All-New 2025 Chevrolet Equinox review // Can it take on the big players?

[@normbittner3762]

Gm is knocking it out of the park with their SUVs- huge improvement. We bought a CRV Hybrid in May- had this been out then, we would have seriously considered it.

[@DuaneWaller-m4i]

That interior is a beauty! And I love that Andrea matched the interior with her jacket, and the exterior color with her pants. Well done!

[@kennethogden8745]

Hope Zack heals fast!!!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

It's definitely less red every day 👌

[@mveevers1350]

We love our 2022 Equniox LT AWD for the money and value is great and the reliability from new to 67,000km has been great ! Only oil changes for maintenance. The new 2025 we had the pleasure of driving it as a service loaner while in getting our winter tires on. Chevrolet is raising the bar across all SUVs for Chevrolet, Buick and GMC ! They should not be overlooked. In fact they should be placed at the top of the list. Had 2022 RAV4 rental and it was lots of plastic.

[@dougshugarts3105]

The Equinox always gets a bad wrap, but honestly, my parents have owned one for more than 10 years (2014 model) and have had zero problems. It's been a great vehicle for them.

[@James-il3tq]

How much do they drive? Always look to resale values to see how reliable and in demand a used vehicle is. Unfortunately Equinox resale values continue to underperform which points to lower then average reliability. A turbo 1.5L in the new Equinox will likely be taxed hard and again be subpar reliability. Besides that Chevy has been making some nice looking and well designed vehicles lately.

[@dougshugarts3105]

@@James-il3tq They've put about 10k miles a year on it. They're older and drive it as you'd expect, and they've done all the maintenance on time.

[@djplonghead5403]

If you take care of something it will take care of you.

[@カツどん-o2z]

My uncle had a 2017 Equinox and the engine needed to be replaced at 125k miles. He changed the oil every 5k miles.

[@rudfil]

The old Equinox had a normal 2.5 engine without a turbo, which is why they were reasonably reliable. The new tiny 1.5 engines are crappy. .

[@angrypenguin956]

Great review as usual, and I am glad someone is giving credit where credit is due. I like the design and size of that Chevrolet.

[@GoOp790]

lol love the Seinfeld edit

[@BoopSnoot]

All I know is that the two-tone white roof trend needs to blow up! Black roofs are all well and good, but here in Texas summer heat, that white roof reduces cabin temps and looks cool to boot!

[@BoopSnoot]

Also, I've seen Birdbox twice, so I'm fairly certain Zack is going to try to trick me into looking at the demons.

[@oralpowers7932]

Looks like a solid build better than most SUV's inside and out. The drive looks good, really smooth and no up and down vibration. The wheel base is longer and the vehicle looks wider making for less roll over than other vendors. And the Equinox EV version needs more work because it bounces you around in the back seat giving your passengers motion sickness.

[@johnholst]

Styling is a matter of taste, but I love this! Looks great inside and out! Really nice option in a very competitive segment.

[@jeffer1101]

Another solid vehicle by Chevrolet. My parents were looking for a new vehicle back in 2018 and did a ton of research on the various models available (compact crossover). They ended up with a new Equinox (first year of previous generation). Despite ranking in the bottom half of most comparison tests, I told her to ignore the reviewer ratings and focus more on what vehicle fits them the best (wants, needs, features, comfort, price, etc). It ended up coming down to a choice between the CRV and Equinox and they ended up with the Chevy simply because it still checked off more boxes and was about $3500 less expensive. They've had it almost 7 years now and haven't had any issues with it. They've been very happy with it. As you guys always say, check out the various vehicles and get the one that you like (suits your needs most). It may not always jive with the ranking online, but each person has different weighting in the various categories, so what a reviewer might find important, a regular customer may not (and vice versa).

[@telliesmith9825]

They did a good job with the exterior and interior

[@daviddennis8642]

Looks like a very nice vehicle. Interior is a winner.

