Can the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox take on the big boys?

[@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.

[@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. .

[@stevenangelo737]

The Equinox will probably get a version of the new Plug in hybrid (PHEV) Equinox offered China. With a hybrid powertrain the Equinox would compete with the best!

[@RichardHouser-q9x]

one week ago we traded a 2019 Equinox LT AWD with a 2.0T engine with 54000 mile for a 2025 Equinox RS AWD. The 2019 was a trouble free car. only required regular maintenance and one set of tires. we have put about 350 miles in the 2025 so far. the 2025 is much quieter in the cabin. less road and wind noise. ride is better and the seats are more comfortable. I am 6 feet tall and plenty of front and rear leg room. getting in and out of the car is easier than before. We went form the 2.0T engine(a real rocket) to the 1.5T in the 2025. the 2025 has less power, but it is way more than sufficient for the needs of the average driver. Love the car! I expect it to be as reliable as the 2019 model. I feel your reviews were spot on. I enjoy your reviews.thanks

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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).

[@anthonyb755]

The interior colour and fabric combinations are beautiful ✨

[@normbittner3762]

Gm is knocking it out of the park with their SUVs- huge improvement. We bought a 2024 CRV Sport Touring Hybrid in May- had this been out then, we would have seriously considered it.

[@philweiland5391]

I hope not. This thing gets like 26 mpg. GM turbos aren't always the most reliable. Stay with your hybrid.

[@dawnham10]

I traded my 22 Honda CRV for 25 Equinox more power, seats so much more comfy, better Bluetooth infotainment system, the rear and front camera all safety features so much better than the the Honda! People are probably shocked I got rid of a Honda for a Chevrolet but love my 25 Equinox!

[@maire.2064]

​@@dawnham10I'm considering trading my 24 crv hybrid for this 25 equinox. The crv has a boring interior

[@ChopperChad]

They still don’t have a competitor to the 4Runner. But it’s not just GM, no manufacturer has addressed this yet.

[@msteppling3550]

I have the 2020 2.0L turbo AWD and it is fast! I have over 82K miles and the only real maintenance I have had to do was add a set of new tires. I change the oil regularly and so far, my systems and brakes are running top notch. I will have a hard time saying goodbye to this one. I love your reviews of all the smaller SUV’s as it is helping me plan my next vehicle.

[@GoOp790]

lol love the Seinfeld edit

[@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.

[@coryw.9086]

Back in 2018 we were looking for an inexpensive commuter car for our son who was going off to university in Calgary. After putting up with the “ price is the price” attitude at Toyota and Honda stores, and vowing to never own anything Korean (theta 2.4 thanks) we bought a 2018 Cruze. It’s still in my driveway. Believe it or not, it’s gone 183,000 km and has never had so much as a check engine light. I’ve had a few issues with the blind spot detection, rear camera and parking assist, but that’s it. Been a great car. I would not hesitate to buy a newer Chevy for the long haul.

[@canadabear72]

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

[@MayurPawar87]

I bought a new Equinox in 2023 after watching your video. I never thought of this brand, but I absolutely have fallen in love with it. In 19 months I've done 56,000kms, hands down it's the most reliable car I've owned (always owned Japanese and German)

[@MBB563]

i have the 2022 gmc terrain ...same identical car as yours, im now at 110k, yes that is a lot. And no check engine light, no issues. ....handles and rides like the first day i drove out of the dealership. Please change the coolant at 50k, synthetic oil no more than 7500 and the trans fluid every 50k. do not ride the trans or coolant to 100k or the oil over 7500 you will have issues. Trust me, you will get 250k out of this engine if you keep up with maintaince...also gas additives two bottles into the tank every 5000....keeps the lines super clean.

[@otherZinc]

Outstanding Review! I purchased a Loaded 2025 Chevy Equinox RS AWD for my daughter to go back to College this past August: Best Purchase I've ever made! My Graduating Thesis was the Auto Industry, I researched vehicles for 6 months before I made my final winning choice.

