With this in line up, I believe strongly that Chevy has found it's own "Rav4 Prime." They must of have really done their homework with that Chevy Bolt.
I agree - I feel that if enough people let any trial expire they (GM) will eventually offer killer deals on subscribing if you'd like to for a few months or a year at a time - sort of like SiriusXM - never pay full price - there's always a deal...
We just test drove one of the RS versions and notice some engine noise that was quite annoying from the front motor in an all-wheel-drive I agree with you on the tires the ride was rougher with a 21-inch
My guess is if and when the Bolts become available, GM will move the Equinox upmarket, raising its prices to make room for the Bolts to be their sub-30k EV.
Although I agree with the sentiment, I will be paying for a subscription to my car. Remote start, and maps are worth the data cost. I will also be paying for SiriusXM; well, ... until Howard Stern retires.
I realize that many EV's and Hybrids don't offer a spare tire, yet car reviewers should not understate the presence or non-existence of one. It is good that you showed much of the inside storage locations. Most reviewers overlook those notices. Good work on the review. Thanks.
Hi Matt, I think Chevrolet is doing a great job with their updated EV’s. I still think non plug in hybrids are the way to go but EV’s are definitely getting better.
I think hybrids are more convenient but I wouldn't say that they are better. In regards to maintenance you will not only have the ice components to maintain but you will also have the battery to worry about.
@@tonyn3227 Assuming that is sarcasm, I have the same opinion when it comes to their petrol vehicles. But in the EV space, I have much more confidence. The bolt did great.
@chadwickburdick9403 don't be too confident with gm evs, look what happened to blazer ev when it launched beginning of the year, it was pulled off sale for 3 months. It was as bad as fisker Ocean,
@@chadwickburdick9403even Chevy’s ICE vehicles are reliable. People just like to justify their purchases by convincing themselves that they bought a more reliable vehicle by obtaining a cheaply built and underwhelming Japanese car.
GM said a few years ago starting price 34 k for basic trim. But GM mentioned later on when full-scale production of Equinox pricing for basic trim can be up from prediction.
Man a lot of the EV SUVs are coming down in price and offering a solid package, too. Really makes you wonder what the value proposition is for a Model Y anymore.
Yup. I’ve spoken at length about this with a general manager at a GM dealer I know. If a driver uses CarPlay, GM doesn’t get that data. Every other reason given is a fluffy byproduct.
As someone who has all but one car currently that only supports Apple Car Play but not Android Auto and is an Android phone user I've learned to adopt to just using the built-in system in my cars (MINI) and streaming via bluetooth. I will say that it's more distracting to NOT have AA or Apple Car Play but I'm sure most will actually get used to this approach....
I have this system (Android Automotive) in the first vehicle they put it in (Polestar 2) and it is fantastic. The onboard route planning with Google Maps is amazing and wouldn’t be possible with CarPlay?Android Auto as the vehicles onboard systems wouldn’t be integrated. Literally all of the people complaining about a lack of CarPlay/Android Auto have never used the system in the Equinox. CarPlay used to be a must have for me, but now I never use it.
I don't mind the lack of Apple Carplay, just as long as you have Google Maps and Waze built in and the ability to connect your phone so you can still play music and podcasts through the infotainment system. And unlike the really unfortunate Blazer EV, it appears GM has properly sorted out the Equinox EV.
All of that can be done with the equinox ev. I actually don't use the built in Spotify, I use Spotify from my phone via Bluetooth so I can hear when notifications come through. Have that split screened with wayze on the console no problem!
I've been waiting to see the production car since a year ago. I really like the styling both interior and exterior. Wasn't expecting it to be so long @190.9" vs my 2018 Q5 183.6". But the base model's price of $35K-7500=27,500 would be hellava deal providing the battery pack and major components can last at least 15 years which I doubt. Wonder how much would the huge battery pack cost to replace?
Why would you think it needs to be replaced? My 2013 Volt runs just fine with 220k miles on it. I have a 2018 Model 3 with 122k miles. I'll have about 250-300k miles on my Model 3 before I get rid of it. There are Bolts with 300k miles on them. Your average consumer only drives 10-15k miles per year. Modern cars--EVs or ICE--can easily go 15 years.
