2023 Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD: Test Drive Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ธ.ค. 2022
- We test the top-selling Chevrolet Equinox to see how it stacks up to the popular mid-size SUV class. Full test drive review with overview of features, specifications, real world MPG and more.
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Bought a 2018 Equinox in 2017 when they first came out. Now has 140k miles on it. Been great so far have only changed tires on it. Totally trouble free.
We’ve had our 2022 Equinox LT AWD for three months now. We love it. It’s comfortable and gets 31mpg.
I was about to pull the trigger on this exact RS about 3 months ago. Look at it, drove it, Loved it. I concluded it was a good value and quite nice. Was to be for my wife. I ended up buying my Neighbours Toyota Venza with 150 km on it. We like it but would rather have the Chev.
As the owner of a 2023 Radiant Red RS, upgrade from a 2021 Midnight Edition, I give it 5 stars down the line. If I wanted a luxury car or a sports car, I wouldn’t have bought an Equinox. That said, this economical vehicle compares favorably in interior noise levels, ride and driver comfort with the premium and luxury vehicles I drove as a test driver. In the GM line up, I think the Equinox is a their best value in today’s market.
I like seeing Silly Mountain in the background of your reviews. Always takes me back home.
I currently drive a 2014 Equinox and I'll buy another one when we need it. Great vehicle for older, no-nonsense operators. Bonus that it is made here in Canada.
I own a 22 Equinox LT, love it. The 1.5 is great,good torque. The engine is responsive @ delivers decent MPG. Enjoying your reviews great audio @ video clarity
A 1.5L engine for that sized vehicle means that it's working more than a larger displacement engine. That leads me to worry about long term reliability.
Gas mileage sucks too because highway mpg of a rental i had was only 25 mpg at 75 mph, it was constantly cruising at over 3000 rpms
I agree to a point. The turbo does a decent job at compensation for highways. City driving you don’t really want huge power anyways. Or at least I’m my opinion.
@@ethany7708 sorry to hear that. My tester was rather good. 2.3-.5 here in Alberta Canada
Same for Honda CRV, it has a 1.5 turbo also w a CVT. Nissan Rogue has a 1.5 3 cyl v/c turbo w a CVT. I would definitely question the Reliability on this one ???.
And turbo and GDI and Mexico and start and stop. Probably last 60k miles.
I just picked up a '22 RS off the lot for $3,500 under MSRP with rebates and dealer discount. Love it so far, no CVT!!!, 6 speed real geared transmission. I got all the options minus the leather and sunroof. For $30,000 it's a great deal, for $38K+ not so much, I would be in CR-V and CX-50 territory.
Another nice review by the way!!
Excellent review, I like the calm, soothing voice.
Just bought 23 equinox LS model for $29k out the door, good value.
Good solid review all points of interest covered. I have owned two equinoxes over the years but this RS looks really nice. 👍 + Sub
Good video thank you
I would avoid the RS version and instead go with the nicer looking LT or Premier with better smaller nicer riding wheels/tires.
I see myself with this one.
He looks like Chuck Liddell if Chuck Liddell decided to review cars instead of UFC.
I was thinking the same thing lmfao
Thank you for helping me learn the features New car
This car might be competitive if you can work down the price (substantially).
That interior looks almost identical to my 2017 Chevy Cruze...
I like the basic design. I’m not much of a crazy modern fan. Tech can get overwhelming sometimes. Plus on road trips it takes some of the get out of the car factor. (Road side attractions)
What a shame they went with a small displacement turbo engine. I drive a 2014 equinox, and the the thing's I love about it Awd 3.6l v6 301 hp 272 tq no lag no waiting just gets up and goes very quick for how weighty it is. I'm never down on power.
The 3.6 engine have way to manny problems to count eveen with the beat maintenance
I hope that the Equinox EV retains the present model’s very smooth ride.
I live in central Wisconsin how about a mucho snow demo bucking 8 in n drifted blizzard ?
I’ve had my 2022 rs since April 22. I get 26.4 to 26.8 average. I’ve noticed I get better mileage with marathon gas for some reason.
Good
Everything is so expensive these days from eggs to Rent. And vehicles interest rates are ridiculous!... Sir this vehicle is not affordable for the working middle class. Your looking at $525-550 a month for this . And that's with really good credit
Doesn't have fog lights those are turning signal lights
I have owned two Equinox AWD versions, was going to buy a new one but the 4 cylinder turned me away.
I think they got rid of the v6 because they want to give people a reason to buy the more expensive and uglier Blazer.
Essentially, GM took a big back step by going with a smaller displacement 4 cylinder with a lot less hp and torque. What is even sadder, the naturally aspirated 2.4 in the 2010-2016 models has more horsepower than this turbocharged 1.5, 182hp. The 2.0 turbo has 252hp and the 3.6 301hp. For owners who have owned both the 3.6l and 2.0 turbo models like myself, the 1.5 turbo is a disappointment and a big downsize in performance, hence why I will keep my 2020 with a 2.0 turbo.
It's not a matter of if it's when but you will be buying a new turbo probably just after the warranty is up and lets not forget the timing chain it will go too GM does not make reliable ohc engines.
The Japanese markIf you want to et and Korean market do not seem to honour warranties very well and they do not have to carry stock OEM parts for very long. North American made vehicles have Laws against that so parts are mostly always in stock and easy to get. Tried a Honda CRV and it was junk compared to the Chevy Equinox
I had a rental GMC terrain. Even with the 9 speed and 1.5t is was horrible. I’m not sure would would drive this and go yes. Let me make payments in this for 5 years. Gutless and scary with 3 people and luggage trying to merry onto highways.
My opinion:
That 1.5 engine should be in the Chevy Trax as well. The turn-off switch for the Auto-Stop is probably what keeps the Equinox from being a deal-breaker for many prospective buyers.
The interior is the weakest link.🤢
Ah, Chevy. A make that lives on the charity of American public.
That black chrome, which would reflect the sun directly into a person's eyes, would drive me nuts. Chevy needs to stop doing this crap - it's stupid as hell. NOTHING good can come of having chrome on the upper part of the dash -- the sun reflecting into your eyes can certainly damage your eye sight.
They are probably relying on over 100 years of chrome use inside an interior without any class action lawsuits for loss of eyesight
@@TestDrivenTV -- Not true. I've had a lot of GM products without chrome on the dash at all, much less the upper part of the dash. This is a new thing they've been doing in the last 10 years or so -- the chrome and high-gloss bandwagon everyone jumped on. It's a stupid trend, sorry. It makes zero sense. If you're referring to their really old cars, like 60s and older, the chrome was usually in the lower part of the dash -- or at least under some sort of "hooded" part, like the instrument binnacle.