2021 Chevrolet Equinox RS - Redline: First Look - 2020 Chicago Auto Show

[@devongee1776]

Can't even lie the front of this car looks pretty mean at the right angles, with just the DRL's on. Should be easy for Chevy to sell these during the day time

[@johnnydwyer4261]

Yeah Chevy really isn't just copying Hyundai, they are actually coming up with there OWN design? Are you kidding me, this like the Trailblazer built in KOREA is plagiarism.

[@andybub45]

The DRLS will stay on with the headlights

[@devongee1776]

@@andybub45 right ?

[@LeshVAuto]

That Equinox is really good looking. I driven one before as a rental, fabulous crossover.

[@brotherdubious]

The panel gaps on the center armrest at 3:38. Oof

[@austing4321]

It looks fucking terrible lmao. GM just cannot do interiors can they? The new Escalade looks nice but other than that, I've never seen a decent GM interior.

[@NileshR12]

Alexander Kahl It was a possible pre-production version because this is a show floor example

[@normt5463]

Not has bad as the RDX 2.0T glove box gap. Have you seen Subaru center console pieces in the last few years?

[@brotherdubious]

Norm T I own a 2017 Outback Touring and there aren’t any panel gaps

[@andybub45]

Pre production model. Dont worry about it.

[@keystonebbq6255]

I have a 2018 Equinox i got in late 2017, i was leary with 1.5T FWD but i commuted with it and 82k miles later i have never done a thing but change the tires at 67k miles, its been great

[@steverugerguy9606]

Still running good?....did you run intake valve cleaner through it occasionally because of GDI carbon deposits?...just curious cuz I have a 2020 1.5....they say carbon builds up on the intake valves on GDI engines...not just chevy but all if them that don't have port injection with it...

[@keystonebbq6255]

@@steverugerguy9606 I'm @ 109k as of today and it's still great, 30-34 mpg...I didn't have the valves clean but the dealer did a regular throttle body/intake cleaning and I have done a scheduled transmission service (flushed and changed fluid) I did have a P1101 code for mass discrepancy but after the dealer changed my oil they must have cleaned the sensor and it's been fine

[@briannavarrete49]

Chevy's lately look like they're going through a goth phase

[@jacobrael9872]

Seriously they looks so edgy lol, they should have followed the impalas design language which is beautiful compared to this

[@La-yt1wr]

Brian Rosado because they miss Potsch

[@DragonKnightX12]

A lot of them are going for this aggressive sporty look on regular cars for some reason. Honda, Toyota, and Nissan are doing it too.

[@ttamcc.4674]

@@jacobrael9872 no they shouldnt have!!!

[@rigom.2853]

I get that vibe from toyota too these recent years

[@theburgermeister7214]

I normally am not a fan of chevy products but I would buy this. The refresh looks good.

[@twany442]

GM has become the pasta maker... They throw stuff against the wall to see if it will stick..

[@zackeryjones2314]

The equinox had sold last year 346,000 of these vehicles mostly discounts and fleet sales but the Chevy equinox is still a very strong offering till this day

[@normt5463]

The CR-V and RAV4has almost $4,000 off as advertised on cars dot com

[@aayonce4]

Rental car king to compete with Hyundai Sante Fe. Lmao

[@normt5463]

@@aayonce4 what were you saying.. "...Toyota wants to mitigate this by funneling sales into rental fleets. While this tactic has become unpopular with automakers like General Motors, others have bolstered fleet sales to cope with the lackluster demand. Hyundai, for example, has relied heavily on rental companies to boost its total volume, but the move has placed dealerships and the corporate office at odds with each other. Toyota’s U.S. deliveries fell 3.6 percent through June of this year, which is 1.5 percent ahead of the industry’s overall decline...." www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/07/toyota-turns-toward-rental-fleet-sales-automakers-shy-away/

[@fakedazzleful]

You guys make it seem like the company get them dont pay Chevy. Do you guys think Ford really sell 1 million ford F-150 or Explorer. They use these for business and law enforcement. But guess what, Ford get his money. That's all that matter

[@jeffs6090]

The incandescent turn signals really cheapen the look! Seriously GM, led lights are not much more.

