This guy should have so much more subs considering all the info he gives you.

Props to Chevrolet for not going to a CVT for all of its smaller vehicles (yet).

After having driven the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited (3 times!) and the 2017 Honda CR-V (twice!) as well as the 2018 Equinox AWD Premier (3 times), I purchased the Equinox. I just liked it better than the other two and I couldn't get over how "staid" and stale the RAV4's interior was. I'm coming from a V6 back to a 4 and find the Equinox's 170 HP, 203 lb.-ft of torque in its base 1.5L turbo sufficient for our needs. Purchased the Iridescent Pearl with Jet Black / Brandy interior. Getting lots of positive comments, in particular about the interior as to how "upscale" it looks. There's plenty of room for everyone and the fuel economy is O.K., as well.

You are the best automotive reviewer. Period.

I gotta say that I'm really impressed with the new Equinox. But those prices are insane compared to its competition.

Thank god no CVT. What a nice vehicle!!! I'll take the diesel

Good quality review, I like it when the person knows what they are doing and this guy does. Waiting for the 2liter with 9speed.

FIRST OF ALL!! The Equinex is a family vehicle surely not a race vehicle it's built for comfort & safety! The speed doesn't matter, If you want to compare speeds go watch a sports vehicle review!

Thank you so much for providing such detail in your videos. The Chevrolet Equinox may be one of my contenders for a new suv for my family.

More than 2 seconds slower to 60 than the CR-V also powered by a 1.5 Liter Turbo. I'm not one to split hairs over acceleration numbers but that is a significant difference.

Alex, Very happy to see a tow rating added to your evaluation. I hope that will be standard practice from now on. The upcoming Diesel option will certainly add a lot of interest to this Equinox.

i like it. its smooth and have a good handle. idc about speed, its useless when you live in a tight city lol.

Although I don't like the CVT transmission which comes with the CR-V, I think the CR-V is clearly the vehicle to buy in this class. Better acceleration, mileage, size, and reliability. I would think they will likely be able to compete on price though. I would look at the 2.0L turbo when it hits the market nonetheless.

You know the Diesel will only be available in the top trims. 9.5 for 37K & that's 2WD. Almost 10 seconds for an AWD? The price for a loaded 2.0L will be over 40K.

Outstanding review, Alex! Thank you. After having test driven the 2018 Equinox AWD Premier last week as well as the RAV4 AWD Premium and RAV4 AWD Hybrid Limited, I'm pretty much sold on the Equinox. I hope, though, that official fuel estimates are more accurate than the last time around.

I purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0L Premium FWD recently. I am enjoying the feel of it, the acceleration, and it's smooth ride. Can anyone tell me how it handles in Winter conditions?

Everyone moans about price, but you realize GM likes to give big incentives, easily all trims will see 4k off sticker

I have the loaded, 1.5 Turbo and it has great acceleration and Economy, only complaint is the Chrome accents on the Dash which reflects the Sun with the Sunroof uncovered. Love my Quinny.

As of today, November 14th, the diesel is out finally! It will come in LT and Premier trims only as an engine option. MPG is estimated for the AWD version to be EPA estimated city 28 mpg, 38 mpg highway and a cruising range of 592.8 miles. Engine specs is a 1.6 liter turbo diesel, double overhead cam, 4 in line, 137 HP (@3750 rpm) and 240 #/ft of torque (@ 2000 rpm). That's pretty good torque on the low end of the rpm band - a typical diesel trait. Pricing for the LT and Premier range from mid- $33,000 MSRP to almost $40,000 MSRP with all the bells and whistles. Chevy's annoying options package force you to buy a costly sunroof just to get advanced automated cruise control, more USB ports and a 120 Volt receptacle with built in inverter. But with cloths seats, no sunroof, you can get an AWD diesel Equinox LT with decent safety features for near $30,500 with rebates and incentives in the Northeast. By the way, the diesel also comes with that annoying start stop start technology. Tough on a battery with cranking a diesel on and off all the time.

Very nice review as always.

I view it as major error not to make all engine options available at the same time. Some people who want the new equinox, but not the tiny 1.5L engine, will no doubt choose another brand with more power, rather than wait months to get the 2 liter or diesel.

Solid first look! Subscribed

The new Equinox looks good. The 1.6T diesel is a surprise, considering most European brand declaring Diesel to be dead in North America while GM continues to build the Cruze diesel & now this.

I'm curious how the 2.0 L engine option improves acceleration and impacts handling. Hopefully Alex gets to review that soon.

