2018 Chevy Equinox LT AWD // review, walk around, and test drive // 100 rental cars
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- This is rental car number 89 and today I'm driving the 2018 Chevy Equinox LT with All Wheel Drive.
There's more details below, but I just wanted to quickly say 'thank you' for watching this video. Please comment below and share your thoughts on the Chevy Equinox or just take a second and say 'Hey'. I'd love to hear from you. Cheers.
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Type: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
MSRP: From $29,495
Seats 5 (but let's be real, only four normal sized adults)
Under the hood:
Front Wheel Drive
1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing ("VVT")
6-speed automatic transmission
170 horsepower
MPG: 28 city, 39 highway
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.9 gallons
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In my opinion, GM has been nailing it with their recent redesigns. You’re awesome.
I agree. And Ford too, I really like the changes they've been making as well. And no, YOU'RE awesome.
Yes in the coffin
I just bought a 2021 Equinox Premier White. I love it it has the 1.5 l turbocharged engine it has plenty of power. I don't drive it like it's a Ferrari anyway. I'm old and drive like a grandpa. But all in all I love the car it has nice leather interior the infotainment center is great. It's large enough I can take my wife and my granddaughters around.
love your reviews...not only are they and thorough and informative, but I feel like I'm on a mini vacation in a new rental each video...excellent job!
Thanks Chris! I really appreciate the kind words. What would you like me to review next? Any suggestions?
Well, we are kinda in the market for a new vehicle....not sure if they are available as rentals, but we were looking at the Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda CX-5, and the Mazda CX-9....you have me sold on the Durango GT review though...
nevermind...just found your Outlander review
Oooh, that's review is pretty old. I saw an 2018 Outlander on the rental car lot yesterday. I'm returning a 2018 Malibu this afternoon and picking up a new rental tomorrow. If I can, I'll snag the Outlander and post a new (better) review. And good luck with your search. Let me know what you end up buying. I only get to drive these cars for a day or two, so it's always nice to hear from actual owners. Cheers!
This one is nicer then the previous 2018 Equinox that you rented. This one has the $2,000 Confidence and convenience package which adds blind spot monitoring and Heated seats and remote start along with a bunch of other features.
Just picked this baby up today
Congratulations!
Do you still like it? How's it treating you
I work for a dealer that sells these, and I'm quite impressed. I've driven a 1st-generation (2016) GMC Terrain and again, I was impressed. Looking forward to driving one of these when I get a chance. :)
You work for a dealer? Cool. What type of work?
I handle eBay and Craigslist vehicle and parts sales.
Very cool. Nice skillset too. You can apply that to lots of different industries or do other stuff in automotive.
I’m going to test drive this next Friday, I think this is the one for me🙏🏾
"Nice circular steering wheel" ... oh good, that's the shape I look for in that particular car part.
Yeah, sometimes I say some really dumb stuff.
One Of The Nicest Chevrolet Equinoxes Ever
You have a gift for doing a very easy to listen to and entertaining reviewing style. You could very easily teach in my view.
Best car review hands down.
Thanks for the review just bought a 2018 equinox and this review help so much now I know I made the right decision… Great walk-through😊
has is it given you any problems?
I love that car
Your voice is so calming. This was a great review. Well done!!
Is there a lot of cabin noise while driving? How comfortable are the seats?
my friend has this car and the seats are very comfortable! i didn’t notice very much cabin noise, but it is a little bit loud when you’re on the interstate
The seats are extremely comfortable. I have low back problems and have no issues with these at all. As for cabin noise, I've found very little. I'm soon having a rust protectant for the under carriage that is also suppose to help seal out road noise, so I anticipate none at all after this service.
At $5,000 less than a CR-V it is an easy choice.
I still haven't driven a CR-V yet. I generally like Hondas, but for some reason I'm just not very motivated to try out the CR-V.
Norm T yeah my mom just bought the crv and my sister is about to get the equinox
Fantastic review, about the best on the internet
I like that car
I love this car! I love the features, style, size etc for the money. I only wonder how it will hold up long term...