[@rashaudl.1605]

The Premier trim is the only one that gets the Led Turn signals front and back.

[@patrickb3032]

Rashaud L. Where did you get that info from? Is there a video showcasing it?

[@rashaudl.1605]

@@patrickb3032 No I look at the turn signal housings. You can usually tell if it's an incandescent bulb its pretty orange and if its Led then it's clear.

[@mosespatague1211]

I rented one of the other models on the line up and I was satisfied with the performance. Compared to Nissan Rogue, Chevy Equinox felt more comfortable to drive.

[@buffalop32acdm23]

40k! Yikes

[@normt5463]

That is before the $10,000 cash on the hood. At $30K this will embarrass a CR-V EX at $35K.

[@yiyangcheng]

You’re still surprised that compact SUVs are going for 40k ?

[@jodair8249]

You know these are STICKER prices. They are always running incentives like rebates and such. The '21 doesn't look all that much different. There's no mention, if there are any, of engine spec upgrades. A RS cosmetic package isn't going to do much if there's no ooomph in the engine. I got a great markdown on my '18. Its no RS but it looks the same..black on black, just no red stitching.

[@ahuehuete4703]

@@normt5463 - The current rebate is $4500. I was recently shopping around and I didn't see any Equinoxes that were discounted 10K. 6K off MSRP was the best I saw.

[@ahuehuete4703]

@@yiyangcheng - You can get an Equinox with the wheezy 1.5L for about 22K + tax.

[@charlesyoung9980]

I really hope the transmission has been improved. (9 speed) The current one is garbage.

[@frankmarzig1972]

don't count on it

[@snooplikesbacon]

Garbage how?

[@TheFoxwiz]

And it will still be garbage. Chevy execs are greedy and don’t get it

[@snooplikesbacon]

@@TheFoxwiz Mine isn't garbage in my GS so don't know what your talking about

[@DeVonLastKing]

I work at Chevy dealer we never had problems out of the transmission maybe just yours had promised

[@mgee6331]

the 2.0L is not available for 2021....only the 1.5L very sad...

[@mr.joshua204]

I'm good with my 2017 equinox midnight edition

[@mr.joshua204]

@Mr. Personality its actually quite stylish

[@NickFindsNick]

Ok

[@Tomgillchevy]

This edition of the Equinox carries some really effective changes that are sure to make this a more popular buy!

[@normt5463]

So much better than the lower fangs on the CR-V.

[@T16-s5o]

I agree

[@riteousrighthand6144]

what was the point of the Blazer?

[@ToyotaChaser-bd6ub]

To cash in on a known brand name.

[@riteousrighthand6144]

@@ToyotaChaser-bd6ub I guess.

[@patrickjohnson7801]

Good one we have a 2018 EQ and I drove two different blazers and I was no impressed at all will say the ride might be a little better and a little bigger but the dashboard is God offla Ugliest thing I have seen in a long time. Stupid looking radio? Lease is up in November going today to test a Subaru asent.

[@a1s2a3p4m]

Please more info on the Aviator and GV80!!!

[@lucasS0724]

Idk why they wouldn’t carry over the Trailblazer RS steering wheel with the flat bottom and gloss black.

[@rashaudl.1605]

Yea that's slow... there probably saving that for the Next Gen (2023)

[@Wald4267]

They actually made the equinox nice it stands out and on the outside it looks better than the Toyota RAV4 due to changes

[@project_calais4977]

GM Australia (Holden) sells the Equinox as a Holden here. It has been received as a rather ugly looking car which has hindered sales. If they choose to bring the updated version they might increase in sales. But one thing is for sure, when our car journalist get their hands on info on the updated Equinox, the nicer design will be the first thing they'll point out. And heres hoping they bring the RS, which would actually be a good addition to the local lineup here.

[@CHATO629]

Was there a Refresh 2021 Traverse at the Auto Show?

[@mkel0385]

I hope they fixed the rear wiper. It would only wipe 1\3 of the half circle wide area

[@shaunmiller3342]

Did they have the 2021 Nissan Maxima or 2021 Acura TLX there? Would love more information about those two cars

[@ms.briggs2146]

My dads 2020 Chevy equinox is so good I love it

[@S1LLY_Y0SHI_L0V3R]

Nice Review Of 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. 😁

[@jaydeeppatel73]

Please show the hundai palisade exterior and interior.

