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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Choice We could Have Made

samme2007, 08/22/2012
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

We bought a Jeep back in Oct. Completely unsatisfied. Started shopping around and came across the Equinox. I wanted a car that was made in the us or has us workers for the car. I know that Chevy was most certainly the best option. I am completely satisfied and I love my car so much more than I could have ever liked the Jeep Compass.

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2 out of 5 stars

Worst Chevy out of 3 that I've owned

Teresa hardin, 07/26/2017
updated 08/07/2018
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After 2 years the ignition wire had to be replaced. The fuel pump went out in 5 years. 6 months later a fuel solenoid had be replaced. The dash lights fade out for no reason.

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5 out of 5 stars

Truly a gem

Jerry Collins, 02/25/2018
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great fuel economy (worst ever had was 27.8 with bad traffic/accidents..but avg 30+). Handled great. Reliable. Comfortable to drive (big but felt snug) and plenty of room in front and back. Loved the blind spot mirror. Accelerated fine for a 4cyl.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

MPG ratings not accurate

gk125963, 11/02/2012
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I am finding the MPG ratings to be way off. I have never even come close to the 33 MPG highway, and am averaging 21 MPG in combined city/highway driving. My driving habits are such that I try to conserve gas, but it does not seem to make a difference.

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5 out of 5 stars

I Missed My Old Equinox

techygeek82, 12/27/2011
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

So for the past 3 years I've been driving a truck, which I went to from a 2008 Equinox. I loved it and missed it all those years. Now that I'm back in one, I have to say Chevy came a LONG way in their design. From the older models having a 'retro' feel to the 2012s which have a more modern look. I'm back in the vehicle I love.

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