MotorWeek | Road Test: 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
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- There have been a lot of new Chevys rolling through our parking lot lately; from high performance hot rods, to heavy duty haulers. Well, time now to turn our attention to the brand’s top seller that’s not named Silverado. It’s the Equinox crossover. So, what does this revised two row compact bring to the utility loving world?
We already know that there’s an all-new Equinox just around the corner; as this 2nd generation, launched for 2010, is coming to a close. But just to keep buyers happy until it does, this 2016 Chevrolet Equinox gets some notable updates.
Those revisions very by trim level, but all receive a freshened face, with new projector beam headlights and reconfigured dual-port grilles; LT and LTZ’s get added chrome trim.
All DRLs are new, but again LT and LTZ’s get a nicer LED treatment. LTZ’s add fog lights.
All levels get a revitalized rear as well, with LTZ’s adding chrome trim to the lower fascia. In addition, V6 models have chrome exhaust outlets.
New aluminum wheels are 17s on all but LTZ, which get 18s.
Inside, the good news is more for lower trim levels where materials have been improved, and the 7-inch touch screen display radio with back-up camera is now standard.
Otherwise, the same comfortable, spacious cabin caries over. There’s plenty of room for rear seat passengers, but seats are hard and flat, and hard plastic panels are still too obvious.
Physically larger than most of its compact crossover competitors, you’d think cargo capacity would be a stronger selling point. But newer rivals like CR-V and RAV-4 now best the Equinox’s 31.5 cubic-ft. behind the rear seats, and 63.7 cubic-ft. with seat backs folded.
A power lift gate is part of the Enhanced Convenience package and we highly recommend it.
A 2.4-liter I4 is still standard in all trim levels. Output is 182-horsepower and 172 lb-ft. of torque.
A 301-horsepower V6 is available in upper trim levels; and allows for towing up to 3,500-lbs.
All-wheel-drive is available on everything but base trim; and transmission is a 6-speed automatic.
Our top of the line LTZ tester sported standard 4-cylinder power and all-wheel-drive. While it felt like a fine combo going to the track, not so much once we got there.
It took a lengthy 9.3-seconds from 0 to 60 miles-per-hour; and 17.0-seconds to clear the ¼ at 82 miles-per-hour. Everything about it is slow; and compounding things, engine noise is excessive at full throttle.
Through our tight cone course there was plenty of “safety minded” understeer, with lots of body roll.
Panic stops from 60 averaged 131-feet. Now that’s not terrible, but peddle feel left much to be desired.
So, not at all a sporty feeling ute. But, to be fair, the Equinox has never been about corner-carving, but rather for getting your kids to soccer practice on time and safely.
Speaking of safety, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are added features for LT and LTZ trim.
There’s also Forward Collision Alert available on LTZ’s, and we found it very eager to chime a warning. But, it won’t apply the brakes for you. No doubt the next gen. Equinox will rectify that.
Miles away from the track, the Equinox displays excellent road manners. Ride is smooth without feeling soft, and noise levels good; even compared to newer rivals. It does all a CUV should do competently and dependably. That’s why Equinox still sells so well so late in its design cycle.
Government Fuel Economy Ratings are 20-City, 29-Highway, and 23-Combined. Our average was right on, at 23.0 miles-per-gallon of Regular.
The Energy Impact Score is 14.3-barrels of annual oil use with CO2 emissions of 6.3-tons.
The final update for ’16, is streamlining of trim levels and a pricing increase of $500. Now ranging from a base L at $23,495 to top-level LTZ for $30,635. All-wheel-drive adds $1,750 more; the V6, $1,500. But in typical up-sell fashion, you also have to add Enhanced Convenience and Technology packages if you want that V6.
Overall Equinox changes are indeed fairly significant and well done, and judging by public reaction, more than enough to let this CUV continue on a bit longer. So, if you’re the kind of buyer
that would rather pick a well-seasoned choice, and be able to haggle for a bargain in the process, when it comes to mainstream compact crossovers, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is a fine choice.
