Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox the BEST new compact SUV to BUY?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ม.ค. 2024
- FIRST LOOK: The Equinox is getting a redesign for 2025 from Chevy. This SUV competes with the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape, Kia Sportage & Hyundai Tucson. On the outside of the new ACTIV you will find off-road tires, unique front fascia and 2-tone paint. On the inside you will be greeted by new seats, materials and technology. Under the hood there is a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox the BEST new compact SUV to BUY?
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Good morning everyone! Thank you for letting me share with you this all new totally redesigned Equinox with you. Make sure to let me know how you feel about it in the comments section! I hope you have a great day!
Hey Joe! I'm digging what Chevy did. Reminds me of a Trax mixed with Trailblazer. Funny how when you went into tow/haul mode it showed a Colorado. 😅😅
@@chrisgelo1425 that happens with pre-production models
@RaitisRides By the way, I noticed a band-aid on your hand. Joe U okay, brother?
I do hope that Chevrolet will do the same as for the Bolt EV/EUV, and so is the final 10th Generation Malibu soon for 2025.🙏
Joe, you don’t know it but we are secret besties. You helped me get through 2020, man. But doesn’t your skin crawl just a little bit when you present a vehicle with horsepower this low? I’d rather go “On Throttle” with my bicycle. Enjoyed the video anyway.
I bought a 2005 Equinox in November 2004. 19 years and still going strong!
That is so awesome to hear!
For years I said when I get another car it would be an Equinox. Then I heard they were going electric and that turned me off. This renewed my faith in getting another one.
@@DALEf4uany major issues/repair encountered?
I have an 08 equinox sport with 298,000 miles on it, they are way better than people say if you take care of them
I’ve had a 2008 torrent since brand new. Runs better than my 2018 Chevrolet Cruz RS.
GM is on fire with style lately. 🤩
You are so spot on the money!
Is it a kia?
@@kardashevsemenovich3955hahahahahahahahahaha its a SPORTAGE meet Mitsubishi Outlander
@@dioralcide8490this is way more boxier an taller than a pos kia
@@kardashevsemenovich3955my thoughts exactly lol
Chevy made the most underrated SUV in the segment even better. I still drive my 2018 Equinox 1.5T and currently have 260000 kms on it. Can't wait to try out the Active Trim. Thanks again Lori and Raiti for bringing us another amazing video.
That’s so awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing that ownership experience
What a huge improvement over previous models.
This is so true and refreshing to see!
The rs eqinox has low profile tires on it
My wife has had 2 Equinox's (2011 and 2018). Both were great. May need to trade the 2018 in on the 2025.
Love the design but 1.5 engine is not enough in my opinion
Disappointed about the 175hp engine. Why they dont put in the old 2L 4 cylinder that makes 200+hp. I think it is a big mistake.
I like the interior………..exterior looks better on RS. Sometimes just the wheels make a vehicle look so much better. Thanks Joe and Lori………I should have had pancakes for breakfast 🥞 🙂
Gotta start your day Tom with some flapjacks! 🥞
The gray and white and red and black paints really work together, both look sharp and interiors are nice!
Since early pictures leaked, this moved to the top of my list! My 2015 Equinox is still going strong with 145,000miles but I'm ready to trade it in with the 2025!!
Oh wow! That is so awesome to hear Patrick!
I have a 2015 Equinox myself and i am ready to buy. I was going to buy a 2024 but i think ima wait for this one
@@kenroncapron7891 Nice! I think they'll be out near early summer! I can't wait to see these in person!
I live in The Bahamas 🇧🇸 so I'll have to wait couple of months after launch in the US and Mexico before my country gets them.
Good job, Joe, of bringing this newly redesigned Equinox to us from its secret location. Chevy seems to be on a roll.
I’m glad that I can bring it to you!
One of the reasons these offroad trims are so popular - and they sell to urbanites in huge quantities - is the big fat 65 aspect tires. If you think about it, many bay area cities like Oakland where i live are off-road environments due to the prevalence of potholes.