Thank you for this video!! It was super helpful!
My co-worker has had 2 of these pigs. The first one lead him into oncoming traffic where he proceeded to get T-boned...and the second one's fate is TBD.
Just test drove right after the RAV4. Equinox is quieter and transmission is much smoother. Info screen better and more USB ports. Negatives-rear cargo is smaller, seats are initially comfortable but start to wear on ya the longer you are there. I drive a V8, I thought the 1.5L was perfectly fine, acceleration and response is definitely better than Tucson. Very nice vehicle. I don't want adaptive cruise, but blind spot and lane drift should be standard in 2018 Chevy.
This was a nice real world review
This looks good compared to the old model
Agreed, they've made some nice changes.
The sides reminds me of a 2013-2017 Trailblazer.
You're right, it does have the same look/feel. Then again, I kinda think all of the midsized/compact SUV look similar
The control on the drivers door is to open the rear hatch & adjust how much it opens.
Hey Ivan. But it doesn't actually do that! I'm serious, I tried four times. I put the dial on "max" and the hatch opened all the way. Then I put it on "3/4" and it opened the exact same amount! I even filmed it to make sure I was missing something. ...maybe my vehicle was busted?
Modes:
. MAX: Opens to maximum height.
. 3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be manually opened all the way.
. OFF: Opens manually only.
Setting the 3/4 Mode:
To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening:
1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed.
3. Press and hold l next to the pull cup on the outside of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds. This indicates the setting has been recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. If there is no light flash or sound, then the height adjustment may be too low.
My LT trim has the upgraded Radio and it has power points in the center console.
Wrong fuel economy. 1.5 turbo is 25 city, 31 highway. Diesel engine will get almost 40mph.
That Equinox LT 2018 has CarPlay?
Yes. All trims do.
Hello again! Thanks so much for your feedback! My question to you know is would you rather chose a Ford Escape or a Jeep Cherokee. I typically would use it for daily driving and occasional road trips. I like both vehicles but I would like to know what your opinions and thoughts are on them as far as safety, reliability, and economy! Thanks so much!!!
The Equinox always get such bad reviews but honestly they aren't all that bad.
Does it have a compact spare tire?
I put the key fob in the little hole behind the ebrake
You're braver than I am. If I did that I'd definitely forget it in the car...repeatedly.
Can you run maps off your phone on the radio screen?
We will try to get one in January
I love the way it looks it is a very pretty car but i own the smaller engine and think that if you buy one you need to go with the 2.0l.. i have had so many issues with mine since buying it. To me its very under powered coming from a 2016 malibu limited with the 2.0l
What were the problems ?
Hi there. I’m looking at purchasing a pre owned 2018 equinox because of a Honda Civic causing me many problems. What did you find wrong with your car
What problems did you have with th 1.5 liter?
You didn’t mention your observed fuel economy, and that is the 7” touchscreen, not the 8”.
Nice
How much did it take to fill up the car itself?
+28 MPG in the city? I think not. More like 18.4
+Don't like the parking brake switch
+and.......don't like the way the engine "shuts off" when you come to a stop at street lights (yes, I know, there is a way around that annoying issue.)
I have an Equinox-I don't know if the AWD is on when the light is on or off. Today I observed it was lit which it could have been all summer. So i don't know if the light is to show it is on or to find the location when you want it. If the light is on is it on or off? Thanks
Where is the on/off button for the fog lights?
Hey Alan. Go to 4:04 in the video and you'll see the controls on the dash.
Make sure you have the fog lamps .It appears to be there but might not be. If you have them the button is on the lower drivers side of dash. Thought I had them looking from outside but didnt.
1:46, 0 - 60, 7.2 sec. OK, I guess that's 0 - 60 Kilometer/hour. There is no way to get 0 - 60 MPH for 7.2 for this thing, maybe that's the number for the 2.0 L turbo engine, even that, I doubt it.