[@koraytugay]

Get well soon Zack! ❤🙏

[@JimAllder11]

Another great review! Sorry about your eye, Zack. Get well soon.

[@Ixnay937]

That is a beautiful interior!

[@jameswohlsen6754]

Zach, I warned you that Andrea would not appreciate a vacuum cleaner for her birthday present. That flying stiletto heel that hit you in the eye is the payback.

[@janicemunn]

Beautiful watch peeking out there Zack,

[@anthonyb755]

The interior colour and fabric combinations are beautiful ✨

[@Megdan1111]

Great review...this would be my choice...no Cvt.. thanks Chevy

[@ryanwalmsley5400]

I have a 2021 equinox and ❤❤❤. And have had no major issues with it yet. Had a Kia Sorento before the equinox and I’d go equinox all the way.

[@CedroCron]

They are finally stepping up their game... Let's see if in 5-10 years they are doing the same with their history of reliability issues... Then I'll jump on board.

[@James-il3tq]

Well said. I'd tempter expectations with a turbo 1.5L putting out 203lb torque. That's quite a bit of boost from this small displacement engine. Typical Chevy/GM. Good performance, poor reliability.

[@CedroCron]

@@James-il3tq GM is good at producing perpetual payment machine vehicles that last not too much longer past the warranty so I gather this over stressed 1.5L will be the same. Until maybe today GM could only really build the LS series type engines or heavy duty diesels and struggled to build anything smaller. Sure the 3.8L Series was a somewhat good engine and the 3.4L once the Lower Intake Manifold gasket issue was taken care of, but then the rest of the car left a lot to be desired in terms of cheap fall apart quality and plastic fantastic as Zach likes to say, so that is why a lot of people are hesitant on trusting this company with their money after such a long history of quality problems... Time will tell. Let's hope they have finally heard the message and turned the corner, but I won't be the beta-tester...

[@Technocrat.]

I had a 2022 Fleet Equinox, had to give it back, seat was terrible gave me back pain. Most taller bigger people had same issue. Not enough hip space between seat and centre console, causing hips to shift left, making you drive with a crooked spine. Hope they fixed that? Our company has many of these across Canada, and the turbos blow constantly as they drive with full loads up mountains doing service work.

[@springertube]

Nice review guys! Zack has the right idea, this trim with different tires. I'd even stay 18s, just better (quieter) tread design....maybe one of the new "all weather" design which are a step up in capability for inclement conditions from all seasons, but not quite as "open" tread as these.

[@frankdeboer1347]

Forgot its domestic competitor, the Escape.

[@knarefyi6793]

Get well soon Zack!

[@georgeg.7124]

Nice review.

[@paean109]

I had a ride in a new Equinox and sat in the back seat. I was surprised how much legroom there was. 👍

[@rayrosebush8994]

I drive a 2021 Buick Envision Avenir and love it. But in all GM vehicles, I cannot get a lane center assist. I love this review of the Equinox and would buy one based on your review but.....missing the tech that I WANT.

[@SirT80]

This actually looks very impressive. Chevy has been offering a lot of standard features in lower trims, which is great! Hyundai and Kia use to offer more standard features with lower trims but future buyers need to step up a couple trims just for side mirror turn signals! 😮

[@Fuentes6544]

Hope Zach is okay!! 💙 but this car 🙌😍 Chevy is really coming with style 😮‍💨 inside and out with the 2 tone and sliver outside

[@andreaspencer9813]

He's totally fine, just has a red eye.

[@josephpanozzo4815]

When you change the tires, the tire pressure monitors also have to be changed. The LT trim is the best value.

[@tomdrummy4984]

I like the EV Equinox exterior styling better…….and I had the red eye thing Zack has six months ago. And I survived ! 😃

[@katemccann4026]

Nice car! But, I’m always perplexed when the wireless charger is right next to the cup holder. It’s a spill waiting to happen and cause a phone disaster!