@@ERIKM-ed9efThat may be the case for you but theres plenty of reported cases of people having to replace their batteries way before the warranty expiration.
@@jpizel1070 "Plenty" is like .0001 per cent of all EVS manufactured. If in warranty it's a non issue warranty issue. Ultium based vehicles are modular. So for GM owners faulty modules will be replaced or repaired--not an entire battery assembly replacement.
Slight correction: at 22:10 you said that only Super Cruise and Ford's BlueCruise let you go hands free, but as I understand it that is no longer true, as Tesla has (finally) re-enabled hands free driving after going away for several years.
Decent pricing, decent range, interesting styling but not over styled… EVs are getting there! I wish the rear hatch didn’t angle down so low and did more of the wagon thing to increase cargo usefulness.
Anyone understand the subscriptions that come with the car for the infotainment. I think you get maps for 8 years but Wi-Fi for only 6 months. If you want to use the apps on the system will you need to use your phone as a hotspot? If so I wonder how well that would work on a convenience level. Or do you have a fully functioning system for 8 years where you can use the apps kind of like you could use CarPlay? I’ve been on the Chevy website and I can’t find any real information.
Good point that no one wants to mention, they probably want you to just get the ev thinking you'll have that forever. And then stick you with monthly fees.
Having a rear wiper should be great, except that the wiper looks so tiny. It looks like it would only clear a small section in the bottom on the window. The wiper blade should be at least a few inches longer to clear a taller and wider swath of glass.
Perhaps you can change the wiper arm and the blade to a more appropriate size. Mazda vehicles use a large rear wiper. Just remember to keep the window height in mind.
This is the exact one I’m going to order when my dealer gets there allocation, except I won’t order super cruse or sunroof. Does anyone know if the dealership is subtracting the tax credit when you purchase it?
For those upset about no CarPlay. You can easily buy a dongle to plug into usb/usbc and have the same functionality. I’ve done it on my CRV and a friends Subaru
It would be awesome if you can add the numbers on the screen as you're talking about it (for example, range # & HP). Sometimes I'm watching your videos and my 2 year old daughter is loud and hard to hear you as you just talk about the numbers.
Matt is reviewing the 48K RS car - 51K if AWD. You should be upfront about that early in your video. The 35K version does not have some of the features you are mentioning. You do mention that from time to time but it is not made clear from the start.
I'm calling it now... if this isn't the Car of the Year, then Chevy got robbed. I've read a ton about this EV, I've watched a bunch of videos and for the price, for the range, for the features list, for the styling, for the self-driving tech, for the interior nothing else can touch this in the non-luxury category. And I have to point out, that Super Cruise is less than $3000, while the inferior Tesla AutoPilot costs $12,000!
It really surprised me how nice it feels inside. The steering wheel and other touchpoints feel sturdy and premium compared to my 2019 Equinox and other Chevys that I’ve owned; except the HVAC knobs. Those felt very plastic compared to other switchgear in the car. The only thing I wish I could do is turn off the auto-present handles like you can do with Rivian. I don’t want Chicago winters to break the motors if the handles freeze over. Backseat was roomy but the seat cushion is very low which feels odd with long legs.
They should give massive legs room to the rear seats in these large vehicles, you could always share the back seat with cargo if you have to or fold the seats down with no rear passengers, it would be so lux
You can actually adjust that. There is a slider for "chime volume" and apparently it does blinker too because I literally can't hear them when driving.
Tesla doesn’t have car play and it doesn’t stop people from buying. Google is good . I have never had car play so I won’t miss it. People can’t handle change.
I wonder how much GM might be loosing on each one of these they'll sell? I both love and hate this car - I hate the fact that I'm considering a Chevy but love the fact that seems they're getting so much right at a very low price point.... I'm still concerned that it lacks AA or Apple CarPlay - one question though is the Google Play store the same as with other android devices or will it be restricted?
I really hope someone does a deep dive into the battery tech. I can forgive all of those mediocre specs and performance if I know the design is repair friendly. GM promised that idea when they branded their tech as "Ultium".
