but it sucks, i hope i can jump to 2024 equinox if they bring one out at the end of this year :) would love it to be my first brand new truck 0miles 🙉🙉 oh btw i hate the Auto Stop thingy, the 18 doest have an off button for that crap.
I'm disappointed that the brake lights are doubling as turn signals, yet there is a perfect space for amber bulbs that are empty. The Cruze sedan is the same way, but the hatch has them.
TheMowgli420 it’s because most of American doesn’t like them (amber lights) that’s the reason only the hatch have them, mostly European influenced people buy that kind of cars
I had that 1.5T in a rental 2018 Malibu, was not a fan. Power was not linear, enough, or timely. Bigger displacement engines with turbos/superchargers is what I’d rather have. The MPG was less than my Altima 2.5
Only problem with that backlash, is that almost every automaker is going in that direction. CAFE standards are a bitch, especially when buyers keep buying trucks and larger SUV's. These types of vehicles pay the price, for the production of what's selling.
The dash looks plasticky. There was one shot where the infotainment screen reflection is enough to give you a cataract if it hits you. Exterior is ok at best.
Anthony Molina yeah I like Toyota’s and Subaru’s they’re very reliable. But I like Mazda CX-5 better, it’s affordable and it’s more modern then the rav4 or forester.
When will u guys just be honest and just say things are just over priced peices of plaatic that get recalled and break when tje warrantys up. What happened to quality.
And the Honda CR-V and Toyota Rav 4 isn’t full of plastic. Boy you are a special kind of stupid. Who goes around feeling up the dash anyway...Get a life.
Got burnt by my 2011 V6 Equinox and is sucks...the acceleration is terrible and I just can't buy any more GM vehicles....I wish I can go back and get my 2004 GMC Envoy..the only GM car I really loved
I rather drive a 2004 Chevy Tracker any day then that mess. The Equinox really came from and replaced the Chevy Geo Tracker before it was discontinued. They were true SUVs back in the day.
I own one and it doesn't have any pickup! I'm always last in a group of cars, but I bought it for the MPG, room and seating position. I like it and very happy I bought it.
garrett murray Do you mean like the Stingray, the Camaro or possibly the Cadillacs? If you are simply a Ford or Dodge fanboy, then save your childish slander. You don’t know what your talking about. As was stated, the Equinox is Chevy’s second best selling vehicle.
1.5L I4 in this is making 30 more HP than the 5.0L V8 in 1980s cars. the powertrains aren't weak, at all, people just want everything to be a race car.
Everybody has week 4 cylinder turbos now.. I despise it I would rather have the 3.6 liter v6. but that's just the way it's going to be so we have to deal with it
Yippie The only crossover I would get is the jeep renegade or cx5 bc of the high comp efficiency. Mazda quality does have me a bit worried tho. Kia is making the Niro soon.
It unfortunately takes a lot from the current Malibu and I'm definitely not a fan. Both are ugly, feel cheaper than they should, overpriced, and underpowered. Definitely would recommend the two liter over the other options. GM just missed the mark.
I have had my 2018 Equinox LT with the 1.5 for 3 months now. I love it. Has enough power for my everyday driving. Getting 29.5 mpg. Quiet and comfortable. Paid $22,500.
Our 18 does. Especially when cold.@BroskyWhoDatedHoski
Garbage motors
Pretty funny the 1.5L I4 in this is making 30 more HP than the 5.0L V8 in the '84 Cutlass. Crazy how much things have changed in the last 33 years.
What about torque I dont think so ☻☻
Meran Payman Cutlass had 37 lbs ft more.
Nice styling. GM knows how to design a vehicle.
I always have to chuckle when they do the "0-60" test. I've been driving for 50 years and can't ever remember a time when it was imperative I get from a dead stop to 60 as fast as I possibly could. LOL If you want to do something meaningful, go from 30-60 to simulate coming up to speed getting on the freeway.
I like 60-100 mph times even better.
you're probably they guy going 35 mph at the end of an on ramp trying to merge onto the expressway!
I agree.Why is 0 to 60 so important? You gonna do that if a cars in front of you?Thats only for the racetrack and drag racing?
Am I the only one that likes it? To me it looks good! Although it's a tad too expensive.
Christopher Hammond the good news is you can wait 2-3 years and buy it used for 1/2 the price. GM resale works in your favour. I think it's an ok car. I've driven a 2012 V6 and it had a smooth ride.
I sat in one while getting an oil change on my 2008 Impala and it seemed very nice. I'm not a fan of Ford and GMs obsession with turbo engines. The turbos are something expensive to go later in the cars life.
i like it but its expensive indeed. nice to have a diesel option though.
We took the turbo diesel out for a test ride. It was love at first highway on ramp. The 1.6TD engine, is peppy and sips fuel to the tune of 38 MPG in mixed driving. 40 MPG on the highway with three people on-board. I think it looks good, handles extremely well, and did I mention fuel economy! This vehicle is a winner in my book.
