Is the updated 2021 Chevrolet Equinox a GOOD compact SUV to BUY?
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- The Chevy Equinox finally gets a refresh to help it close the gap to the competition. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine that produces 252HP & mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The exterior if the Equinox features revised front & rear fascias, wheels and a few other trim pieces. On the inside there is a revised infotainment system and more tech. Is the updated 2021 Chevrolet Equinox a GOOD compact SUV to buy?
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I bought my wife a 2020 Premier 2LZ last Spt. 30th. Her SRX was getting up in miles. 150K on it. I was all set to buy her a new XT4. But, a coworker of hers had just bought a Equinox Premier 2LZ and they went to lunch together and my wife really liked that CUV.
We test drove a 1.5L Premier and she hated it. Test drove the 2.0L and she loved it. She selected a nearly loaded version. No sunroof. A feature she has never used on her SRX. The bottom line, her coworker saved me several thousand dollars. The wife is happy with her new ride and my wallet is happy with the savings.
al8603cl ,I have the xt4 fully loaded not that bad
@@dyl6085 No, it's not bad at all. As I said, it was my intent to buy her one. And she was happy with that. But, when she experienced the Equinox Premier 2.0L her co-worker had just purchased she liked that as well and told me she wanted to test drive some before I bought the XT4. The 2020 Equinox Premier 2LZ is significantly less money and the wife is happy with it. And, that makes me happy.
I like Cadillac and Chevy glad to see you enjoy buying that Hyundai and forgiven companies
My husband works for GM. I love the 2021 Equinox but I love my 2011.
@P S Trade? Sell it yourself. People will pay. Detail it. Add new tires if need be. Save thousands...
I’m starting to get the feeling this guy is sponsored by all the candy companies
@Seesthaday @Raities Rides is just giving his own point of view and perspective about the vehicle. This sponsorship thing isn’t always true because I know no dealership is going to pay someone to say positive or negative things about their vehicles. In fact it’s the opposite because dealerships try to scam the customers into getting money out of them
He definitely needs to get an endorsement deal!
@@mikezerker6925 He needs to get a Twinkie deal and actually use them when he measures storage space in the front
Raiders Fan I was kidding
Lol from a fellow raiders fan... Raidersfan didn't catch your joke that he's always talking about Twinkies, twizzlers and jolly ranchers
Just purchased the 2020 Equinox LT AWD 2.0 Turbo, same color. Very happy with it.
And now they don't have the 2.0T available anymore. I miss the 2.0T from my 2018.
"If you love letters, they every one back here" Love it
👍 This particular Equinox is nice looking. Like the blue exterior and the multi-colored leather seats. It has a nice sized engine. Thumbs up to Chevy on this one. Lori of course stole the show with her superb camera work. Hire that woman. 😀 Great review Joe!!!
louis ayala thanks brother!
@Bruce Cumming I agree with you one hundred percent. I have a Equinox. I've put in over $5,000 in repairs.
I didn’t care for the leather seats personally but liked the overall style and the sunroof and I’ve bought and sold a few equinox’s I actually love them and I keep all mine in great condition and pass them down to family members, and I’ve had them past 150,000 and find there quite easy to work on and they’ve all been reliable
@Bruce Cumming Honda reliability is not as good as it once was. Consumer Reports would be a good website to look at for reliability. Toyota is the most reliable.
@Bruce Cumming I agree
Great video Joe! The exterior is very nice but I'm loving the two tone interior. I think Chevrolet is heading in the right direction with the Equinox.
Glad Chevy is coming back. This vehicle very attractive. Love the color with the gray interior. Nice size, ez to park. Should be plenty of power with 252 HP. More power than my Hyundai SantaFe Ultimate.
I am so glad that you like this one Charles!
I have a 2019 Equinox Premier and I love it.
Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership experience!
i have a 2015 LTZ model and it still runs amazing
Me too. No complaints for the past 1.5 years.
My mom have a Chevrolet Cruze 2018 ls I loved it
Do any of you have the 1.5 liter engine? My girlfriend is looking at buying a 2018 Equinox, but we've heard mixed things on the powertrain
EMERGENCY TWINKIE! LOL!!! I LOVE THIS GUY!!
Need that emergency Twinkie everywhere
Car manufacturers should hire Joe to consult before they finalize design on a car. He gives great tips on how it could be better from a design and engine point of view. Thanks again Joe.
Looks great! Love the updates!