I am very impressed with the over new look both inside and out. I do like what is not standard on all Equinox trim levels ie: heated seats, remote keyless entry and push button start. I am glad that GM is staying away from the cvt. I hate the droning of an engine at higher rpms. I have seen this new Equinox in person. I like it even more. A few things that I don't like about Honda is there desire/need to make the entire driver info center pretty much all graphics and hardly any real gauges. And they are finally bringing back the volume knob. And Honda's idea of keyless entry is grabbing the door handle. What if you are wearing gloves? Will the door handle still acknowledge your hand?

just wanted to tell you that I love your videos. I'm in the market for a subcompact or compact SUV. Been watching lots of your videos. You do the best job on KZfaq. By a long shot. Love all of your editing and video skills. Pros and cons section at the end of some of your videos is very good. I am leaning towards the Infiniti qx30.

I have a 2012 equinox...had some issues (oil consumption, speed performance). I still love this SUV, however. I'm shooting for the 2019 version once I've paid off my 2012.

Love the DB measurements usually taken in the cabin on other vehicles. Wish this one had them too.

Good review Alex, definitely on my shopping list.

I'm between the diesel awd and honda touring awd

I have 2005 Equinox, 3.5 v6, but not sure to buy Equinox again, maybe my next BMW or Audi.

The back end from the side profile reminds me of the Mercedes ML/GLE series.

The older equinoxs are bigger but I really wish they made a 6cyl

I don't understand your scoring system. In two areas you say it's average but you score it as an A-. Huh? Since when is average an A- ?

Thank you Alex for an excellent and timely review. This has put my hopes up for the new Terrain. I hope they put autonomous braking in it because I have vowed not purchase any vehicle from now on that doesn't it.

Thanks again for a brilliant review.

Alex on Autos I really do like and appreciate the information banners that you put up the screen while you talk about the car's specs. No other car review does that. 👍 up in my book. I subbed to your channel. Also, no one is going to be racing a Crossover/SUV. The 0-60 times were originally meant for sports cars and muscle cars.

when are you going to do the GMC Terrain ?

I love the new styling of the Equinox. GM has done a great job over the previous one. But 0-60 mph in 9.5 seconds is ridiculously slow for the segment. The new CR-V has the same 1.5T engine and it hits 60 mph in 7.3 seconds on your test.

Also, our 2016 Jeep Cherokee that replaced the broken-down mess of a 2013 Equinox was $35,000 with heated power leather seats, heated steering wheel, dual zone automatic climate control, power liftgate, proximity entry and push button start, a panoramic sunroof and navigation. The pricing on this new Equinox looks like a mess, which is a shame - it's a beautiful car. I'll enjoy clueless middle-aged women driving a ton of these around, for me to look at, but never again, GM.

I have reservations about the reliability of GM products but, the 2018 Equinox has some smart looking body lines. I have never seen any of the manufacturers produce a Turbocharger that lasts past 100k. That is why Toyota is staying away from Turbochargers.

I own a 2013 RAV4 since new. City driving(10 min) to work 17 mpg. But highway averages balloon to 33mpg. 26000 miles on ticker

I like the looks of this new Equinox, but I'm not interested in owning any vehicle with a turbo engine. Been there, done that. They always have more problems as they get older.

Alex pls bring the GMC Terrain diesel for testing

good review. definitely a good improvement over the last Equinox, but the high pricing, somewhat boring styling, and poor acceleration are its biggest shortcomings. the 2.0T and diesel power plants sound decent, other than that, this is another boring CUV....

No cruise control? This feature should be standard on all vehicles by now.

Best car reviewer!

Also add interior quality rating

Great review but I will definitely keep my Subaru Forester. It's faster, more cargo room, better fuel economy, and about 5k less expensive with much higher resale value. I do like the exterior design though.

Whenever I watch a review of a GM vehicle and hear the word transmission, I immediately think of Edvard Munch's The Scream.

$39k is ridiculous for that.

Which is better this car or gmc terrain or crv ? For 2018

Will you get a chance to look at the new Cruze diesel?

great video production but it would be even better if you talk about the audio system of the reviewed car

first! thanks for another great review!

My only complaint about the 2.0L is that it takes premium fuel. I have a 2019 LT with the 1.5L turbo and have NO qualms about the power. It's better than the 2.4L on my old 2011 Equinox. And FYI, so far (over 1000 miles) I'm averaging 35 mpg!!!

Woah just realized the front end looks almost identical to the new CR-V lol

The rear seats seem unnecessarily cushy. Trim them down and you could probably get an extra inch or two of cargo space. Once again I would much rather have soft touch door sills than a soft touch dashboard (Who's nuzzling up against the dashboard?). I wish automakers would make note of that fact.

Holy shit almost 40k?!

