Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ a BETTER new compact SUV than a Toyota RAV4?
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- The Equinox gets a total redesign from a Chevrolet for 2025. The new Activ trim sports a 2-tone paint scheme, 17in wheels and unique front fascia. On the inside there is an upgraded interior unique to the Activ trim. Under the hood 1.5L turbocharged inline4. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ a BETTER new compact SUV than a Toyota RAV4?
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My daughter bought a new Equinox in 2014. A very reliable vehicle and she still loves it. The new style is sharp. Thanks Joe.
That is so fantastic to hear Mike! Great job man!
I still have my 2014 equinox and always love chevy because of the memories of the quality my ex Chevy trucks from 2006 i was driving that car 10 years and re sale wen is got 95 ml i really had best experience with that suv 4 cel 4wd never been in a garage to fix years alot of years I even went chevy dealerships and waited get same but newer models they said we don’t make those models anymore because they know people will keep the great suv and not often coming to their dealerships just kidding 😅wow its amazing how Gm Chevy did great job to make equinox competitive and am so happy to see that green color is my favorite thanks Joe for explaining how much is changed and what is new ❤
I just went on a 26hr road trip with my equinox. No problems at all and it was VERY smooth. The seats were incredibly comfortable too
Chevy/GM been doing their thing lately making stylish vehicles they move out too!
You are spot on about that!
Thanks for posting Joe! Love the color!
You are so very welcome man!
Excellent Review Joe 👍🏽 One of your best overall Reviews yet!!
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
You are the man!
I am blown away how much GM has stepped up with interior and exterior design at these price points. Well done.
Yeah but is the quality there to match the japanese tho?
@@asianstud7 The “quality” of engines exploding and such or?
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That is so awesome of you to say David!
I like the Equinox people are thinking about what should be taking the better beating on this vehicle. Good overall review of the new Equinox Active.
Thank you for letting me share it with you!
Ventilated seats is amazing .... I saw the 200k Porshe Cayenne ehybrid doesn't have ventilated seat 😂
This is so very true!
I bought the RS model all loaded up but with the CVT transmission 2 weeks ago for $40.3k. It's my first new vehicle ever!!!! 2 vehicle i buy. First vehicle i bought on Craigslist for $5000 in 2015 lol the RS drivers very so smooth and handles potholes very well. You don't feel them.
That is so great to hear!
The Equinox look better than ever! They're all following the redesign of the 2024 Trax RS that I'm a proud owner of!
Nailed it about the social media stigma!
Viva Chevrolet! Viva the Equinox!
I am so glad that you are happy for this one Luis!
Yes I am so happy about this one already from ladies rides and not only that I am so happy that you reviewed a new Chevy Equinox active!@@RaitisRides
The Best thing Chevy does is physical HVAC Controls. Every Manufacturer should do the same.
Looks much better
That's it
That is a big thing!
Amazing review Joe & I'm really like this SUV.
I really like the new Equinox. I would go for the RS trim, however.
Sounds good to me!
I once rented an Equinox and loved it. Wish there was an option for a more powerful engine though.
Seems like a quality SUV reasonable off road capabilities.
No problem whatsoever with the new look except the engine. Higher trim equinox’s from 2018-2021 used to get the 2.0 turbo. No reason why these new Activ trims and RS have the same tiny 1.5T as the base. Seems a bit ridiculous. Big reason why I chose a base model since everyone will get the same engine
Agreed. Since the engine is the same through all trims you can save a lot of money by going lower-middle trim.
You are not the first to say that!
Good call!
Yes. 2.0T is needed for top trims. The only way to get it is to go for Buick Envision version
A promising entry but there are numerous zonks to be had here. Starting with the second row seat it still doesn't recline or move for and aft like it did with the first and second generation. The lack of a premium Premier trim level is also odd as the Active trim with its faux off road intentions and loads of black plastics in no way look premium. I'm fine with them offering this trim but it doesn't belong at the top of the trim levels. Another zonk is the lack of interior color choices on most trims. Zonk 3 are the wheel choices which are mostly bland and dull. Zonk 4 is the lack of a hybrid or 2.0T engine option and zonk 5 is the lack of any audio system upgrade. Hopefully Chevy addresses some of these shortcomings on what is otherwise a nice new entry in the crowded crossover club.
Thanks for your honest thoughts on this one.
Standard stereo is upgraded. They did the same thing for the new ev vehicles. No bose but nicer standard system (not that you've actually gone and experienced it clearly.
Multiple interior color options in a cross over; Who cares and what brand does that? How do you want them to keep the price down?
