2008 Chevrolet Equinox Consumer Reviews Page 5

My Ezmerelda

Written by: BIG R on 02/09/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Only way to feel trans shifting is to watch tachometer. Has more get up and go than I figured when I bought the vehicle. The car's paint and finish are great. Used to own Fords, but this baby is hot. Put on fender flaps, a must to keep side panels dry.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

More places for storage.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV

Written by: Jessica on 01/20/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

My husband and I decided to get something a little bigger than the 2 door Cobalt that I had, since we travel a good bit. We decided on the Equinox and absoulty love it. We did not need anything extremely big since it is just the two of us, but the room it has is great. This is my first SUV and I will never be able to drive a car again, it drives like a car but is so much higher off the ground. So easy to get in and out.

Favorite Features

Very roomy, back passangers have lots of leg room. Love the automatic start. Back seats fold down great. Information center tells you all you need to know. OnStar free for 1 year. I got XM radio free for 3 mts. I will definitely subscribe to it when its up, XM radio is great.

Suggested Improvements

Better center console set up. Maybe seats a little more confy

43 out 44 people found this review helpful

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Great vehicle

Written by: lap on 01/13/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

So far, I love my Equinox! It's sporty and fun to drive. I can take the grandkids and all their stuff to their sporting events and yet I am comfortable driving it to a high profile meeting.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

I would like to know why car manufacturers do not feel it is just as important to have tail light go on automatically as the headlights do.

7 out 10 people found this review helpful

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The Cats Choice!

Written by: The Cats Choice!! on 01/09/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Searched Through all the SUV crossover choices. It came down between The Toyota RAV4, Pontiac Torrent, the Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Equinox won! Why? Best warranty, best ride, more power and all that with the best price!

Favorite Features

Great ride, Love the OnStar system. 6 pack Cd system with controls on the steering wheel. Power sun roof that slides wide open or tilts. With slide cover for AC Days. Plenty of power to handle the AC and highway traveling.

Suggested Improvements

The seat cusion could be a little softer. Could use a little more Quality on interior items for long lasting value.

36 out 36 people found this review helpful

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On the money

Written by: DAN on 01/04/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This was the last of the new cars I looked at in the price range I could afford and still be sporty looking. Very impressed with power. Reminded me of the surge in power of the 'muscle cars' from the '60's. I got the awd sport w/6spd trans. I'm reliving my youth.

Favorite Features

Six-speed transmission man/auto; good sound from the higher end sound package. Nice arrangement of 'bells' and whistles'. Also has excellent windshield view, compared to other cars.

Suggested Improvements

More comfortable seats but not bad.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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08 FWD Equinox LXT

Written by: sbarno on 01/04/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Only 1000 miles so far, Satisfied to date. After I bought it, I see more Nox on the road than I've saw before. A little thorn is with a vehicle of this size you would think that it would have better mpg as I do 60% hwy. Disappointed with the decrease in the driving range when the car idles. I hope this improves as it gets broken in. Maybe I'll have to shut the engine off at stop lights, kind of what they do in Europe.

Favorite Features

Style

Suggested Improvements

More storage areas in the seating area. Moving the window controls back to the drivers door. Make larger visors, or built in extenders in the visor (the side windows transfer more sun than being blocked by the visor)

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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08 Equinox LS 4dr

Written by: haley1000 on 12/24/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first SUV. Coming from a Mustang GT boss to this is a like a different world It is very easy to drive and doesn't even feel like your driving a small SUV. Overall it is a decent ride for the price.

Favorite Features

Driver info. center, OnStar. Lots of room for backseat passengers

Suggested Improvements

This SUV definitely needs more comfortable seats they are very hard. Would also like to see better placement of cup holders.

28 out 28 people found this review helpful

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Equinox Sport

Written by: Equi-Sport on 12/19/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought the Equinox Sport just over a week ago and like it more and more. We traded an older Acura MDX for something that still had AWD, good power, and better fuel economy. All in all so far, the suspension on the AWD Sport is stiff, yet easily steerable, the motor has plenty of power for the average "Race-ready" father, and lots of interior room. I think the inside could be more refined, but we are used to forein cars. The console and sun visor's seems chincy, nice leather, ample leg room, like the gauges,and decent mpg if driven normally. We do 60 miles a day on the highway, and the mpg is averaging 22 right now. This is not a Lexus or Acura, but Chevy has done well and added options.

Favorite Features

Engine, AWD, XM radio, leather seats

Suggested Improvements

Console design needs help and less plastic for door handles and such. Maybe an 18 gallon fuel tank instead of 16

19 out 20 people found this review helpful

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08 FWD Equinox Sport

Written by: DAVID on 11/29/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought our new sport last week. This vehicle is a runner! And looks good doing it. Sounds good, too. Handling is great. Interior could be a little more plush, but is adequate. Fuel mileage is just average. Overall a great car. I'm glad we bought it.

Favorite Features

Performance, handling, looks

Suggested Improvements

Shorter turn radius.

20 out 20 people found this review helpful

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2008 Equinox

Written by: Mike Castellanos on 10/18/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

We just bought our Equinox a day before going on vacation. We put over 3000 miles in 12 days. Drove from Houston Tx to Michigan then to Niagra Falls and then down thru Penn, Tenn, Vir, W. Vir, Miss, Al, LA and back to Texas. MPG was great! Averaged at 26mpg. Ride was not a Cadillac but comfortable. All in all this is a great SUV.

Favorite Features

MPG. We got 26-27 highway.

Suggested Improvements

A little more power. At least 50 more HP. Dual it out and make it sound mean.

61 out 65 people found this review helpful

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