Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox a BETTER new compact SUV than a Toyota RAV4?

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Күн бұрын

The Equinox is getting an all new look from Chevrolet for 2025. On the outside you will discover new sheet metal, 18in wheels, grill and LED lighting. On the inside there is an 11in infotainment screen, 11in digital gauge cluster and new materials. Under the hood is a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox a BETTER new compact SUV than a Toyota RAV4?
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@richardgivens9845 Ай бұрын

Wow, Chevy decided to turn Equinox into something I want to drive instead of phoning in a bland rental car. Great job Raiti team, you guys are awesome!

@GRAFHC Ай бұрын

I don't know who General Motors hired a few years ago but I have to say, they are killing it with their new model designs... across the lineup everything they're pumping out is a home run right now. If they can demonstrate good reliability in the next couple of years then I think it's time to buy a whole bunch of stock.

@jeffs6090 Ай бұрын

Really? This has the overplayed floating roof design. Crappy Nissan started that over 10 years ago. This also has the ugly split headlight design copied by everyone, now the Equinox. Definitely nothing that screams "killing it" with design.

@GRAFHC Ай бұрын

@@jeffs6090 I dont know, looks pretty slick to me, inside and out. But it's not just this, look at the new GMC Canyon, or the Buick Envista... GMC is pumping out great looking vehicles right now.

@dadoo985 Ай бұрын

They hired designer from BMW

@24BlackMamba8 21 күн бұрын

Yeah these designs are 🔥🔥🔥. Makes me want to go back to Chevrolet. Hopefully they have made them reliable. Moved away from Chevy after dealing with my Chevy Malibu and the money pit it became.

@mclarenspeedtail8988 Ай бұрын

As yes the 20245 Chevrolet Equinox, much better than the RAV4 👍 (There's a slight error in the video title)

@shareefAhmadi416 Ай бұрын

Do u compare the reliability too or just the look 😂

@ChrisFromFloriduh Ай бұрын

@@shareefAhmadi416this is the right comment, lol. I’m picking up a new RAV4 Saturday and I’m a GM employee lol.

@jamisonz3365 28 күн бұрын

@@ChrisFromFloriduhI also work for a GM subsidiary company. After owning both a GM vehicle and a Toyota one I personally would never choose a GM over Toyota in compact vehicle segments again.

@jonjonsshreds3312 Ай бұрын

Damn Joe thank you for bringing us a car 20,000 years from now!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I do whatever it takes 😂

@thefray123 Ай бұрын

Confirmed- Joe is a time traveler from the future.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I would go to the past if that is the case.

@obfidkwm Ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides If your from the future than than this is the past to you 🤔🤔

@EdWoodson.45 Ай бұрын

If anyone got their hands on Doc Brown's DeLorean it's Joe. I just know it.☝🏽😎

@ltdasilva93 Ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides I feel that brodie

@blizzardice06 Ай бұрын

20245? Didn’t know Raiti had a Time Machine 😂 keep up the great videos

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You got it man

@user-vo4wu7to6d Ай бұрын

Looks way better than the RAV4.

@nwing07__ Ай бұрын

yeah they absolutely nailed this one. The only downfall is that anemic 1.5 engine. really wish they offered a 2.0L option.

@Nativeindi123 Ай бұрын

Raiti, I remember in 2005 my great grandma got her a new Equinox and I remember how much she enjoyed driving it up until she couldn’t anymore but then I was driving her around. It’s amazing how far the look and interior has come. I like to think she would be wanting one of these so quick!

@murrynathan Ай бұрын

That finger you smashed is looking better. Hope you don’t loose the nail. Great review as always!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

It’s healing very nicely! Thanks for caring about me!

@pfwww12 Ай бұрын

Raiti I have to use all caps..GM IS ON FIRE! 30K FOR THIS TOYOTA KILLER? WOW! THE INTERIOR DESIGN IS PREMIUM GALORE. LOOK AT THAT CENTER INFOTAINMENT ANGLE. DIFFERENT AND INNOVATIVE GM🔥 THAT TRAVERSE LOOKS CRAZY DOPE. YES AMERICA!!!!!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I’m so glad that you are enjoying this one!

@curtbrackenrich7883 Ай бұрын

I like the redesign too but if that thing is $30,000 I'll eat my hat. By the way I'm wearing a hat. GM, well they all do this actually, has a bad habit of understating the price and then coming in thousands above what they promised

@noahcrust2903 Ай бұрын

Just wish they were more reliable

@suzanneflowers2230 Ай бұрын

I love the color combo of cactus green, black, and white.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I’m glad that you like it Suzanne

@jayewilliams5921 Ай бұрын

Bro getting cars from the future.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

When your good, your good

@MarcoGallo-ud8qd Ай бұрын

Love the review, Joe keep up the great work you and Laurie and team like always and have an awesome upcoming weekend and happy Friday in advance, my friend.