Amigo usted sabe si estos electricos ya tiene la mejora de la batteria cuando las temperaturas son frias ....recien paso que la mayoría de los eléctricos en canada no ensendieran....las puertas no abrian por la forma de las manijas por eso pregunto si Chevrolet resolvió esos puntos en este modelo que los carros Eléctricos fallaron
You can file a Form 8936 to file with your annual return and get the rebate applied with your tax return, but the easiest way is to authorize the credits transfer to the dealership at the point of sale to reduce the purchase price. If you do that, make sure the dealership is registered with the IRS.
Also by doing the filing at the dealer you pay sales tax after the $7500 credit, that saves a good bit on sales tax. My dealer told me that they, I assume he meant the IRS took it away from them and I would have to file it on my taxes next year, I hope he was wrong.
@@ronniemullis8717 I would confirm with your CPA. I do know that you will indicate on your return "did you buy/lease a vehicle, if so did the federal tax credit apply?" That's not verbatim, but there will be a question to that effect.
It is getting super charger access. Did you miss the info from Mary barra and Elon. Gm will be next to get the adapter. Then we won’t have to hear about the sc network from Tesla fans in every post
too long imo...180-185 inches would have been perfect. Also with the Blazer only being 2 inches longer means they will cannibalize sales from each other. A 5-10 inch difference would have made it easier for sellers. With the Bolt EUV on hiatus, there is a gap in their lineup that lets the MY and other EV crossovers continue to sell against it.
Wow, this review feels very biased. The ID.4 has rear wiper, a cover on the glass roof, rear under floor storage, faster charging, 21 inch rims available, available cooled seats, heated rear seats, 5.6 sec 0-60 rather than 6.2. It's also 11 inches shorter with more cargo room! Not to mention lighter and more efficient with more horsepower. somehow you mention many times how this has more than the competition but I don't see that. The opening roof and the ability to keep ACC on in the cabin for 60 minutes are nice features though. Once you spec this with drive assist and tow package the price is the same as a stock ID.4 awd which has more features.
Looks like Chevy has benchmarkef a lot of Model Y features in designing the Equinox. The no start button, the large under shelf storage space in the trunk are classic Tesla features put to good use here. My big burning question to the UAW is why are they're letting the OEMs to build almost all their green vehicles in Mexico or China for the American market? Equinoxes and Blazer, Mach E and Maverick are built in Mexico, Lincoln plugin hybrid are imported from China. Only Lucid, Rivian, WW and Tesla build their American-market EVs right here in the US employing American workers. Even Hyundai/Kia will start building their EVs in America. So UAW and OEMs, you got to do better!
Yes, it will. From a May 30, 2024 Car and Driver article: "The auto industry has developed a bad habit of advertising a big range number and a low price while making it impossible to get both at the same time. Chevy runs against the current by equipping every Equinox EV with an 85-kWh battery. That means the $34,995 1LT will earn the same 319-mile EPA range that applies to all front-wheel-drive Equinox EVs. All-wheel-drive models are rated for 285 miles across the board."
It’s $50,000 for that model. It is getting into luxury prices that’s insane. If it’s next to an internal combustion engine car people are going to choose that one and not the EV.
I keep seeing journalists make the same comment, the base price of a 1LT is $41,900 not $35. That's only *if* you qualify for the credit *and* the model (1LT) is *not yet available* 2RS and 2LT are the lowest trims on offer. Good price on the unavailable model after a tax credit.
They dont have a $34,000 model. When a person can actually get the model it exists. That’s like saying Cyber Truck is $80k when the cheapest one available is $100k foundation ed
Model Y is faster. This gets a few extra things but I guess it would depend on what you're after. Hyundai/Kia is more compelling but doesn't get the tax credit. Although they have their own incentives. The base trim with the tax credit is where this shines.
Who cares which’s faster? It’s a Chevy Equinox not a Corvette. This blows the underwhelming Model Y, and the gimmicky Hyundai and Kia cars out of the water in design, tech, and packaging.
it's summer, it's hot everyone has their air conditioners on we're having electrical blackouts will the electric grid support ev charging is the electric grid being updated as we speak I hear california new homes will be all electric and all new tools will be electric and soon enough all states will follow
I just saw a black RS this morning and man it looks good. Better than the Blazer EV for sure. This should sell in really good numbers.