Hate the two tone paint, Ghastly. Nice wheels. Very nice interior. A great overall design. These compact SUV's are incredibly popular for a good reason. Practical, and space efficient. Sedans have no chance of coming back when you have so much usable interior space.
This is the first time ever we see the all new Equinox in video, Great job!
I’m so glad that I can bring it to you!
Love the improvement, especially in the interior styling and the wheels just set it off. This was indeed a special surprise, Joe!
That thing is loaded. Always been interested in an Equinox but hated the look of the old infotainment system/dash. This is a winner. ♥
I like how GM is giving the customers the big infotainment for all these new vehicles as standard or at least every new models having this nice infotainment collectively.
I would get the Active trim. Love that front end. Reminds me of Audi Q8's front fascia
What a beauty. Thanks for an awesome detailed video 🙂
Looks much better. Things I don't like is the power output and CVT. Only thing I don't like about the exterior styling is the squarish wheel wells. It's going to be much harder to get lower offset wheels in there for people that like doing that, but I don't see very many if any Equinox owners doing that.
Nice overall changes both in and out ,
Glad to see not all black interior also.
I totally agree with you!
I can't wait to see this in person! Nice job Raiti!
Thanks Joe and Lori! I just leased for my daughter a 2024 Chevy Trax and love it. The new 2025 Equinox looks amazing…especially the Activ trim with the color combo interior. So much better looking than the current one…more truck like. Looking forward to your full review when it comes out!
Nice job on the review Joe! I've always liked the Chevrolet brand and was considering an Equinox RS/ACTIV. Great looking SUV! We've had a few Kia Sorento's and the 2022 has slightly given me a nod on me going from a Dodge Durango 2001 (still love the vehicle) was looking maybe getting a lease on a Kia Sportage. But Kia has been charging more and more for their SUV's/Crossovers). Also was wondering on getting a Hybrid vehicle but no really great option of a hybrid out there. Thank you for all your hard work on these reviews! Great Job Joe!
Hey raiti's i know that the equinox looks clean and nice but the interior looks very good and awesome
Chevy really upped their game on this one! I
Glad that you like it!
As always…great detail and fitting in all the specifics that others leave out. THANKS!
Does the RS have the ventilated seats as well or is it just on the Activ trim?
Should i trade in my 2020 equinox like the dashboard but will miss my 2.0 engine? Does the LT have electronic trunk
Wow I just leased a 2024 Equinox LT & its really nice, but this one has really stepped up with the new features & new design in the Exterior & Interior.
Knowing me im probably gonna just end up getting the LT model again when the time comes cause im not bout to go Off-roading plus I think the LT & RS models look better.
Great review Man!!
Looks great, glad to see we have some Twinkie storage section. Have a Blessed Day!
No 2.0T engine and FWD CVT are the disappointments. The interior is definitely a level up from current gen.
Thank you for the great review Raiti. I absolutely love the new exterior styling that is more boxy, edgy, and angular; it actually reminds me of some of the previous model year Jeeps. The new dashboards are sharp too. My local Dealer is telling me they won't be available until this coming Fall. I love it overall, but don't care for the new column mounted shifter.
Thank the lord it still has a motor in it! Thank you!
Tell me about it!
Technically speaking , it is an internal combustion engine, NOT a motor , if it had a motor then it would either be a hybrid or full electric .
Amazing review Joe.
Love our 2019 Equinox and now I can not wait for the 2025 to arrive at dealers.
This is so fantastic to hear!
I like everything except the engine. Why they couldn’t bring the option of the 2.0T?
Have a 2013 Equinox this will surely be on my shopping list.
That is so great to hear!
Great review! GM did a fantastic job with this redesign. This is actually what I need and want so the timing is perfect!
They knocked it out of the parl!
GR8 review J.R. spot on Lori big improvement for sure it would ve be a real homerun with the 2.0T
Under $30,000 please!!! That RS is sweet. Reminds me of how I felt the first time I saw the Range Rover Evoque. Love to see the attention to interior materials. More of this styling and quality from GM is greatly anticipated and appreciated.
