2025 Chevy Equinox RS AWD | Best $40k Compact SUV?!

[@cosettepotozniak7987]

Purchased 2025 Equinox RS 8-11-24; one word --> F A N T A S T I C. Did not pay extra for color, went with metallic, and it looks SUPER. This video NAILS it. At a minimum go with the RS trim. You can choose LT with options to save $$$.

[@susan9553]

Enjoy your new suv. Waiting for a RS to get to MN soon.

[@susan9553]

Do you feel the engine has enough get up and go. We have a 2014 with a V-6 so a little worried about that.

[@maverickhunterjames]

Let us know how it goes I'm planning on getting the one.

[@TS-KDMF1777]

@@susan9553I have a 2023 with the same 1.5. As long as you don’t need to drag race it it’s fine. Is it a lil sluggish off a light? Yes. But casual driving, it’s plenty.

[@WOOF95]

I'm thinking of buying one, too. Did you have to place a special order for it? If so, how long did it take for final delivery? Thanks.

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Thanks so much for bringing this review of the all new 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS trim level.

[@michaelgarvin8621]

Great walk around tour of the Equinox!! 👍

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I appreciate it!

[@T997S]

Thank you!! Been trying to find a review of an RS for a while now. Such a nice SUV

[@CarsMadeSimple]

It is!

[@surfboy5]

Thanks for the great review! I really like this SUV. Great looks and good price!

[@maverickhunterjames]

I see they still refuse to have gas lift arms for the engine compartment hood in the Equinox. Wonder if I can get some I can have installed?

[@tyrxnnical]

I think Chevy’s interior quality has come a long way in the more recent models, but I’d definitely prefer something like the Activ (which seems similarly priced to this trim) than the sporty designs! Great walkthrough as always

[@grahamsteen7984]

Thank you for your Equinox reviews. I may have missed it, but have you driven them? I am curious about your drive/ride impressions between the RS vs. ACTIV models. Many Thanks, Graham.

[@thunderjenkins920]

I like the look of this vehicle, but they really missed the mark . How can you charge $40,000.00 for a fully loaded vehicle and not have a premium sound system, I don't get that . And they should have had power folding mirrors for the price they are charging. Come on Chevy what are you guys doing !

[@josephf2157]

💯 Exactly!

[@yamaha642]

Hyundai Tucson Limited-Heads up display, Leather seating, Rain sensing wipers, etc. More horsepower, 8 Speed automatic transmission for both FWD and AWD. I really like your reviews though. Very specific and complete. More in depth than some others.

[@JP1970]

Great video...I think I may have found my new car. Currently driving a ZR2 that is way more than I need. It would be nice to still be able to tow something. Not sure about adding a 2" receiver hitch to this, but I imagine someone has already done it. Liked and subbed--thanks!

[@CarsMadeSimple]

Appreciate it!! I have more content coming on the Equinox shortly.

[@AlanHenryDeBoerSr]

Where did the dealership get the front license plate frame? A dealer here told me they haven't even been manufactured yet. WHAT?

[@grahamsteen7984]

Thank you for this review. Do you have any where you actually drive the equinox? Kindly, Graham.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I just confirmed that Chevy will be loaning me one next month. I will try to get behind the wheel before that for quick impressions!

[@grahamsteen7984]

@@CarsMadeSimple Thank you for your response. Keep up your terrific work. Kindly, Graham.

[@maverickhunterjames]

40k, depending on the location. I have a build from the Chevrolet site for a RS 39,470 with sun/moonroof safty and technology package Radiant Red tintcoat minus the Convenience Package 3 and cargo shade. And it's coming to my area at that price.

[@forte7991]

They need to make a hybrid version. I would buy it

[@vishalmodha8205]

Still a mystery why don’t they make hybrids? Trax, trailblazer and equinox all will be hit hybrids

[@Rome1017Lights]

Hybrid is coming. It's already in China. Equinox "Plus" PHEV

[@kennordsfan1494]

Chevy has the Volt tech with the battery generator system which is better than the a hybrid but similar. Why Chev doesn’t use this Tech in any of their vehicle line up is beyond me. The money spend in R and D and so real world usages. Is a head scratcher for sure.

[@PLASMA895]

Weird they discontinued the front parking sensors. 😮

[@jnov881]

😂

[@maverickhunterjames]

I had seen pre-production pictures where the RS mirror caps would match the body color. But they are black.

[@rudfil]

Looks good but that terrible little 1.5 turbo engine is just too inadequate.

[@DJ118USMC]

No premium audio?! Really?!

[@dken4048]

I agree

[@kennordsfan1494]

I know I have a 2022 Equinox RS in this color buy chance and have the Bose system which was an option in 2022. This is Chev decontenting their products and increase it pricing per trim. In 2022 her in Canada I got my a fully loaded RS for just over 32,000 Canadian, now same vehicle granted US dollars add 30% for exchange this will be 52 grand here in Canada? These wont sell here at that price. So 18 thousand more for a 8 spee transmission, a body redesign but same underpinnings? No this is ridicoulous practice

[@인생은한번-e5h]

The location of the emergency light is quite strange What's your idea?

