For me a big selling point too is the dealer network. Lot of new makers like Tesla & Rivian say what a positive it is to not have dealers. I disagree. I like to have a local business to support where I can take my car if needed to be worked on. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed watching.
One week in. My highlights: 1) The size and quality of the center screen 2) Took a medium weekend trip. Returned with 224 miles on the trip and 110 left on the range (335 projected). Pretty good for 319 miles advertised. 3) That I can put navigation in the driver cluster (but haven’t taken a big trip yet) 4) Hey google voice commands 5) The backup camera is so clear. Even my wife (who isn’t as interested in the tech as I am) comments on how nice that backup camera is. 6) Specific to me…$140/mo two year lease with $500 down. They basically gave it to me. I have a 2LT.
I absolutely adore my 2RS FWD! The only three things I don't like, is first, the damn noise for pedestrians, which is even louder than many freaking ICE vehicles! That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever! Second, would like to be able to change default Google Maps navigation to Waze instead. They should've given us the option. Third, the door handles. Other than that, the Equinox EV is an amazing looking SUV, and it's incredibly smooth!
Yeah! I don’t even hear the pedestrian warning noise anymore. I’m so used to it from my other EVs. It’s only below 25mph. I think they have to have it by law??? The handles are annoying, but not the worst. I do wonder how they will hold up over time.
Almost 2 months into ownership, I love this car. It was a great buy and truly enjoy driving it. Is it the best at everything, nope. The Ioniq charges faster, the Mach E accelerates faster, etc. But it is a great jack of all trades and a phenomenal deal for the price. GM is offering serious "cash on the hood" for these....so the actual price paid is several thousand less than the competition.
What I will like the most: my local Chevy dealer! They offer an EV charge pint free of charge, and if ever I run into a problem, they are right there around the corner! Great videos! We can’t wait to drive ours! 3LT Fwd coming in the next few weeks!
Nice review. I agree about the styling and the screen and the supercruise. But you lost me on the seats. In fact, that’s the reason I backed out of buying one a week ago. I just cannot get comfortable. I have a Hyundai ionic5 and I totally love the seats, but the equinox just doesn’t do it for me, but that’s a personal thing. I find the seat bottom to be too soft and unsupportive. I’m hoping the Cadillac Optiq has firmer seats since it will have a lot of the same features as the equinox. I also hope GM figures out a way to make these things DC charge faster. Taking almost another 30 minutes to charge 10 to 80% versus the Hyundai is not very impressive at all. But GM definitely nailed the styling and the super cruise is the best system out there.
Great vehicle! What did you have before? I have a bolt euv. I was thinking about upgrading but I honestly have gotten very attached to my car. Maybe I can convince my wife to got one or let me own two cars 😂 I'm sure you'll be able to get pre-made chrome delete wrap for the wheels. It would look great blacked out
Hey do you know how to change in setting how when you put a bike rack on the rear I’m have a problem backing up the sensors, detect the bike rack and will not let me back up. It thinks it’s another automobile.
It’s working again. No clue what happened. Monitoring it over the next few days before u do a follow up video. It seems like some others have had the same issue.
It’s in the part of the center console the goes under the dash. It’s where a wireless charger should have gone. Kind of weird. Maybe it’s just on 3LT and 3RS trims?
For me a big selling point too is the dealer network. Lot of new makers like Tesla & Rivian say what a positive it is to not have dealers. I disagree. I like to have a local business to support where I can take my car if needed to be worked on. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed watching.
Getting my 2RS this week. So stoked!!!!
Enjoy!!!
One week in. My highlights:
1) The size and quality of the center screen
2) Took a medium weekend trip. Returned with 224 miles on the trip and 110 left on the range (335 projected). Pretty good for 319 miles advertised.
3) That I can put navigation in the driver cluster (but haven’t taken a big trip yet)
4) Hey google voice commands
5) The backup camera is so clear. Even my wife (who isn’t as interested in the tech as I am) comments on how nice that backup camera is.
