2020 Chevy Equinox | A Dream or a Nightmare?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- We review the new 2020 Chevy Equinox one of GMs best selling products. To understand the new SUV we dig a bit deeper into the older model to discuss the pros and cons. While it makes sense to look at the used market, given the current economy the new Equinox may have some reliability and design advantages. The problem is always competition, there are other SUVs like the Kia Telluride, Mazda CX5, Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, and Ford Escape that are also attractive.
#suv #withme #chevy
00:00 - 01:24 Intro
01:24 - 3:30 Interior Impressions
3:30 - 9:15 Mechanical, Engine, AWD, Transmission and Problems
9:15 - 12:47 Driving Impressions
12:47 Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
The entire GM lineup wishes it had half the quality of this video.
Lol
With a few exceptions, being the new C8 Corvette and their full-size SUVs.
😀😅😂🤣
Love how you talk about reliability and the reality of owning these vehicles in your reviews because it's something a lot of other journalists don't talk about; keep up the good work
And this is something manufacturers dont like.
Because the rest won't take the risk of not getting manufacturer provided models.
@@savagegeese that's a really core value added I find in your content. Also, your driving impressions are usually more trustworthy. Although of course, as with everything, taken with a grain of salt as we all have our opinions/preferences
I really haven’t been that excited about most General Motors products, I gotta be honest. The Equinox is no exception to this, but I’ll watch this review anyway because of SavageGeese’s best in class quality reviews.
Mr. Pink Big part of the enjoyment is how miserable Chris is in any of these videos. In this one he was particularly depressed...
Matt Bargain Oh yeah, I can totally see that.
JD Power best reviewer award
Yep!
It might make me a bad person, but if I see a Buick; Cadillac; Chevrolet; GMC badge on something - I want NOTHING to do with it. I rather buy the lowest trim level Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Subaru or even Ford in the same segment.
I’m a Tech at a Chevy dealer in Florida, and I have to say we rarely have any problems with the 2.0L. The 1.5L on the other hand is terrible, have seen quite a few of them with cracked pistons due to detonation. They’re right, avoid it like the plague. The 9 speed is a gamble though, hasn’t been in production long enough to see issues. Just make sure if you have one you change the fluid often, like every 50,000mi.
I was going to comment this, my friend is a tech as well and he said the 2.0L is infinitely better than the 1.5 and 3.6
I guess you won't be on those JD Power commercials 😁
This is why i dislike small turbo engines. The people who know the least about physics are the ones who want to use this engine to substitute bigger, better engines
pontiacGXPfan They’ve actually grown on me a bit after driving cars with the 2.0L. The power delivery is fun and the gas mileage is great. With that being said you will spend all the money you saved on gas when you need to replace the turbo at 100,000mi. Also, I don’t care what any engineer tells you, a forced induction engine will never last as long as naturally aspirated. Especially if you follow Chevys “oil life monitor!”
@@brandoneastman9710 true that don't think my engine would have lasted 205k if it was a turbocharged engine. Decided to drop a new engine and transmission after torque converter decided to go out on the CVT.
The reason they have a 38k MSRP and offer 10k off, rather than pricing it at 28k, is just to get financing approved.
If you come to the dealership with a trade in that is 8k underwater and shit credit, no bank is gonna let you roll that into a 36k total loan with only a 28k depreciating asset behind it. The Loan to Value ratio is way to high. But need a 36k loan with "38k" asset behind it... You're Approved! 👍
If you get 10k off send me a message I will buy all off them.
That...actually makes so much more sense now. Thank you for that explanation.
@@traviss2489 At my local Chevrolet dealership there discounting all 2020 equinoxes at 33% off msrp. No gimmicks. Come and get em!
Joe G send me a link
So, is Jack basically the delegated "American Domestic Reviewer" at this point? Because I'm 100% OK with that
Same lmaooo
Or in this case, "American Domestic Import."
I had no interest or desire to do a video on it. Jack said look at the sales numbers on it. I said you are on your own. I asked Scott to do the shoppe segment and he didnt want to risk his health so, I did part of it.
