Used 2015 Chevrolet Equinox Consumer Reviews
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A mediocre SUV
Dean, 07/25/2015
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
29 of 36 people found this review helpful
I recently received my Equinox as my company car. Overall, it is not a bad car, but I hardly see why one would purchase it retail unless a good deal was offered. I'll keep the review simple: Pros: - Rides well and is reasonably quiet if you do not press the accelerator too hard (the 4-cylinder is loud when pressed). This is definitely one of the quieter small SUVs out there. - It handles fairly well for an SUV and comes with great Michelin Latitude tires (a huge plus) - The my link infotainment system works well and is a synch to use. - A/C blows nice and cold - great for those of us in the South - The rear seat has good leg room - Great crash test scores - Build quality seems good - The lane departure warning is helpful Cons: - The turning radius is 42 feet - HORRIBLE!! This thing is a chore to park in tight spaces. It is way easier to park our longer and wider Toyota Sienna (40 foot turning radius). - Speaking of our Sienna, averaging 22 MPG in mixed driving with a V-6. The Equinox is getting an average of 21 in mostly highway driving. - People who say this thing accelerates adequately must be coming from a 3 cylinder or live in a completely flat area. I have driven 4-cylinder accords (3 of them), a 4-cylinder fusion and a 4-cyclinder Rogue. All were easily quicker than this car. Even more sadly, our Sienna would sprint circles around this thing - yes a minivan beating a 'cool' SUV. If you have to accelerate on an incline for freeway speeds, good luck! - The cargo area is relatively small. We had a Rogue before (second generation), and it had way more usable space in the cargo area. Granted, you can slide the rear seats, but then you kill your rear leg room. - Finally, the seat comfort is lacking. The front seats are hard, and are fine on short distances. However, any journey past 2 hours, you will have a sore rear. The rear seat is great for leg room and is more comfortable, but sit in either outboard seat, and you notice a huge gap between it and the door. This translates into less hip room. Not sure why Chevrolet did not stretch the seat out more - there is room to do so. Other small SUVs I have been in do, and they score the same in side crash tests. Overall, this is not a bad SUV by any means. It certainly gets the job done. However, the sticker on my model is right at 30k. There are way better choices for this amount of money (think Rogue, CR-V, Santa Fe, Edge). I am not a crossover guy really, I like the most bang for my buck. You can have a Toyota Sienna LE for about the price of this thing. You get triple the room, a more comfortable ride, better fuel economy and better acceleration. Plus, getting kids in and out of it is so much easier.
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Don't Believe The Mileage Claims
J wilson, 01/14/2016
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Equinox because of the claimed EPA Hwy mileage of 32 mpg. As a driver, I have always achieved and even bettered the hwy mileage estimates of other vehicles I have owned. With the Equinox, instead of 32 mpg on long road trips, I am regularly getting 26 mpg. It doesn't make any difference if I use Cruise or not. That is almost a 20% discrepancy from the claim. Additionally, my transmission has begun to slip when taking off from a stop. Had it to the dealer but it is intermittent and they were unable to determine the cause. Buyer Beware!
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Impressive, even for an V8 truck driving owner
Leonard S., 02/17/2018
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was gifted to my wife and I from my father when he decided he wanted a GMC Canyon PU, so there is the first plus. He gave it to us with 10K on the clock and over 90% was highway miles. My wife drives it 99% of the time. The only complaint I have is getting into it and having the duck my head to keep from knocking my noggin on the roof pillar. I'm 5-10, but my wife is 4-10 so she has no problems. The seats and mirrors change quickly to our preferences. The couple of times I drove it I made two highway trips, the first one was 300 miles, the second, 200 miles. Being an owner of a full size Silverado V8, I was impressed on how well the Equinox accelerated to get on the freeway (for an 4 cylinder) with minimal lag and the up-shifting is seamless and imperceptible. Averaged 30 mpg on the open road.The ride is comfortable and quiet. The cruise control had no problem maintaining the speed, even on hilly roads. Still have to get used to the info center but to me that is a bunch of fluff. I'm old school, so cruise control, AC and a good stereo is all it takes to make me happy. If you're looking for a hotrod version, get the V6, but for us with my wife generally using it to commute in the city, it is a great all around vehicle. If Chevy keeps it up, I'll definitely own another one.
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Nice mid-size SUV; a few disappointing surprises
ellery_davies, 12/15/2014
updated 06/16/2016
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
58 of 76 people found this review helpful
In my original review, below, I complained about the Equinox implementation of paddle shifting. I felt that it did not speed-match the transmission like most Nissan and Mitsubishi vehicles, and therefore, it could not be used for downshifting at speed to benefit from compression drag and extend the life of brakes. That problem seems to have disappeared over time. I am uncertain if my current perception (it is just as good as any other manufacturer) is due to my having gained experience with the transmission—or if it is because the SUV contains software that changes behavior based on my driving habits, or perhaps after a break-in period. Either way, I withdraw that criticism. But here is a more important update… I have owned 8 cars in my driving career. Most were luxury or at least the LTD version of an SUV. But with this Equinox, I bought the base trim package with only two dealer upgrades: AWD and mud flaps. That’s it! And yet, after 18 months and 18k miles, I have zero defects, zero squeaks and rattles, and zero complaints. This is a first for me. I have never ownmed a vehicle for which I could find absolutely nothing wrong. Add to this, the fact that the base model includes a surprising array of creature comforts and that my lease cost is ridiculously low—and that Chevy takes care of the car for 2 full years (I pay ONLY for gas)... Add it all up and you have one very happy puppy. In my book, Chevy Equinox is a winner in every way! _____________ [My original review—1st impressions] I have owned a long list of small and mid-size SUVs, both foreign and domestic. Until now, I have always purchased the high-end luxury trim, typically "Ltd" or a name-branded premium package, such as "Eddie Bauer"). This time I chose the plain base model with AWD as the only addition. The 2015 Equinox LS is anything but plain! Perhaps it is a sign of the times, but this baby feels quiet & luxurious. It includes everything you would expect on a higher end package, except sunroof. With Onstar for 6 months, it even sports turn-by-turn navigation. The ride is comfortable, suspension seems tight and tires are terrific. But there were some disappointing surprises. Read on...
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So underpowered
Julia, 07/10/2015
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
This car has a nice interior but it is severely underpowered. I have to floor it to accelerate on the highway all the time. I end up getting tailgated all the time because I can't get the car to go as fast as I want in an appropriate amount of time. This car also uses more gas then it advertises. I got much better mileage from my Dodge Charger honestly. Another minor thing but something that bugs the crap out of me is that the gear shift and Chevy logo on the wheel are ridiculously shiny. They constantly catch the light and blind me. Something so small but matters so much when driving. I'm not kidding, it is absurdly shiny and I'm blinded 25% of the time I drive. Chevy definitely needs to dull that down. Also don't change your oil when recommended because it's inaccurate. Change it more frequently
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