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4 out of 5 stars

Chevy convinced me!!!!!!

Sam S-Niagara Falls, 03/30/2021
updated 03/31/2022
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
52 of 57 people found this review helpful

bought a 2021 Equinox and I must say I am impressed. I thought a 4 cylinder turbo would lack the power BUT I WAS WRONG. Bought the LS with cov. package and it is JUST what we need in a vehicle. LOTS of room, great appearance, handles like a sports car at a price that IMPRESSED me!.

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Happy with renting 2021 Equinox AWD LT for 3 days

Raymond Paskauskas, 04/21/2022
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fleet 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I had to disagree with the Edmunds review for the 2022 Equinox. The cargo space was satisfactory for it size. The cabin interior design was not "lackluster". Perhaps the reviewers drive too many luxury cars. I did not think the turbocharged 1.5L engine was "sluggish". The performance compared well with my 2018 Mazda CX5 with the n/a 2.5L motor which was in the paint shop for minor work. I drove the Equinox on the streets and on the freeway, and the standard engine was lively enough for me. I did sense some road vibration at 65 mph and faster, but the rental car already had 41,500 miles. Maybe realignment was needed, or it's an all wheel drive thing.

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5 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly refined

PaulC, 08/30/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I rented a 2021 Equinox for a week. Was pleasantly surprized it did everything well. The 4 cyl engine had me fooled it was a V6 until I opened the hood - its got V6 levels of quietness & smoothness. The ride was as smooth & quiet as a Malibu or Camry - much smoother & quieter than several Toyota Rav4's I have rented. The transmission was silky smooth (unlike the jerky Rav4). The vehicle tracked straight on the highway. The AC was cold. Cannot think of any faults other than the seat bottom could use more padding and the fuel economy is 4 MPG worse than the Rav4

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3 out of 5 stars

Wind noise

C Phillips, 04/10/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
82 of 92 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2021 Chevy Equinox LT and after bringing it home and driving at a higher speed than the test drive I noticed an annoying wind noise coming from the driver and passenger side. I thought the windows were not rolled up all the way and hit the button and windows were up as far as they would go. Noise still there. Took it back to the dealer and they checked door alignment and adjusted it as per specs. Noise is still there. They said it was coming from the rearview mirrors and nothing they could do about that. Is anyone else having this problem and what can be done about it.

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3 out of 5 stars

Weird front end issue

DRM, 09/14/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

I’m writhing this review hoping someone with the same issue isn’t stressing/ struggling like me . My brand new equinox with under 900 miles on it will randomly wobbling / shake in the front end while driving ! After a few seconds it goes back to being a prefect normal smooth ride . The Dealership and GM have no idea what’s going on with it and are finally trying to diagnose it again ! I really wanted to love this car but I feel like it’s a major safety issue .

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3 out of 5 stars

I liked the car except

Greg, 05/29/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
39 of 47 people found this review helpful

Car handled well looked nice engine had pep brakes were good But I did not buy this car because the drivers seat was pure misery it was so uncomfortable that after 10 minutes I ended up with a back ache ...Number one thing in a car for comfort is the seat this seat was narrow and hard and cheap Im 6'3 inches 180 pounds tall and thin no one could be much thinner than me could not find any comfort no matter how I adjusted the power seat I love the car would have payed CASH for it on the spot but the cheep miserable drivers seat put a wrench in the sale I dont know how people wider than me can even drive this car

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4 out of 5 stars

For the price is decent

Jesse Ferris , 05/02/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
30 of 36 people found this review helpful

My barely 3000k miles 2021 equinox is already misfiring when first start. Also it shakes from the back suspension after 75 mph. This is sad considering is a brand new car. Besides that it offers decent amount of tech for the price. Lucky for me this is only a lease. I won’t finance this.

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5 out of 5 stars

2021 Chevy Equinox

Chevy Man., 12/19/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Purchased this vehicle this past spring. Has been 25 years since our last NEW car, (still have the '96 Blazer) All the upgrades, safety features, and all the modern electronic features took us some time to figure out but we're getting there. The power of the turbo 4 cyl.really knocked me off my feet, it takes off like a 747. So far, love the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for me

Sandy, 03/04/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
28 of 34 people found this review helpful

Size ,ride,accesories are all perfect for my needs- luvin my Equinox

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2021 equinox is a big turd, don’t buy one.

Daniel W, 08/24/2021
2021 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
25 of 32 people found this review helpful

The engine runs rough on start up like it has a missfire or vacuum leak. The transmission doesn’t shift correctly. The dealer says nothing is wrong. It drives like all the other cars they have. Now the car shakes like it has loose wheels. I don’t know if the axles aren’t spinning at the same speed. I don’t want to take it in again for this new problem, because they don’t fix anything. Just another day wasted at the garage and more of my valuable time I can’t get back. I bought a new car so I wouldn’t be at the garage.

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