Why would they bring back the 2l engine? The 8 speed feels so much better to drive than the 6 speed. Again, get out of your basement and drive something first. It has a ton of low end torque and plenty of power even on the highway considering the engine.
And if you compare it to a hybrid; how many km will you have to drive to save the extra money is costs to get a hybrid? This vehicle is very fuel efficient for the size, and has great bang for your buck.
First, let me say that I love your reviews and I think you’re among, if not the best, there is. However, I have to disagree that Chevy should’ve made the entire new Equinox fleet 4WD. The reason being is some potential buyers, including myself, will buy a vehicle solely bcoz of the style and mileage efficiency with no intention to drive on the mountains. It’s nice to give buyers different options. Having said that, I hope car manufacturers are taking notes coz you’re always spot on with your zonk cricisms…lol Kudos!
This is just ok IMO but does not really impress me, engine sounded like it has a rubber band when you revv'd it up and you cannot get some of the nice options that other GM vehicles have like a HUD and Super Cruise ! The Equinox EV has the options but not the ICE engine version which is disapointing.
I would like a LT2, or similar, that has memory seats. You can only get those in the RS and ACTIV.
Those days are gone.
Yes of course Joe and I would rather buy this.
Thanks for always tuning in!
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I was looking at exactly this color trim last night.
On another note i think this has alot more style than the Rav4. Toyota has had such bland interiors on many of their models.
This is so very true Patrick!
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me like that color plus me like the eqqy knocks
Needs to return of the 2.0T that would make this a lot more compelling. That 1.5T is weak sauce with AWD.
I think you may be right!
@@RaitisRides Too bad that Chevy won't figure this out.
Seriously..I Love my 2024 Riptide Blue Equinox
Like the style, hate the two tone color. Give me a blacked out or grey version. Like the fog lights for 2025...Nice review Joe👍🏻👍🏻
looks so much better than previous gen.
You can say that again!
Beautiful look and design
They did it some justice for sure!
That's...an interesting color combo. lol
I totally agree with you David!
Equinox is MUCH better than new CRV or new RAV4, especially inside. Love new GM interiors and new GM infotainment ❤ AWD is not needed.
Does it have skid plates? What is the ground clearance?
Imagine this vehicle in blue with the same white top. In the U.S. Air Force on base, that would signal a commanding officer and you better be ready to salute. Chevy, ditch the white tops.
Nice color but why is the off road spec the top trim. RS should be top trim. The interior is spot on. More features than RAV4
I am so glad that you are liking this one Davonne!
Very nice and spacious, very comfortable interiors as well as the spacious trunk and my question would be, does it have an emergency tire and its accessories. And I also think Chevy should have another additional engine size like a 2.0 lt turbo for this particular model.
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I am so glad that you like this all new trim of the Equinox.
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I like seeing which song your listening to
That is awesome to hear Curtis!
Nice interior, and physical climate controls in the Equinox, unlike in the Terrain. GMC overdid it with the gigantic screens
Well that passenger door pocket looks large enough to hold a container of Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews (passenger only!). Might come in handy when traveling in the middle of nowhere.
You know BMW designers should attend som GM design studio classes so they can take some notes on how to integrate flat screen instrument clusters and MMI screens into the dash of vehicles. GM did a nice job there. It looks like the designers spent some time in how Asthetics and functions come together. GMs instrumentation and MMI screen integration at $36k would put some $70K vehicle screens to shame.
How does it ride compared to the Blazer? We bought a 2024 Blazer 3LT and love it so much I'm considering buying another to replace my 2020 Mercedes CLA. My Merc is beautiful inside but the ride is so harsh, not at all plush - fine around town but horrible on a trip of any length. This Equinox has pretty much the same dash setup as my almost 5-year old Merc, including the gear shift on the stalk. Can you dictate texts like with the MBUX system? Would have liked a review of the tech on the Equinox. Cacti green color in person is not at all attractive. Green and brown are not good car colors, I don't know why manufacturers keep trying to push them.
Fantastic Vehicle!
I am so glad that you think so
GM Marketing team, "Lets call our new EV the Chevy Equinox!" "OK, what should we call our new ICE vehicle that doesn't share a single part of even look like the Equinox?" "Lets call it the Chevy Equinox!" "Won't that be confusing?" "Yes!"
You crack me up!
This doesn’t make any sense. Had they been lazy, not gone the extra mile via a bespoke EV platform for the fully electric Equinox and stuffed this significantly less aerodynamic architecture with batteries and called it an EV you would’ve criticized them. They build a bespoke Equinox EV completely different from their ICE econobox and you _still_ push the narrative that *gm* got it wrong. You can’t make this anti-gm stuff up. You people are absolutely hilarious but weird.