[@Battousaithebootyslayer]

Why did you choose this over a cx50?

[@koraytugay]

Get well soon Zack! ❤🙏

[@121476]

Very good looking. Just wish they had an audio upgrade option

[@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.

[@stephanielitz4056]

Before I watched your video, I made a snap decision and purchased a 25 Equinox Activ AWD in Electric blue, Maple Sugar seats and sunroof. I’ve been going back to videos to see reviews to justify my snap decision - because I LOVE my car Yes, the power isn’t huge, especially because i had a Mazda 3, but the torque is great and the drive is sooo smooth. For my All Terrain tires, yes they make noise initially. But after our first long trip the tire noise went down as the rubber is broken in, and I didn’t hear/feel it nearly as much. And that front display is what got me - it is so gorgeous in person Overall I LOVE my 25 Equinox Activ!

[@MBB563]

you forgot the fuel consumption is great....really great!

[@daniellerigsby9138]

I am really looking into buying this soon. My question is, how is the audio? I love good speakers and I've heard some bad things from that.

[@jarrettdreaver1730]

Thanks for the review and all the info guys. I'm test driving this equinox rn for 24 hours and Look like I'll be taking it home for good tomorrow. 😊

[@toner37]

Just recently was able to take the 25 Equinox for a spin(have the 22RS currently). Was pretty impressed with the new inside and out redesign. Little details like the dash speakers grills are not independent of the dash materials. It's all integrated into one type of material so it's hidden and I like that. My RS has 170hp but apparently the 25 has 175hp with the same torque. Driving it I noticed a little more get up and go from a stop. Does the mileage get affected? Yes by like a 1km or two, so no big deal but again it's about how hard you are on the gas pedal. I like how Chevy has kept the physical buttons for the hvac/heated seats and not just in the screen.

[@TalismanPHX]

Feel better soon Zack!!

[@daviddennis8642]

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

[@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...

[@viper32nc11]

I just took delivery of a 2025 Black Mosaic Metallic Equinox. Had it on order since late November.

[@richardzohn6810]

Great review! Currently have a 2023 GMC Terrain Denali AWD (perfect vehcile for me), but really like the redesign of the new Chevy Equinox (gas) & the upcoming GMC Terrain. Agree that this model would sell even better w/ an aggressive price point (similar to the EV Equinox) AND Hybrid technology! Another vehicle that w/b a strong contender is the new for 2025 redesigned VW Tiguan. Can't wait to see your review on the new for 2025 Tiguan! Likewise, VW is "planning" on waiting a year (or so) to release the Hybrid Tiguan in the North American market. Europe already has the redesigned Tiguan as a PHEV.

[@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.

[@zelbug9995]

Love my 2018 Chevy Volt and my 3024 Silverado pickup. Both are great vehicles.

[@redmusichouse]

Really impressed with Chevy's offerings of late. Keep up the great work!

[@djd2819]

My daughter's 2019 Equinox was badly damaged in a hail storm this past summer. Just last week, insurance confirmed that it's a total loss. She loved that 'Nox (it was a Premier with the True North package - so, very nicely equipped) and was quite sad to get the news. I sent her this video and she's going to buy one of these. Even likes the colour!

[@Nothern_King]

Tip, if you do want to swap the tires, ask the dealer to rebate you part of the cost based on them keeping the brand new tires they take off. Dealerships and tire places will often do that and give you a decent amount of money off.

[@brokeboy87]

I'm very impressed with what chevy has done with the Equinox for 2025.

[@ofcbob6391]

Drove an LT fwd with convenience pkg and surround view camera system and was really impressed with the interior and the ride quality. CVT didn't bother me a bit. I'm 72 so I look for comfort overall (getting in and out) and it does a great job there, even the feel of the fat leather steering wheel is great. Only thing I'd like changed is the fan speed up-down is almost tucked under the dash trim, dumb move there...but all the physical switches is great! They are discounting around 3K from msrp too! I recommend giving it a look over the competition.

