2025 Chevy Equinox -- Hold Off on Buying a RAV4 and get THIS Instead??

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0:00 Intro
0:50 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
5:12 Interior Design & Technology
9:28 Rear Seats & Cargo
11:07 Powertrain
12:06 Pricing/Availability
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[@CarConfections]

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[@swgforthefence]

Wait, are you saying I can SEE the invoice of a car I want to buy? So how does one do that? There’s a car in transit that I want at a dealer near me . How do I see that invoice?

[@KennyboyGM]

100 x better than the current model.

[@sachemrock]

For sure, they just keep improving their vehicles. Good job Chevrolet. Pushing us all to SUV crossovers though deleting the Malibu recently. No affordable sedans will be built eventually. 😡

[@FroggyplayzTyyy]

@@sachemrock what they could have done instead of killing the Malibu after 2025 just take it and introduce the new tenth generation Malibu the ninth generation has been around for 8YEARS but no Gm had to be stupid and now the Malibu is dead after 2025 RIP🪦MALIBU 1964-2025 you will be missed a lot and they aren’t even doing anything to say goodbye to the Malibu most manufacturers would right before a car model dies they introduce a final edition well some do except for General Motors there’s no final edition Malibu to say goodbye

[@G-Rated]

@@FroggyplayzTyyyThis is coming from someone who owned a 2014 Malibu 2LT and absolutely loved it until it was totaled at 125k miles. Barely had any issues AT ALL with it the entire time I had it. Chevy should’ve trolled Toyota and offered a brand new Malibu in 2025 with a more powerful hybrid and AWD setup for its last generation and their Segway to fully electric sedans.

[@LouieGMDesign]

Chevrolet is certainly stepping up their design game. Much respect to them.

[@CRVgarage]

Liking the newer Chevy designs.

[@G-Rated]

Love how Chevrolet offers great storage throughout their new vehicles but most importantly they’re always sure to include out of sight storage for things you may not want kept out in the open.

[@Beck248]

Love the column shifter, reminds me of the good old days ☺️ Great review!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@G-Rated]

I prefer the RS trim of the new Equinox, it looks the best to me but this new generation is well done in general. Compared to the outgoing model, this looks so much better inside and out. I love the DRL, taillight updates and new wheel designs but most importantly the all new interior. Gone is that rental fleet interior cabin, this new Equinox’s interior looks like a proper step up from the new Chevy Trax!

[@sachemrock]

Well said and thought out comment. I would agree and a big upgrade from the Trax.

[@davealmer3803]

The colors are very unique for sure.

[@LifeAfterLosing]

A vehicle that size should be able to tow more than 1500 pounds. But with only 175 horsepower, it can barely move itself and passengers, much less do it while towing anything. It looks great in and out, but severely lacking in power.

[@mistersecret88]

Yep the 16 has over 300hp

[@michaelstarks5656]

Yeah idk why they are doing this with alot of new cars...small 4 bangers with turbos and they just keep getting bigger it stupid give us atleast 230 hp so it can have a little pep 175 is weak

[@ktpinnacle]

I'm impressed with this. A hybrid version would be a winner.

[@Conor694]

Nah

[@BoopSnoot]

Already saw this on Raiti, but this showed the infotainment which the other did not and pricing is super good to know!

[@BluRadoZ71]

Looks a 100 times better but seriously only 175 hp? I hate these 1 liter engines in these SUVs.

[@neokibo6899]

We have a 2018 Equinox with the 1.5L turbo, no problem whatsoever, plenty of torque and fast enough. But, this is true for city driving (99% of our driving is city) but once on the highway, these small engines becomes a joke, even dangerous. So it depends what you use it for. City = Good / Highway = bad.

[@yippie6862]

Disappointing engine choice! Just weak and lame.

[@T-003]

Nice looking ride this😎 Excellent first look… looking forward to a detailed review…😁

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic video guys!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you, as always!

[@timgt5]

175 HP? You can get more than that in a Honda Civic. That is lowest in this segment, Fail.

[@FakeNews953]

I just can’t trust the reliability of modern day chevys. The cvt’s are BRUTAL

[@kennordsfan1494]

Chevy doesn’t use CVT’s? This is an 8 speed transmission?

