The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ Is A Bolder & Boxier Compact Family SUV

[@dtay8913]

This was so overdue for a redesign it's not even funny

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

I know someone who has a 2020 model and I legitimately thought it was like a 2012 model lol

[@Jdogg4089]

​@@SleepyboiwonderWe rented a 2015, I thought it was nice.

[@donburton5323]

Previous model was 2018 till 2024 why change things that work

[@Jdogg4089]

@@donburton5323 Because technology advanced. The old model will still be out there for those who want to buy it. I liked the 2015 equinox though, that one was cool but I have no idea how it would stand the test of time, that's always the question for any vehicle.

[@atlascormac6273]

They delayed the refresh due to covid which pushed the all new back a year or so.

[@G-Rated]

I like the boxier look for this model. It never made sense to me that the trailblazer looked more masculine and serious than the equinox. They’ve certainly addressed that but can we give *gm* their flowers for their new day level of quality and interior designs? It’s night and day from just 7-9 years ago, and currently at the very top of the pack - that’s not an easy nor a cheap feat.! Very impressed with the packaging too, I like the upscale RS trim vs. just offering some blacked out package.

[@davis6123]

This thing looks so much better than the last gen. Props to GM for getting serious about better quality and design. I know we’re getting the Equinox EV, but I’m hoping we see them throw a hybrid system in this thing, now that GM has said they’ll be pivoting to PHEVs.

[@OneManOnFire]

This looks so much better than the previous versions. I can't wait to see the GMC, Buick, and Cadillac versions

[@bradleymeyer9775]

Looks good, I like how the styling mimics the new Traverse.

[@clarissavaldez7091]

agreed

[@MattsCarsMusic]

@ 5:39 you mentioned it would have the LS trim level when they may have dropped the LS trim and, only trims available for 2025 MY are LT, Activ and RS, from what I've heard so far.

[@PDLM1221]

Yes it’s nice well over due! Wish it had Hybrid you are right they would sell more. Very nice refresh!

[@bryy2053]

Great improvement over any of the previous gens. Let's hope reliability has improved as much. My mom had a new 1st gen and it was an absolute dumpster fire. You could almost feel car degrading as it drove down the street.

[@darknessislight3689]

Team AWD with a 8 speed 😍👍🏾

[@jaydejj]

Chevy was definitely coming for the bronco sport with this new generation. I think I’d take this one….

[@_IIN01]

I love the boxy design and the front fascia looks very 2024 Chevy Colorado inspired and it’s a welcome change in my book

[@teknologyguy5638]

Really want a Plugin-Hybrid version, the fully electric version of the Equinox is not enough.

[@midengineZ06]

Chevrolet quit pretending It doesn't need more POWER

[@jserrano316]

1.5 liter and still low MPGs is crazy. Imagine going uphill in this with a full load. 2.0T would have hit the G spot.

[@jeremyreese9663]

This activ trim is nice, if I were to get this I would totally do black.

[@ty-k6708]

I love that Red and Black of the new RS!

[@JT-fq2bl]

GM dealerships are forcing Mary Barra to bring back the hybrid tech due to all the widespread issues of their EVs (I'm looking at you TFL EV) and lack of interest from consumers. Anywho, Like the look of this new Equinox (I never thought I will say this), and the powertrain is decent against it competitors.

[@G-Rated]

TFL isn’t forcing Mary Barra or *gm* to do squat. They better be glad the General sends them anything of theirs to review and profit off of at this point with all of the negative press, political fear mongering and vehicle nitpicking that they do to *gm* products, and ONLY *gm* products. I’ve even unsubscribed behind their bias.

[@victreebel170]

No one is forcing a CEO to do anything except the market. The way you armchair commentors single her out unlike any other car company CEO is wild.

[@victreebel170]

I love how this looks so much and am so sad the powertrain is the same. Ugh.

[@jonathanrodriguez6376]

The overall look redesign 4th-generation Equinox is amazing to see it here.:)

[@RosaliePacheco]

Love the vented front seats and color. Wish there was a hybrid model to go to the shops and get ev parking when lots are full for normal spots.

[@stevenangelo737]

I mentioned in another thread that GM just announced last week they're bringing back plug in hybrids. The 2025 PHEV Equinox will be offered in China, with just a few modifications i bet they bring it to North America!

[@worldofdoom995]

Yeah I have been chomping for a new GM hybrid since they killed the Volt.

[@brokeboy87]

I would love to see the base model. My company orders the equinox every year for our fleet.

[@clarissavaldez7091]

I love my 2020, excited to trade in for 2025

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

3:50 is that a rear view camera near the top light in the back?

[@willthorson4543]

Side profile is so much better. The outgoing model just looked lumpy

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

Nice updates, but that carryover underpowered 1.5 motor is a JOKE!