Brian Lawrance these Equinox's are $7,000 less than a Honda CR-V.
I rented this crossover in the baseline trim for a few days and liked how you sat up high and seating was comfortable and felt bigger than it looks. However the major setback was the very week engine power, either from a dead stop or the passing power at high speeds which it did not have a all. The transmission was changing gears constantly when going uphill trying to stay at 55 mph. Maybe ok for city traffic but not recommended for rural hilly roads.
Gonna buy this car 😎
Damn, dirty finger alert at 2:58
Looks good
I saw these on dealer lots already and It did have me a small bit surprised lol
My girlfriend and I sat in this vehicle and notice the difference in space. It was not as roomy inside we would have liked. I prefer the the 2016 instead. Bigger engine and very spacious.
i like this guys voice
Time to step it up, Chevy!
lol their time has come and gone....
Have a 2018 with the 2.0 turbo and 9 speed transmission. So much better than the 1.5 and 6 speed. Doesn't feel like the same car.
Frank Boyce I have the 2016 Envision 2.0T with AWD and she is very quick with very good handling and braking.
but .... Premium gas required
Shawn K that's the price you pay for forced induction!
I have a 2021 model, for 2021 they have just the 1.5 liter four banger in all trim levels. It gets great fuel economy . Ive been averaging 30 mpg in the city, 36 highway. I like the way how they did the interior led lighting in it. And ac vents in the back with usb charging ports in the front and back.
The 1.6l diesel is getting 43 mpg in Car & Driver testing!
Been seeing a few of the new ones lately.
I just traded in my 2018 equinox for a 2021 terrain. This equinox was ok. Had 53000 miles on it and never had a issue. But it did lack a lot of horsepower and the road noise was average at best. On the interstate I had to turn my radio to the max to hear anything .. and the auto shut off is so obvious and wonky.
I had a 2013 Ford Escape AWD... Loved it until the #4 cylinder lost compression last month. Just replaced with a 2018 Equinox AWD, because they were less expensive than similarly equipped Escapes... We shall see, but I think this Equinox will meet my needs beautifully.
The 2.0 T is way stronger with the 9 speed transmission
i want listen to this guy read me bedtime stories before i go to bed everynight
Wow- we've been averaging 34mph on our '18 Nox 1.5T. Best over 50 miles is 40 or so. Nice ute.
My 2015 nox v6 ltz has 301 horsepower it's a beast
I put HID headlights and all led lights replaced the halogen crap
in person there really nice. The bad thing is all new cars have ticking engines. Get used to that tick. Sucks because I have to go get one soon.
I want this car to win! I’m tired of seeing CRV’s!!!
aayonce4 Your wish has been granted with recent news about Honda 1.5t engines mixing fuel and oil.
These are what station wagons of the 1970's have morphed into. On another note, I see that GM has brought back that shade of burnt orange from the early 2000's.
They been hitting a home run since 2005 the most affordable suv on the just simple and get the job done
I had 2014 equinix for 4 years and jumped to this 2018 and i love it! Turbo gives that little push u need in certain ocasion and it doest leave u wanting more, for the city anyway, i wanna take it on a trip maybe 4 5hrs one see how it behaves 😁 tho i have stepped on it on the highway at 90- 100mph and it doest goes side ways like the Honda Brv that truck SUCKSS!!! Starts going sideways at 70- 80mph 🤮🤮🤮 tho the new 2022 looks nice but it sucks, i hope i can jump to 2024 equinox if they bring one out at the end of this year :) would love it to be my first brand new truck 0miles 🙉🙉 oh btw i hate the Auto Stop thingy, the 18 doest have an off button for that crap.
I love the design. Hate theses little turbo engines. Needs an actual 3.something V6.
Caleb Dean yes
ProMostPost I vote for a 6.2 liter
I'm disappointed that the brake lights are doubling as turn signals, yet there is a perfect space for amber bulbs that are empty. The Cruze sedan is the same way, but the hatch has them.
another way to cut costs as they love to do.
Cruze Sedan, no thanks to auto correct early in the morning!
TheMowgli420 it’s because most of American doesn’t like them (amber lights) that’s the reason only the hatch have them, mostly European influenced people buy that kind of cars
I put led lights in my nox with hid headlights
Gustavo Mercado I love the amber lights !
Both 1.5T and 2.0T are from the Malibu.
I had that 1.5T in a rental 2018 Malibu, was not a fan. Power was not linear, enough, or timely. Bigger displacement engines with turbos/superchargers is what I’d rather have. The MPG was less than my Altima 2.5
I have one. Very rough riding and noisy cabin.
Literary implement lot state accuracy math association count.
In love may trade my malibu
They need a 6cyl... for those of us live in the country
I want to test drive the 2018 Terrain. It looks amazing.
E.J. Freestone is
folks need to face facts: crossovers are minivans in denial.