[@FakeNews953]

@@kennordsfan1494 the front wheel drive versions have cvt’s and the Malibu’s had notoriously terrible transmission issues

[@drift3rkid66]

OMG, they got the transmission shifter back on the steering column!! Nice!! 😁👍

[@patone2184]

Great view guys I like

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice! I like the new look!!!!

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Great review Drew and Mason.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much

[@dcrijo]

Definitely better than the last model and a good option for a small family *not looking for a 3rd row vehicle*. I see these selling really well for Chevy. Ty for the review!!

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@CRVgarage]

Lol this is a HUGE family vehicle with 7 seats.

[@dcrijo]

@@CRVgarage If it was just my wife & I..I would get this for sure, but I have to consider my little one's growth rate lol

[@moondog3056]

​@CRVgarage ????? 7 seats? Not on this vehicle. Want video are you watching?

[@alj.granda8252]

Looks much better!

[@jrp894]

Best looking one yet!

[@1996ChevroletImpalaSS]

IMO this looks a lot nicer than a RAV4 and the horn is better

[@davidhorne2326]

That horn puts it at the top of my list! Lol

[@happykt]

I love the two tone paint and the dash looks great.

[@aleshajohnson1065]

Omg I’m getting this!! I’m in love I loved my 2020 I bought back in 2018 !

[@rinamarie75]

How is the power in it?

[@docohm50]

Beautiful SUV! Love you can get it in the low 30's price range. Wish it had a higher non-turbo HP engine option.

[@justinmusgrove2548]

That interior is sick

[@BusymanXD]

Wow 🙀 what a beautiful vehicle 😍 I currently own the 2020 Equinox Premier and I'm in love. The only things I would love to upgrade are the screens with these new ones 😅 wish Chevy would just let us upgrade to the new ones instead of buying a whole vehicle 😢

[@mcglover7849]

This is why I'm learning towards the 2025 camry! It's taken them too long to put this car in dealerships!

[@michaelwillis5929]

Like always, the main question will be how reliable it will be. The car looks impressive and undercuts the CRV and rav4 when it comes to pricing, but will Chevy be able to compete? We all know they love to cut corners

[@Quinton0520]

They shouldve put the 2.0 engine in this and mak e it 250hp!

[@markfisher2683]

And then bump the price up to $36K! YES!!!

[@NorIsFlop]

i heard some sort of rumor they were gonna produce a plugin hybrid variant with a 0-60 in the range of 5 to 6 seconds, which is interesting, though they are already producing a plugin hybrid equinox in other countrys

[@donrobbins4861]

If you accidentally bump the column shifter will it shift out of gear while you are driving?

[@rforracing]

LOL you're comparing this to the legendary best selling RAV4?

[@davidhorne2326]

No comparison! 2013rav4 170k miles and no issues.

[@1996ChevroletImpalaSS]

At least the equinox has a strong horn and not the weak meep meep of the rav4

[@alanthomasgramont]

@@1996ChevroletImpalaSS That horn will be good when you need to signal the tow truck at 1am where you are :)

[@sansin6250]

Will it get SuperCruise or any sort of lane guidance capabilities?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Solid car and solid pricing. New Rav4 non-prime can easily surpass 40K. Even the CRV Sport Touring is 40K but lacks 360 camera, ventilated seats, and so many other features offered on numerous rivals. And then we have the Rogue which somehow can go up to like 44K and its a non hybrid. Hopefully the RS and Activ trims remain under 40K with the pano roof, etc.

[@1950rking]

Of course the CRV Sport Touring is a hybrid model with standard AWD. The Equinox doesn’t have a hybrid and the prices provided were for the front wheel drive models.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@1950rking The CRV hybrid 100% does not have a standard AWD system. AWD is a $1500 option on the hybrid trim levels. My point still stands that 42K is insane for a CRV that doesn't even come with cooled seats, panoramic roof, 360 camera, heads up display, etc. I mean it's less expensive to buy a Model AWD Long Range which is hilarious. A fully electric vehicle should not cost as much as a basic hybrid. The CRV is a nice car but not worth it's price. Better options to be had. Also keep in mind you are more likely to receive a few thousand off the Chevy price. Honda on the other hand you might not even get msrp

[@1950rking]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 You specifically stated the Honda CRV Sport Touring trim level. That trim does come standard with AWD. AWD is a $1500 option on the two lower hybrid trim levels. We have no idea what the price of the Equinox will be. Only the base price was shown. Many of the features shown in the video will be options as American manufacturers are prone to do. The Equinox may indeed turn out to be the better value, but we don’t know that yet.