With this in line up, I believe strongly that Chevy has found it's own "Rav4 Prime." They must of have really done their homework with that Chevy Bolt.
Another great review Matt. Thank you for keeping the videos top quality and actual driving segments. 👍🏼
I had a bolt and loved it. This would be a great car!!!
Loving the new equinox ev
Nice review Matt! I think I'd ditch the super cruise and save the money.
I agree - I feel that if enough people let any trial expire they (GM) will eventually offer killer deals on subscribing if you'd like to for a few months or a year at a time - sort of like SiriusXM - never pay full price - there's always a deal...
Thanks for watching!
If you don’t buy the super cruise at the beginning you can’t get it later without that steering wheel and hardware.
My local dealer had 10 in transit and sold 8 of them with in two weeks. Looks like a nice vehicle.
I didn't know they were out.
We just test drove one of the RS versions and notice some engine noise that was quite annoying from the front motor in an all-wheel-drive I agree with you on the tires the ride was rougher with a 21-inch
If this is this good of a value for money, I’m really hopeful for the revised Ultium equipped Bolt.
My guess is if and when the Bolts become available, GM will move the Equinox upmarket, raising its prices to make room for the Bolts to be their sub-30k EV.
Great Review. I'm surprised on how well super cruise is
Thats a nice package for the price.
Ain't nobody wants to pay for a subscription for their car.
Although I agree with the sentiment, I will be paying for a subscription to my car. Remote start, and maps are worth the data cost. I will also be paying for SiriusXM; well, ... until Howard Stern retires.
I realize that many EV's and Hybrids don't offer a spare tire, yet car reviewers should not understate the presence or non-existence of one. It is good that you showed much of the inside storage locations. Most reviewers overlook those notices. Good work on the review. Thanks.
Most ICE vehicles don't with it either.
Hi Matt, I think Chevrolet is doing a great job with their updated EV’s. I still think non plug in hybrids are the way to go but EV’s are definitely getting better.
wireless charging is available for buses so y not regular cars?
I think hybrids are more convenient but I wouldn't say that they are better. In regards to maintenance you will not only have the ice components to maintain but you will also have the battery to worry about.
I really like this. Will hold out a year or two to snag one used.
Wise choice knowing gm reliability,
@@tonyn3227 Assuming that is sarcasm, I have the same opinion when it comes to their petrol vehicles. But in the EV space, I have much more confidence. The bolt did great.
@chadwickburdick9403 don't be too confident with gm evs, look what happened to blazer ev when it launched beginning of the year, it was pulled off sale for 3 months. It was as bad as fisker Ocean,
@@chadwickburdick9403even Chevy’s ICE vehicles are reliable. People just like to justify their purchases by convincing themselves that they bought a more reliable vehicle by obtaining a cheaply built and underwhelming Japanese car.
@@tonyn3227Lmao, you cornball.
Chevy is 4th in the JD Power reliability rankings - Tesla is…dead last.
Oops.
GM said a few years ago starting price 34 k for basic trim. But GM mentioned later on when full-scale production of Equinox pricing for basic trim can be up from prediction.
Man a lot of the EV SUVs are coming down in price and offering a solid package, too. Really makes you wonder what the value proposition is for a Model Y anymore.
They ditched CarPlay and AA so they could get more data from you and monetize it.
And charge you for a data subscription for the nav.
100%. It’s just about money and data, nothing else.
Yup. I’ve spoken at length about this with a general manager at a GM dealer I know. If a driver uses CarPlay, GM doesn’t get that data. Every other reason given is a fluffy byproduct.
Got that right
@@MaxPower-11 after 8 years...
As someone who has all but one car currently that only supports Apple Car Play but not Android Auto and is an Android phone user I've learned to adopt to just using the built-in system in my cars (MINI) and streaming via bluetooth. I will say that it's more distracting to NOT have AA or Apple Car Play but I'm sure most will actually get used to this approach....
I have this system (Android Automotive) in the first vehicle they put it in (Polestar 2) and it is fantastic. The onboard route planning with Google Maps is amazing and wouldn’t be possible with CarPlay?Android Auto as the vehicles onboard systems wouldn’t be integrated.