[@JimAllder11]

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

[@Ixnay937]

That is a beautiful interior!

[@paean109]

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

[@dinsmoor366]

I test drove the first model with the 1.5t and i kept checking to see if the parking break was still on. I can't believe it's gotten any better

[@telliesmith9825]

They did a good job with the exterior and interior

[@davidjym]

Unfortunately it has grown soooo much getting too big

[@blairbelch9807]

It's nice to see that Chevrolet is coming back with value-based vehicles again, unlike Honda who overcharges.

[@peterhowells8509]

I have a 2019 Equinox with 70K on it and it still looks and runs like new!

[@boricua4052]

Take care Zack. No need to apologize. On the contrary God bless you both. Take care of that eye.

[@janicemunn]

Beautiful watch peeking out there Zack,

[@Camaro45th]

We have had 4 equinox models over the years. Currently have 2 of them and they have been reliable vehicles. My only complaint of the previous model is the dead pedal. I cannot stretch out my left leg because the seat doesn’t go back far enough.

[@Megdan1111]

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

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

My daughter bought an Equinox new in 2014....no issues....still going strong. This 2025 seems to be a real winner. Are they still made in Ingersoll Ontario?

[@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.

[@yurkshirelad]

I won't buy any GM product, but I really like this interior colour combo, and not just for the name!

[@craigo2142]

Major kudos to Chevy. Very nice looking vehicle. Interior looks as nice as some premium brands. Sure would be nice with a hybrid so out of the running for me.

[@Ssccootttt]

I was shocked at how good the 2023 was when I drove it, except for the awful old 6-speed downshifting in 3-5 business days. If the 8-speed has decent response I bet this would be a great upgrade!

[@davidjym]

This might be a good enough vehicle, but the competition is soooo STRONG

[@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.

[@barbaradixon9279]

Did they fix the oil 🛢️ consumption issues ❓

[@genericreference6969]

Would be nice for you to include front headroom measurements when discussing dimensions. Great content as always!

[@davidjym]

Vehicles these days have plenty of room inside because they have gotten sooooo BIG !!!

[@calebwany8422]

Most front row room is usually spacious, it's the backseats that usually get taxed

[@davidjym]

@@calebwany8422 even backseat is fine unless you are a giant or if you are test driving a Mazda product 😂

[@calebwany8422]

@davidjym yep I was referring to mazda cars, even as a 6'4 guy, I don't trust the front row of mazda cars.

[@genericreference6969]

I have a long torso and would find the front headroom numbers useful! Just a suggestion - if all the other dimensions are being given, front headroom numbers are just as helpful as the others for me

[@georgeg.7124]

Nice review.

[@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.

[@KianKad-s4g]

I hope many companies understand that their reliability has a direct effect on their sales!, We need cars to get us to a point and back in a safe, reliable, efficient & comfortable manners & without worries!

[@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.

[@edwardwysocki1956]

I'd like to see you take the vehicles on a long loop, steep grades, winding roads , uneven pavement, fill it when you start and finish to give a real mpg

[@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.

[@PhilT2024]

GM measures the gas consumption on their vehicles in AWD. Due to the fact you can select FWD mode and it disconnects the axle you get better gas mileage most of the time. When I was selling them GM told us it would improve the consumption by 1l/100km. It would be nice to have someone do the test.

[@musicmaniac68]

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

[@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! 😮

[@0xff-]

yeah, I noticed that too. Traverse is loaded on the base trim.

[@moisetopaz]

How is the 1.5L turbo? It seems impressive.

[@Ryaninleggings]

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.

[@davidjym]

2021 vehicle is still pretty new and under warranty for most items.

[@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 😁

[@davidjym]

I don't charge my phone in the car !