My parents still have their 2007 equinox and love it. The vehicle made for the less successful America who can’t afford a Tahoe. Seriously I don’t know anyone who could or should purchase a new Yukon or Tahoe
Thanks for sharing that Robert!
I need the space of the bigger suv
They make different size vehicles for different uses, some people don’t need a full suv or truck, and some do, and GM covers all these regions with there multiple brands
This is a great vehicle. GM is finally stepping up!
Good presentation, this guy definitely knows vehicles
Great first look review!!...I have a 2017 equinox, I love it and now I know what to do with all the extra storage!!....snickers and twinkies!! 😄
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Hello may I ask you for an update on the reliability & upkeep of your car? I’m in the market for a Chevy and just want to make sure I get a good car thank you !
@@day4303 I highly recomend it, I put 118K miles, I'm on my 4th equinox , I have a 2023 now with over 70K miles I use it for work and is very low on maintenance...not too much power, but enough....take it easy in the begining, or the check engine light will blink for a few seconds....but a good chooce after all!!!👍
@@jaimevalencia4133 thank you so much for your insight 🥰 I’m going to look at one tomorrow so wish me luck
Just got the equinox 2020 red lined version loved it, feels more like a sports vehicle than a SUV, upgraded form the trax love loving my new vehicle
Good job on the the reviews I like your humour .I would like to see a review of the 2021 Kia Sorento with the 2.5 turbo.
Raiti you are hilarious, emergency trinkie. I'm digging your review. You sold me. I just subscribe to your channel. Can't wait to see more of your reviews.
Hi Byron! Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family and your awesome support!
I just bought one and absolutely love it. Its huge co.pared to my 2004 Santa fe. I dont need bins and bags to store mountain life necessities anymore. The turbo charge has me up and down mountain 0asses in no time.
How are y
I have a 2021 Equinox and I love it.
Joe, I am liking this refresh! One zonk though on the hard plastic interior. It’s nice to see our domestic offerings getting closer to the class leaders in this hot segment of the market. I am celebrating with some Hostess Sno Balls (blue color) and a glass of milk 🥛. 🤪
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
I am so pleased with this facelift. I've been a fan of the current generation Equinox, but I was liking the CX-5 just a bit more, until I saw the first pics of this new Equine Ox. I wish people would stop saying it looks like the new Blazer because it really doesn't, though I would say it does resemble the 1998-02 Blazer much more. I am loving GM Design lately, and I pray they don't mess up the Traverse facelift, because I'm not loving the new Enclave that's been shown in China.
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
I really like the appearance of the two-tone interior with the tan. The Premier trim level with the 2.0T looks like a good buy!
almost 200K subs nice!
That equinox is really gorgeous and sharp love 💘that two tone interior and the headlights
Thanks for the great review!
Lol, you said emergency Twinkie’s. I’m glad to have side pockets to fit a box of them. Great review!
Thanks my friend for letting me share the laughs!
Why do GM interiors almost always have the best design? They integrate the screen into the dash layout better than most. I noticed they added the word Equinox onto the front lights where it wraps around, that is a nice touch.
That is a very good point!
yes I'm also not a fan of the center screen sticking out like a tv on most other models. I too prefer it to be blended into the center stack area.
I think Hyundai has the best design. The Hyundai Palisade has a beautiful infotainment screen, and the new Hyundai Sonata is gorgeous
@@IQscan51 The land of Samsung really knows how to make infotainment systems for their cars. My friends have Hyundai and Kia cars and their touch screen systems are so intuitive.
Only if the materials were a little more expensive they'd definitely have the best interiors layouts without being too futuristic or extra
I love to get the equinox for 2022 all depends how much it costs hopefully it will be affordable
Had a 2011 Equinox. Most reliable car I ever owned. I hate this new body style. They can keep it.
Bought a new 2020 equinox premier just love it well equipped with all the bells and whistles we should had the 2.0 turbo instead of the 1.5 turbo thxs Chevrolet
Congrats!
Nice REVIEW as always!! Bag of Skittles and lays chips LOL
Thanks for letting me share some food laughs! I appreciate you watching.
Thank You I am thinking about buying one
You are so very welcome Nina.
Nice review. The '21 doesn't seem much different from my '18. I have the AWD Diesel Premier. I absolutely love it so far. I get mpg in the high 30s-low 40s on average. The Bose sound system could be more spatially sound, most of the stereo sound is up front. Bass is very deep and strong. You forgot to mention the rear hatch can open with your foot swiping under the left part of the bumper. Its a great feature when your hands are full.