@dominickirkwood Ай бұрын

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

@stevenangelo737 Ай бұрын

Joe, everytime i see this new 2025 Equinox i want one. Did you hear we're also going to get a plug in hybrid version? It's currently being made in China and GM just announced that PHEV's are coming to N/A. Thank you to you and Lori for another great video!

@christopherdigiuseppe5396 Ай бұрын

20245 equinox? It really is the future of cars

@bradturner3361 Ай бұрын

Man GM is WAY ahead of the game!!

@Doransdomain Ай бұрын

That new model from the future 20245.

@davis6123 Ай бұрын

I’m hoping we get the hybrid version soon! This thing looks great

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

We will see if they have a hybrid version

@angelscarreviews6094 Ай бұрын

They forgot the sunroof 🤷🏻‍♂️ Not a big mistake. Also, the ACTIV cloth stitch leather seats look very nice.

@xNeptune1 Ай бұрын

Sun roof will be optional

@angelscarreviews6094 Ай бұрын

@@xNeptune1 Yep, Sometimes Chevrolet may forgot to put on sunroofs on each brand new vehicle. But it's very common and whole guaranteed.

@jonathanrodriguez6376 Ай бұрын

GM is outstanding for the 4th Generation and Redesigned Equinox.💯💯🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥 And Joe Raiti is a true stud!💯💯🔥🔥

@crazedxfighter Ай бұрын

chevy really stepping it up for the modern times.

@kelvinburton3454 29 күн бұрын

Does the rear seat recline? Does the front passenger seat fold forward like the Trailblazer or GMC Terrain?

@Bowhunters6go8xz6x Ай бұрын

Awesome looking SUV and it has a lot of cargo room even with the 2nd row up, if you are even close on the price these should sell like hotcakes ! Great review and video Joe and Steven !

@suzanneflowers2230 Ай бұрын

The front and back end styling is wonderful. And the rear wiper can stay there because the rear view camera is outstanding in Chevys.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Very good point!

@lucasS0724 Ай бұрын

Well RS and Activ are both top trims

@Avatar1946 Ай бұрын

Like the look. Great refresh !

@YalaTV Ай бұрын

This will be my 3rd Equinox! Such a great vehicle! The interior space is always impressive for such a smaller segment.

@rachelt.2872 Ай бұрын

Do you know what kind of sound system it comes with?

@toner37 Ай бұрын

having done more of my own online research for this 2025 Equinox since I first heard of it a few months back. The panoramic sunroof is an option according to the Chevrolet Canada website. All 3 trims will have that option. Personally, I think sunroofs can be overrated with it's pro/cons. But as you've mentioned it is a pre-production model. But overall I am liking this all new inside and out design. The heated seats and steering wheel being standard across the board will be a key selling feature for sure.

@EdWoodson.45 Ай бұрын

"Roads? Where we're going you don't need roads." I knew Joe got a hold to that DeLorean 😆

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

LOL You are awesome Ed!

@mickeybrumfield764 Ай бұрын

Good job Joe there at the Chevy suv lineup of presenting this Equinox Activ to us.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You are so very welcome

@AdamSmith-po5pd 23 күн бұрын

Wow that’s a huge improvement over the current look. We went with the Terrain because I just couldn’t look at another mini van looking Equinox.

@bradturner3361 Ай бұрын

Good to know we still have ICE 20k years from now

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Tell me about it

@carlosjnunez1322 Ай бұрын

Yes looks much better than rav4

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I’m glad that you are thinking so Carlos

@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 Ай бұрын

Yeah of course Joe & can't wait to buy one.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Fantastic my firend.

@Symon_First Ай бұрын

Much Respect to Joe & Raiti Rides Production bc it's HOT as F🤬 outside. Pollen level is adding to struggle. 👏🏽💯👏🏽#RaitiRides 💯👏🏽💯

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That means the world my friend!

@Darkvirgo88xx Ай бұрын

The 1.5L works in the Malibu but definitely not in any sort of suv. The turbo is basically a engine ornament because it really does nothing for numbers but maybe a tiny bit in torque.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That’s an excellent

@Benjamin06267485 Ай бұрын

LOVE THE 20245. IT SHOULD COST THAT. 😂😂😂 Hope the engines doesn’t quit at 50k miles 😂😂😂

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Fingers crossed they do

@brandonwhite9591 Ай бұрын

Nice ride

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I’m glad that you are liking this Equinox

@koven1497 Ай бұрын

For the price and what they’re offering, it’s not a bad deal. Wish they’d eliminate gloss and give it a slightly bigger engine. Not as reliable as a RAV4 or CRV, but it’s a massive improvement from the previous Equinox. Just concerned about reliability.