[@invictusf5790]

It's such an appealing offering but that motor just kills it. I'm not looking for Lambo speeds but I need something with more balls than a 9 or 10 sec 0-60.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

@@invictusf5790The CR-V gets a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds which is considered impressive with Ivtec involved. The new equinox with the 1.5T 8 speed will probably be around 8.0 and the FWD model with CVT will be much quicker. Are you going racing when you drive to Albertsons? 😂

[@worldofdoom995]

@@Fullsendfilosophy No, but it would be nice to have an engine that won't blow up at 80k miles because it is way to small for a medium sized SUV.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

@@worldofdoom995 They have been running that engine for a while and I have seen 0 of them go bad. I work in a GM service department and see hundreds of vehicles per week and we’ve had 0 of those engines go bad.

[@Olaf236]

I was leery of the 1.5L but just bought one. All I can say is wow! Very impressed! And 31 mpg around town, loving it.

[@00_UU]

CVT is very sad. Why can't GM keep 6-speed automatic? I hope new Terrain will keep its 9-speed automatic standard with FWD.

[@G-Rated]

Because although very reliable the 6-speed was a jerky clunky mess. I’m happy to see them get away from it.

[@00_UU]

@@G-Rated I had a new Equinox as a loaner and it drove just fine. CVT is a mess, it is not reliable and fails unexpectedly. I just refuse to buy any car with a CVT, unless it is e-CVT, which is very different tech. But I love this new redesign overall.

[@brokeboy87]

@@G-Rated The 6-Speed is slightly more reliable than the 10 speed that is in the trucks.

[@G-Rated]

Soyfan, when will you get the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V/ V-B?

[@darknessislight3689]

I’m in love with this new Equinox ❤❤❤❤❤

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Great review.

[@Paul-cx4gm]

It's quite the improvement.

[@arlofs]

I'm a Ford guy, but must admit GM is on a roll with their outstanding designs. I might even take this new Equinox over the face-lifted Escape.

[@victreebel170]

The Escape has become a complete joke. You must be a fanboy if you're even considering one.

[@arlofs]

@@victreebel170 Although I wish I was still a boy, I'm a 42-year-old father of 2. And the first thing I mentioned in my comment was that I was a Ford person. So yes, I'm admittedly a Ford fan. I own a pre-facelifted Escape, like it a lot, but prefer the looks of the new Equinox.

[@donburton5323]

I have a 2024 I alway but a last year or close to last year production because big are worked out.I will buy a New version when it’s near last of production.I have alway done that works good for me

[@dforrest4503]

I had a current generation one as a rental a couple weeks ago. I liked that the tech was easy to use, but it was nothing special. The 1.5 liter in this felt a lot less powerful than the 1.5 liter in a Ford Escape I rented a year ago.

[@keithrodes1591]

Glad they made it boxy now.

[@Redheadkingpin27]

Yeah agree beyond over due looks nice though

[@woocoheed]

Same engine as my 2019 eh? Turning into Toyota with these ancient drivetrains

[@bryanharris2319]

Wat doesn’t break don’t fix it lok

[@kevij371]

5:47 current model also has ventilated seats

[@roadrunnerorange]

It does. I have a 2019 premier with leather heated and ventilated seats, but if they were cloth, you really dont need either🤷.

[@woocoheed]

Current gen has 40 in of rear legroom. Definitely not a concern in an equinox

[@user-qg2tl3jk9z]

212,000 units sold last year? Yeah, 90% went to rental fleets lol

[@mattnorman5241]

poor people buy these

[@StanleyKalinowski-n8d]

People must buy em cause I see them everywhere. And I don’t live in a tourist renting area.

[@brianthomas2839]

​@@mattnorman5241lol no....poor people buy more expensive vehicles and wealthy people know that a car is transportation only and not a status symbol.

[@dwaynejeffery3115]

No Premier ?? Or a equivalent ? Great design change but buyers still want a little more refined look. This wannabe rugged look is getting old already.

[@andrewcairo6299]

Seeing it in person at NYC auto show. I'll tell you what, it has gotten a lot smaller.

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Looks better than the EV Equinox.

[@SuperAsian78]

Look at that new Hyundai…!!!!

[@gearheadtechnology]

that 1.5T is such a pile in every other chevrolet.

[@robertsharp6072]

powertrain is a joke. my last three company cars have been the Equinox with the pitiful 1.5 and I am sick of that turd engine.

[@chynacash3138]

Yeah I test drove one last year when the lease on my Equinox 2.0L turbo was up and it was a deal breaker for me - This new one looks really nice but I'll never go back as long as they keep offering these tiny slow little engines.

[@Will_01]

@@chynacash3138wish they kept the 2.0, loved my 2.0 redline but was extremely sad when my transmission went out at 105k

[@alexanderkajdi8117]

The equinox needed to look like a mini Tahoe just like the new GMC Acadia looks like a mini Yukon. Hopefully the 2025 GMC Terrain will look like a mini Yukon or Acadia. The Styling of the New Traverse is awful. GM should have styled the new Traverse as a slightly smaller Tahoe / Suburban.

[@Nvbeatz]

Taillights are clearly inspired by the Toyota designs, like from Sienna

[@michaelwillis5929]

The only issue is the reliability

[@angelasarvis9580]

Seriously beautiful exterior and interior but absolutely ruined it with that underpowered go cart engine - no thanks, I’ll pass.