Does Enterprise offer the Prius C? (Or any hybrids?)
Would love to see your take on it.
They do have hybrids, but they're pretty rare. I drove the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid a while back and loved it. And I own a Prius C2. LOVE that little hatchback. I need a few more subs, but I plan to start reaching out to dealers soon. Hopefully that'll allow me to review some different cars....like the Prius and Clarity (Honda's new plug-in hybrid).
Here's a link to my Hybrid review, if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/i6pP3yVXLNo/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks!
I own a Prius C2 as well! It's a Black 2018 Model.
It's a fun hatch for sure! I even like how Toyota managed to make it look "adorable" and "sporty" without making it look weird.
I know the regular Prius has a whole new hybrid system and platform, but they had the C2 for $2500 off and I couldn't resist. Makes it a whole $5000 cheaper than a regular Prius. (Not including taxes)
how do i open the trunk door from the inside?
I farted in the bathtub
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Is this a good first car?
Sure! Although, it all depends on what you need it for. What kind of driving will you be doing? (Commuting, mostly local, hauling stuff, etc )
No sunroof ?
It's very nice, I just wish it did not have the Auto Stop/Start feature.
Yeah, I kinda dislike that feature too. Thankfully, it's super easy to turn off.
@@100RentalCars I don't have the deactivation button on mine, the only way I can turn it off is by driving in the L6 gear or whenever it's hot outside and I have the AC on as well. I'm just trying to find out is it alright and safe for the transmission to continue driving in the L6 gear though.
Really? Oh man, that sucks. Sorry, I assumed the same style button was on all the trim levels. Obviously, I was wrong. Well, I hope you find a solution. Good luck. ✌️
@@100RentalCars Yes, the only 2 solutions are driving in the L6 gear, which allows it to perform the same as drive and also if you're driving with the AC on, you can actually put it in D and it won't shut off. These two methods definitely eliminates the Auto Stop/Start system. I had to do my homework and confirmed this to be true through my research. Thank God these methods work, they should have a deactivation button on all Auto Start/Stop vehicles and not just some of them. This would allow people to choose the option in which they prefer to drive in much more conveniently. Lastly this was a great video that you posted my friend and have a great day!
Well done figuring that out. Hopefully I'll get a similar car, so I can try it out myself. It could make for an interesting video. And thanks for the kinds words/support!
Could you do a CR-V LX AWD model?
I'd love to, but I don't think it'll happen anytime soon. I rent from Enterprise and they don't have any Hondas in their fleet right now. Sorry. But, if I get the chance, I'll definitely jump on it and post a lengthy review for you asap.
@@100RentalCars sounds good
Can you get a GMC terrain diesel?
Probably not. I don't think Enterprise rents any diesel vehicles. But I'll check to see if I can rent one from an actual owner in my area. If it's a reasonable cost, I'll get one sometime in June.
The display is absolutely terrible on the infotainment. You can't even adjust the brightness or the contrast. I've never seen that in a car
would this be able to fit washer or dryer?
Unlikely. You might be able to squeeze it in if you laid it on its side, but I think it'd be very, very tight. It's not worth the risk. I'd suggest renting a truck from a local big box hardware store. Most have pickups for rent for $15ish dollars. I think that'd be safer. I hate to see you rent something like this and have the appliances not fit.
@@100RentalCars i my goal is to buy this car for daily need but if the cargo room is small i wil not buy
@@noy6184 it will not fit, this is better suited for groceries and light cargo. Just buy a pickup truck if you're gonna be hauling stuff like that.
I hate Chevys touchscreen and dash designs. Looks so washed out and basic/cheap compared to the competition. Does this vehicle have led taillight? And led headlights or just led drl? And enterprise really needs to start using tire shine on their vehicles lmao 😭
HID headlamps on my LT equinox
No spare tire Chevy.
Yes it does. It's under the storage tray in the back....
AAA get triple a loser
Mines has a spare. These Equinoxes have a two layer storage in the back. The spare is under the extra storage!