Used 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV Consumer Reviews
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Two weeks with the 2016 Chevy Equinox AWD 6 Cyl.
Richard Tanguay, 12/27/2015
updated 01/02/2018
2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
76 of 83 people found this review helpful
I test drove the 4 cylinder model and thought it was sluggish especially climbing hills. I opted for the 6 cyl. which has about a 100 more hp than the 4 cyl. model. The power is great now, the car seems more solid and has a quiet and smooth ride. Options I like are the driver convenience package, sun sound & navigation package, rear liftgate power (which gives you the homelink option for opening your garage doors), and the driver confidence package. The premium sound is nice to listen to and the sound is even throughout the vehicle. I especially like the driver visibility and height at which you are sitting while driving. So far I averaged 20 mpg on the first tank of fuel, but I logged quite a bit of time idling in my driveway learning all the features on this suv. Just two added features would be nice on the Equinox and they would be: 1) heat vents for the rear passengers and 2) an audible speed alarm which you can set to go off it you exceed the predetermined speed setting. The ride is so smooth and with the v6 power, you can easily exceed the highway speed limits and not realize it. I added mud flaps, Husky floor mats and door sill protectors to keep the vehicle looking nice for a longer period of time. Update: Having owned the Equinox for a year now, I figure I would give an update on my experience with it. First, I still love everything about the 2016 Equinox, but there are two items I would like to interject here. One, three times in the past year, while driving and with the usb port playing songs and the navigation working, the console locked up. The navigation froze and the radio would play the same two seconds of the same song over and over. At that point, you cannot turn the volume down, or turn the radio off, or adjust anything on it. That scenario lasts for about 10 to 15 minutes and then the radio shuts down. (What a relief when it does!) I was told I need a software update on the main computer which I will get when I bring the car in for the next oil change. I have about 7,500 miles on it now. The only other thing I would like to mention is that when driving on the highway, it seems I have to make a lot of minor steering adjustments to stay in a lane. I have had many other vehicles and rarely had to make these frequent adjustments. It keeps you on your toes, especially if you are on the highway with vehicles on both sides of you. Other than that I love the car and would buy one again in a minute. Update after 2 years of ownership: Still love the Equinox and it handles great in the snow. No problems at all!
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So far, so good
Rod Hughes, 03/18/2016
2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
52 of 57 people found this review helpful
I'm a traveling salesman and spend quite a bit of time on the road. I wanted a vehicle with decent comfort and fuel mileage, but even more important was passenger comfort. No other small or even medium SUV has the rear legroom of an Equinox. I can fit 4 good size adults comfortably. The sliding rear seat makes all the difference. If I need more cargo space, I can slide the seat all the way forward and have a large cargo area... Or conversely, slide it back and have massive leg room for passengers. The one downside so far is the navigation... It is very clumsy to operate and will only hold a maximum of 30 favorite destinations. Even my $100 TomTom held 100 favorites.
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Don't overlook this car
Bill Ponti, 07/30/2016
2016 Chevrolet Equinox L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Good car. Good value for money. Will burn some gas. If you have issues getting in or out of car, this car for you
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We both love and enjoy our Equinox LTZ.
Dr. Roy, 04/08/2016
updated 10/15/2018
2016 Chevrolet Equinox L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 41 people found this review helpful
We miss these four accessories the most on our top of the Equinox line SUV. (1) the CD player (2) the glove box light and... (3) the heated steering wheel. A very poor decision on the part of GM management to eliminate these items. Well now I see the heated steering wheel in the 2018 model as an option. (4) turn signal in the outside rear view mirrors.
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The best, Solid at 148,000 so I bought another!
Harry, 08/24/2018
updated 09/04/2019
2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I do tons of research, and the 2013 to 2017 Equinox, GMC Terrain are one of the best. My 2013 GMC Terrain towed a 3000 pound boat every year for 6 years, and at 148,000 miles I decided on a new car...and got its twin, a 2016 Equinox. Both had 4 cyl. No rattles, super safe (i read the details, and no Toyota or Honda comes close to the 2016 Equinox in a crash. I dig under the star ratings for the actual data and look at the forces, the GMs always do better than Honda or Toyota). Big rear seat. yes, there is plenty of plastic...and it doesnt scratch, cleans easily and lasts forever...good for a family hauler and saturday chore machine.
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