@@savagegeese heh
@@savagegeese Thank god for Jack then, sacrificing his safety for a Chevy Equinox, what a true-blue American hero
But but....JD Power and associates said it would give me superpowers!
J.D. Power and associates... GM are the associates.
JD Powah and Porch say this
Is this Maaaaaaaahk?!
I remember when J.D. Power had Lexus at the top of their dependability boards 14-15 years ago and several years later, suddenly a bunch of GM brands catapulted to the top and iirc, Buick even bested Lexus for several years. I burst out laughing the first time I saw that. The only thing more crooked than J.D. Power is AMCI Testing, which is basically an organization that does car commercials for order, disguised as "testing".
Damn it's no longer "Without Scott Turbowski" - RIP In Peace
what happened to him?
what happen to him ??
what hapen to him ?!?
@@BarcelonaBlitzer Overdosed on Viagra apparently.
RIP
I hear it was due to 4-popper Turbo addiction.
After your final remarks, I just had to add this comment in opposition: We had our 2013 Equinox LTZ fully equipped model for right on 6 years and 72,000 miles, and in all that time, I replaced a set of tires at 60,000 miles, and a battery right at 5 years. Those were the *only* things that went wrong with that vehicle (no brake job (and the brakes were still OK when we sold to a dealer), no headlamps out, no interior lights or controls issues, etc. etc. It was without question the *most reliable* vehicle we have ever owned (prior was 2000 high-end Honda Odyssey, that had *many* issues...). We likely would have traded for the 2020 model Equinox if we had not moved to the EV side, with the Nissan Leaf, and then added the Tesla Model Y when I did a KBB sale of the Equinox to a local Ford dealer. In fact, the KBB listed price was $10,850, and the dealer thought our Equinox was in such good shape that he offered $11,000 on the spot. Just sayin'... :-)
Pictures for proof?
how can you judge the reliability of a vehicle in only 72,000 mi? every car I've ever had never had a single issue before 100,000 mi
Last 2 cars were Chevy equinox 2017 & 2019 redline both very reliable no issues
I’ll only watch because you took the time to film and edit this.
Jack has gotten really good at solo presentation. Very happy to see his unique style and humor coming. Very much appreciated the elevator audio joke!
I rented a 2019 Equinox LT AWD. It took me through both Yosemite and Death Valley on the same day and was a decent rental car. Don’t high center it and it will get you there and back in relative comfort, even in 117 degrees.
Having owned one for nearly 2 years this encapsulates the experience
My father bought a 2018 when the new model first came out. 2 yrs later zero issues, and driving in climate with sleet and snow. Yes it is just another point A to B car but it does drive and ride well and serves it's purpose just fine. You can spend much more in a German import with more wow factor. But boy then you will have crazy outrageous future repair bills.
Yes, X3 or Q5 might be more showy, but you see many of them on used car lots.
I have had 2 of these a 2017 and a 2019. I have been very happy with both. Very nice riding SUV. No trouble whatsoever
I can feel your passion and concern for everyday people in your Final Thoughts. Props to you for that. I also think this 2-person dialog format is particularly good and refreshing; every other review channel on youtube is basically a monologue, and it gets boring and repetitive after a while. Both of you put real thoughts in your words, no filler words or blabber. I hope you guys get a lot of money for your work here, because it's a real quality job.
I just hope Chevy and GM build better ventilators than cars and SUVs.
Well they build some of the best air conditioning you can get in a car
Doubtful unfortunately
Personal preferences...my wife and I bought a new 2018, 1.5l, 6 spd auto, FWD and have zero issues with it. I have not driven the 2.0 but honestly, I don't see why the performance of the 1.5 is discounted...it runs on regular fuel, gets better mileage and honestly, has more than enough performance to outrun most traffic up to 80 mph...and why would you need to drive beyond that on a regular basis in California? We like it a lot. We paid out the door with the outrageous California taxes and license fees 24k.