[@jstragland]

Looks good. Chevy will make good money off this model.

[@NowDropRecover]

Primarily in the form of out of warranty service work and repairs. ⚠️💲

[@enjoylife7030]

Wow, what a lineup overhaul. They are going to be very competitive with all of their crossovers with these new designs. The designers at Chevy have really improved the brand image in the last 4-5 years. Would love to see them add a small hatchback FWD and a new midsize sedan.

[@tahran5782]

I like it!

[@johnf321]

Chevrolet design is just beautiful love 😂.

[@MrPootzen]

Chevy absolutely killing it with these new designs!

[@palebeachbum]

I'm not a huge fan of GM given their reputation for poor reliability over the last 30yrs, but I have to give credit where it's due. They're doing a great job with the styling of their latest offerings. I also have to credit them for offering interesting and unique color choices. Time will tell how the seemingly small and underpowered 1.5L turbo and CVT hold up over time. It's the same powertrain as the one in the Malibu, which has had some major mechanical issues.

[@OliverSylvs]

Love that under-bed storage, and they still have room to include a spare tire 👍. Not loving the switch to digital gauge clusters - wonder how much those will cost to replace when they break. Glad at least that the HVAC retains physical controls 👍. Good looking rig overall, though.

[@stanblack9650]

I'm definitely looking to get the new equinox LT hopefully I can get it

[@toner37]

from what I've been reading the heated seats and steering wheel is standard on all trims. I am wondering and hoping there will be a 12v outlet on the center console? Final production model will tell everything.

[@Erdie5]

GM has used Jatco in the past for CVT. I wonder if GM is using Nissan/Jatco's new CVTX for this? Seems to be a winner so far, chain driven, beefed up substantially. Since Nissan started using these in the 2019/20 Altima and now Rogue, transmission issues have disappeared. That'd be a huge step up and should give them a direly needed boost to fuel economy. Current Equinox mpg is dreadful.

[@mistersecret88]

If true DO NT BUY CVT

[@trandizzle5]

Nice upgrade 🎉🎉

[@Christdeliverme]

So tired of cross overs, suvs...uhg. But this isn't a knock on the video. I can be annoyed at the proliferation of cuvs but also hit a like button.

[@michaelmccafferty7341]

No donuts? Or not enough to fill that large storage compartment?

[@davidroehr1672]

Love the new design...hate the tiny engine. I would much rather have a RAV4, at least it is much more reliable. Chevy these days is crap. This coming from someone who used to work for GM.

[@kbarrett1844]

Make the RS truly an RS with the 2.5L from the Traverse. That would create some buzz! Regardless, it's an improvement over the outgoing model for sure.

[@rinamarie75]

Where is the windshield wiper control located?

[@yankeesusa1]

Nope, buy the Rav4 still.

[@stevegolacks8731]

What does that big center dial do? Where the shifter used to be

[@shawnharris7747]

Why why why this tiny engine and its the only engine soo slow its gonna be a no for me just because it's gonna drive soo slow at least give it 250hp option 😂

[@russellmaddock3492]

The new design looks much better than the previous design. Chevy needs to step up their game and offer a lager engine option and ditch the CV transmission in the FWD models. The 8-speed automatic is the only way to go for this size of vehicle. CVT's are so mundane and made for light weight economy vehicles. If you like your driving experience spirited and enjoy the sound of your engine going through the gears, then a CV transmission is not for you. Come on Chevrolet, you have designed a great looking Equinox, now offer some get down the road performance to go with the RS and Active trim options. Many are complaining about the only small four-cylinder engine being offered in this decent size vehicle. Power to weight ratio is more than likely not going to be very impressive.

[@dharris6877]

What a great looking vehicle and moderator.

[@djplonghead5403]

This with a Toyota hybrid would be great!

[@DH-mp6fg]

I'd rather have a Toyota for the reliability factor and resale.

[@staciecarverd8136]

Wow, Chevy has really stepped up their game with the SUVs. From the Trax on up they've really hit home runs. They look tougher, more finished, and the color combinations inside and out are not just unique, but attractive.