[@PP-qj1ez]

I see chevy bolt right next to this. Isn't bolt manufacturing already stopped or we have a new bolt coming for 2021?

[@smath5841]

PP that was the volt that was discontinued

[@PP-qj1ez]

@@smath5841 Ohh, for some reason I was under impression that even Bolt was being discontinued by GM.

[@mikeschmidt2958]

@@PP-qj1ez Should've been the bolt that ended not the volt RIP

[@PP-qj1ez]

@@mikeschmidt2958 Agree. I also liked Volt more than bolt. Dunno why GM decided that when it was selling well ...

[@Schmixdtyy]

PP The US isn’t ready for fully electric vehicles in areas like the Midwest we just can’t do full electric

[@Porsche996driver]

Tight review. The RS looks great.

[@alexthomas478]

When this car get launched?

[@nathant6209]

It is now coming out for the 2022 model year so i would think mid 2021

[@burnsumden]

This is actually a good refresh, however I'm now realizing the overall shape of this car is the problem 🤣

[@hughsnyder891]

For what it’s worth I like it .

[@pootytang203]

Can’t wait for you to do a full detail review on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade...

[@최대-p9j]

한국에 꼭 출시하길

[@alexthomas478]

I'm pretty much excited to see this car in real.

[@stanblack9650]

I like to buy a equinox in 2022 but as long as its affordable not no $30,000 or more if they raise it higher then forget it

[@meeralrafee1875]

What does it take for them to add paddle shifters? Especially on the Blazer. Hopefully it will be on the SS version if they ever bring it out with a twin turbo v6.

[@amielawson8344]

Love the look, but was hoping for a 6 cylinder with the RS.

[@ibanez720rg]

Have you had a chance to drive the 2.0 Turbo? It's surprisingly quick.

[@normt5463]

The 2.0T doesn't need the revs the V6 does around town.

[@amielawson8344]

ibanez720rg I may have. I know that sounds weird, but we rented a 2018 Equinox in 2018 and it was quite zippy. I am not sure watch engine it had though. Right now we have a 2017 Equinox with 4 cyl and the power sucks, especially compared to our other vehicle, a 2018 Traverse. Now that has power. Right now we are leaning towards trading the Equinox for a truck for my husband, the Traverse was his, and me taking the Traverse and buying it out at the end of the lease.

[@patrickjohnson7801]

Don't need a v6 it's not for pulling any thing I have a 1.5 2018 not sure why someone would have to have a 2.0

[@devintolliver92]

@@amielawson8344 lol I like the SUV but you're right it's slow as hell. Hands down the slowest vehicle I've ever owned.

[@Ironslice1]

Why is this considered an SUV? It looks more like a Pacifica competitor than a Grand Cherokee/Explorer competitor.

[@kristivaughan3839]

Looks a lot better than the Hondas and Toyotas

[@velboone6041]

It looks good an modern..

[@1974ward]

$40’000 no F n way overpriced

[@normt5463]

A 2020 Equinox 2LZ 2.0T is $38K but has $10,000 cash on the hood. Making for a better deal than the lower powered Japanese offers.

[@hughsnyder891]

@@normt5463 that was a guess by the presenter. I’m sure a reasonable deal will be offered.

[@normt430]

@@hughsnyder891 Everyone knows you dont pay MSRP.

[@hughsnyder891]

@@normt430 apparently Semi hasn’t got that message 😊

[@kappete1]

this car is like the chevy blazer.

[@eagletalon9735]

Being a Chevy guy I’m disappointed that their making all these RS trim levels but no power bumps. All the looks with no balls to back it up

[@lasers33]

Looks like that new Cadillac suv

[@benjochs]

This looks better than the blazer and the upcoming trailblazer now.

[@ChrisPollard]

The single greatest addition on the dash that never gets mentioned - next to the hazard light button there is now a DISABLE BUTTON for the Auto Stop/Start crap! If we didn't need it sooner than later, I'd have waiting until the '21 models started to arrive before buying one. Yes, JUST for that button. Man, I hate that auto stop/start BS. Hate it. With the burning passion of a thousand dying stars.