Yes I agree my 1.5 satisfies & the overall gas mileage is somewhere in the 26/27 range. My 2018 is probably the best vehicle I've ever owned & that says a lot- my first was in the 60's.
Thanks for keeping the uploads coming. Seeing a lot of other "reviewers" bowing out and on hiatus. Your consistency is soothing.
The artificially high MSRP is so the dealer can show a larger down payment from your trade. This allows more people to qualify for the loan.
Incorrect. As someone with knowledge about the subject that is not how it works. Youre close, but no Cigar! It's more about "loan to value"...the trade is irrelevant.
sammolloy1 it’s so they have knock of 5-8k right off the bat and makes you feel like your getting a deal. And that your a super haggler.
FishFind3000 yes
@Random Tech And Gaming yes, deprecation. If you can get a $25K suv for $15K like you can the Equinox then are getting almost two years prepaid depreciation. Best deal going when discounted like that!
@Random Tech And Gaming an affordable nut shell!
During my 36 years of driving I've purchased 14 vehicles. Some domestic and some foreign brands. A few of the foreign
made in the US. One Pontiac and three Chevy's. All four had gaps and misaligned panels. Issues with engines and transmissions.
Even faulty computer programming on the last one with no repair possible. That was it for me. No help ever from GM or the dealership. I tried very hard to stay loyal.
Watching the sloppy adhesive on the bottom of the Equinox brings back "happy " memories for me. I do not believe that this car company has really changed . Is it the company's philosophy that lacks or the zero bride in the making of these cars ?
It's a planned obsolescence thing. Most of the Amstican car brands do not build their vehicles to last, they make them so you will have to buy another once you are done with your current one. Japanese brands, or even Hyundai(which is Korean) all bud their cars to last practically forever if you take care of them. The European brands even do pretty good with their building for the future...even if they do have their issues. Nothing last forever, but you shouldn't have to put more money and work into maintaining your car than you have to.
Thanks for covering this despite your lack of excitement. Jack did a good job reviewing the car and up talking it too.
All that putty used on the under body looks like it was applied by a 4 year old,...lol.
It's scary to look at how much pride they take in their end product. In the rust belt the frame will crumble.
@@sporkybutterz Yes, a false, pretentious pride. A load of horse manure prettyied up to push product... Depressing souless product.
@Bee Zo Agreed. The new C8 Corvette is awesome, seems like there was some passion in that project.. Everything else GM though... Meh.
Jay S I live in the southeast near the coast. I’ve seen rotted out Silverados from where guys launch their boats wrong and don’t rinse ALL of the salt off. It’s sad that they use a waxy substance on their truck frames.
...a 4yo robot? pretty sure all the seam sealer is applied by a robot. maybe it needs a relearn session run
I love that you bring up the reliability aspect and take it to heart before endorsing a vehicle. Its one of the reasons I got the Mazda 3 and that thing has been a tank compared to the numerous German cars I owned before.
I have a 2018 Equinox LT AWD with the 2.0 and 9sp. Transmission. It has 29000 miles on it and has gave me no problems at all. It really has been a nice car to drive and the engine is very peppy. Lots of room also.
for an audio geek like me, I love the Audio-analysis that you guys do!
That was a great tour of this vehicle. I just got an Equinox and you gave a very good review on how this car's features works.
I payed 19k for a 2017 outback limited. Way better than buying new and its a few years to see if there were any issues. Totally worth it
I own one, a 2.0T, its a great vehicle, love driving it. It's amazingly quick and the 4 wheel drive system is really good. No complaints at all.
I agree. I don’t understand why there is so much hate around this. I have a 2018 2 litre turbo and it is fun to drive, too. I have had the CRV for a while and “boring” doesn’t cover it!
2 years in and I haven’t had any issues with it. Ample space in the back, the infotainment just works fine and it has the Bose audio system which is pretty decent, too.
I have a 2019 Accord sport in the driveway that neither my wife nor I prefer driving.