Thanks for letting me share it with you! I appreciate your input from your ownership!
Nice,Like your videos it up 👍🏻
Thanks for letting me share the one with you!
What I noticed at the 6:26 mark, to the left of the hazard button, is a button marked A with a circle around it, meaning you can turn off the auto start/stop function.
Ok, but how is their long term reliability and durability? Qualities GM hasn't been known for for quite sometime.
That is a very good question.
Let me help you out with that. I had a 2007 put 230K on it with no major problems. Biggest expense was a $120 wiring harness in the steering wheel that developed a short. Otherwise it ran like a champ. I have a friend who has a 2009 LS model, (mine was an LT) he bought it used with 55K on it now has 181K on it nothing but tires and oil changes and a couple of sets of brake pads. He is still driving it and has decided to run it until it dies.
Segment best cargo capcity at 81 cu ft with front passenger's seat folded.
My '08 Impala "sleeper" *THAT I ADORE* is in the dealer for a "recall" on seals... The dealer gave me a "loaner"... a 2020 Equinox PREMIERE XTL Edition, tricked to the NINES... I'm a loyal Chevy Fan, but this Equinox is NOT something I would recommend & here's WHY:
...It has torque steering... *EXTREMELY UNSTABLE ON ACCELERATION!!!* The steering wheel vibration illustrates just how easy it would be for an inexperienced driver to completely loose control!!! I've taken my Impala to a REAL TRACK, opened her up... I KNOW what she is capable of. I've clocked her above 150mph... J-turns... Hydro Challenges to understand her ranges of control... She is built to handle real-world, split-second dynamic shifts... *The Equinox IS NOT!!!*
....4 CYLINDER ENGINE doesn't even look like an engine- under the hood is a bunch of "boxes" w/lines & hoses running between them... ALL COMPUTERIZED!!! Not even the battery is actually identifiable!!! You can't even add washer fluid yourself!!! Add this to the fact that the engine emits a high-pitched "whine" clearly audible from the driver's seat when you punch the accelerator... I nic-named this one "Dino" after Fred Flintstone's dog!!!
...*TOO MUCH ELECTRONICS & NOT ENOUGH REAL VEHICLE & REAL CAPABILITY!!!* It looks "boss" with the 2-tone paint job, Chrome trims, panoramic moon roof, crash intervention... but I LIKE DRIVING... I MAKE MY OWN DECISIONS... *I WILL NEVER TRUST A COMPUTER TO "SAVE" ME FROM A BAD SITUATION!!!* And... NO CD PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!... when I questioned the dealer about that, I was told "they did it deliberately to "encourage" owners to keep their Sirius XM accounts active"... Again... my Impala sports an 800 watt Infinity System that has won twice for Best Audio at car shows... I shut my Sirius account down... My extensive CD LIBRARY says I have unlimited great music to listen to on a CONCERT HALL SYSTEM... You *CANNOT* change any of the electronics in the Equinox, as the head unit is the central "brain" of the human interface!!! Nope.... Again... I don't want a computer making my decisions for me!!! Besides, even "tweeking" the equilizer on the Bose hasn't even come close to the Infinity Quality in my Impala!!!
...AWD....not gonna get very far in snow with cheap foreign tires... That set-up seems prime for LOOSING control.
Final assessment: *DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT'S $46,000 BEFORE TAX, TITLE, DELIVERY, WARRANTY COST ADDITIONS!!!* I got the Equinox w/only 8 miles on it... BRAND NEW!!! The dealer even admitted it was "bait".... *NOPE!!!* I'll KEEP my Impala... She's a REAL VEHICLE... 5.3L V8 SUPERCHARGE...rear wheel drive, Dynaride Suspension, 50th Anniversary Edition, Cooper Trac Racers, Racing Brakes, Killer Audio System, SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, rack & pin steering for superb handling, even in tight situations at elevated speeds, and I like the comfort & her ride...LTZ!!! Chevy DID NOT impress me with this Equinox... Not at ALL... so I have NO DESIRE to pursue the Equinox.... it's ratios are out of wack... Don't take a turn too fast cause it will tip right over!!!
Nice review, and definitely needs a major overhaul for 2022...
What's the damage Report, for this particular model Premier, w/ AWD??
These are upt o $10,000 off on autotrader.in the U.S.