@shokhrukhgulomov4923 Ай бұрын

How is it already summer in mid April in Atlanta?😮

@rodolfoperez4156 Ай бұрын

20245? Raiti's got the hookups on future pre-releases way in advance!! Jk 😁 love your channel.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You crack me up! 😂

@Xxlittl3mAnxX 16 күн бұрын

They should have brought back the 2.0t as option.. I have it in my 2020 terrain and absolutely love it.. shame the stopped using them

@c2meyo 8 күн бұрын

i wanna buy 2025 Equinox...beautiful car

@joshuagraham3222 Ай бұрын

Huge improvement over the outgoing model.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You are so very right about that Josh

@portcybertryx222 Ай бұрын

GM is going the Hyundai route and absolutely killing it with the design especially with the Cadillacs. Love to see that.

@suzanneflowers2230 Ай бұрын

The interior is great in every respect (does need a sunroof, tho). Chevy designers have been working hard, and it shows.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Sunroof for sure

@kelvinburton3454 29 күн бұрын

Like your videos. You can get 2 tone paint on other trims according to Chevy's website.

@Dr.PussNballs Ай бұрын

Thanks Raiti crew! Hope youre gonna do the rest of that lineup as well

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I sure am so please stay tuned

@cassidybb10 Ай бұрын

That's a high mount review camera. Haven't seen one up so high. Wonder how it looks on the dash.

@genevawilkerson4245 2 күн бұрын

I drove a 2024 chevy equnox and loved it. What is better about the 2025?

@seabicuit7247 Ай бұрын

The design of the interior and exterior is my favorite of the compact suv segment, but I wish they’d do at least a 2.5 engine. I don’t know how reliable the turbo charged engines are.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

An engine upgrade would be nice

@rickjames6867 Ай бұрын

It seems to be a wonderful crossover. ✌️💙

@JVC679 Ай бұрын

I was Grad in 1994 too!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

c/o 94 RULES!

@wolfshanze5980 Ай бұрын

I'm class of 1985 you youngins.

@JVC679 Ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides graduated at Burnaby South Secondary School

@stevedouglas8457 10 күн бұрын

I like the new Equinox alot I currently own a 2021 Equinox. Diffently getting the 2025. And much better then the rav 4

@DaniTheNachoPirate Ай бұрын

I think the theory with the rear seats is to fold them from inside the rear doors. Overall these recent crossovers from everyone have been great looking spectacles 👍 .

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

This is very true

@charlieherring8458 Ай бұрын

20245? Damn, time sure does fly.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

The older you get the faster it goes.

@magnoliap5824 Ай бұрын

Wow Chevy is really making some great looking vehicles. But 175 horsepower. 😮

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I know how you feel!

@212helpdesk 26 күн бұрын

I had purchased two brand new equinoxs in the past, 2014 then traded in for a 2018. I was very happy with them but I put on a lot of miles for work. Recently traded in for a 2023 Kia Sportage. So far the Kia is pretty nice, but too soon to call it.

@suespony Ай бұрын

Well, nice first look at this 2025, I guess I don't understand why your not allowed to even start it. Looking forward to seeing more about it, namely seeing it run and drive, as well as gas milage and price.

@b.lemire7453 Ай бұрын

The Equinox finally doesn't look hideous anymore. I couldn't believe the last generation's design made it off the design board never mind into production. It's not part of this video (except for a brief mention) but the design of the new Trex is really, really good--more of that please. The interior of the Equinox is very plain (seats look good though) but I guess that's the norm at this price point. I wonder why the interior wheel hump in the back is so much larger on the driver side than on the passenger side. Thanks, Joe

@midnitestate Ай бұрын

My guess is for a sub wolfer on higher end trims, but it does look really strange

@43v3rn00b 29 күн бұрын

sunroof is a MUST!

@Sam-oz4vw Ай бұрын

Great job as usual. Question. Is Chevy planning a Traverse SS (with a more powerful performance engine)? I saw a KZfaq video and would like to confirm because that would make me buy a Traverse.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I doubt that is going to happen. They are downsizing engines.

@davonne225 Ай бұрын

RS should be the top trim in my opinion, major zonk for no panoramic roof for sure. Interior is on point

@omarcortes5754 Ай бұрын

Thiis Equinox is quite pretty, nice for the city but I have mixed feeling with the engine. I think I'd go for the RAV4.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Very good way to put it Omar

@linhunnicutt6556 Ай бұрын

I’d rather have the RAV 4.

@gregkramer5588 Ай бұрын

@@linhunnicutt6556 It depends on pricing for me. The loaded Rav4 is nearing the mid 40s!

@waltchan 20 күн бұрын

RAV4 is a 2019 design, 6 years older than new 2025 Equinox.

@joescheraldi9022 Ай бұрын

Does it come with a spare tire?

