2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2. 0T Review and Road Test - In 4K
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Date: 2019-05-30
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OPA Extreme
I just posted this else where in this thread, but will do here, so its open to all and not reply to one specific guys post. I was/am the same opinion, and I went to an equinox forum, and found out if you put the shifter in L, and then click the gear select up to 9 (highest gear, and just leave it as is as you drive around, it still works like a normal Drive mode and shifts on its own (no higher revs or anything, just the same, cause you selected highest gear, instead of just driving off in L, . and while in this mode, the engine stop feature seems to be disengaged and will not turn off, when you come to a stop. Yes, I tested this myself and it works. also, if the A/C is on, it will not shut down when come to a stop. and if very cold out, it also doesnt turn off, so you can keep the climate control doing its thing. this trick is enough for me to leave this car on my short list. on hwy driving, no worries, anyways, except if in a traffic jam. and then back to using this trick.
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I just posted this else where in this thread, but will do here, so its open to all and not reply to one specific guys post. I was/am the same opinion, and I went to an equinox forum, and found out if you put the shifter in L, and then click the gear select up to 9 (highest gear, and just leave it as is as you drive around, it still works like a normal Drive mode and shifts on its own (no higher revs or anything, just the same, cause you selected highest gear, instead of just driving off in L, . and while in this mode, the engine stop feature seems to be disengaged and will not turn off, when you come to a stop. Yes, I tested this myself and it works. also, if the A/C is on, it will not shut down when come to a stop. and if very cold out, it also doesnt turn off, so you can keep the climate control doing its thing. this trick is enough for me to leave this car on my short list. on hwy driving, no worries, anyways, except if in a traffic jam. and then back to using this trick.
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SQWraps
Test drove this yesterday and the interior is severely lacking. Such a let down, because its a phenomenal drive. Couldnt imagine any instance in which youd have to floor it, I was at 80 before I knew it. But that interior. I prefer cloth, but the material in here is horrible and the leather isnt much better. The seats arent very comfortable (the lumbars great, though) and the steering wheel is hard in a way Ive never noticed in a car before. The overall feel of the interior is Cheap, when its not exactly a cheap car. I wish I could put the Chevy turbo engine into the new Santa Fe, because THAT was a nice car. The acceleration just wasnt as nice as the Equinox (but I also forgot about the sport mode and didnt try it. SO disappointed they kept this crappy interior in the 2019
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Test drove this yesterday and the interior is severely lacking. Such a let down, because its a phenomenal drive. Couldnt imagine any instance in which youd have to floor it, I was at 80 before I knew it. But that interior. I prefer cloth, but the material in here is horrible and the leather isnt much better. The seats arent very comfortable (the lumbars great, though) and the steering wheel is hard in a way Ive never noticed in a car before. The overall feel of the interior is Cheap, when its not exactly a cheap car. I wish I could put the Chevy turbo engine into the new Santa Fe, because THAT was a nice car. The acceleration just wasnt as nice as the Equinox (but I also forgot about the sport mode and didnt try it. SO disappointed they kept this crappy interior in the 2019
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Trades46
Whereas I found the Escape chintzy and the CR-V too radical, I actually find myself liking the Equinox. The 1. 5T is the leave it motor - either go up to the 2. 0T for its power & 9spd gearbox or the 1. 6TD for its hybrid-busting MPG figures. Chevy has managed to up the quality of their products from exterior to interior, and the Chevy myLink infotainment system is surprisingly good to use. My complaint is same as yours - most of the amenities are reserved on the Premier trim and option packages, and adding them all makes the Chevy price almost match that of a BMW X1 or Audi Q3. However GM tends to offer huge incentives on their dealer lots which hopefully would make the pricing more inline with rivals when it comes time to sign.
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Whereas I found the Escape chintzy and the CR-V too radical, I actually find myself liking the Equinox. The 1. 5T is the leave it motor - either go up to the 2. 0T for its power & 9spd gearbox or the 1. 6TD for its hybrid-busting MPG figures. Chevy has managed to up the quality of their products from exterior to interior, and the Chevy myLink infotainment system is surprisingly good to use. My complaint is same as yours - most of the amenities are reserved on the Premier trim and option packages, and adding them all makes the Chevy price almost match that of a BMW X1 or Audi Q3. However GM tends to offer huge incentives on their dealer lots which hopefully would make the pricing more inline with rivals when it comes time to sign.
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James McHugo
I have this 2018 Equinox, mid level trim with the AWD 1. 5 engine. Have had it about a year now and put about 16, 000 miles on it, no regrets. Handles well in weather and snow, is quiet to drive. I average about 31mpg. My best mpg is grieving about 55 to 60mph, at that speed I get around 35mpg. I see people state the auto shut off is a deal breaker. It works seamlessly. And Ive learned if you double bump the brake just before you can to a complete stop, the engine will continue to run uninterrupted. I drove a Toyota Solara before buying this Equinox, and have never regretted getting it.