6) Specific to me…$140/mo two year lease with $500 down. They basically gave it to me.
I have a 2LT.
I absolutely adore my 2RS FWD! The only three things I don't like, is first, the damn noise for pedestrians, which is even louder than many freaking ICE vehicles! That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever! Second, would like to be able to change default Google Maps navigation to Waze instead. They should've given us the option. Third, the door handles. Other than that, the Equinox EV is an amazing looking SUV, and it's incredibly smooth!
Yeah! I don’t even hear the pedestrian warning noise anymore. I’m so used to it from my other EVs. It’s only below 25mph. I think they have to have it by law???
The handles are annoying, but not the worst. I do wonder how they will hold up over time.
I vinyl wrapped the top of mine came out great yours would look good with the red on the top
Cooled seats 🔥
Almost 2 months into ownership, I love this car. It was a great buy and truly enjoy driving it. Is it the best at everything, nope. The Ioniq charges faster, the Mach E accelerates faster, etc. But it is a great jack of all trades and a phenomenal deal for the price. GM is offering serious "cash on the hood" for these....so the actual price paid is several thousand less than the competition.
What I will like the most: my local Chevy dealer! They offer an EV charge pint free of charge, and if ever I run into a problem, they are right there around the corner! Great videos! We can’t wait to drive ours! 3LT Fwd coming in the next few weeks!
Nice review. I agree about the styling and the screen and the supercruise. But you lost me on the seats. In fact, that’s the reason I backed out of buying one a week ago. I just cannot get comfortable. I have a Hyundai ionic5 and I totally love the seats, but the equinox just doesn’t do it for me, but that’s a personal thing. I find the seat bottom to be too soft and unsupportive. I’m hoping the Cadillac Optiq has firmer seats since it will have a lot of the same features as the equinox. I also hope GM figures out a way to make these things DC charge faster. Taking almost another 30 minutes to charge 10 to 80% versus the Hyundai is not very impressive at all. But GM definitely nailed the styling and the super cruise is the best system out there.
That’s so funny! I really didn’t like the Ioniq 5 seats! Ahahahaha. No worries that’s why there is more than one automaker. Something for everyone!
Great vehicle! What did you have before? I have a bolt euv. I was thinking about upgrading but I honestly have gotten very attached to my car. Maybe I can convince my wife to got one or let me own two cars 😂
I'm sure you'll be able to get pre-made chrome delete wrap for the wheels. It would look great blacked out
It’s much better looking than its Cadillac cousin.
Hi I just bought this car, is there any community for this car beside the RUclips comments where we can share experiences with other ouwners?
There a pretty active Equinox EV forum!
Love the styling and how ridiculously dirt cheap it was - $33k for a 3LT. For that price I’ll deal with Chevrolet’s notorious terrible service.
Hey do you know how to change in setting how when you put a bike rack on the rear I’m have a problem backing up the sensors, detect the bike rack and will not let me back up. It thinks it’s another automobile.
Do the brake lights come on with one pedal braking?
Yes, when there is a dramatic reduction in speed or coming to stop. Modulating while you drive will not if it is gradual.
What happened to your GPS not working in your prior video?
It’s working again. No clue what happened. Monitoring it over the next few days before u do a follow up video. It seems like some others have had the same issue.
I've had this happen to my Tesla Model Y and it came back the next day.
Thanks for the prompt reply. I have an equinox EV 3LT and so far loving it. Traded in my 2023 Bolt EUV.
Did you get the GPS issue resolved
It resolved itself as of now. I am going to monitor it over the next few days and the do a follow up video. Super weird!
What about your GPS from the other day?
Working as of now!!! Not sure what went wrong. It was very weird.
What air conditioned phone pocket? Haven’t seen that on mine
It’s in the part of the center console the goes under the dash. It’s where a wireless charger should have gone. Kind of weird. Maybe it’s just on 3LT and 3RS trims?
My 2LT has it, it’s weird
Is this a 3LT?
Yes, it is.
Yes! 3LT