Literally all of the people complaining about a lack of CarPlay/Android Auto have never used the system in the Equinox. CarPlay used to be a must have for me, but now I never use it.
I don't mind the lack of Apple Carplay, just as long as you have Google Maps and Waze built in and the ability to connect your phone so you can still play music and podcasts through the infotainment system. And unlike the really unfortunate Blazer EV, it appears GM has properly sorted out the Equinox EV.
All of that can be done with the equinox ev. I actually don't use the built in Spotify, I use Spotify from my phone via Bluetooth so I can hear when notifications come through. Have that split screened with wayze on the console no problem!
I've been waiting to see the production car since a year ago. I really like the styling both interior and exterior. Wasn't expecting it to be so long @190.9" vs my 2018 Q5 183.6". But the base model's price of $35K-7500=27,500 would be hellava deal providing the battery pack and major components can last at least 15 years which I doubt. Wonder how much would the huge battery pack cost to replace?
Why would you think it needs to be replaced? My 2013 Volt runs just fine with 220k miles on it. I have a 2018 Model 3 with 122k miles. I'll have about 250-300k miles on my Model 3 before I get rid of it. There are Bolts with 300k miles on them. Your average consumer only drives 10-15k miles per year. Modern cars--EVs or ICE--can easily go 15 years.
@@ERIKM-ed9efThat may be the case for you but theres plenty of reported cases of people having to replace their batteries way before the warranty expiration.
@@jpizel1070 "Plenty" is like .0001 per cent of all EVS manufactured. If in warranty it's a non issue warranty issue. Ultium based vehicles are modular. So for GM owners faulty modules will be replaced or repaired--not an entire battery assembly replacement.
I think this is awesome, looks good and seems to be a good value .
Terrific job Matt & I'm ready to afford this EV.
Slight correction: at 22:10 you said that only Super Cruise and Ford's BlueCruise let you go hands free, but as I understand it that is no longer true, as Tesla has (finally) re-enabled hands free driving after going away for several years.
Decent pricing, decent range, interesting styling but not over styled… EVs are getting there!
I wish the rear hatch didn’t angle down so low and did more of the wagon thing to increase cargo usefulness.
Yeah, the cool ones are the expensive ones the $34,000 one is plain blah probably.😂
Yeah, the seats look fantastic but that blue has to go that does not go with that red in my humble opinion.
So that’s a no for me for sure because all I have is apple products and in my car they’re so integrated. S❤o what Chevy saying is FU Apple users..lol😂
Great pricing on this one. Might actually sell, interesting to see! Matt, would you take this over your Mach E if you could?
Anyone understand the subscriptions that come with the car for the infotainment. I think you get maps for 8 years but Wi-Fi for only 6 months. If you want to use the apps on the system will you need to use your phone as a hotspot? If so I wonder how well that would work on a convenience level. Or do you have a fully functioning system for 8 years where you can use the apps kind of like you could use CarPlay? I’ve been on the Chevy website and I can’t find any real information.
Good point that no one wants to mention, they probably want you to just get the ev thinking you'll have that forever. And then stick you with monthly fees.
You can access the apps from your phone. I watched a dealer TH-cam video about that. I can't remember the channel though.
Looks really nice, good work GM.
I guess Mary is smiling all day long..
Does it have adaptive cruise standard Matt. Never mind saw the vid. Good review. I got a$5k credit from a Z06 adding the tax rebate gets it cheap.
I just leased a 2024 Kia EV6 Wind. In you opinion Matt, is this a better car than that? If so, might pick this one up after my lease ends.
I still haven’t driven a non-GT EV6 but the e-GMP cars still have a big charging advantage. Otherwise this seems to offer more for less money.
Wher is this car $35k. Wher I am, dealer says base is bout $50k. Can get cloth interior ? Like the 319mi before a chg 👍
Thusbmakes me hopeful next gen Bolt EV will have similar range in a smaller package
I expect shorter, it can't undermine the equinox too much
Having a rear wiper should be great, except that the wiper looks so tiny.
It looks like it would only clear a small section in the bottom on the window. The wiper blade should be at least a few inches longer to clear a taller and wider swath of glass.
