2008 Chevrolet Equinox Consumer Reviews Page 3

I love my Equinox!

Written by: Dee on 06/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I needed more room and traded in my Chevy Malibu 2004. I love the versitility and space. It drives great and handles even better in bad weather with traction control.

Favorite Features

Traction control, and the adjustable back seat that slides forward and back.

Suggested Improvements

I did not like the colors, so I chose white. My wish is that I could have found it in a muted metalic light blue color. Make the auto start remote available on all models, I tried to add and was refused by dealer. Design the heat and air conditioning to start at the last setting.

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Unhappy console

Written by: unhappy on 06/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Overall I like the 2008 Chevy Equinox however I am very unhappy with the center console. The emergency brake is in the wrong spot and the 12VDC outlet is right under the pullout cupholders. Liquid and power do not mix well. I am really unhappy after reading earlier articles about the 2006 Chevy Equinox with the same complaints. Will American car companies ever get their act together?

Favorite Features

Exterior

Suggested Improvements

New console and move e-brake

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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2008 Much Improved

Written by: Christine Cavadini on 05/31/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my second Equinox. I previously leased a 2006 AWD LT. I recently bought the 2008 because of great dealer incentives. This one has much better handling, fewer blind spots, and a excellent, comfortable ride. I like the standard OnStar, which I used to have in my leased Trailblazers (3 of them). The gas mileage is excellent (25-26mpg hwy) even though I'm still in the process of breaking it in. I get a lot of compliments on it and it looks very sharp in black. I also got the remote start and it is awesome (cheap add-on, too). I looked a lot of vehicles and am so glad I bought this one.

Favorite Features

Remote start, heated leather seats, XM radio, premium speakers, sunroof, Onstar

Suggested Improvements

Auto-dimming driver's side mirror. It should be an option.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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I love my 08 NOX sport

Written by: LovmyNox on 05/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is my first GM or NA product in 15 years and I love it. Not perfect but a pretty good SUV.

Favorite Features

Looks great

Suggested Improvements

Turning circle is too big. Fuel economy could be better

6 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Good buy

Written by: conran06 on 05/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I guess i got screwed because mine didn't come with free OnStar for a year, or 3 mo. of XM radio. I did buy it used though with 15,000mi. I do like the smooth drive and I think the seat cusions are very comfortable. I do not like the interior. Looks very cheap on the doors and center console. I'm not a big fan of the cushion pattern. I came from an 03 Eclipse Spider, convertable with leather. I wish I had a sunroof at least.

Favorite Features

It's very roomy. The dash with the wood grain I like. I can plug my Mp3 player right into it. The leather steering wheel. The smooth drive and it can go when you want it to. The gas is Ok I get 20 MPG.

Suggested Improvements

A/C vents in the back. My child always complains about not feeling the air conditioning so I have to max it while I freeze to death and the gas gauge goes down. I can't believe it doesnt have back seat air vents, it's 2008 people! The interior doors and cushion design.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Bride's Ride

Written by: Tar Heel Born on 05/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Only first 2000 miles, but so far we are extemely happy. Had a 2000 Venture, and this is much more fun. MPG is not quite as good, but we are around 20 MPG for her work commute. Look forward to some summer travel. Wife's back bothers her and the supportive seats really help her.

Favorite Features

LT2 trim, leather heated seats, sunroof, sound system, ride and handling, easy access front and back and quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

Interior hatch release would be great and/or remote button. Better storage around cabin. More convenient power outlets for the front.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV

Written by: RW on 05/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My wife and I recently bought this SUV for her daily driver and she could not be more pleased with it. Overall 21mpg and 25mpg on the highway. Smooth ride and great price combine for a happy Chevy customer!

Favorite Features

Folding/sliding rear seat and great visibility.

Suggested Improvements

Window controls on the doors.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love it!

Written by: thare on 05/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I traded in my 2003 Chevy TrailBlazer EXT for the Equinox. The best thing that I ever did.The gas mileage is wonderful. I only fill up once a week instead of twice a week. I travel 50 mile round trip for work and it has helped a lot due to the jacked up gas prices.

Favorite Features

XM radio, radio control on steering wheel, comfortable, and remote starter

Suggested Improvements

Remote latch for the cargo and maybe being able to open glass on the cargo door like I had on my TrailBlazer. Maybe some more compartments

10 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Sporty Ride

Written by: buckeye mema on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We have owned vans for many years but decided we wanted to size down. I loved the look & price of this car and the ride is good. Some of the interior design is a little "cheap" in quality, but with the good price of the car you have to expect that. The two things I do not like are the sun visors are too short, they could use an extension of some type & the way the hatch opens, it is hard to get it open you have to grab it in just the right place. We do take a number of weekend trips and have found the gas mileage to be getting better. We are getting about 30 miles to the gallon now. Too bad the gas tank could not be a little bigger, but like I said we owned vans before.

Favorite Features

The overall look of the car and the front seats are very comfortable. It has great pick up speed and drives with ease.

Suggested Improvements

Sun visors are too short when you put them to the side, and extension would help. The rear hatch door is very hard too open, you have to have your hand in just the right place or it will not open. Make that handle work a little better.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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2008 Equinox Sport

Written by: Bob 5035 on 04/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Owned the Sport version for 5 months now and love it! Very comfortable seating both front and rear, plenty of room all around. Sport version has a stiffer ride than other versions, but not too harsh, handling is top-notch. Terrific forward visability and very stable and quiet at highway speeds. If there is a better crossover SUV in this price range, I haven't seen it. Only low note, is that I wish fuel mileage was 2-3 mpg better - but who doesn't?

Favorite Features

Seating comfort and interior room is outstanding for a vehicle this size. It is a very quiet and stable platform for freeway driving.

Suggested Improvements

Parking brake interfears with console cupholder when it is out.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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