[@marktevault57]

Love the design of the Equinox! Does it have a more powerful engine? A hybrid?

[@CarConfections]

Unfortunately, not at this time. But there will be an Equinox EV which is completely unrelated to this model but should be faster

[@RichardCWard]

You do a real good presentation with all of the features, Thank You

[@dwaynejeffery3115]

Great Review as always. Chevrolet has stepped it up finally . One thing I notice as this will be a soccer mom kid hauler and just people with children kind of vehicle .Those suede like inserts will become absolutely disgusting in a week. Without a way to clean suede properly and as a daily use car this will drastically reduce resale with stained seats. Something to note for real life buyers. The End ..

[@geoffreypleavin5268]

GM finally offering stying and content and value to rival the Korean and Japanese manufacturers, about time, well done GM

[@tastyorange]

The two tone interior is done nicely. I see some new cars where the two tone design looks all wrong... the colors, the placement...

[@markrettinger7570]

Buy a Chev over a Toyota.... yeah thats a great idea ( sarcasm font lol) My wife has a 2004 camry that she bought new... you cant kill it. We just bought a new 2024 rav4 hybrid. Best hybrid system on the most reliable suv.

[@stevegolacks8731]

I am a Toyota guy, but will admit that Toyota has always built pretty boring and ugly cars. The current Rav4 is beyond dated, and has been ugly from the start, Im guessing the 2025 or 26 will be a much needed redesign. Even with boring ugly cars, they were always priced a little less than their competitors and reliability was the best. Now, they are priced above their competitors, and all the new 4 cy engines are having issues. There is NO WAY I am paying 35-40k for a Rav4. My 2018 was 24k out the door.

[@cassiocm]

I love of people here going on and on about Toyota. What the f are you doing here watching this video? Go watch Toyota reviews if that gets you going instead all the bs comments

[@rinamarie75]

Soooooooo true!!! They’re interested that’s why but won’t admit it

[@ThePOWERRANGER200]

I hate that they’res no hybrids on equinox

[@boinknook]

Next year 2025. It'll be the equinox plus activ. Plug in 24kw battery good for 90mi.

[@1950rking]

I’m in the market for a small SUV and I have to admit that on looks alone I would consider the Equinox. But, Chevy really missed the boat when it comes to issues on my must have list. The small horsepower engine, specifically, the lack of a hybrid power train, the smaller space in back compared to the competition and the lack of wireless Apple CarPlay would keep me from buying it.

[@webcomment8895]

Why is the rear wiper so small? Looks like it will wipe a tiny area of the rear glass.

[@lilred1107]

It's always funny seeing how the Toyota fanclub inserts themselves into unrelated videos trying to prove a point that doesn't mean anything.

[@jsilverchannel]

Always.

[@alanthomasgramont]

The video title literally challenges the RAV4 so of course Toyota people are going to weight in. If you're buying a car for 3-5 years, Chevy is a good option. If you're buying a car for 10-15 years, Toyota is what you want. Different buyers have different goals.

[@johntron7986]

I really like the new chevys. Impressive materials, high price in Canada tho…

[@UCMpDwp7VEfKXRH3NyAW7kuj]

❤great video, sadly GM can't bring PHEV version to US 😓It seems ev related products from China have been banned，even US brands made in China products got no exemption

[@kmampa]

But the Chevys are made in Mexico…

[@josemontanez4601]

Does that model has a Toyota drive trance and motor no

[@stephencooper3583]

I'd definitely take this over a RAV4. But the question now is this... or the 2025 GMC Terrain? Spy shots of it look amazing... like a baby Yukon (whereas the Equinox is like a baby Tahoe). GM is really on fire with their new SUV designs lately. The previous versions of both were pretty dull and wimpy. I'm usually not into smaller SUVs, but the new Terrain looks like something I would consider driving.

[@RosaliePacheco]

Would be cool if they offered a plug-in hybrid model.

[@TechGently]

I don't mind the plastic as long as it's not VW cheap, the storage is a big plus, however, only 175HP? More back storage in my Outback, but a bit limited in the front, the deep cubby is cool. The only thing I like about the leather and vegan leather (lol) is it's easy to clean, anytime you have cloth in there, it can be an issue, hopefully they have leather seat upgrades in the Chevy, Sunroof in California is a must, but ventilated seats might be a worthy alternative.