[@James-il3tq]

Most phones are water resistant these days but yes well said. Why put liquids close to electronics 😁

[@ilord112]

thanks for sharing, what happened to Zac, is he fine now, sorry about that, you must be exhausted. hope you are fine now.

[@wespotter6985]

Long term reliability is the domestic car companies major issue. You might save when buying, repairs and depreciation are poor.

[@James-il3tq]

Zack always talks about JD power ratings. Laughable compared to resale market where the truth always prevails.

[@stea2494]

I just hope that GM added reliability in their new recipe. Design wise bingo, far from the plastic fantastic grandam years. I hope they succeed

[@Offensively-normal]

As long as it's not Andrea's face. I guess it's going to be ok. Get well soon Zack

[@musicmaniac68]

Only thing thats kind of lacking is there is no higher end sound system as an option.

[@grantboucher9342]

my last GM the cars paint was flaking off on a one month old CAR! And then the fight to get the paint covered . I screamed I WILL NEVER BUY GM AGAIN

[@10tenman10]

Good comments but being a GM product turns me off. And like the Bronco Sport and Escape I am uncomfortable with a 1.5L turbo for the long run.

[@Dave-hb7lx]

NFW, would I buy a 1.5L for 28mpg (maybe)

[@James-il3tq]

203lb torque from a 1.5L turbo is a lot of boost. Highly unlikely to have any kind of long term reliability.

[@rz4128]

The A/T tires are trip,e mountain rated I think k therefore great for winter in Alberta or elsewhere it gets snowy, right?

[@nicholassmith7048]

It very much depends on the specific tire. Unfortunately most A/T tires are only m+s rated but there are some that are three-peak mountain rated.

[@James-il3tq]

3 peak rated tires are good in smow/ice but still underperformed winter tires (let alone studded winter tires). A good solution for those who refuse to switch tires 2x/year.

[@davidxan]

The Equinox is very attractive overall. However, I believe the radio isn’t very impressive. Wish there was an upgrade option.

[@stea2494]

Andrea, did you poke him in the eye😂

[@grantboucher9342]

GM does a lot of good things but how long is the warranty on that little turbo motor

[@jeree477]

That poor 1.5T will be underpowered when it has family of 4 and their luggages

[@koven1497]

For everyone who’s owned the last two models prior to this, how have they worked for you, if driven properly and maintained?

[@koven1497]

Insurance is pretty fair for full coverage, it drives well on bumpy/snowy roads, isn’t overly noisy, etc?

[@morrisf3957]

should have a v6 option

[@alexmessi4783]

Thanks for your time and presentation guys,But honestly the Chevrolet company they are falling badly in this business ,overall the bad economy for people ,not that much affordable for the payment,and look at the price of the gas and how much consuming ?this is not gonna work

[@jrs9264]

It must have been designed and engineered by Daewoo, cause GM Detroit can never get that much reliability and cohesion in a Chevy....👀💯🤔🙄💥🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnholst]

As a brand, Daewoo is dead. When GM bought them, they completely cleaned house. One of their facilities is about 5 minutes from my house. :)

[@boatfund2909]

Get well Zack...Video editing must be difficult.

[@frankcoffey]

It need the option of a more powerful engine like they used to have. My 2019 has the 2.0 turbo and 9 speed with 252 HP and that's just barley enough with it loaded. I can't imagine having only 175 HP.

[@lilred1107]

It doesn't actually, if the sales of a higher powered option doesn't sell it goes away. No one in the market for this class of crossover is looking to win races. The 175-200 hp/torque is the mark for this class.

[@frankcoffey]

@@lilred1107 It's on the mark until you get it loaded down with 4 people and luggage then it's not safe to get up an onramp.

[@Motormouth...]

They used to offer a 2.0L turbo and a diesel but dropped them both due to low sales.

[@paulg9350]

The screens seem to have so much glare in the video... did you find it hard to read the screens in daylight? They seem washed out. Either way, I had a couple of GM products in the past, and based on those experiences, I would never give GM any of my hard earned dollars, regardless of how good their new products seem to be.

