Review: 2017 Chevy Equinox LT, Cheap thrills!

Check this out! 301 Horse Power for sub 15K? Count me in! Welcome to my first ever car review and it is on my 2017 Chevy Equinox LT with the potent 3.6 Direct Injected V6. Maybe you know or maybe you don’t know that this entry level SUV more often than not comes with the standard, boring, gutless 2.4 4cyl engine but there is an awesome option to get this 3.6 V6 that we have here. This is a detuned version that is in the Chevrolet Camaro, pretty cool! I made this video mainly highlighting this much better engine choice but I do get into other nice features that this SUV has like NAV, BU camera, sound, and other notable options. I know I missed talking about a few key things like how much more fun this thing is to drive with this engine, it actually puts a smile on my face and I never thought I would say that about an Equinox. But also how well this engine/AWD SUV does in the snow, 4/5 stars for safety with airbags everywhere, and it also sounds so much better than the smaller engine, I wish there was an aftermarket exhaust for it. One complaint I do have is with the transmission, having all that extra power is great but it does seem that when pushed, the trans does not shift as fast or crisp as it should/could. I know this car is not meant to be some sort of performance machine like something you would get from an AMG or M Sport line but in my limited experience, I think this trans could be better. Oh and paddle shifters would have been an awesome option as well! Lastly, the mileage does suffer with this big engine. Like I said, I can get around 19mpg while running around town but that is also with very, very conservative driving. I do also know that many brands are getting great power with smaller engines and forced induction. Also being that not many people, if any, are looking at an Equinox from a performance aspect, most likely that is why they are now only offered with a 1.5T engine.
Below you will find the articles i referenced in my video, check them out for mote detailed info on this little SUV!
UPDATE!!! I ended up selling this car to Carmax for the simplicity and decent offer they gave me. I didn't really want to let it go for $14,000 but I was not getting any decent offers trying to sell it on my own. It was a great car and do recommend!
•Specs•
2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT
-Engine: 3.6L DI V6
-Power: 301HP 272 lb-ft
-AWD
Towing Capacity: 3,500LB
Additional Packages:
-Convenience Package
-Enhanced Convenience Package
-Technology Package
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[@VTdude2888]

What did you end up selling it for? Great video. Makes me want more horsepower.

[@HighPriority]

My wife got into a Subaru company car so we didn’t need this anymore. I thought about selling my truck and keeping this but I need a truck too much! It was a great car, we loved the power.

[@GR-mw1tk]

I hope to get this as a replacement vehicle one day

[@HighPriority]

It was a great vehicle. Kind of wish I still had it. Good luck in your search!

[@streetfighter1234ish]

this is like mine fire engine red 2017 lt great car

[@HighPriority]

Yes I really enjoyed mine as well. I know the 3.6 gets a lot of grief for some issues but I loved it.

[@efrainquevedo6148]

7:07 I felt that.... lololol

[@HighPriority]

Never fails right?

[@jacqbx]

Does it have a cd player Mines claim it has one and hell Im still looking for it

[@HighPriority]

Now that you say that no I don’t think it did have one, I looked for mine as well. I think I’ve seen some that have the cd slot right below the hvac controls but I think mine had a cubby there instead

[@jacqbx]

@@HighPriority ok

[@eugene1653el]

I have a 2016 Ltz awd same color but crappy ass engine all the works but no Go lol

[@HighPriority]

@@eugene1653el yea I really liked the v6. Great power not so great mileage haha.