[@yasminwilson7420]

I hate Chevys my sister loves them but this has changed my mind about the Chevy Equinox and I will own one

[@PP-qj1ez]

Not the look I expected. I expected it to be almost like new blazer ... this is just average, or much below average!

[@IrishOhionan]

Dear lord I hope GM has changed the tires on the Redline edition as they are horrible in the rain and snow. I have never had a vehicle that works out the traction control like this 2019 does.

[@alexthomas478]

And does it cost more than 40000??. That's crazy..

[@miltomcardososilva881]

Tradução em português por favor manda um desse pra mim por favor eu presisando muito

[@geeeee8268]

A friend of mine leases one with 2.0 turbo. It's peppy. But very noisy at highway speeds. Ride is harsh and seats are paper thin. It's on par with RAV-4, but way behind CR-V.

[@normt5463]

...then there is GMC Terrain.

[@hugoleonardozamudio111]

The only bad thing about the equinox is that it wastes a lot of gas for a 4 cylinder

[@Pinceau2k]

3:52 Deja vu

[@morrisf3957]

beefed everything up except the most important part.the motor.

[@willthorson4543]

It's almost the same as the Cadillac xt6. Front end wise....lol

[@fobuu]

Reminds me of MAHK from Zebra Corner

[@MrAquinas1]

the two liter and 9 speed were a very good drive train and made it class competitive, so what do the idiots at GM decide to do? They drop it.

[@DaviD-vi9yc]

Equinox lindo 💕🇧🇷

[@hellogoodbye.]

There are much better options to spend 40k on.

[@alexanderacosta2023]

Esta muy linda

[@dopesoul7179]

Wish they would update the interior. It’s so plain…

[@CalvinHikes]

Looks pretty nice. I just can't believe in my heart how much I dislike Chevy, think of their vehicles is garbage and believe that anyone who owns one is a lesser person.

[@kalel33]

I've owned one Chevy and I loved it but was the worst piece of crap I've ever owned. It did teach me how to work on cars, because I replaced pretty much every thing on it, including a head gasket.

[@CarbLoaders]

Very cute car, a little too feminine for the guys. Soccer moms will love it for sure.

[@NileshR12]

Information Overload I think the pre-refresh version looks better actually & I'm a single college guy

[@howtobebasic2122]

Potch will love Mahk shitting on the chevy's

[@roypark5363]

those buttons on dash! Yikes

[@johnnydwyer4261]

Chevy's new motto " WE STOPPED BEING CREATIVE, FROM NOW ON WE WILL JUST COPY THE DESIGN OF HYUNDAI'S THEME ".

[@normt5463]

A couple generations to kick the can down the road until we go EV.

[@Randze]

The styling is gorgeous but come on? It looks like a completely different car from the outside but the current equinox from the inside. What lazy production for a new generation shows chevys true quality

[@snooplikesbacon]

Not a new generation?

[@T16-s5o]

This is a mid-cycle facelift.

[@kromahj]

Still look like a van

[@DubbViews]

Omg I say the same thing very wagony

[@marquezmcdaniel5744]

Cant spend 40 grand for a four cylinder

[@caldav8585]

That vehicle is nice but is in no way worth no where near 40 thousand dollars! Chevy need to stop it

[@bobbymy3vettes415]

I own a '13 & '14 Equinox. I really like what Chevy has done with the refresh & RS model. Thankfully the brain surgeons at GM got rid of the totally worthless and constantly problematic 2.4 Ecotec engine. The question now is, are the 1.5 & 2.0 scaled down versions of the junk 2.4? Love my cars, hate GM for lack of engine reliability.

[@EdgarRenje]

Those are the most generic tail light graphics these days.

[@arcticblue2ss471]

If you buy that for 40k...

[@johnnydwyer4261]

Let everyone know how it was Hyundai/kia who started making all those safety features standard. It dont matter if you are a Chevy fanboy, Ford, Honda, Toyota and so on. You all have Hyundai to thank for forcing you're Brand to offer MORE in the lower trims.