[@cameronmcintosh2049]

Disappointing power output, even with the new transmissions.

[@Coolizzy-e5l]

I own a 05

[@BenedictoRondilla]

Bring back the 3.4 l v6 engine,

[@neiljuedes1661]

Another 4 cylinder with turbo hashtag major issues so my recommendation is lease and dump after 3 years !

[@jeschr3462]

Chevy put a small 1.5L 4cylinder lawn mower engine in this rather large compact SUV lol. Not a good recipe for reliability.

[@MuradAsifishere67]

Is there even a next generation Chevy Malibu? 😒😒😒😒😒

[@cameronpoole7274]

Discontinued

[@nicklasph]

Finally made it look decent

[@mattnorman5241]

its ugly

[@alexandergillingham2592]

​@@mattnorman5241Like your mom

[@Dkny1985]

Very nice!

[@nick993]

GM will never go back to hybrids.

[@MikeSchrandt-e7y]

Here's the thing about what I call the " 36ers ", ie, ALL BRANDS that focus on BASIC 36,000 mile warranty cars. They have a crappy warranty because they need you to come back in 3 years to trade and buy again, INSTEAD of focusing on better build quality / 60,000 miles like Hyundai or Kia. As usual, Chevy sinks money into everything MINUS the one thing that actually matters more, the engine. Putting the same lackluster 175 HP slow, unimpressive engine, especially not offering something more powerful in the ACTIVE trim, will bite them in the butt. If you increase the ride height and up the HP / torque to give people a REAL reason to spend more money on the ACTIVE trim, you instantly gain a broader customer base of weekend campers / hikers etc. Chevy always takes the easy out. The point is, why bother giving the car a complete makeover inside and out,if the real reason you can sell FAR MORE isn't addressed?

[@michaelhoard9548]

Looks a lot better although I see Kia Sorento in the front end

[@spdcrzy]

Now if Chevy could just get their shit together and stop putting puny engines in big-ass SUVs that are overstressed as hell...

[@mokeshe_robbi6828]

This is not a Chevrolet, but rather, it is another version of the Hyundai.

[@enriqueluna8135]

Thank god not hybrid

[@holycow7195]

Looking more manly. I believe the Equinox and Traverse are driven primarily by women. Hopefully Chevy will start making reliable vehicles.

[@coreylucas5997]

Oh no CVT really, pour horsepower figures, this design is not all that impressive

[@roadrunnerorange]

The outside design has a more rugged look. Gross color combination on both inside and out for that one🤢. NOOOO! To the stupid dial shifter. Having "active" or any words on the seat headrests is just plain tacky. I have a loaded 2019 awd 2.0t awd equinox and this just screams "downgrade".

[@devn3813]

I can’t believe the awful trends in the automotive world now. Everything now is a small crossover with a tiny engine, huge screens with piano black and no buttons, and everything has to have off-road trim or off road tires. Nobody is going to off road this. All regular cars are gone.

[@G-Rated]

People like the comfort of knowing they can drive off the beaten path if they need to whether they plan to or not. Not only that, these vehicles are safer on uneven terrain and surfaces with bigger debris on the roads like small rocks in the countryside or bottles and trash in the city streets. Because of the tire profiles they’re arguably more comfortable as well. People also like the styling and there are other trim levels if you don’t need the capability nor care for look. It was a great addition to the previously boring Equinox trim set, imo.

[@devn3813]

@@G-Rated 90% of people are not driving off of a beaten path. They’ve bought into this allusion and marketing scheme that makes them tons of money. They’re selling a lie. American highways are filled with empty trucks and SUVs getting horrible gas mileage for no reason. It is a waste of

[@wantapgt]

Ewwwwwww cvt on fwd

[@RLTtizME]

You do love your rubberband slush pump lurching Jetta trans don't you.

[@wantapgt]

@@RLTtizMEI drive an Explorer ST but thanks

[@RLTtizME]

@@wantapgt Past tense...did it crap out on you? Impressive.

[@wantapgt]

@@RLTtizMEfixed

[@АбдужалилАширбаев]

Круто❤

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

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[@christhepatriot4621]

Design is good! Engine 🤮

[@darinp5612]

plastic piece of junk... I want a v6 or a small 8

[@Rational_thinker_212]

The new chevys look mad, mean, and evil. I hate them. Give me the old happy look. Sign of the times I guess: everybody wants to look bad.

[@bradyb2233]

That’s a bit of a reach to say the least

[@cappysdad383]

As an owner of a 2022 Equinox the 2025 is crap for styling and would never buy it. I have never understood the need to "look bold and masculine" by the car, or worse let, huge pickup you drive, to other weak minded people. But again I don't consider myself under-endowed. In an age of climate change it seems to me aerodynamics should be what we prefer instead of fake proving yourself by what you own instead of your actions.

[@gsm19911]

When is Chevy going to get away from these ugly alien looking front ends? The headlight design (that started on the 2024 Jeep Cherokee) was the ugliest “trend” ever and Chevy got infected by it.

[@htchero7]

HIDEOUS

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

i cant stop cumming to this design! I will absolutely be getting the Activ trim