2019 Chevy Equinox Review // A lot of tech in a compact SUV

The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact 5-passenger utility vehicle, sold with a 1.5L 4-cylinder, a 2.0L 4-cylinder or 1.6l 4-cylinder diesel. This size of compact SUV is the most popular in terms of sales but a lot of buyers overlook the GM products in favour of import brands but this Equinox offers a lot of easy to use tech that shames many premium brands.

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[normt]

The Equinox 1.5t awd costs about US$7, 000 less than a CR-V 1.5t awd. Such a good value!

[Trades]

It's a nice car with lots of tech but the 1.6 turbodiesel is pretty unique in the segment and if you do frequent highway commutes it is a top pick.

[fl.sal.]

Welcome back Mike. It has been a long time.

[cassiocm]

Mike, please add MPG graphics when you talk about fuel consumption. Also graphics for horsepower and torque would be helpful too. Otherwise, great review.

[JakeDrives]

Nice spec. The best look available on the current Equinox.. Looks really sharp, I am liking it! I have a 17' Malibu and i'm in love with GM's suite of tech and the comfort and quietness that they offer. I've been considering stepping up to the Equinox but i'd pretty much have to order one to get it looking like your tester. I'm definitely considering it given how good the Malibu is on the same chassis.

[dspates]

I've never been a fan of the Equinox but this new design is definitely better looking. I like it!

[yesdvt]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the plastic GM uses for dashboards and side panels, it's totaly fine. Easy to clean, durable, lighter and cheaper. I do not understand why people get overly excited about USB ports and LED headlights. These things do not excite me at all.

[redmusichouse]

3:28 holy wonkiness, who slapped on that badge all tilted? talk about lack of care

[robinsd]

I would never pay 46K for this car....I got a Mercedes GLC300 for 4K more. This will depreciate like crazy...

[opaextreme]

It's a very nice driving vehicle and has lots of great features.. I'm considering one, but only with huge price reduction in any offer I do, cause it's overpriced and due to depreciation values... or I'll walk... I believe the awd, after you switch it on, is on demand type, but just is not on automatically.. I don't like this either, but since only need it on bad weather days, I can be aware to turn it on when starting the car in bad weather situation. or turn it on if starts to rain/snow... if it helps with fuel economy to be off normally ? I am spoiled with a Santa fe with it's pretty good awd system w/locking centre diff... would buy another Santa fe, but it's fuel ecomoy in it's under powered 2.0L is worse than my 2011 6cyl awd santa fe.. so it's off the table due to bad fuel rating and slower power accel. scores..

[zerher]

My biggest problem with this vehicle is that it has plenty of safety options available but very little comes standard. If you want the options that come standard on a CRV EX you will probably pay close to 10, 000 more for those options on an Equinox. They package all the cool things that come standard on the CRV EX in separate option packages that cost thousands extra. Pretty sad. If they really want to compete they need to make more of these optional features standard.

[funguyutube]

Good solid review of a good solid car. How would you compare it to a similar year and trim level Jeep Cherokee ? Noting in particular, cost, MPG, performance, interior look and feel .... and very important relative cabin sound level. Side question, how do you feel about buying used rental cars? I subscribed and hit the bell.

[cncfan]

Why would you buy this over a hybrid RAV4?

[penvon]

The auto light is placed too low, every time I exit the vehicle my knees hit the knob & the light stays on & I have to put it back on auto...I’m 6’1.

This vehicle is also not good on gas at all in the 2.0T...Overall as a new vehicle it’s “OK”...Long term I would never even consider it.Its an insurance rental.

[vicsmithabc]

GM will never learn that cheaping out on such obvious things as surrounding occupants in a sea of hard plastic, fake chrome, scrimping on safety features (automatically engaging all-wheel drive) and unforgivable fit and finish issues, reminds consumers of the GM from before the U.S. taxpayers bailed them out... A reliability nightmare wrapped in a pretty package. I'll pass GM. Thanks for your informative review and reminding me of how I was, but never will be again, suckered into purchasing a GM product.

[godfatherNYC]

Looks good, lots of features, etc. but I'd never buy this over a Toyota in a million years. New RAV4 Hybrid with *40MPG* (and Toyota reliability) for me if I buy from this segment.

[GGexcellence]

please please do a Canadian review of Toyota Avalon. Thank you.

[andrewang]

how many people will buy this one, ummmm, interesting, btw, who shut down the plant in ontraio.

[mistykeels]

Purchased a chevy Equinox in February 2019. It has 1, 144 miles on it. Died in the middle of traffic over Memorial Day weekend. Engine/Transmission malfunction. Dealership duct taped the broken part which is on indefinite backorder. They refused me a loaner and sent me on my way. Still not functional nor safe. At second shop. It’s a known problem with no fix in sight. Still no 1, 144 miles. Brand. New. Car.

[ronh]

Professional review. Good presentation. Car Looks old though