Very good review. Less than halfway through I found myself noticing the inflections on the last word of each statement more than what was actually being said.
We bought a 2022 Equinox LT in March. With about 9,000 miles on it, we love it! That's more than we can say about the 2020 Trax that we traded in. And the 2018 Cruze we bought before that. Say what you like (after all, it's alleged to be a free country), but I'll choose a Chevy ANYTHING over anything from Ford which, in my experience, is good for one thing: flashing the Check Engine light, with no clear cut way of clearing it. Fords live up to their slogan: Found On the Road Dead.
My Grandfather and my Aunt were both killed in the 2022 version. You would not believe how cheaply it was made. The car was completely destroyed after being hit on the passenger side by someone going at least 80mph. No option, they both had to have closed casket funerals. I am now trying to spread the word. Yes, another human being killed them but that car was a pos. Be careful.
You are absolutely right about this being popular because of its price. It’s a decent SUV. But it sells because it’s a decent SUV at a very low price. And that price has nothing to do with MSRP, which is usually a joke and just a way for the sales guy to knock a few thousand dollars off so you feel you’re getting a deal. Other than 2021 and early 2022, which are unique in auto history, these things were selling well below MSRP. This is happening again. I’m seeing discounts over $3,500 off MSRP. Before the pandemic, I would routinely see discounts of more than $5,000 off MSRP. I expect we’ll be back there before the end of the year.
The problem I see with GM (and maybe Ford & Dodge/Chrysler/Ram) is that they always offer discounts or finance/lease rate reductions every month on their vehicles. So it feels like they're devaluing their product before it even leaves the showrooms. Maybe subconsciously that just makes them feel cheap.
I just picked up one for 24 k i had 20k for trade andI didn’t want to be stuck with a payment I know Toyotas are nice but the base RAV4 would have been 34 k after dealer mark ups not an option for me I also got lifetime oil changes and powertrain warranty for that low price 24 was drive out price too Toyota dealers are sharks
Thanks! Well, this one may not be around for much longer seeing as how GM wants to move to all EV models in the next few years and an Equinox EV has already been teased.
The AWD will subtract a bit of power as well as add a more firm ride. This one has 18" wheels instead of the standard 17" wheels that ride very nice. The cloth seats are very uncomfortable to me. The Premiere and RS have soft leather, and both are very comfortable but do cost more. The RS also adds 19" wheels making an even stiffer ride. I tried all 3 and finally bought the Premiere in White. The Michelins Primacy that come on the Premiere ride fair but much better options are out there. So far I have no issue with the power of this SUV, but mine is FWD. I have no need or desire for AWD. More cost, less mpg, firmer ride and no need in my part of the country. The Bose Stereo sounds excellent but is geared more toward the front of the vehicle.
Thanks for the insight! Appreciate it. Around where I live, pretty much everyone wants AWD. Some manufacturers only offer their models in AWD while in the United States, the same model is available as AWD or FWD/RWD.
I'm not looking to bash any car that I review. I just give my honest opinion of it, from looking at both the good and the bad of what each car has to offer. At the end of the day, it's just my opinion out of many that are out there on TH-cam, websites, and magazines.
Always felt that Chevy just phones this in and does not try too hard. As long as it’s profitable is all that matters. If you can get these below MSRP, which not too sure of these days, then can see why they sell well.
Chevy has a new promotion or carryover promotion every month so there's always a discount or a deduction in finance rates on almost all of their products.
Wow if the Equinox had anything good about it you didn’t say much for around town driving it’s a good CUV the chip thing doesn’t apply anymore the 2025 will definitely give it the upgrades it needs, 24 models in the LS trim are selling for 24k for that price nothing can compete with it
Very good review.
Less than halfway through I found myself noticing the inflections on the last word of each statement more than what was actually being said.
We bought a 2022 Equinox LT in March. With about 9,000 miles on it, we love it!
That's more than we can say about the 2020 Trax that we traded in.
And the 2018 Cruze we bought before that.