Perhaps you can change the wiper arm and the blade to a more appropriate size. Mazda vehicles use a large rear wiper. Just remember to keep the window height in mind.
It cleans as much as possible. When activated, the sweep goes from top to bottom at the apex, literally not possible to fit anything longer.
This is the exact one I’m going to order when my dealer gets there allocation, except I won’t order super cruse or sunroof. Does anyone know if the dealership is subtracting the tax credit when you purchase it?
Depends on the dealer but yes most will. Be aware tho that if you lease it, you don't get the credit.
Cool review Matt! 21" wheels tho? Those tires are gonna be expensive
Tell me about it. I'll have to replace the before my lease ends. The oem 21s are self sealing continentals and are $411 EACH. Ouch.
Thatz what i thought
For those upset about no CarPlay. You can easily buy a dongle to plug into usb/usbc and have the same functionality. I’ve done it on my CRV and a friends Subaru
It would be awesome if you can add the numbers on the screen as you're talking about it (for example, range # & HP). Sometimes I'm watching your videos and my 2 year old daughter is loud and hard to hear you as you just talk about the numbers.
Anyone know of another brand that’s putting out these suv or crossover EV’s At comparable price?
They are all really close. The only reason this is cheap is because it’s FWD. The second you go AWD it’s super comparable to a mache or Y
No - 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select has the lowest starting price at $41,990 / 2024 Tesla Model Y base model has a starting price of $43,990
How does Super Cruise work in stop and go traffic? 23:31
It works the same, smooth and smart, but I don’t have a ton of experience with stop and go.
@@MattMaranMotoring yeah because that would be amazing here for Southern California traffic jams or anywhere there is traffic
Does it have sentry mode?
Great value.
We’re taking delivery of a 2025 LT in the morning.
Sooooo excited…!!!
when the voltage goes down at the end of charge how many mph you use in speed?????
Thank you!! Your first to tell about about the 60 min hold on
If we really don't want Super Cruise, will the steering wheel remain the same, with the top plastic part?
No. The top plastic is only included as part of the super cruise system
@@SweetLou0523 great! Thanks
By the way, Super Cruise is only free for first 3 years.
Plus Super Cruz cost $2700. If you keep it for 3 years and not decide to renew it, your cost is $900 per year.
I believe GM will beat Tesla to the 25K EV with the new 2025 Chevy Bolt.
Hopefully it will look better and they make it bigger.
They said they may do variants including a lower cost bolt, may take a year or two
how about road noise and wind noise?
Matt is reviewing the 48K RS car - 51K if AWD. You should be upfront about that early in your video. The 35K version does not have some of the features you are mentioning. You do mention that from time to time but it is not made clear from the start.
I'm calling it now... if this isn't the Car of the Year, then Chevy got robbed. I've read a ton about this EV, I've watched a bunch of videos and for the price, for the range, for the features list, for the styling, for the self-driving tech, for the interior nothing else can touch this in the non-luxury category. And I have to point out, that Super Cruise is less than $3000, while the inferior Tesla AutoPilot costs $12,000!
Tesla Autopilot costs 0$
Tesla FSD costs 8k$ or 100$/month
It really surprised me how nice it feels inside. The steering wheel and other touchpoints feel sturdy and premium compared to my 2019 Equinox and other Chevys that I’ve owned; except the HVAC knobs. Those felt very plastic compared to other switchgear in the car. The only thing I wish I could do is turn off the auto-present handles like you can do with Rivian. I don’t want Chicago winters to break the motors if the handles freeze over. Backseat was roomy but the seat cushion is very low which feels odd with long legs.
They should give massive legs room to the rear seats in these large vehicles, you could always share the back seat with cargo if you have to or fold the seats down with no rear passengers, it would be so lux
Just saw one on my street it looked great1
Way better looking than a mustang mach e
Also much better looking than a Tesla.
Could you do a base Equinox vs base Model Y comparison video? Would be interesting!
I notice that turn signals are so loud in ev
You can actually adjust that. There is a slider for "chime volume" and apparently it does blinker too because I literally can't hear them when driving.