I traded my 2018 equinox for a 2021 GMC Terrain. Comparing the two I love my terrain better. The 9 speed transmission was the sell for me. My equinox was slow to accelerate. Terrain has very little road noise and transmission shifts flawlessly. My equinox was LOUD on the interstate and shifter gears ruff. I couldn’t get another equinox. I know they almost look like the same vehicle but I love the terrain better. Maybe it’s the luxury like designation that sold me and it does have more features
Emergency Twinkie 😂
Joe's gonna input the Konami code on that steering wheel, lol.
Great SUV! I drove luxury SUVs and all. I love driving the new Equinox. Great Family Suv
We have a beautiful red 2020 Equinox. The only thing I don’t like is the back of the front passenger seat is smaller then the driver’s seat. Not a lot but enough to be noticeable.
2022 Only 1.5 T4. We're gonna pick up a 22 Premier in Seaglass Blue(new for 22) with Black/Tan interior. Prob. gonna have to special order it. The few I found online, all have black interiors
That is awesome Pat! Congrats!
Sharp look’n truck especially in the RS model!!!
it's not a truck tho
@@sinisterwraith7050 shut up
@@pootytang203 but it's not tho
how do you call an SUV a truck 😂
Nice, it could use some improvements by changing the shift lever to electronic button, along with larger electronic speedometer, 10 inch or more usable screen. Also, the rear tires can be pushed back few more inches to allow more rear passenger leg room along with making the vehicle more wide. (i.e. VW Atlas CrossSport). Any updates on the twin GMC Terrain maybe with the same updates? I'm a loyal GM owner - hear us GM and give us what we want... lol... I'm looking to buy next year! two new crossovers... =0)
Great info
Love the blue..
I am so glad that you like this one.
I’d also like to see the 2.0 t badge removed. I’d be curious to see what the base model looks like. Lastly it would’ve been nice to have seen some more clear taillights or smoke them out. It doesn’t appear to have changed much in the back.
Good SUV Equinox 2021 for Boston, Miami, US and Colombia.... cool video
Imagine buying a new car because you are bored with your old one. Maybe I'm just middle class. Thank God it is affordable.
I know how you feel!
Love that color! What shade of blue is this?
The 2.0 engine is an excellent and proven engine !
@US OF A Unfortunately GM is run by non car enthusiasts !
No more 2.0 liter engine.....just their POS boat anchor 1.5 now
@@pontiacGXPfan The Caddy has a 2.0 with 272 horsies and the Malibu's 2.0 has less ! GMC Acadia and the Blazer still offer the 2.0 .
@@leesantos9711 cadillac still has the 2.0 but its detuned to 237 hp
@@pontiacGXPfan Wow , the 2009 Cobalt SS had more than that ! GXP is quick .
Adorei esse modelo premier, Wi-Fi, banco do passageiro elétrico, lindo. Espero que não demore para chegar no Brazil.
2022...
Fantastic SUV .... cool video
It should be noted that the Equinox is assembled in Mexico and Canada.
I've not seen anyone mention this..........the chrome bar across the front with it's up and down slanted vertical wings is a nod from the design team to the chrome jet plane you see on the side of the 1960 Impala.
TH-cam CC got me crying. Joe Ready from Radio rides lol
LMAO!
And its funny how the terrain is wildly the better of the two and its not very different
What about the common PROBLEMS like the crack exhaust manifold,intake sensor.exhaust sensor O2 sensor timing chain,timing guides all the solenoids,rockers arms etc are they event BETTER NOW if your answers to these PROBLEMS yes then I'll be buying that 2021????
That is a very good point!
I have a 2020.base with the 1.5turbo love it.ill but the 21.like to have a xm radio.
Interior looks like the 2020 all they did was put a larger radio in and I'm sure only the top trims get that. The instrument cluster needs to be updated The 2,0 is the premium engine on the highest trim unless they done away with the 1.5 The real tail pipes are nice and the little bit they done to the front looks good the problem is in 3 years it will depreciate by half after they redesign it again.Way Way to much competition in this segment. I know from experience I own a Chevy Cruze hatchback it was $24k new it's worth like $13500 now even with steep discounts you still loose your a
I love it 😍💯👍
After New York City, its Chicago for me. I love that city.
Great people there Rudy that is for sure.
I think this guys head is hard. I have this exact car in nightfall gray premier and the top dash is not as hard as he claims it to be it’s more of a rubberized plastic. And why would you want anything softer towards the bottom part of the interior. The last thing you want is leatherette on the dash. 🙄
We don't have Twinkies in Australia, are they any good ?
great looking-but gm can't seem to fix their on-going transmission problems-so if you buy one save your money-your trans will be going south at some point
I feel bad for the people who don't know...