@@citronfrais cause all of these morons are biased against GM. If they actually went and looked at one and drove it they would like it.
this is the peak "i need cheap awd crossover for when i take my kids to Starbucks and yell at my manager"
😂 this had me rolling
I nEeD dA aLl WheEl DrIvE fOr Da WintAh!!!
Me: been driving through Ohio snowbelts in my fwd corolla for years, never got "stuck" once
Oh for crying out loud Karen!
Wow.
You’ve just earned a subscribe based on quality, clarity and information. Very well done. I look forward to more.
The BOSE audio system is not much better. The hate I have for this class of vehicle is strong.
I drove a Cadillac ATS with the upgrade Bose system and it was better than any car stereo i heard previously
I work at a car dealership and you wouldn't believe how many new cars have awful sound systems. The regular sound system in my 07 Ford 500 is better than most newer cars that I drive, and that's pretty sad.
Rainbow Apocalypse Depends on the manufacturer. Bose suck anyway that’s why you find them mainly in low end vehicles as a upgrade. Harmon Kardon, B&W, and B&O are the only true upgrades worth a damn
JSquaredDesigns same I fucking hate most crossovers with a passion unless it’s something like a Grand Cherokee or Alfa Romeo Stelvio
@@v60polestar88 I have a 2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan 5.0 rspec. it has a 17 speaker Lexicon system and it is phenomenal
Thank you for this video. I'm looking for a chevy suv,retiring my 2002 Suburban 401,230 miles, She served me well for 20yrs.
I can practically hear Scotty Kilmer screaming "Endless money pit!"
ljohnson9988, so true bro. Only get a Celica.
Dr. Q endless money pit !!!!!!!!
Scotty is a clickbait clown
I can almost hear Scotty smoking his crack pipe
kilmer is a babbling crackhead
Intro music is so fracking happy and upbeat, I love it!!!
I rented a 2022 LT AWD model from enterprise for 3 days for a roadtrip and added almost 500 miles. Honestly was pretty impressed and this is even with the 1.5 liter turbo. It's slow, but it was perfectly acceptable. Everything worked really well. I was particularly impressed by the AWD and snow performance. The stock tires are damn good in the snow. I was getting over 50mph driving on fully snowed out roads (all white everything)....yes I'm a little crazy. Like SavageGeese, I'm generally not a fan of GM mass market products, but I could totally live with this one. Seems like a solid car!
GM has definitely become more reliable lately. It isn’t on the same level as Toyota but for the most part you can buy a cheap $6k Chevy econobox and feel good knowing you will have reliable transportation for the next 7ish years.
Great review. Owned a 2013 equinox for 7 years and never once had any kind of problem with it. Loving my new 2020 equinox premier!
My wife and I had a 2011, Sadly the transmission blew and had to give it up. Currently have a 2017, so same model style and we are obsessed with it!
Jack's really upping his presentation, I'm impressed.
I have really warmed up to Jack and am actually happy to see him in videos now he is a gem
I bought a 2019 EQUINOX LT, And everything is really good so far...any thoughts it you have one? And how can I get the roof accessories?
I’m only looking at this ugly thing because this channel is reviewing it
The interior is actually pretty decent looking. But the exterior, Jesús Christ
Amen
It looks like a mustang
Dan it’s a garbage vehicle aimed towards rental car agencies and people with poor credit.
That 2018 Equinox . . . oo-ooo what an ugly mutha ..
I mean this in the nicest and not least sarcastic way, but: Jack, you have really grown on me. I really like how the two of you work so well together. I used to be a skeptic. No longer. Please keep up the outstanding work, gentlemen!
Agreed... I'd still like to see him scott and senor goose all together.
Better audio systems in elevators..... ha ha
that’s sad but to be expected from GM.
My 2015 Toyota Camry non-JBL sound system is pretty close to being nice to a Bose system in a GM or Nissan product.
David Perry Sounds better than a Acura els system 🤷🏽♂️
I was a salesman at a Chevy dealership back in 2011-13. I'm going to burn in hell for all the Equinoxes I sold.