No phone integration is a deal breaker for me. Not sure why gm thinks taking options away from customers is a good idea
Tesla doesn’t have car play and it doesn’t stop people from buying. Google is good . I have never had car play so I won’t miss it. People can’t handle change.
@markfitzpatrick6692 tesla isn't a brand I'll buy. And cause I like my phone being integrated instead of downloading each individual app.
Excellent video Matt.
I wonder how much GM might be loosing on each one of these they'll sell? I both love and hate this car - I hate the fact that I'm considering a Chevy but love the fact that seems they're getting so much right at a very low price point.... I'm still concerned that it lacks AA or Apple CarPlay - one question though is the Google Play store the same as with other android devices or will it be restricted?
Good question, I’m not sure about the Play store unfortunately, sorry.
It's restricted not many apps available to download. Unlike Android phone that has thousands
why no bose option available?????
Probably to save cost - or to encourage people to move up to a Cadillac...
When will the Cadillac Optiq be coming out?
Do you have to pay Chevy for internet? I could learn to do without CarPlay but I hate the idea of yet another subscription or monthly bill.
8 years nav and voice, 3 years for everything else, but you can use the hot spot from your phone. 15 per month if you choose to pay for it.
I really hope someone does a deep dive into the battery tech. I can forgive all of those mediocre specs and performance if I know the design is repair friendly. GM promised that idea when they branded their tech as "Ultium".
Amigo usted sabe si estos electricos ya tiene la mejora de la batteria cuando las temperaturas son frias ....recien paso que la mayoría de los eléctricos en canada no ensendieran....las puertas no abrian por la forma de las manijas por eso pregunto si Chevrolet resolvió esos puntos en este modelo que los carros Eléctricos fallaron
No apple CarPlay/android auto, guess I’ll be sticking my Bluetooth enabled Garmin in the windshield like 5+ years ago
Why? It has Google maps built in and you can download a bunch of other nav apps like wayze.
How does the tax credit work? You are still financing the full amount but get the credit after the fact?
You can file a Form 8936 to file with your annual return and get the rebate applied with your tax return, but the easiest way is to authorize the credits transfer to the dealership at the point of sale to reduce the purchase price. If you do that, make sure the dealership is registered with the IRS.
Also by doing the filing at the dealer you pay sales tax after the $7500 credit, that saves a good bit on sales tax. My dealer told me that they, I assume he meant the IRS took it away from them and I would have to file it on my taxes next year, I hope he was wrong.
@@ronniemullis8717 I would confirm with your CPA. I do know that you will indicate on your return "did you buy/lease a vehicle, if so did the federal tax credit apply?" That's not verbatim, but there will be a question to that effect.
Sometimes American do crazy things we don't know.
Tuck the rear wiper under the spoiler. Step back not offering CarPlay or phone integration. Never buy the first year of any new vehicle.
True! The first year or so is a beta test lol
Needs CarPlay and Tesla Supercharger compatibility.
It is getting super charger access. Did you miss the info from Mary barra and Elon. Gm will be next to get the adapter. Then we won’t have to hear about the sc network from Tesla fans in every post
GM's are getting supercharger availability imminently, like within the next 1-2 months.
“Not everyone wants to be blasted by the sun all the time”😂
13:48: "It's not like some other EVs that want to take your head off the instant you tip into the gas ..." The GAS? On an EV??? 😅
Haven’t watched Matt videos in awhile, his face got chubby lol.
Quotes the price of the 1LT and then shows that 3RS model???
too long imo...180-185 inches would have been perfect. Also with the Blazer only being 2 inches longer means they will cannibalize sales from each other. A 5-10 inch difference would have made it easier for sellers. With the Bolt EUV on hiatus, there is a gap in their lineup that lets the MY and other EV crossovers continue to sell against it.
Low price... Pretty relative statement. 😂
Wow, this review feels very biased. The ID.4 has rear wiper, a cover on the glass roof, rear under floor storage, faster charging, 21 inch rims available, available cooled seats, heated rear seats, 5.6 sec 0-60 rather than 6.2. It's also 11 inches shorter with more cargo room! Not to mention lighter and more efficient with more horsepower. somehow you mention many times how this has more than the competition but I don't see that. The opening roof and the ability to keep ACC on in the cabin for 60 minutes are nice features though. Once you spec this with drive assist and tow package the price is the same as a stock ID.4 awd which has more features.