I bought a new 2016 LS AWD 2.4 last June. 9 months and 12k miles later, I have no regrets.
William Hutchison I don’t get why the v6 got 9.3 seconds, I think they should’ve went somewhere by sea level and raced but not on a track, on an actual street because that blacktop looks to slippery, and I’m pretty sure the 2.4 4-cylinder could even beat that 9.3 seconds because a 16 year old(me) got to drive it and it felt faster than 9.3 seconds, I would say 8.5 seconds the slowest
FazeTug The car they used doesn't has a V6 engine.
Hi. Do you still have this vehicle? Do you still like it?
@@Birder668 stay away from the I4. Its slow and gas eater. Buy the v6 or buy the new ones or lease it
@@Meg8554 if the I4 is a gas eater then so is the v6. the fuel economy rating for the v6 isn't any better than a 2000s Ford Crown Victoria
Funny thing after watching all the 80's videos, is that the Equinox's 0-60 and 1/4 mile times would have smoked most performance cars back then.
Me too lol
perfect vehicle if not glamorous
I just bought the 2016 Equinox LT today. I tried around a dozen cars before settling on this one and I think it's a nice upgrade from my 2014 Chevy Cruze. The interior is more spacious and the seats are more comfortable. As I'm not one that only wishes for a "go fast" vehicle, I think it will do well for getting me to where I need and want to go.
How is the car holding up?
looks like a best seller to Enterprise.
😂😂😂
I actually traded my 2015 Chevy Trax LT with 67,000 miles in on a 2016 Chevy Equinox LTZ with 36000 miles, it was almost like getting a new car. I really love mine, Has all the whistle and bells and looks pretty much like the one in the video above. My only wish is that it was all wheel drive instead of front wheel drive but living in NC it's not all that necessary, I am retired and most I use it for afternoon drives or trips to the race track. I can't complain and the killer deal I got is another reason you really cant get a argument out of me. So I'm happy with my choice!!!
I think this suv is a good choice if buying it slightly used but not new. You can get a good deal on them.
I like it because its the only cross over that has a damn V6. The other's have freaking turbos that get even worse mileage than a v6 with added complexity
A final farewell to the Theta platform. It was very good and largely trouble free.
This is the best auto show ever, period
Is there any other auto tv show? Please let me know, thank you.
Motorweek rarely gives a negative review on any vehicle, so this must be pretty bad.
Fortunately, it is being redesigned for next Spring
I Love this dudes game show host voice!
Damn 300hp n an Equinox. Make me want to go out and buy one now but one little problem. It's front wheel drive.
did you not hear him say AWD is available on all trims except base models
aayonce4 Yes I did. When the Equinnox is 2wd it is called what? Front wheel drive. Stop trying to correct grown folks ok.
If you want a rear wheel drive SUV, you need a truck based rig like a Tahoe or Expedition. All the Crossovers are native Front pullers that send power to the rear.
Well... With exception to some of the Germans... The BMW and the like.
George Hill Can't afford them.
Not true, crv, all Hyundais, Kia, Mazda, volvo, subaru and many more come with AWD
Why do most reviewers have a very loaded and expensive car? Most people go for the mid level and in the review you did not gave us the fuel economy on the 4 cylinder? Love motorweek thought.
I bought one new 2016 LS 2 4 AWD
Now 4 years later no regrets.
It is a descent cross over.
For less than 23K
?????
Although it's perfectly adequate, it looks bulky and unrefined. Why get this when the competition does it better? Prepare for some steep discounts. GM has some home runs...let's hope the Buick team works on the redesign.
Their fuel economy is based on the V6 version. The 4 cylinder gets a higher number.
I don't get how Motorweek always gets reasonably close to the car's rated fuel mileage, and Consumer Reports never tops 17 MPG in any car.
Then you dont understand fuel economy and the bullshit it represents....
SlidTossedElemental Wow, what an amazing leap of logic.
Try and GRASP that concept first... then we can discuss further.
Till then, ya grasping at straws.