Joe's Junk Cars what was the clientele for this shit? All soccer moms who just wanted a “new car” to keep up with the Jones? No one actually thought it was a great car did they?
@@davidhochstetler4068 I think it came down to the price, at the time you could get a new base model for under 20k with discounts. Its a middle class Karen having her first baby kind of car.
I forgive you.
@@jackholmes8105 Thanks, but I still have to answer for all those Cruzes and Sonics.
@@joesjunkcars6328 It's only the fault of the uninformed buyer
I figured out what happened to Scott. Notice we've never seen Jack and Scott in the same room. Once goose hits 500K subscribers, Jack is going to take his mask off revealing it was Scott all along. It will be a very Scooby Doo moment.
Glad to see you somewhat approve of a now 3 year old model. The 2021 refresh was supposed to launch in August, but as every plant is currently down in NA, I'm sure that will be pushed back. We started building this generation MY18 in January of 2017 here in Canada. We were the sole producer of the 2 previous generations and worked 8 years of mandatory OT because they were so popular. GM now builds this model at a plant in Mexico as well. I'm genuinely surprised how you much you hate them, as any feedback I have personally have, has been positive. I do agree with your statement that the 2 previous gens lacked decent corrosion protection. For this generation they put in automation in our plant to apply the underbody "sealer". This particular model may have been produced in Mexico? as I can see that it has been brushed on. Anyway, I was excited to see this review of a product I have put my blood sweat and tears into for 15 years, and glad to see it passed the "cookie cutter" test. BTW is Jack your brother? You guys looks and sound identical. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, an unemployed Assembly worker.
I bought a used 2018 Equinox a year ago. I have not had ANY issues with it. Love it!!!
As the owner of a 2011 chevy equinox LT1 with the 2.4 GDI I really appreciate the review. I really like the 2011 model in terms of comfort, cargo space and utility. When I bought the car it was less than 3 yrs old with 26k km or 16k miles. I bought the car for $20k Canadian. 2 months ago I replaced the timing chain and cooler lines. I do my own repairs so that was like $400 Can in parts, other than doing the brakes once and tires, That's all i have spent.
The car has 150k km and I should be able to drive it for a couple more years. The sound system in it is pretty good, it's the pioneer system with a subwoofer. I tend to buy GM vehichles used due to the depreciation and I don't mind working on them. All cars break down at some point.
Im leasing a 2020 equinox, I believe the base trim level but its just with AWD, and I must say I am extremely impressed with chevy on this vehicle, really made me question all the hate GM has gotten through the years. I have minimal complaints about this SUV, for me I found it super comfortable, more comfortable than 90% of the competition out there, more comfortable than toyotas IMO. Infotainment works perfectly for me, I havent had a sun glare issue like the one that is mentioned in this video and its been super sunny lately where I live. The sound quality to me doesnt sound bad at all but then again I never tested the competitions sound systems. To me I hear the sound loud and clear, I dont hear any distortion so who knows. Otherwise, I love my equinox, the interior has an awesome style to it but its also not overstyled which I love. Its extremely quiet and comfortable inside etc. Also it has great gas mileage.
Now my only true complaints with the equinox is that, 1) the 1.5L turbo engine feels very weak and anemic, makes merging on the highway difficult at times, also the engine stop/start feature is very annoying. Otherwise its only one complaint because you have the option of getting the stronger 2L turbo engine.
Other than that though, this SUV drives very nice and smooth, transmission works good and is pretty consistent too. Good job GM for finally making something great and able to compete with other manufacturers.
Poor quality is the main issue with these things. The RAV4 is just as boring but it’s high reliability makes it a hit. There’s nothing exciting about most of this segment
They lease good as the price is so low and factory incentives high. Can't go go wrong on a 3/36 lease.
V60 Polestar Can confirm, already having issues with my equinox, glad its a lease. Transmission isn’t good at all and car makes an odd metallic squeak underneath once in a while randomly. Other than that its been able to get me from point A to B.