[@DebinNovaScotia]

Been absolutely wondering the same thing. And I’m not sure if water resistance = coffee resistance.

[@rbtruckman]

Just a note the the ACTIV model had a 6 speed geared transmission, the 2 wheel drive has a 8 speed CVT transmission.

[@brucec5083]

The AWD has the 8 speed transmission while the FWD has the CVT.

[@knarefyi6793]

Get well soon Zack!

[@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

[@10OF9OFBORG]

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

[@davidjym]

This Equinox is getting too BIG !!!

[@WeirdoInTraining]

Why does no one mention that there is no upgraded audio system? Is everyone content with the 6 speaker factory system?

[@grantboucher9342]

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

[@MBB563]

it's a compact so the accerlation in all these cars in this class will be a bit sluggish. But the great side of this equation is fuel mileage. You can get that accerlation in the big boy class but your fuel consumption are basically piggies in the engine. I just bought the GMC terrain the sister car to the equinox and Im loving it. My second GMC Terrain, so far great reliablity. GM is finally making great cars, and doing away with plastics, shitty trans, and engine issues that lead to catastrophic break downs. Yes well aware of previous decades. So all you cool weekend and auto zone mechanics spare me your cool dude responses.

[@sovereignty14]

It's insane that GM hasn't “Volt-ified” all their vehicles. Forget EVs, forget “hybrids”; GM has the Volt technology sitting on their shelf.

[@josephpanozzo4815]

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

[@trainglen22]

Wishing that they had not taken away the V6. At least it doesn't have a 3 cylinder engine.

[@nicogaleano-monsalve6217]

Get well soon!

[@MarkSDCA]

I have been driving a rented KIA Sportage for one week now and in SOCAL with mostly freeway driving have been averaging 35+ MPG. Surprised me.

[@ilord112]

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

[@andreaspencer9813]

He's actually fine, it's happened before but it just doesn't look so great.

[@tomdrummy4984]

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

[@stephenwierzbicki4463]

Andrea & Zack, IS All Terrain tires the same as All Weather 🇺🇲🇨🇦⛄️🎄🌟??

[@MalevolentForge]

People need to know, that this is a affordable vehicle, it has plenty of power to get you where you need to go and looks good doing it. You want a more powerful option then you need to spend a little more money. This has plenty of technology for the price point.

[@ahmed1454]

Is it better than ford bronco sport ?

[@davidxan]

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

[@ontarioman6301]

Under power and reliability?

[@lemuelalberto5563]

Tires use the Goodrich tires 🛞 less noise too

[@frankdeboer1347]

Forgot its domestic competitor, the Escape.

[@davidjym]

The Escape needs a complete redesign like 10 years ago !!!

[@koven1497]

The 8 speed is far better than the 6 speed? How about the CVT for the non all wheel drive? I heard the 6 speed was full of problems.

[@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.

[@JodyDWard]

It’s strange that this little 1.5l turbo gets worse fuel economy then my 2.5l turbo Sorrento which is a lot bigger and has a lot more power. Also, it’s a shame GM still insists on those short 3 year warranties

[@richki.24]

is the AWD somewhat off-road capable ???

[@donhebel1011]

Yes.

[@benoitmurray85]

Just don't get it why GM EVs don't have wireless AA and AC connections... Did I miss any explanations from previous reviews? Thanks!

[@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.

[@stea2494]

Andrea, did you poke him in the eye😂

[@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

[@forte7991]

I wanted the 2025 Equinox. Wife wanted the 2025 Tuscon. 😢. Rav4 is obsolete. I would love a Hybrid for the Equinox

[@IronAngelRX14]

Those fuel economy ratings are laughable, almost identical on the 3.5 V6 on the 8th gen Camry's

[@richki.24]

HP/TQ needs to be more

[@kevinbrown4162]

With a high bread where are you going to find a station where you can charge them because not to many stations have charging stations for charging a EV model