No , one takes gas and one electrons. Have another coffee.
Speaking of Twinkies, some local fairs sell fried Twinkies. I want to try em!
No lane centering (every other competitor has it) and no SuperCruise. Does it have a spare?
Yes, it has a spare!
How would you compare this to the 2.0L turbo engine?
GM messed up the redesigned Equinox, Terrain, Enclave, Traverse, and Acadia big-time and that’s an understatement, there are WAY too many better choices to choose from, for the ten millionth time GM needs to learn that a fancy large screen can’t fix an otherwise mediocre interior, I would let it slide if these cars were reliable but unfortunately they aren’t even close
I take the Toyota Rav4 with the new Equinox interior!
As a avid Uber rider....The Rav4 is soooooo boring lol The interior is just meh. The Performance is right in the middle. I drove in a 2022 Equinox recently and instantly it rides and feels more premium than anyyyyyyy Toyota Rav 4 period.........Also tho, love the new CRV Hyrbid. I was very Impressed riding in the rear seats. Space was wonderful and the power train was quick as hell lol
Please also review the Lexus UX 200 Premier
I might be interested since the drivetrain is the same as my 19 nox
13:22 crosstrek is sub compact suv whereas equinox is compact suv
I'm buying just so I can store my Atomic Fireballs !😅
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Thanks for tuning in Jack.
Okay, so I paid much more for my NX 350h, but I’d rather have my car because reliability. That little 4 banger with turbo is a big no thanks
If I got powdered sugar or boogers on the backs of my parents' seats, it would have been a couple of minutes before I could sit again! 😅
No, not better than RAV4 . I like the EV version though.
That is a very serious comment Tom!
It has an opening in the dash for a HUD, but no HUD? That’s bizarre.
Yes I think it's better.
Not in THAT configuration it's not
I know which one you like!
No Bose speakers anymore? 😕
nice looking vehicle, but as a past equinox owner that engine is very disappointing ...way way too underpowered. chevy needs to up that department IMO
The engine sounds QUIET, I'd change the exterior to silver & blue
Sounds like a plan!
Do you think this will make it to 100K miles unscathed?
That is the million dollar question Chuck!
At a full tank it only gets 271 miles my 2018 gets at least 430 on a full tank
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This is so very true about that.
Kancolle yamato
Nobody gonna mention that he hit a bird at 19:30?
I good video ad for this Equinox would be of it in action, while the power chords toward the end of "Suite Madame Blue" by Styx are playing. That song is off their album "Equinox". 😊
Comparing it to a Rav 4 is unreasonable. Nor would l compare it to a CR-V. Whatever you pay more for those other two would be worth every penny. IMHO
Thanks for your honest thoughts on this one.
Very pretended pretender😂 nothing wrong with pretender tho
I love what you did there!
Chevy are beautiful cars but dont last long .
They have great songs, take the Chevy to the levy, you know the rest!
Unfortunately made in Mexico; 4 cylinder 175hp not much power.
Is this a joke? Less than 30 MPG for a compact, non performance SUV?
No guy!
Thanks for your vote!
Its not even better than the previous gen equinox😂. - it weighs more, slower 0-60, and worse mpg compared to previous gen. Makes no sense.
$36k?😂😂😂😂😂
Chevy vehicles are overpriced. I love my 2017 volvo xc60. Real leather seats and still rides smooth down the hwy
A fiat 500 is 160 hp to big for that weak 1.5 t I have 2017 v6 with 301 hp if you have 5 adults forget it you going to be driving with the semi trucks so slow
Thanks for that interesting info.
Toyota Klluger is 2.4cc 😂
Look like mitsubishi
Nice but not the quality of a toyota
Thanks for your feelings on this one John!
Steven almost actually shot a direct front grille angle. I can’t freaking believe it. Of course fails to on the rear. Gonna unsub until you guys decide the car is the star of the show. Duces.
You crack me up!
No, an Equinox is not better than a RAV4. These will be lucky to make it to 100k mi without problems. Whereas a RAV4 can be going strong over 200k miles. 😂
No! Toyota is better!👌
These redesigns from Chevy are very meh.
I think you might be in the minority. The equinox looks great relative to what it was.
They are an improvement from the previous model year hands down.
Totally agree with you!
For 36? Not bad not bad.
37K for 1.5 L turbo engine. Am I crazy or GM is crazy.
1.5T ENGINE+GM quality=20k in repair. No thanks!