So now ya resorting to personal lame attacks.. because your comprehension sucks.
P.S
I also got my wife pregnant with my 3kids...
Figure that out.
Tuppoo94
I have a 2013 V-6 EQ and my Average is 22.3 MPG. If I am doing all highway, that climbs to a staggering 34.
the back windows looks like the isuzu Rodeo
when will they ever turbo the 4 cylinder that would work out more power to move the weight and decent gas mileage
How about 2018!!!
My cousin has this car with the AWD 4 cylinder. I drove it and this car is slow as hell! It’s so slow because they stuck a 4 cylinder in a car that weighs nearly 4,000 lbs. For that amount of weight, it needs a V6 or a 4 cylinder turbo with 250 or more horsepower. I feel unsafe when driving her car. At least the new ones are under 3,500 lbs
What gives? We haven't gotten a Retro review in a month!
I nave 2012 210500 milles run like new 4 cil
Why don't they use the 2.5 from the impala.
Ted Roberts exactly what I was think too
Ted Roberts exactly because the 2.5 liter impala is still faster than this one, I would say 7.9 seconds
The older Equinoxs like this one looked way better than the newer ones cause the newer ones look ugly
need more retro reviews
Lane assist features should always be default OFF, I’ve rented but I’ll NEVER buy because of Chevy’s default always on “feature” for this option. I hate it personally.
I guess those soccer moms out in the suburbs don't care about performance numbers eh?! Over 9 seconds to 60 and can barely make 80+ mph in the quarter mile?! I guess if junior is late to practice, mom is going to struggle to get him there in this boat!
For moms who care about speed they get the v6
I was behind one of these this morning and the emblem had already fallen off
Christopher Ovrebo the probably tried to take it off before but couldn’t then when they hit the bump it came off
Umm so worth the money 2.4l needs F-219 oil cap excellent on gasoline in todays gas prices and insurance is low
Seriously, one needs AWD to get to soccer practice?
Some people live in places where it is hilly and snows a lot.
I doubt soccer practice is on their mind when it's hilly & snowy.
+zip89105 Of course not! I was just stating the reason as to why so many people need AWD.
a ALL NEW one is long overdue
lazy otter I’m glad the new one is here now
This new one will make up happy
Looks like the 2014 Forster
Tropico Gaming
I unfortunately had an extended rental in a 2016 L with the 4 cyl engine. Clarkson said it best: What a hateful little car! If the 6 cyl they tested is 0-60 in 9.3 sec I think the four must take 13 sec. Dreadfully slow and noisy with the cheapest materials possible. Who said Old GM was dead?
that was the 4 cylinder that did the 9.3 to 60.
You got the rental.
They make the LTZ... with the upper motor, the upgraded materials...
As far as little.. hardly. Its a 3500lb CUV.. marketed as a 5 pass, but is actually a 4. Is the standard for the average domestic type.. who wants to tune out. Unless youve tested its speeds.. and have a answer as to why this needs to be under 10sec...
ALSO... explain noise?
I want my vehicle to talk back to me.
If it bothers ya so much, go plug in your earbuds to itunes... and act like everyone else does.
How come there's no HYBRID ?
Bernard Odom because it’s a crossover, I don’t hunk there’s any auto maker with a crossover hybrid except maybe for Honda
That refresh is terrible!
two rising to bay chevrolet equinox fuel economy enlarge abtachuler in the category one rising to no bay is g.m. financial services is cruking campany liar en blood shockers
A Civic still gets better gas mileage....just saying...
Hyundai Ioniq Blue gets better gas mileage
Why is it they can make a sexy Camaro but this is just bland and rental car ugly?
It's a crossover. That's why!
It literally has soccer mom written all over it!
I like the looks of it
first
RAV4, CR-V, Rogue and Forrester are all better products.
Junk. Destined for the Hertz fleet. Drive a CR-V, Forester or CX-5 first.
if you've driven any of those youd know the equinox is far more comfortable
Exactly!!!
BS
Rental car? yes. junk? no.
Ugly Car