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I have this 2018 Equinox, mid level trim with the AWD 1. 5 engine. Have had it about a year now and put about 16, 000 miles on it, no regrets. Handles well in weather and snow, is quiet to drive. I average about 31mpg. My best mpg is grieving about 55 to 60mph, at that speed I get around 35mpg. I see people state the auto shut off is a deal breaker. It works seamlessly. And Ive learned if you double bump the brake just before you can to a complete stop, the engine will continue to run uninterrupted. I drove a Toyota Solara before buying this Equinox, and have never regretted getting it.
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John
just toss it into manual shift mode shift up the gears to 6 or 9 and then it will stay in that mode but shift normally and it does not use the auto on stop then. Actually I have been getting use to the stop start but I agree it has to wear over time. Pulled up to a high end volvo other day it has the start stop to I heard it when light turned green. Anyway for anyone who has the equinox just use the manual mode shit to top gear and its all set. It shifts normally then and over rides the stop start Hope this helps someone.
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just toss it into manual shift mode shift up the gears to 6 or 9 and then it will stay in that mode but shift normally and it does not use the auto on stop then. Actually I have been getting use to the stop start but I agree it has to wear over time. Pulled up to a high end volvo other day it has the start stop to I heard it when light turned green. Anyway for anyone who has the equinox just use the manual mode shit to top gear and its all set. It shifts normally then and over rides the stop start Hope this helps someone.
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Jason H
The auto stop/start actually is defeatable. you put the transmission in manual mode when you start the car and set the most gears you want the transmission to use using the plus and minus buttons. Its not as convenient as say a dash button (preferred, but it can be done. With that said, I am surprised that the stop/start on my 2018 Terrain isnt that intrusive like other systems out there and you get used to it. it saves you about 1 mpg in mixed driving.
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The auto stop/start actually is defeatable. you put the transmission in manual mode when you start the car and set the most gears you want the transmission to use using the plus and minus buttons. Its not as convenient as say a dash button (preferred, but it can be done. With that said, I am surprised that the stop/start on my 2018 Terrain isnt that intrusive like other systems out there and you get used to it. it saves you about 1 mpg in mixed driving.
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Korey Mayo
Honda is not the best SUV in this size they have been having lots of problems with their 1. 5 engines Nissan SUVs have a lot of transmission problems Chevy equinox is way overpriced when its fully loaded. Best SUV this size is the Mazda CX 5 which is just as reliable as Toyota as Mazda now uses asin transmissions like Toyota and Mazda offers more features than any other SUV this size including heads up display
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Honda is not the best SUV in this size they have been having lots of problems with their 1. 5 engines Nissan SUVs have a lot of transmission problems Chevy equinox is way overpriced when its fully loaded. Best SUV this size is the Mazda CX 5 which is just as reliable as Toyota as Mazda now uses asin transmissions like Toyota and Mazda offers more features than any other SUV this size including heads up display
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Blake Swan
Alex, didnt you test a Kia Sportage SX 0 - 60mph? Why is that never included in your comparison stats? Intention this because its one of the fastest if not fastest insegment but you dont include it in you 0 to 60 list giving the impression the Equinox is faster than a Forester or Sportage. I want justice
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Alex, didnt you test a Kia Sportage SX 0 - 60mph? Why is that never included in your comparison stats? Intention this because its one of the fastest if not fastest insegment but you dont include it in you 0 to 60 list giving the impression the Equinox is faster than a Forester or Sportage. I want justice
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Pikminiman
It may have scored a respectable 71 dB on your 50 MPH cabin noise test, but I gotta say it sounded significantly louder than the competition judging from the audio in this video. It sounds as though theres a wider variety of noises, which I think it more bothersome than absolute noise level.
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It may have scored a respectable 71 dB on your 50 MPH cabin noise test, but I gotta say it sounded significantly louder than the competition judging from the audio in this video. It sounds as though theres a wider variety of noises, which I think it more bothersome than absolute noise level.
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Noah Ortega
Does the steering feel like last years gen, like does it feel somewhat numb. Idk I like sport type steering. My Impala has the best steering probably in its class. But I have a 2011 Impala so the steering in the 2018 Impala must have the magnetic steering.
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Does the steering feel like last years gen, like does it feel somewhat numb. Idk I like sport type steering. My Impala has the best steering probably in its class. But I have a 2011 Impala so the steering in the 2018 Impala must have the magnetic steering.
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