[@spedzu]

Great overview of the new Equinox. It is a great-looking sibling to the Traverse.

[@bradmichael1373]

For $40k, I think I’d consider the Buick Envision with the stronger 2.0 liter turbo.

[@alexandergillingham2592]

Maybe next year they'll have a 2.0L engine

[@orreng]

OCD about those lights…..I literally laughed out loud!

[@PeanutsandPopcorn]

40k? Drunk

[@maverickhunterjames]

I see this model has the Convenience Package 3. That explains the 40k.

[@HALWG51]

Black interior is a deal breaker for me.

[@tedrik1346]

Agree..especially with the black headliner. Hopefully some other trims will have a gray interior. As usual though..great in-depth review.

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

Racist but ok

[@maverickhunterjames]

​@@LicPlate8VPL158 Lol

[@maverickhunterjames]

​@tedrik1346 Different color options are for LT and Activ. Black leather or cloth seats has always been the only choice for the RS since 2024

[@kenmoats3654]

Which ones have the crappy CVT transmission

[@CarsMadeSimple]

FWD

[@alexandergillingham2592]

Nice suv

[@BoopSnoot]

175hp + 28mpg highway despite CVT = fail. I did the math twice, it checks out.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

This one is AWD with the 8 speed

[@Rome1017Lights]

8 speed

[@BoopSnoot]

@@Rome1017Lights only on AWD, but economy isn't better with 8 speed, and CVTs are usually known for boosting fuel economy.

[@maverickhunterjames]

You again.

[@maverickhunterjames]

Nice to know what that knob is. I thought it was the AWD knob from the pre-production pictures.

[@petewhelan5933]

Motor Motor where are you?

[@roadrunnerorange]

40k for a 1.5l? Hell no. For 30k it better have the 2.0 252hp like in the 2018-2020 models.

[@honda97ish]

It looks awesome, but it has an underpowered engine and poor gas mileage, I'm sorry, but it's true.

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

$40K? no way.

[@mstngken]

Made in Mexico and only contains 15% American parts so this is a foreign vehicle with an American badge. I will just by a foreign badge made in America with American labor and support Americans.

[@rocketrodlover]

MADE IN MEXICO. Right there on the window sticker. Sad but true

[@overhill07]

Not enough motor.

[@lashlarue59]

This doesn't look nearly as nice as the EV version.

[@Boostedbeard]

Best $40k ? Well idk I have a 24 premier awd loaded with RS package. depreciation alone if the 25 is anything like the 24 in the market in 6 months. No, No its not the best lol. 22k lost in value in 6 months. It hurts. But man makes my 24 that was over 40k look like a Chinese tonka toy. Oh wait...

[@Rome1017Lights]

24 lost more value simply because it's the old body style. This happens with every generation of every car. It was designed in 2017 after all

[@MikeV-t7o]

Get to it Intro too long

[@EM.1.]

What I don't like about GM: Cost cutting. Its competitors tend not to be cheap and tacky. And why are so many GM products not made in the USA? Mostly Mexico or Korean, come on.

[@agzman71]

At 40K no real leather Seats and a upgrade sounds system.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

The sound system is an odd omission to me

[@jeffs6090]

Please stop clapping your hands!

[@TheFlyrodder68]

CRV, RAV4, Mazda CX-50, blow this Equinox out of the water. Reliability, resale, and overall maintenance costs for the vehicle's life are historically horrific for this model.

[@stevegolacks8731]

True, but Rav 4s are now 35-40k. You can get a base LT equinox for 31

[@TheFlyrodder68]

@@stevegolacks8731 The headache and cost of ownership will ruin your finances. Shop smarter. Look at the bigger picture. Protect your money. Automobile cost is a wealth killer.

[@otherZinc]

​@TheFlyrodder68 , That's a big fat lie! Those cars you names are extremely Overrated and do not compare to that Chevrolet Equinox in anything.

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Prove it. Please show us the reviews and quality rankings.

[@stevegolacks8731]

@@TheFlyrodder68 Of course cars are not investments. I realized that when i was 18 years old. I also realize that cars are fun and AWESOME to own. Cars like the equinox or Highlander are great for roadtrips, and cars like my Supra are great for weekend car shows! The best solution to all of this is to get a good job, make a bunch of money, and have fun! You only get one life, live it!

[@sadiqahmadi3109]

40K with 1.5 engine 😂😂, No thank you!

[@曾士恆-d9n]

it's better than ford escape

[@lifewithtrina2930]

Way better but then again all equinox looks better then the escape the design of all escapes look ugly....

[@alexandergillingham2592]

​@@lifewithtrina2930Haha

[@robertwinkler8444]

Way too high, not me ever