Say what you like (after all, it's alleged to be a free country), but I'll choose a Chevy ANYTHING over anything from Ford which, in my experience, is good for one thing: flashing the Check Engine light, with no clear cut way of clearing it.
Fords live up to their slogan: Found On the Road Dead.
What about the Japanese or Korean competitors?
Out of curiosity, what happened with the Trax & Cruze?
My Grandfather and my Aunt were both killed in the 2022 version. You would not believe how cheaply it was made. The car was completely destroyed after being hit on the passenger side by someone going at least 80mph. No option, they both had to have closed casket funerals. I am now trying to spread the word. Yes, another human being killed them but that car was a pos. Be careful.
Do u know how I make peeping sound louder when backing up and object is crossing behind me
You are absolutely right about this being popular because of its price. It’s a decent SUV. But it sells because it’s a decent SUV at a very low price. And that price has nothing to do with MSRP, which is usually a joke and just a way for the sales guy to knock a few thousand dollars off so you feel you’re getting a deal.
Other than 2021 and early 2022, which are unique in auto history, these things were selling well below MSRP. This is happening again. I’m seeing discounts over $3,500 off MSRP.
Before the pandemic, I would routinely see discounts of more than $5,000 off MSRP. I expect we’ll be back there before the end of the year.
The problem I see with GM (and maybe Ford & Dodge/Chrysler/Ram) is that they always offer discounts or finance/lease rate reductions every month on their vehicles. So it feels like they're devaluing their product before it even leaves the showrooms. Maybe subconsciously that just makes them feel cheap.
I just picked up one for 24 k i had 20k for trade andI didn’t want to be stuck with a payment I know Toyotas are nice but the base RAV4 would have been 34 k after dealer mark ups not an option for me I also got lifetime oil changes and powertrain warranty for that low price 24 was drive out price too Toyota dealers are sharks
Great review! The Equinox is in desperate need of a complete makeover..as in an all new edition lol 😂
Thanks! Well, this one may not be around for much longer seeing as how GM wants to move to all EV models in the next few years and an Equinox EV has already been teased.
The AWD will subtract a bit of power as well as add a more firm ride. This one has 18" wheels instead of the standard 17" wheels that ride very nice. The cloth seats are very uncomfortable to me. The Premiere and RS have soft leather, and both are very comfortable but do cost more. The RS also adds 19" wheels making an even stiffer ride. I tried all 3 and finally bought the Premiere in White. The Michelins Primacy that come on the Premiere ride fair but much better options are out there. So far I have no issue with the power of this SUV, but mine is FWD. I have no need or desire for AWD. More cost, less mpg, firmer ride and no need in my part of the country. The Bose Stereo sounds excellent but is geared more toward the front of the vehicle.
Thanks for the insight! Appreciate it. Around where I live, pretty much everyone wants AWD. Some manufacturers only offer their models in AWD while in the United States, the same model is available as AWD or FWD/RWD.
I Assumed This Review is To Bash The Chevy Equinox, I Thought It Was To Uplift it, NOW I'm Having Second thoughts on Buying This Up Coming Friday...
I'm not looking to bash any car that I review. I just give my honest opinion of it, from looking at both the good and the bad of what each car has to offer. At the end of the day, it's just my opinion out of many that are out there on TH-cam, websites, and magazines.
Always felt that Chevy just phones this in and does not try too hard. As long as it’s profitable is all that matters. If you can get these below MSRP, which not too sure of these days, then can see why they sell well.
Chevy has a new promotion or carryover promotion every month so there's always a discount or a deduction in finance rates on almost all of their products.
I’m seeing these now going for at least $3,500 under MSRP.
Wow if the Equinox had anything good about it you didn’t say much for around town driving it’s a good CUV the chip thing doesn’t apply anymore the 2025 will definitely give it the upgrades it needs, 24 models in the LS trim are selling for 24k for that price nothing can compete with it
There’s nothing exciting about this vehicle
That seat fabric looks atrocious.
Not much of a driver!