Yesssssssss sir this is the kind of exotic content I was waiting for
It's 3AM and I am watching your reviews. Well done sir.
I bought a 2019 Equinox LT in May, 2021 and it's been fine to date. I found the driver's seat to be extremely comfortable. You are surely right about the radio though. Personally, I find it to feel bulky when turning tighter corners and don't really need all the space. We rarely have anyone in the back seat. I will be looking into something smaller next year if used car prices ever come down.
it must have been difficult to say “this does everything well” coming in with so much anti gm bias
Thank you for an honest review
Appreciate your honest up front opinions. Thank you
Another great review of course. YOU REMIXED THE WITHOUT SCOTT TURBOWSKI GARAGE SEGMENT
I do miss Turbowski, but I find Jack contributes more to the channel in my perspective. His humor matches Mark's better and both of them together make a very entertaining duo. Some of Turbowski's oddball comments in the Shoppe segment are gone, but it's made up for with Jack's awesome delivery and technical knowledge during the driving segments. Just my $0.02. Love this channel from the bottom of my heart!
It was just cool to get an actual mechanic's perspective, even though it was usually dripping with sarcasm. It was one thing that SG's channel had that others were missing that just made the channel perfect in my opinion. Scott will be missed.
I missed everything after "chivy cruz" because I was laughing too hard!
Late coming reply ... Dude, you're funny.
I don’t understand why there is so
much hate around this. I have a 2018 2 litre turbo and it is fun to drive, too. I have had the CRV for a while and “boring” doesn’t cover it!
2 years in and I haven’t had any issues with it. Ample space in the back, the infotainment just works fine and it has the Bose audio system which is pretty decent, too.
I have a 2019 Accord sport in the driveway that neither my wife nor I prefer driving.
Cool Video! Good Info. I have a 2015 now and am debating on getting the 2020 or that new Blazer. Do you have a review of the Chevy Blazer?
"In fact, I'm convinced genuinely that I've heard better audio systems in elevators" now that got mw laughing ahaha
"I am concerned that you are not taking this review seriously enough."
-Ms Savagegoose
Glad to know I’m not the only one who tests comfort like Jack at 2:33
Excellent review guys. Thx
It amazes me people would spend tens of thousands of dollars on this
We are all conditioned that we need a 50" screen in the living room and a box to carry us around. We have conditioned the least fortunate in our country to go out and buy these because they think these are better buys than a simple corolla or civic, because well, everybody is buying a box and they need to find a box that fits their stretched credit. I'm no lefty, but this is how the world works. somebody loses $ for somebody else to gain $. Thank you Turbowski & friends for bringing us the Savage Reality.
Marko - WhiteBoard Finance Marko!!! How about those #Trumpbux we’re all going to get to put towards a down payment on one of these bad boys to stimulate the economy.
Most people probably don't even realize they're paying tens of thousands when they finance the thing for 50 years.
Marko - WhiteBoard Finance, yup.
Do you like Doug Demuro?
Maybe watch this ⬇️
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Ks Ss You May be conditioned. I am not.
Jack stepping up the game 👍
Hi - have a couple of questions:
1) the 2.0L requires premium gas, why, and is it worth getting that engine when you're not pulling a trailer and just doing city driving?
2) given the exposed undercarriage, should you get undercoating (what is best, pay at the dealer?)?
3) given the past problems, what would be the best extended warranty option, especially for light users (can you just buy more years and keep the miles the same?)?
Thanks!
Wow, I was so impressed by the professionalism and knowledge of these two gentlemen that I hit the subscribe button a few seconds into the review. Not that it matters but I am in complete agreement with these two guys, it is a huge improvement over the previous generation but be careful as its long term reliability is still an unknown. That being said, a fine lease choice for people without a lot of money who are mainly looking for transportation (ie: commodity vehicle) or even to purchase. Just make sure you pay significantly under MSRP!
Nice work, Jack!
Under acceleration it is alot quieter and sounds better than the RAV4.