[@normt5463]

That Subaru Eye Sight hasn't worked for them. www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/12/car-accidents-subaru-crosstrek-involved-most-at-fault-crashes/39934165/

[@kalel33]

Nissan also added all the safety features standard a few years ago.

[@frankmarzig1972]

it looks nice but still underpowered.

[@rashaudl.1605]

Question how is this underpowered. When most of its competitors dont even have a 2.0T?

[@timothygaynor5130]

The 2.0 makes over 250 hp, I wouldn't say that's underpowered for the segment

[@ARB0204]

Rashaud L. He is probably talking about the base engine and not everyone buys the 2.0T

[@frankmarzig1972]

@@ARB0204 you have that right, the 2.0 is good. The 1.5 would be so disappointing. Most offer a V6 at this price/size and mostly 300hp. For me i would make the 2.0 turbo the base engine and have the V6 in upper trims

[@timothygaynor5130]

@@frankmarzig1972 Base engine wise I do agree with you. Due to pressure for better gas mileage though, turbo 4's seem like they're here to stay.

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

180th view, 6th comment, 19th like with 0 dislikes!!

[@deni8814]

Equinox yawnnnnn

[@ThomasStuart]

$40,000 for a made in Mexico Chevy?? I would not pay over $5,000

[@CAPDORI]

old ~~~ [interior]

[@normt5463]

Best in segment cargo of 81 cu ft with front passenger seat folded!

[@דניאלאלון-פ4ג]

Dear Friends!!!!! This is a very important message. Anyone who buys a new car from GENERAL Motors the chance you threw your money into the trash is very large. In this company there is no customer service, the company's management does not care at all, if you have a problem or a malfunction, you can only pray to God there is a chance that the help will come faster. GM is a very dangerous company, be careful and keep your money safe.!!!👎👎👎👎👎😬👎😬👎👎

[@ThaGentleman512]

My only complaint about Chevy is their interiors. They are so plain looking

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Rather buy something Japanese.

[@Darclover82]

Eamonn McDermott lol.

[@ApatLang]

you realize those are all built in America anyway right

[@Kyle22030]

@@ApatLang Yes, some are but they are assembled to a higher standard and higher quality parts...

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

@@Darclover82 lol

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

@@Kyle22030 Never ever heard of a reliable American vehicle regardless of the "quality" of the parts!!. EVER!

[@NeoTechOps]

It looks like Honda tried to bootleg a Cadillac

[@rdm925]

For under $40,000 my 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature is way better!

[@normt5463]

The 2020 Equinox 2.0T has $10,000 cash on the hood of the $38K to a Japanese crushing $28K! Besides the Equinox will handle as good for it's bigger size than your Mazda CX-5.

[@kalel33]

@@normt5463 I've driven both the Equinox and the CX-5. The Equinox felt large and lumbering compared to a CX-5. I didn't get a CX-5 because of the center console pushing my knees in but it was an amazing driving vehicle and will walk all over the Equinox.

[@normt5463]

@@kalel33 plus the Equinox/Terrain twins run rings around the Zoom-zoom. Motor Trend magazine figure eight test measure not only grip but accleration, braking power, along with shock dampening, sway bars, spring rates. It's the recipe that has the 2018 GMC Terrain/Equinox one full second ahead of the 2018 CX-5 in that test. You see, the Japanese cook the books in making a lightweight, small, and great handling cuv that journalist rave about and get fuel economy as a result. When the buying public review the Mazda it is loud and rough riding and a turn off with just a ride around the block. So 2018 Mazda adds to the CX-5 missing sound deadening and adds heavier acoustic glass. Now the suspension is taxed with sway bar and spring rates from the previous updates along with shocks that need revalving. Braking performance has suffered with the extra weight with longer stopping from 60 than a 2018 Terrain by over 10 feet. And if you want to compare real world economy, fuelly.com-which are owners reporting, has the new 2018 Equinox 1.5T besting the CX-5. Sorry to burst your Japanese bubble but most everyone is on the same playing field today and many have passed them up and especially on the cost to buy front thanks to dealerahips advertising on places like cars.com. It is public perception that lags because of you and the journalist want to protect their internet clicks and keep inflated resdiuals as the prices are higher to buy than non-Japanese, negating any excellent resdiuals value. The auto auctions thank you guys. This is especially the case for the Honda CR-V. Regarding pricing and value the 2018 Terrain and CX-5 are dead even today and 3 year, 36,000 miles from now. The Subaru is $2,000 less today and $2,000 less in the same time period. This all based on info gathered from cars.com. It favors the Terrain if I used 2017 values as it is an out going model and the best deal here. Though the base 2018 Terrain doesn't have dual zone climate control it does have rear seat upper vents. The Mazda does not until you go up to the Touring model. The Terrain SLE has dual zone and the CX-5 Touring has rear seat vents starting the last two years or so. Both cars are the same price on cars.com Early Mazda models do not have rear seat venting. The 2018 Honda CR-V is the most expensive at $2,000 more than comparable 2018 Equinox. The Honda still offers the old 2.4l and is $5,000 more than a 2017 Equinox 2.4l. It is just over priced at all levels. And at 3 years, 36,000 miles later the CR-V cost less than a Equinox. Which means the more expensive, new Honda has dropped more in value than the Equinox. The Terrain 1.5T receives the 9-speed transmission and has not been tested. Only the Equinox 1.5t 6-speed has been timed.