[@adamwright9741]

The Hyundai/Kia twins always seem to win out when it comes to interior design. I don't know, guys, are you sure that you are sure that you are sure this interior gives more of an upscale and practical feel? This happens all the time with surprising new American products... The Honda and Toyota and Hyundai always seem to leap right over the competition, right after the newness fades and the dust settles. And Chevy winds up as number four or five again in the ratings.

[@briancorreia2923]

How about the other way around on the all wheel drive system. It’s front wheel drive until you push the button, then it’s all wheel drive. How do you like that for some lousy GM cheapness ? We will distract you from all of the mechanical cost cutting with a big shiny infotainment screen while we charge you for all wheel drive that you have to know your going to need and then select AWD with a button and that’s along with the SEC 1.5 liter and it’s 175 hp as your only option.

[@msalvag]

How do you figure? If it's equipped with AWD, then it's AWD actively monitored by the computer. There's no AWD button

[@briancorreia2923]

@ There is an all wheel drive button to the left of the steering wheel. The vehicle is front wheel drive only until you push the button and enable all wheel drive. So you have to predict that you are going to need it and then take the time to select it. And yes that sounds outlandish to me too.

[@msalvag]

@@briancorreia2923 sounds like a fuel saving feature. You can leave it in AWD mode full time and it will default to FWD and automatically send torque to the rear wheels when it detects wheel spin.

[@briancorreia2923]

@@msalvag Its default after a key cycle is set to front wheel drive. You have to decide to hit the button and remember to hit the button. If it is for fuel saving, why not use a more sophisticated system that isn’t parasitic or is mildly parasitic….or use an e-axel….anything except a driver activation that defaults to off.

[@briancorreia2923]

@ You pull up to a stop sign to make a left hand turn onto a busy four lane rode an hour after some light rain. Did you remember to hit the stupid AWD button? I guess you will find out when you do or don’t do a long front wheel burnout.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

A nice handsome vehicle and interesting seats. Poor Zack has red eyes. Get well soon! Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️ 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RealDealFind]

No thanks. The last gen didn’t sell well.

[@lilred1107]

A quarter million sales per year is bad?

[@RealDealFind]

@ didn’t see one one the road, even now. Are they all in Texas or something?

[@rudfil]

​@lilred1107 yes because Honda and Toyota each sell over 400k.

[@MugatuJag]

I spotted the hideous cybertruck within the first 2 minutes in a driving scene, I thought that Canadians had better taste. Jk 😂😂😂

[@rodneyjoines4557]

Underpowered

[@johnholst]

Perhaps. But competitive with this segment.

[@TATTEDGAY]

You’d only use it to go to work everyday.

[@James-il3tq]

And undersized engine that'll have poor long term reliability. Especially if not treated gently and serviced often (5000-8000km oil changes).

[@1975brett]

Tiny engine with turbo, let the troubles and recalls begin!

[@miguelbaeza65]

No. Chevrolet miss the mark by keeping the 1.5 from the previous generation. The cargo space is near the bottom of every competitor. 😊

[@rich_svoboda]

Chevy makes a Tahoe if you need more cargo space. LOL

[@johnholst]

@@rich_svoboda Or that Traverse is now a tempting offer too.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

I like the Chevrolet Equinox EV better. This looks tired and feels outdated and soon to be dropped in the Chevy line up.

[@ferenckaposvari8337]

Why don't you mention the vehicle weight? If you know everything about cars, these cars too heavy for the 1.5 turbo engines. You will have engine and transmission problem sooner or later. These cars are too heavy. Of course you honest, just forget to mentioned this important fact. Hmmmmmmm

[@rich_svoboda]

If they mention about the little turbo engines in these cars they should also mention the tiny turbo V-6's they put in the full-size pickups such as the Tundra and the F-150. Full size trucks should always have a Duramax , Powerstroke, or Cummins. Where do you draw the line?