Actually station wagon in the line of tall 50s cars
eventually the quarter mile ended... 😂😂
Makes me think about and miss my '08 sport with the 270hp v6. THAT was an engine!
Why all small I4 turbos, how about a nice sized i4 and a small v6, no turbos.
wx4newengland maybe the diesel option covers the power gap instead of a v6.
I smell a backlash from the public once these domestic turbo powered 4 cylinder engines start to wear out before the vehicle even reaches 30k miles.
Only problem with that backlash, is that almost every automaker is going in that direction. CAFE standards are a bitch, especially when buyers keep buying trucks and larger SUV's. These types of vehicles pay the price, for the production of what's selling.
1:55 fabriqué au canada
I get 30mpg to 35mpg on my 2018 lt equinox
The dash looks plasticky. There was one shot where the infotainment screen reflection is enough to give you a cataract if it hits you. Exterior is ok at best.
it does not look too diferent from competitors, boring like honda or vw, GM needs a breaking on design
Chevy makes horrible base and mid level trims for all of their cars. The only Equinox or Malibu I would get is the 2.0 premier.
C'mon Chevy what is that!!
junk as usual
I would ask my mom to get this but she’s still paying a loan on a lemon Nissan pos.
Car Fan don’t get the chevy it will be a lemon get a sube or a Toyota better resale value
Anthony Molina yeah I like Toyota’s and Subaru’s they’re very reliable. But I like Mazda CX-5 better, it’s affordable and it’s more modern then the rav4 or forester.
Who talks like this "auto journalist" guy? I've never heard a car guy (gear head) talk like this about cars.
Lol, John Davis has been an "auto journalist" for over 40 years and is considered the pioneer of video automotive reviews.
"Eventually" the quarter mile ended...
It looks like a minivan on the outside( especially in the back ) and a rental car with a panoramic sunroof inside.
When will u guys just be honest and just say things are just over priced peices of plaatic that get recalled and break when tje warrantys up. What happened to quality.
Quality and GM have never been used in the same sentence.
And the Honda CR-V and Toyota Rav 4 isn’t full of plastic. Boy you are a special kind of stupid. Who goes around feeling up the dash anyway...Get a life.
can't they make something that doesn't go "bong bong bong"
I don't know who comes up with the titles for these videos but can you please stop?
boooring....
Got burnt by my 2011 V6 Equinox and is sucks...the acceleration is terrible and I just can't buy any more GM vehicles....I wish I can go back and get my 2004 GMC Envoy..the only GM car I really loved
I rather drive a 2004 Chevy Tracker any day then that mess. The Equinox really came from and replaced the Chevy Geo Tracker before it was discontinued. They were true SUVs back in the day.
engine noise is subdued because it isn't producing any power and 30 mpg with a 1.5 litre is a JOKE.
+Gregarious Solitudinist You clearly have not been in one before if you think it doesn’t have any pickup.
I own one and it doesn't have any pickup! I'm always last in a group of cars, but I bought it for the MPG, room and seating position. I like it and very happy I bought it.
Heidious
Gm cars have always been put dated and junkie cars
garrett murray Do you mean like the Stingray, the Camaro or possibly the Cadillacs? If you are simply a Ford or Dodge fanboy, then save your childish slander. You don’t know what your talking about. As was stated, the Equinox is Chevy’s second best selling vehicle.
You’re just a stupid, frigin hater. Sound like a liberal.
77 nipples beautiful car, bought one and it drives great
OVERPRICED , WEAK powertrains,, the "throwing turbos on SMALL ENGINES" needs too STOP,, u get poor response unless your foots on the floor
why are you even watching this? this car is clearly not the gangsta's choice ... you should get a lowered camry
iz a 6 speed thoe
Keye T Agreed! Needs a 3 liter V6 at least!
1.5L I4 in this is making 30 more HP than the 5.0L V8 in 1980s cars. the powertrains aren't weak, at all, people just want everything to be a race car.
Everybody has week 4 cylinder turbos now.. I despise it I would rather have the 3.6 liter v6. but that's just the way it's going to be so we have to deal with it
Which third world country is this built in?
Canada
oldtwins na
What about the drivetrain?
Use Trollgun 01 Both the 1.5 and 2.0 litres are built in The U.S. The diesel is produced by Opel in Germany.
Dated styling, Slow, And too small. No thank you
It looks kind of ugly, stubby, and dated already. I'm getting small hints of Pontiac Aztek. Not cool.
Yippie The only crossover I would get is the jeep renegade or cx5 bc of the high comp efficiency. Mazda quality does have me a bit worried tho. Kia is making the Niro soon.
It unfortunately takes a lot from the current Malibu and I'm definitely not a fan. Both are ugly, feel cheaper than they should, overpriced, and underpowered. Definitely would recommend the two liter over the other options. GM just missed the mark.
The thing looks dated.
Andre Coutinho I agree
Agreed, from the back it looks like a 2013
It is....
Definately agree.
Count me in.
Ford Escape seems better.
This "car" is fucking atrocious