The transmission issues are on the 8 speed used in the trucks and camaro. The Equinox has a completely different transmission.
Yep. My brother's transmission went out on his 2018 Chevy Traverse.
I love this guy! His honest and his references to products, food, and letters are priceless!!!
🤣🤣🤣
Online states the engine is a 1.5l turbo with 170 hp not 2.0l turbo 252 hp. The 2020 Premier had the option of a 252 hp engine.
Good reveal,,
Are they asking 40K for those Premiers? Im not sure where I seen that pricing, but it was just after there redesign and they shrunk it a tad to fit in the Blazer in the line up.
Those $40K models have $10,000 cash on the off MSRP. That is less than a CR-V or RAV4.
What about the refreshed 2022 GMC Terrain SLT with 2.0L Turbo?
Waiting to drive the RS trim.
Didnt go over the 360 camera system :(. I would assume this topped out model had it.
This should have come with the V6.
Why is it that the Terrian gets a turn knob for the transmission shifter, and the Equinox still gets the nice stick shifter?
I had a tax. I took uber in an equinox
I like it. I like the room
Thanks for letting me share it with you.
Does it have a you left your phone in the car warning feature and a you left your kids in the shopping mall feature ?
Just wondering GM would produce Equinox 2022 with the same blue color in this video? Cuz GM will delete some colors from its lineup.
you're obsessed with junk food. You also forgot to mention the new feature of turning off the auto start stop feature. The button is located on the center dash by the hazard button. If I'm not mistaken Chevy also added a little feature for the power lift gate. The Chevy logo lights up below the rear bumper to indicate where to place your foot. And apparently they've also introduced a wireless Android Auto and Apple Car play.
Thanks for the extra info. I was going to add that when I do the full driving review.
Does the 2021 and up have back up sensors or just cameras. My 2020 only has the back up camera but not the sensor that tells you are backing up too close.
My 2021 LT has both
Boy Raiti, I think you'd be awesome at reviewing classic car videos, ever thought about doing that?
Except for the front fascia, this is indistinguishable from my 2019 Equinox
It was long overdue to get that 9-speed transmission in there. I only wish they boosted the engines. The base 1.5t is underpowered and premium fuel is recommended for the 2.0t. Oh well!
I totally agree with you Herman!
Premium fuel is recommended but not required on all GM Ecotec 2.0T engines. You will still see peak torque just at a higher rpm.
@@normt5463 This is true, but the manual states that there is a risk of "knocking" with the 2.0t on lower octane gasoline. I wouldn't want to be penny wise, pound foolish and end up damaging the engine just because I couldn't hear knocking! I wonder what other people's experiences have been with this.
@@hermanwooster8944 I've had four 2.0T and a 1.4T and had no problems with 87 octane today.
It is higher elevation where octane matters with today's turbocharged engines.
Joe do you know if ford going to do a interior upgrade for 2020 in the f150
I think they are handling with the redesign that is coming.
I’m going Red Vines
WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE EQUINOX? I’m surprised that Raiti left out the most important information about the vehicle. Also, is there a spare tire available, and does it come with WIRELESS Apple Car Play and Android Auto. I’m in the market for a compact/midsize CUV/SUV. I would prefer to buy an American made vehicle if it compares favorably with the Asian ones. I’m also considering the Ford Bronco Sport.
Sorry Henry! At the auto shows when it is a new model they usually don't give pricing! What's crazy is because of the pandemic this will now be a 2022 model.
Skittles taste the 🌈 rainbow..armrest comfort would be nice.
No reclining rear seats??
Given out the cheat code to Contra (NES) lol
I’m feel better because they added Park Assist in the front
That is good news!
please give more details on the actual sound system and radio for us music lovers
We have a 2018 8" screen radio if you like a great sounds get the Bose stock radio is just a noise Maker, came from a full size sub with Bose and it pumped.
Cuando llegará la equinox 2021 a Colombia?
Wish they'd color match the bow tie to the main color.
Based on the thumbnail, the front quarter view looks nice! Kind of like a baby Honda Pilot! (Not Passport or CR-V)
I am so glad that you like this one.
@@RaitisRides you truly are a great auto reviewer! Very natural and down -to-earth delivery! I look forward to all of your video posts!
Guy must be hungry. Making me hungry. lol
Love it
I see they added a button to deactivate the start-stop "feature"
I totally agree with you!