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That is. Great question

@josholson1898 25 күн бұрын

Did they give you an mpg estimate?

@RaitisRides 25 күн бұрын

Nothing yet Josh

@kylepiccoli4762 18 күн бұрын

According to Chevy’s website, the LT will start at $28,600 and the RS and ACTIV will both start at $33,000

@dalecackowski9259 Ай бұрын

The Black badging is definitely worth at least another 4 horsepower and 7 ft-lb. of torque.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I like the way you think!

@davidp2888 Ай бұрын

Hope you're doing well, Joe!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Thank you David! Same to you man!

@claybirdyshaw5737 Ай бұрын

Don't zonk for no sunroof. I'm sure it is an option. There are people like me who will never buy a vehicle that has a sunroof. It's just extra complexity and they are known to leak and ruin your headline. As long as it's optional they can provide something for everyone.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

It should be standard on the top trim.

@mystictk4149 19 күн бұрын

Gotta catch up haha, I'm a couple weeks behind.

@riversclarke8772 Ай бұрын

raiti, pricing is listed now, but no build option yet!

@swlancaster1964 9 күн бұрын

Reliability is important. Toyota usually wins.

@jasmineaugust4450 Ай бұрын

you can get the 2 toned in the other bodies too

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

No you can not

@tonyw2167 Ай бұрын

Nice styling but look forward to seeing their hybrid powertrain as promised by the GM CEO so this car can have a real chance to compete with the sales leaders of this competitive class of SUVs

@coalex9114 Ай бұрын

good review！ it will be game changer, the price will be fair In China GM launch it to market with 1.5T PHEV version, named "Equinox plus" 149900-179900rmb =20700USD-249000USD 102km-155KM ev-driven range 0-62mph:6.8s

@genevawilkerson4245 2 күн бұрын

Why no leather interior?

@GabrielleBarrios18 Ай бұрын

Yeah no sunroof at this price point is wild

@trandizzle5 Ай бұрын

I had the 2005 equinox with the v6 engine

@princevashishth9831 Ай бұрын

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@iknowyou5391 Ай бұрын

Please review also Lexus NX350 F SPORT 2024. Thank you.

@davidhorne2326 3 сағат бұрын

If only GM could get their quality back to where it used to be!

@Fyahking619 Ай бұрын

I get to save my $$ for the next 20000 years for this futuristic car. I can ony afford $30k, so i shoud have enough by that time.

@GeorgeGeo 15 күн бұрын

This should have Hybrid power to compete IMO.. needs around 36-38 MPG and it would really compete.

@taydru36 Ай бұрын

Now if they can bring the Blazer in line with everything else.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I’m sure they are working on it

@kshitijrajpoot9165 29 күн бұрын

"I want a chevy cuz I was born in a chevy" His humor is unmatched😂

@Nostaljikone 28 күн бұрын

Are these CVTs trustworthy or ticking time bombs? Thanks EPA...

@ltdasilva93 Ай бұрын

The front gives Mitsubishi RVR hints...

@tgc4204 26 күн бұрын

I wish they can make a Chevy PHEV Equinox like the Volt which has 53 purely electric miles..

@Jim-bh7gs Ай бұрын

GS cookies were 2 months ago, but this review is great. I don't think I'll go Chevy. The pillar in front if the back quarter window looks like it could be an obstruction.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

The GS cookie damage has been done.

@anasg5791 Ай бұрын

1.5 L is a dealbreaker for me!!

@brydcsd 17 күн бұрын

the facade looks like a new-gen Mitsubishi Outlander.

@stephenwinter8892 Ай бұрын

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I actually find the toyota RAV4 getting rather dated but the 2025 equinox is a disappointment because of it doesn't offer a hybrid 😮

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Excellen observation.

@SpaceyZee Ай бұрын

Joe is living in the future. We got left in the past.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I like the way you put that

@vernishabanks2904 25 күн бұрын

I love it but it doesn't have a sunroof 😢

@andygaines5647 21 күн бұрын

This just ticks me off, they actually put design into an equinox instead of it being just a mom soccer suv. And now i'm stuck with a 2018!

@RaitisRides 21 күн бұрын

I know how you feel Andy!

@LeonTheGreat87 Ай бұрын

🤔 When can I expect to buy it from a dealer?

@IdoNomb Ай бұрын

Around August/September. They will get built in Mexico around June. And Dealerships where able to take orders this week already.

@richardwalther6229 26 күн бұрын

Looks just like the Traverse, but without that goofy long wheelbase look.

@JMilMovies Ай бұрын

Not every vehicle needs a sunroof. A vehicle not having one is not a zonk. I would much rather not have a large pane of glass directly over my head.

@shawnharris7747 Ай бұрын

Its nice but man why they wont give it engine options they use too offer 2 now its just been one since 19 kinda sad

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Trust me I feel your pain on the power plants!