[@kalel33]

@@normt5463 The CX-5 I drove was a 2019 and it still handled much better than the Equinox. The Equinox was nice but I found the Nissan Rogue handled better. I'm just telling you from personal experience what I found. The CX-5 was the best handling of all the SUVs in that class and it wasn't even close but the tight suspension didn't make for the comfiest ride out of the group.

[@normt5463]

@@kalel33 The Buick Envision 2.0T is putting down a faster 27.5s figure-8 time vs 2019 CX-5 2.5T and 2019 RDX 2.0T at 27.7 in Motor Trend testing. That continues in an Emergency Lane test by Consumer Reports that has the Envision 2.0T doing 55.5 mph while the CX-5(non-turbo) did 54 mph and the RDX 2.0T can only go 52.5 mph. For 2019 Envision 2.0T gets a new 9-speed and 295 lb-ft of torque, 316 lb-ft of torque on overboost. The twin clutch and torque vectoring AWD is something that Mazda cannot match only able to use brakes on a single on a wheel for torque vectoring. The Hiperstrut, as also seen on Honda Civic Type-R as dual axis strut, eliminates any torque steer under accleration. At a discounted $35K the Envision Prem ll offers heads up display, adaptive high beams and articulating HID, adaptive cruise control with full stopping, tri-zone climate control, sliding rear seat, 12-volt outlet, along with Buick's longer warranty than Mazda.

[@ryankearns2115]

Front looks like explorer ST. Rear lights look identical to Mercedes A class. Typical Chevy garbage.

[@Yondaily]

😷

[@marklloyd4153]

Hopefully they got rid of the junk Chinese engines they had so many problems with in previous gens

[@chonknu7594]

Just when you can finally get used to how ugly the current model is, they release a newer, uglier version that we have to convince ourselves looks good for 3 years until the next one come

[@jacobrael9872]

I've never like the way the any of the equinoxes looked in or out and I still dont, and 40k for this? Lolololololol

[@normt5463]

It is $28K on cars dot com. From a MSRP of $38K. That is a much better deal than any Japanese 2.5l at the same price!

[@jacobrael9872]

@@normt5463 yes but chevy equinoxes have never had good reliability and I doubt this will change that

[@normt5463]

@@jacobrael9872 Truedelta surveys quarterly, not annually like others, and says the 2018 Equinox is as low as 12 repairs per 100. A RAV4 was 14/100 and CR-V as high as 33/100.

[@SantanKGhey1234]

Junk...

[@normt5463]

You can't just claim your cars are the most reliable or the highest quality without having substantial evidence to back up what you're saying. Otherwise the networks won't run the spots. They want to see robust proof of the claim. And not necessarily because they're such nice, selfless people, but because the network wants to sell commercials to other companies as well. If one were to make a baseless claim about another, the other company might pull its advertising. Or sue. Or both. There's no reason to doubt that Chevy did, as it claims, commission global survey taker Ipsos to conduct a 50,000-vehicle. survey and that that survey showed Chevy was #1 in reliability. Car & Driver