Id.4 $39,735
Looks like Chevy has benchmarkef a lot of Model Y features in designing the Equinox. The no start button, the large under shelf storage space in the trunk are classic Tesla features put to good use here. My big burning question to the UAW is why are they're letting the OEMs to build almost all their green vehicles in Mexico or China for the American market? Equinoxes and Blazer, Mach E and Maverick are built in Mexico, Lincoln plugin hybrid are imported from China. Only Lucid, Rivian, WW and Tesla build their American-market EVs right here in the US employing American workers. Even Hyundai/Kia will start building their EVs in America. So UAW and OEMs, you got to do better!
The base version won't have 319 mile range.
Yes, it will. From a May 30, 2024 Car and Driver article:
"The auto industry has developed a bad habit of advertising a big range number and a low price while making it impossible to get both at the same time. Chevy runs against the current by equipping every Equinox EV with an 85-kWh battery. That means the $34,995 1LT will earn the same 319-mile EPA range that applies to all front-wheel-drive Equinox EVs. All-wheel-drive models are rated for 285 miles across the board."
It’s $50,000 for that model. It is getting into luxury prices that’s insane. If it’s next to an internal combustion engine car people are going to choose that one and not the EV.
Speak for yourself. I'll choose the EV every time.
Only issue is gm reliability has been pretty bad recently . Blazer had major issues and was pulled off sale, time will tell. I guess
They took carplay and android auto so they can charge you for data/onstar.
Great car review, Nice car.....Matt is on the road and TSA must have absconded with Matt's shaving cream and razor.
or Beth doesn't allow him to go "mountain man" when he's at home ;-) I say he should grow a beard and only shave it when he gets another Bullitt...
@@Scotty_in_Ohio hahahahahahahahaha
super cruise also cost 25.99 a month
Can you install TH-cam in that car?
I keep seeing journalists make the same comment, the base price of a 1LT is $41,900 not $35. That's only *if* you qualify for the credit *and* the model (1LT) is *not yet available* 2RS and 2LT are the lowest trims on offer.
Good price on the unavailable model after a tax credit.
The 1LT will cost $35,000 before tax credit when it becomes available. Did I read correctly that you're denying that published price?
1LT: The base model, starting at $34,995
I wish they could have hidden the rear wiper
They dont have a $34,000 model. When a person can actually get the model it exists. That’s like saying Cyber Truck is $80k when the cheapest one available is $100k foundation ed
It's 34k after the tax rebates. The base model is coming later in the year and will be about 28 after tax rebates.
Model Y is faster. This gets a few extra things but I guess it would depend on what you're after. Hyundai/Kia is more compelling but doesn't get the tax credit. Although they have their own incentives. The base trim with the tax credit is where this shines.
Who cares which’s faster? It’s a Chevy Equinox not a Corvette. This blows the underwhelming Model Y, and the gimmicky Hyundai and Kia cars out of the water in design, tech, and packaging.
Value is a bit of a stretch with chevys monthly fees and selling your driving data to insurers
Stealership markup makes it unaffordable
I know all these TH-camrs auto review will tell best part "Its cheapest EV" but good luck getting LT1 under $28K (incl. tax rebate).
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Those A pillars are WAY too large; I can see the front blind spot from the video.
Between this and Trashla ..... I will buy a hybrid instead
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People who would not buy this car because it doesn't have Apple CarPlay are ridiculous! I don't give a damn about the electronics in that car.
The whole car is Electronics 🤣
Not a fan of the FWD. AWD is overkill. RWD is better to drive with modern traction control.
I don't think the Blazer EV will have a long life given the popularity and interest of the Equinox EV.
The tax credit is conditional. It is not integrated into the price.
No Apple support, no sale here.
it's summer, it's hot everyone has their air conditioners on we're having electrical blackouts will the electric grid support ev charging is the electric grid being updated as we speak I hear california new homes will be all electric and all new tools will be electric and soon enough all states will follow
Honestly I thought this was the new Hyundai sonata from the thumbnail
NO FSD