Please
Looks great inside and out, but they kinda lost me with that 1.5L and CVT for FWD models, CVTs have been riddled with issues across pretty much every manufacturer. I am surprised they didn't use the 9 speed that is paired with the 2.0L from the previous gen, that transmission is fantastic. Hopefully, the 8 speed is decent for the AWD models.
they used to offer the 2.0L in early models of outgoing generation but ever since the Blazer went into production the optional 2.0 was discontinued
@@dynxmicjake yep, my wife has a 2020 equinox with the 2.0L and 9 speed, it is night and day from the 1.5L and 6 speed that came standard those years. The only downside is premium gas, but it’s worth it for us. I was really hoping they would upgrade the drivetrain a bit more for this new gen, kinda disappointing.
@@KnightSurf9 nice! i have a 2015 traverse and it has almost 80k miles and it’s still going strong!
@@dynxmicjake I really like the traverse, my sister has one and the amount of cargo space is crazy. The new 2024 traverse looks great, I’m interested to see how it drives.
@@KnightSurf9 i am too! i’m also wondering how the 2.5 turbo is gonna be now that the 3.6 V6 is gone.
Joe great review. I think that is a sharp looking suv. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The RS trim deserves a power bump to go with the looks.
That would be nice!
I told my wife we might try leasing this in the Winter for a change. Got me really excited and I wasn't expected to be!
Donut spare under the rear floor or inflator kit??
Nice video as always, great team effort! Great looking machine. Feels like a mini new Traverse. Hoping this allows GM/Chevrolet to let the next gen Blazer be a true off-roader to compete against the Broncos and 4Runners of the world 🤞
Love the look of this New 2025 Equinox. Inside and out it has such a Premium look about it. Was not crazy about the previous version as far as looks of the vehicle, but this one is incredible all the way around. I’m currently driving a 2919 Tucson, but may be looking to trade her in on this beauty or Hyundai’s New 2025 Santa Fe which may be another segment larger than this Equinox. Either way thanks for the fantastic reviews as always on New and upcoming vehicle’s Raiti!
200 -220 HP would have been a nice addition
Big time!
Does the chevy Bowtie light up? What about the colors like the matte grey?
Will it have power folding mirrors?
Now I have to decide between the Equinox and Mazda cx50
Thanks for sharing and your comments about these vehicles!
Thanks! I would like to know if any of the trims are flat towable behind a motor home.
Oh wow! Thank you for your generosity. That is a great question,
In my household of 5 drivers, we all have equinox’s. 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2024 models all have been great & reliable. Definitely adding a 2025 model year to our fleet already 😂😂😂😂. We are a Detroit 3 family for life, no foreign company will ever have our business
I’ve already got my dealer on standby and will be ordering one as soon as I’m able. Been on the edge of my seat for this one for a while!
I'm a big fan of your videos. Just to correct the statement on the camera attached to the grill. That is the 360 or HD they call in the commercials vision camera used during parking. The Fwd facing camera in the one in front the interior back mirror.
This thing looks great! Lovely interior. I just want more power
About time, looks really good. Competitive segment. Important vehicle for GM. Thanks for showing it man.
Good improvement but needs more hp the 1.5L is lacking behind
That would have been nice!
I'll buy one for my birthday in June ! If the RS is available with the option of a moon/sunroof? Thanks
This looks very interesting!! 😊
I’m so glad that you think so!
Does the front passenger seat still fold flat?
Thank you for the great video! This is what I’m waiting for. Have an ‘05 Malibu with 30k miles still going strong. Will be great to add this! Love the RS. ❤️
That RS model is sweet. Especially that red and black nice.
Let's hope the price is as attactive
That red equinox is beautiful I wouldn’t mind having that 👌🏻
No LS version? New CVT transmission? I'll see how these and the Trax engines do before getting one. Wheel well looks like it's cutting out alot of cargo space.
Definitely intrigued. Looks very smooth and user-friendly.
I totally agree with you!
Awesome review. The new Equinox looks good 😎
It is really fantastic!
Good review. Tow/haul mode shows a pickup truck on the screen. 😂
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Looks WAY better than the current model which is no surprise. However, it still likely won’t sell all that well against the competition.