[@NorIsFlop]

i have a cruze which runs the same platform as the equinox, havnt seen the new equinox though current equinoxes and my cruze have like the highest quality hard plastics i have ever felt in comparison to toyota, honda, subaru, mercedes, audi, ram, jeep, mazda, ford, better than anything so i do NOT mind gm hard plastics

[@jamesmyers9285]

I took my 2023 Jeep GC in for service two months ago, and the dealer loaned me a 2023 Equinox Premier with 5,000 miles on the odometer that was traded in for a Compass Limited. This Chevy was a noisy POS with a hard plastic crappy interior, and I can understand why somebody traded it with 5,000 miles.

[@eseir64]

Nice looking vehicle getting killed by the 1.5 Engine and a CVT. Let us welcome tthe new Chevy Equinox to Hertz, National, and Avis

[@Tigerfan50]

No ventilated seats?? Heads up display??

[@sheiladove1718]

Very nice 2025

[@JasPlun]

Only time will tell if it has another crap engine that has timing chain problems. Other question is have they made them more affordable? Looking at the current market 50k and up vehicles are sitting on lots not selling while 30k and below models are the only vehicles selling well.

[@blakespower]

how did you get a 2025 equinox? when does it release to the general public?

[@CarConfections]

It should be on sale in the next month or two but we are still awaiting a final date from Chevy

[@mrpips000]

Torque will probably be good with a turbo, but HP seems a bit low for a vehicle of that size.

[@diabolox1272]

Can't wait for the GMC's equivalent

[@BTC909]

The pricing gets stupid in a hurry. As shown that is 34K.

[@a.j.mulhall3091]

They always do great exteriors and then lose me on the interiors - always look cheap.

[@user-bu7ko2or8e]

Hoping the mpg numbers are 27-32 on the naturally aspirated model.

[@justusangel814]

No naturally aspirated engine choices. Just the GM 1.5 ecotec turbo GDI engine 175 HP and 203 torque

[@kentpass]

I just drove a current Terrain Denali with 49,000 miles on it and it seemed like it was falling apart. No thx.

[@PeanutsandPopcorn]

😬

[@Gopinathk17]

Chevy's poor reputation for Reliability Super cruise not available. Underpowered engine No spare tire No hybrid But still $33k?? But overall atleast it's looking good, especially the interiors. Far far better than the current model

[@derekrobinson2366]

Did anyone notice that huge panel gap on the right side of center console the near the rear AC vents 😮

[@donp.8172]

How about long term reliability?

[@herlastvoyage]

Does GM even know what that means?

[@donp.8172]

@@herlastvoyage my experience with GM is 50,000 mile transmissions that give out right after the power trane warranty expires

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

Depends on how you define long term? If you don’t drive much (less than 5k/year), it might last ten years.

[@BurnieC]

Please say the '25 Blazer is getting this digital gauge cluster

[@jchannel1158]

Looks great! But unfortunately long term reliability will be lackluster.

[@adamwright9741]

Less than halfway through the video and I have noticed two things... First, I don't necessarily like cars that have absolutely no visibility in front of the passenger side mirror, nothing to see some kid running or riding in front of you from there, except for that newfangled relying on cameras thing. Second, I don't like the dark cave feeling of the back of a vehicle without even a rear window to see some vantage around you as well. That's actually one of the reasons I would never get an RX. I know these sound trivial, but a lot of car makers are catching up to Subaru and Volvo with the actual "human comfortability factor" of not needing cameras for this regular type of thing.

[@MyerShift7]

Hilarious people saying they like the designs when they're childish, atrocious, not elegant, and every single SUV is exactly the same it's just a worthless box. There is no choice of vehicles anymore. 6 sizes of an SUV and 6 shades of Gray scale from black to white is not a choice it is a single choice change to scale and tone

[@erikjohnson9931]

Yet another paid advertisement by Chevy. Reviewers have become shills for the big car companies. Wait to do this when you can actually DRIVE the car!

[@williamwagnstrom7950]

Sounded nice until the honda like power. None and cvt to be dismissed.

[@anthonysbbc]

Do you all have an idea as to when this new 2025 will drop or when dealerships will start taking reservations?

[@johncorman8715]

1.5 liter turbo 175 hp with 1500 lbs. towing. A bit underpowered I would suspect. Will await drive test.