William Clark Unless you are keeping your car 10+ years, I really don't get why the Rav4 is so special
@@damariuseaton6678 The RAV4 will just drive and drive and drive. The Equinox will drive fine for the first few thousand miles and crap out when you need it the most because GM cost cutting.
Louis Subearth I know I just don't see me even keeping a car past 4 years max. Those EcoTec and EcoBoost turbos will MAYBE get you to 150000 miles without to many issues but you have to baby the crap out of them, give them TLC. The Rav4 can reach 150000 miles and beyond on regular maintenance, and I respect that a lot for the people who keep their cars a longer time, it just isn't what I'm looking for. I might actually see what this leasing is about, I like something new every so often
@@damariuseaton6678 I have kept my Tahoe for 21 years, no issues.
@@damariuseaton6678 Just lease Germans if you switch cars every 4 years. Don't bother with GM.
This is the savage review we need more often.
PERFECT music selection. Bravo
The circus music says it all...
Nightmare, not even a question.
Major Spam, so true. You know what else will cause nightmares ⬇️
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I bought a 2019 Equinox a few months ago and I love it.
7:03 Did they misalign the universal joint location for the drive shaft cos it aint straight.
I worked at Hertz RAC from 2011-2016. The equinox was my go to SUV if I needed a rental for 2 reasons, they always had sirius/XM and the front seats were insanely comfortable for a fat and tall guy like me. They had tons of thigh support and were just firm enough. The one thing that made this SUV better then most, for me at least, was taken away. I ended up renting one of these new Equinoxes in LAX over 2019 holidays. The front seats in these were so bad, the seats are too short and the bolsters are too close like Jack said at 2:31.
If you have a bunch of kids and you need an inexpensive SUV that you don't care to watch be destroyed over five years, this is a good choice. It's not meant to be great or exciting. It's the SUV you buy as you wait for your kids to be old enough to move out so you can buy something you want to drive.
2018 1.5 L, 66,000 miles. Standard sound system is good. Love mine.
if i might ask even though itis a different vehicle, is the price strategy for the new explorer the same?set it high but in reality, get ridiculously high discounts???
My wife has a 2020 with under 5k miles and we already have issues with “ESC Service,” clunky transmissions, and infotainment issues. It was our first GM product and if you are saying the previous gen was tons worse, I can’t even imagine.
Fookie Le don’t ever buy another Chevy ever please. Get a Hyundai or Kia or Mazda! My family own a chain of maintenance and repair shops and the domestic brand cars are in constantly. They are commodity cars like Mark said and they throw cheap components together and the end result is bad. That’s why the depreciation is awful too.
@Steve - She has the 1.5L 6 Speed Auto with AWD.
I own a nm previous generation. The thing is a lemon. I own and still drive it...its at 140k. Problems started to become apparent around 45k. While in the dealership so much...I cringe with watching all the other Chevy owners roll-in and how they had issues and the service department was...we can look at it, but it will take an hour of labor for diagnostics....on vehicles that appear to be under warranty.
@@2004cyrus Why get any of them when you can get a Toyota?
the road noise and vibration made me cringe, garbage car, get a used 2016 Lexus RX , 3 times the car ,same price, more reliable, more refined, more quiet, uncomparable build quality. Oh and also, never trust an Ecotec Engine. the 3.5L V6 in the lexus is more reliable than a swiss clock.
You can rather buy a 2018 Acura MDX. Better value for money. Just as reliable as Lexus. And get a 3 rd row of seats.
hmm hmm The current generation Lexus RX is a beautiful car and has an excellent ride. The 3.5L may be bomb proof but they are horrible on gas. My mother in law traded her '17 RX for a '19 Porsche cayenne hybrid and absolutely hates it, she wants her Lexus back lol I drove her Porsche a few times and I can tell you its garbage, and the twin turbo motor doesn't pull any harder than my mini van 😂
ᚺᚨᛗᛗᛖᚱᚺᛖᚨᚱᛏ the cayenne is not slow and it’s not a bad suv at all. Just curious why would you go from a Lexus RX to a Cayenne.
naxT890 who told you Acura MDX IS reliable ? That’s a bold faced lie.