If I'm looking at this why ain't I lookin at a 2018 1500 lmao

Hey, I saw an ostrich there waiting to cross the road haha, how cute was dat!

....there is no reason that the diesel should not have a 9 speed...imagine the highway miles.

don't waste your money

Btw, is that an air vent on the right side of the cargo area? See the 5:51 minute mark.

i don't like all of that guessing about fuel economy, braking distances, acceleration or towing capacity. instead of rushing to make a video...test it thoroughly, then give the results for Only the model(s) tested.

Wow is that thing expensive compared to the Japanese suv's.

I got a new one, but I am having so much trouble with the voice command.

Please tell me the 9 speed isn't the zf 9 speed. Please tell me it's not the Zf 9 speed.

Can anyone tell me the ground clearance???

Test SUVs with 4 people and luggage weight added. Would revealing.

Pricey for what it has.

How about comparing to the Forester.

how long u keep/drive these test cars

You just drove the Rouge and CRV. Is this as good?

That e-brake is too massive!

As someone who has the last gen, I don't like this new Equinox. I bought my 2011 specifically because it was an in between size. It was not as small as the rav4, but not as big as a Pilot. As far as being under powered, that was the norm for my generation too. I would stay away from these GM turbos though. Anyone who is interested in this vehicle should do some research into the motors. They have been having a lot of issues with the turbos blowing the pistons out of wack or the rings going bad. As far as the diesel option why would anyone buy a diesel in this size segment? Diesel is way more expensive then gasoline with no benefits for this size of vehicle. Let's also hope that GM isn't lying about the diesel economy numbers or emissions like several brands have already done.

can your next review be a fully loaded Nissan Altima

Low torque is like a diesel!

I could buy a 2019 Acura RDX a-spec (0-60 5.6 seconds) for what GMC wants for their loaded SLT 2.0L Terrain

I thought the X is silent?

It looks good, but it's a chevy so there goes reliability out the window.

Omg, only 137HP from the 1.6TD in this size of a vehicle??? I was hoping 150 or even 160HP with almost 300lbs*ft of torque :(

The 1.5 and the 1.6 is desingned by OPEL in europe. I guess the 2.0 too. Strange, since they sold OPEL to PSA not so long ago.

9.5 seconds! So slow

2017 A4 please

Is this based on the new Cruze?

Hi Alex, the seats are too hard. I had to buy a cushion. The interior is lovely. You give a great review. You are reviewing the highest trim with all the extras. I have the LT and it doesn't even have two usb in the front.

Wow way too slow compared to the CRV and that price is just insane. I'm also shocked they don't offer a hybrids. The Volts drivetrain would work nicely here

I currently have a 2018 1.5T as a dealer loaner as my 2011 Equinox is in the shop. The car is a complete dud...sticker is at 26k and no power liftgate, remote start, no power driver or passenger seats, no satellite radio...the fact this vehicle gets closer to 40k with options as laughable...The drive in my opinion is terrible...the 1.5 is sluggish and a gas hog...you have to keep the pedal down to get the car moving...and the auto off is permanent...this car should top at 30k tops...this is a hard pass and GM has lost itself I no longer recognize the company

"Hard plastic with a coating to make them feel more premium". Do they?

That plastic coating does not feel premium, in fact it feels cheap.

"Losing weight and losing size but retaining cargo capacity" is code for "we made the seats have much less room, thus removing one of the mid-size cross-overs with the largest front seat legroom from the market. Whatever. Our 2013 Equinox LT was the biggest heap of garbage, and the least reliable vehicle we have ever owned. Good riddance, IMO.

Why is that a larger Vehicle like the Jeep Cherokee(European v.) Diesel can get 45mpg and North America gets the nurfed versions of diesels all the time, I mean 32mpg is a joke even though he said it may be 26mpg which is lower btw. I guess ill find out when the EPA releases their numbers.

37k for a car that takes 9 frickin seconds to get to 60mph😂😂😂WTF!!!!!

Nice car... But I will pay 30k.... not almost 40k...

I guess no one believes in cd players anymore? I'm wondering why andwhat year equinox did they stop putting CD players?

GM is just turning their basic cars and trucks into total slow pigs and gas mileage really sucks on most of their cars.

Toyota not Tota.

Terrible 0-60 times. 9.5 seconds? Isn't the CVT, 1.5L turbo on the Honda CRV 7.5-8 seconds to 60? 136 HP Diesel Turbo option? I would hate to get behind one of those merging onto a freeway. I would guess 0-60 in and AWD would be ~13-14 seconds at least. Typical modern GM, looks decent but they cheap out under the hood.

We also have Much less car, with less MPG and more money...HUH