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By tcs4886 on 05/21/12 17:06 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
bought this vehicle on 1/19/12, it has 4,700 miles on it and havent had any problems with it. Fuel economey has been about 24 mpg around town. I downgraded from a 2004 Tahoe to try and get rid of paying $120 a week in gas. I pick apart every vehicle I own and havent found to many things i dont like so far. Biggest downside is the lack of power. Downgrading from a V8 in my old vehicle to a 4 cyl was hard enough, but it really could use a little more power. It is a very comfortable vehicle with plenty of front and rear leg room and do i dare say..its ACTUALLY pretty fun to drive. no trips to the shop except for an oil change. best vehicle I have had yet in snow. hopefully the good luck goes on
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By islandreamer on 05/19/12 19:39 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
This is an update to my previous review. After a little over 3500 miles, I have been averaging 21 mpg at an average speed of 26 mph (mix city/hwy). On the interstate at a steady 65 mph, I was able to average 28 mpg and at steady 70 mph, 27 mpg. Not bad for V6 with all wheel drive. I hope to see more improvement as she continues to break in. This ride is getting better and better!
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By sixstringerman on 05/17/12 19:23 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I'm finding more and more little things that this car does to make your travels enjoyable.
So many things found in much more expensive cars...so nice.
The ride is very nice and the 2.4 Ltr engine runs better than I thought.
Gas mileage is good.
You can't really go by the EPA's numbers...they are done on rollers.
All cars get the same control factors.
It does give you numbers to compare.
Drive the best you can and you should see good mpg numbers.
I would recommend this car to anybody.
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By ongarvey on 05/03/12 10:10 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I am leasing this vehichle and it states gas mileage that isn't correct for all states. Apparently in an E-85 gas the fuel ecomonmy is terrible so thinking It was a smart buy because my car was only getting 16mpg ...Now this only gets about 17mpg combined city and highway not even close to 26 combined.
On top of that something is going on with it, it jumps into gear sometimes and when using cruise it's not a smooth transition when using the button to accel
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By old_yogi on 04/10/12 17:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
My Equinox was delivered to my home (Fort Gratiot, MI) 8 March 2012. 9 March 2012 I drove it to Indianapolis, during the drive there the transmission would not downshift in time to stop the engine from lugging when going up a grade. I have been told that there will be new software to correct this problem in May 2012. while in Indianapolis the "Malfunction Light" came on, OnStar (another story) told me if I didn't get the vehicle in for service within one day that the warranty could be voided. I found a dealership on Saturday that informed me the "cam actuator" was defective and that the redesigned cam actuator was on backorder, backorder, and that I should not drive the Equinox any great dis
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By notsogreat on 04/10/12 16:26 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I was so excited to get my new Equinox (6 cyl 2LT until 37 days and 1,800 miles later.
The transmission is bad- at least so far the shift solenoids.
We were told they had to order those parts first before they can tell if there is any additional damage to the transmission.
If this doesn't fix it, they will begin replacing parts.
They'd don't have a clue when we'll get it back and I'm worried it will be a lemon.
With problems like this so soon, GM should be falling all over themselves to get us a new identical vehicle at no extra cost to us. At the very least, they should start with replacing the entire transmission and not just tinker around with it.
Are we upset?? You bet....
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By lovinmechevy on 03/31/12 10:33 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
Just switched from a porsche to Equinox.
Wow, what a value in this vehicle compared to what I was driving.
Okay, no more pep but that's a given.
But everything else about this vehicle I love.
The look, aero design, interior space (I do mean more great space), comfort and overall fun to drive.
The value for what you are getting is wonderful.
There is more technology in this SUV than I can ask for in relative to the price.
It's so practical and I have more money in the bank too.
Two thumbs up!
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By islandreamer1 on 03/21/12 18:10 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
This is our first American/Canadian vehicle and SUV. We were narrowing down the comparison to this and the Kia Sorento. After test driving both, it was not hard to decide on the Equinox. The only advantage we saw with the Sorento was the larger size, optional third row and 10 year warranty. At least this time, Chevy has matched Kia's mileage warranty at 100,000 miles. The drive on the Equinox was smoother and quieter. Console design on the Equinox is more appealing to the senses. Just went over 1300 miles and have been averaging 20 mpg on mix city and highway driving. OnStar is a nice feature but costly. Actual highway mileage remains to be seen. Got it at about $500 below invoice:-)
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By worththebuy on 03/20/12 10:55 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I purchased this vehicle in July 2011.
It was certified preowned with V6 per my request.
Drive this 3000 miles a month due to my 10 hr weekly commute out of state for work.
Anyway while I agree with others it sucks in city driving, its great for highway.
Manage to get 25 mpg at 70 mph.
Got this vehile when it was almost 19K miles.
Now I'm approaching 49K miles.
Not had one problem with it.
Great runner for me.
Purposely wanted a V6 for the ride and ease of driving conditions.
Didn't think 4 cyl would handle the PA's valleys on the interstate roads.
Thinking trading in for newer Equinox so I can have factory towing package (hd springs & shocks, beefed up tranny cooling lines).
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By sheepleking on 03/15/12 12:31 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
Bought a 2012 LTZ AWD with V6.
Significant upgrade from the Honda CRV we traded so I'll temper my enthusiasm until we've had it long enough to put some decent miles on it.
Overall, very pleased with the interior (leather is firm but comfortable), features are pretty straight forward and within easy reach, ride is very soft and the cabin is quiet.
Especially compared to the CRV.
We have two preteen girls so leg room in the back isn't an issue.
If there is one complaint, it's that the V6 AWD Equinox is a very thirsty creature.
We're averaging about 20mpg in mixed driving, however we kind of expected that going in so it's not really a complaint.
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