2008 Chevrolet Equinox Consumer Reviews

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Written by: EZMERALDA on 06/27/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Very pleased weith vehicle, alert and steady. Since using MOBIL 1, mileage is respectable at around 19 +, with a few extra PSI in the 18" tires too. The paint and overall appeareance of the car is snazzy. Could use a few grab handles and more storage pockets.

Favorite Features

Great engine trans combo!

Suggested Improvements

Grab handles and storage pockets.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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My new Equinox

Written by: dmack on 06/21/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased a base Equinox in 2005 and thought it was great, but needed a bit more power. I just upgraded to the sport model which has 90 more hp and other upgrades as well. I would recommend this car to anyone in the market for a small - medium sized SUV.

Favorite Features

Upgraded engine, OnStar, XM radio, styling

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love my Equinox

Written by: mikey on 06/17/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

For the money it is the best midsize crossover vehicle period. Easy entry exit. I have a bad lower back. Great view when driving. Very comfortable. A lot of room. Great engine, transmission, brakes. Prefer old style steering. Electric steering is kind of numb, vague. Not good road feel like traditional steering. Would like to see 6 speed automatic and engine with more horsepower and torque. I get a lot of compliments. Mine is ruby red.

Favorite Features

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3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Much better than Dodge

Written by: boxergirl on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

The ride in the Equinox is very smooth - the suspension is great and it drives like a car. I was also surprised coming from a much larger engine that the smaller V6 still has a lot of get up and go. In addition, I'm getting 25mpg highway and 21-22 city. To me this is the best feature especially since the gas tank holds 20 gallons - which I think it kinda big for this size SUV. Anyway, its nice to be able to go over 400 miles on one tank. I just started a carpool at work, and the Equinox easily fits 4-5 adults - especially with the rear seat set back.

Favorite Features

Radio controls on the steering wheel, leather wrapped steering wheel, fuel economy, suspension, mp3/aux slot in the radio, OnStar, and the fake woodgrain

Suggested Improvements

The material of the seats stinks. It's cheap (and even worse in the LS models). Power lift gate would be nice

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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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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