James Guzman my MIL wanted a Porsche for years, finally has one and it’s not as comfortable as her Lexus RX. So now the Porsche is for sale.
My brother has one of the prior generation equinoxes. I will preface this by saying this that he in no way is a car guy to the point that he thinks I’m stupid for owning a car a with a Manual transmission (2019 WRX). He absolutely loves it. He is 340lbs and says “My fat ass fits in it and it gets me to and from work”. He also moved all of his worldly possessions in it from Florida to Texas when he finished college. It’s a reasonably priced, practical, and comfortable vehicle. To non car people that’s all they are looking for and that’s why these sell like hot cakes.
Will you be doing the new 2021 Kia Seltos SX AWD?
I love my 2020 equinox!!!
Remember when hyundai use to sell little shit boxes over a decade ago, oh how the tide has changed.
cloud ix how the turned have tables haha
I had a 1999 Hyundai Accent with the 5 speed, it wasn’t best made car, but it never left me stranded so there’s that
used to? donno what world u move to they STILL do if its NOT a v6....they DO NOT know how to make a 4cyl engine....we replace hyundai/kia 4cyl engines on a weekly basis...4-6 a week...and ALL for the same problem...crank bearing burning up due to lack of lubrication....so no i dont remember they STILL are.
The only difference with the Hyundai is the now supply them with a fire extinguisher so when they inevitably catch fire you are prepared!
I really like how they used the cup from a jock-strap for the center of the steering wheel. Swwweeet.
Thanks for confirming what i already knew at the end there
I liked GM and Chevy when I was growing up in the 60-80's. But I grew up and wouldn't buy one. Love my 2029 Mazda CX-5 Signature Starship.
Wow! 2029 signature starship, with that name it must be a flying car ;-)
@@DanDan-tt6gv, compared to my previous 07 Mazda 6i 5-door it feels like a Starship.
@@rdm925 Are you a time traveler?
@@666cemetaryslut 😅
Is your dog's name Elroy?
Guess we were the only ones that had a last gen with zero issues in 11 years
I don't get the hate either but everyone has their opinions about cars they never owned. I have a 2016 Equinox with 105,000 miles and the biggest problem I had so far was the vvt cams, which I just replaced. So far so good! My wife has a 2020 and loves it. I was on the fence until I actually drove it tonight....now I want one lol.
@@PatrickJTezak How much was it to replace the vvt cams?
@@prettygirlj6601 I think I paid about $100 total for both cams at O'Reilly auto parts. I'm not mechanically inclined but after a few TH-cam videos I just changed them myself and saved a few hundred bucks lol. It's not hard to do at all if you need to change them.
Great review. We’ll likely buy one. Our 2013 has 110k on her and we have done zero repairs other than routine maintenance. Ours has the 4 cylinder... again no issues. Might go with rust proofing the undercarriage given the issues you have raised with the ‘20.
Go Chevy!
One of these with the 1.5 turbo was assigned to me at work. It was reasonably quiet, it had nice turn-in, a nice ride and I found the power adequate for the average driver. But they are correct about the radio sound quality, it had none.
The chevy equinox is still the car that scared the shit out of me when i drove it through the carwash and the roof dented from the pressure of the dryer. Luckily it bent back.
I got really sad when the “In The Shoppe” shot came in and it no longer said without Turbowski. I guess he’s phased out for good now 😔
Great review and good advice.
The intro music is perfect for this car
I enjoyed your review on the Equinox, GM sadly is unlikely to sell me one. But I really enjoyed the song "Black Betty" by the "Caravan Palace" screened during the video. Thanks for the suggestion. Keep doing your videos.
Jack + I Tonya = perfect Savage Geese! So nothing wrong in sitting in your porcelain bathtub with 6 tinny Bluetooth speakers 😃
loved the timeline sections.
With how low interest rates are right now I was thinking about trading in or selling my 2018 for the 2020....should I do that? Is that a good idea?