I love it. Thank you for letting me know us knows
I like the exterior way better than the prev gen
Oh big time changes for sure
We recently visited our local GM dealer with the GMC Terrain as our main focus. After watching this video I think we will be waiting a few months so we can see the new Equinox. Great job as usual.
I really like the styling of the 2025 equinox, the SUV is very nice
Beautiful car thank you.
I love this new Equinox, great video, strange GM pictured a truck on the screen when "TOW/HAUL" mode is selected, hummm? I'll be ordering a RS model !!
Hey Joe really nice revamp, I am a chevy guy, first chevy was a 62 belair 283, bubble top. First new car was a 72 chevy ss , just curious, have you any info on the 2025 chevelle? Keep up the great work for us thirsty car enthusiast's.
No info on a Chevelle. You got it my friend, Stay tuned because I will have the latest for you!
That’s an interesting color. Better than the usual black, white or silver.
I totally agree with you David
It’s GM’s Cacti Green color, I currently have it. It’s very nice
“Baby caca green”
Love the styling
Is there a towing device like the Traverse?
THAT looks great.
Props to GM's designers on this one.
Ok now I might consider this!!
Not sure about the two tone 🤔
Good news is you don't have to get it in 2-tone.
How about turn signal led??
I’m in love Joe, thank you as always
I am so glad that I can share it with you!
I had a 2020 Equinox. I hope there are power increases to the 1.5 turbo.
Its crazy to see how all cars changed from old rugged beaters to new high tech ev's or aggressive looking cars
Overall, nice look. 2 tone color looks awful. Engine is anemic.
I can understand where you are coming frim
Planning to purchase a new vehicle in 2025. This is high on my list! Thank You!
I am going to buy my first brand new vehicle ever in December and I'm not sure if to go with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson or this Activ Equinox. Anyone have any inputs or experience on the engines bith will have?
Wow...love the update. My daughter has driven her 2014 since new. It has been a great vehicle. Chevy will sell lots of this new Equinox. Thanks Joe. PS: "See the USA in your Chevrolet"....vintage commercial song.
Thanks for letting me share it with you Mike!
Very nice looking vehicle but I have real concerns about the 1.5 litre engine with a turbo charge. You must be very careful driving with a turbocharged engine
Hey Joe, Ive been waiting for the introduction of the 2025 ICE Equinox. I'm a current owner of a 2019 Equinox which I love and you may recall I'm definitely a Chevy Fan Boy!. Chevy has certainly upped their game with the new Equinox, i love the new look inside and out. Are there more soft touch materiials on the upper doors? My only concern is why not more power or an optional hybrid powertrain? The Traverse gets the 2.5 Turbo with almost 330 hp why doesnt the Nox get the 2.0 Turbo as an optional powertrain? Joe you do fantastic reviews and i may be your biggest fan but I think this review was extra special. Lori, i think your camera work is always spot on and Joe's reviews would not be as good without you. Awesome review!
I have the 2018 with 2.0T 9 speed, 18 tires, panoramic roof. It's like a bmw X3! Too bad no 2.0T, but I love the upgrade and all digital display!
Thank you Steven for being so supportive and letting us share this with you!
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience
Will they have sunroofs?
It definitely looks better than the previous generation.
What a huge improvement from the previous gen! 🤘🤘
This could be my next suv. I definitely will be using my employee discount.
That is so great to hear!
I really like this. Significant upgrade from the previous model year. It kind of improves upon the Trax in every shortcoming that that cool little car had: more power, more room, more comfort, etc. Style is really good inside and out (I prefer the styling of the Equinox EV a bit more, but this is certainly fine & is growing on me). SO many brands are on my do-not-shop list (Hyundai, Kia, ford, VW, Nissan) & some others are too pricey or weird looking (Toyota, Honda)... so this is a REALLY good offering! I am excited to see it when it hits showroom floors later this year.
needs a 2.0L turbo
I agree with you!
I absolutely love the Active and the RS. I would like to purchase one, but the pricing has to be on par
Looks great! I’m interested it what they’re going to do with the GMC Terrain. I hope they offer a panoramic sunroof on the top trim.
Can't wait until its available. Want one.