I am very aware that the design intent of the Theta platform was a maximum value feature content transportation appliance.
We unexpectedly were required to replace our previous similar vehicle and the Chevy Equinox was by far the least expensive large compact/mid AWD crossover, considering the promotions/discounts/financing and my GM card points.
4 cylinder DI engine and 6 Speed Auto is adequate moving a porky crossover, considering their station in life but the mileage just stinks.
The care rides smooth, quiet, and does not wallow. Brakes work fine.
Comfortable seats and decent interior even for the basic LS model. It has all the options of a well appointed rental car.
Lots of nice std features,
That being said, the Equinox is the most boring soulless vehicle I ever hope I’ll drive.
It will put you to sleep. It is the electronic steering. No tactile feel, as steering becomes visual point and shoot.
The car stresses crash protection at the expense of safe visibility. At 6’3’ 200 lbs, I still can’t see out of this thing well.
You should not need a camera to back up or just see what is behind you.
The rearmost side window is all of 4 square inches visible opening.
The B and D pillars block 1-1/2 cars. The windows are almost as tank slit sized as the new Camaro. All for style and to fit airbags.
Whatever happened to the AMC Pacer?
This car is made for some who likes to drive just sit in the back, recline and take a nap. Never made to be a BMW, doesn’t even come close to a Mazda.
We unexpectedly were required to replace our previous similar vehicle and the Chevy Equinox was by far the least expensive large compact/mid AWD crossover, considering the promotions/discounts/financing and my GM card points.
4 cylinder DI engine and 6 Speed Auto is adequate moving a porky crossover, considering their station in life but the mileage just stinks.
The care rides smooth, quiet, and does not wallow. Brakes work fine.
Comfortable seats and decent interior even for the basic LS model. It has all the options of a well appointed rental car.
Lots of nice std features,
That being said, the Equinox is the most boring soulless vehicle I ever hope I’ll drive.
It will put you to sleep. It is the electronic steering. No tactile feel, as steering becomes visual point and shoot.
The car stresses crash protection at the expense of safe visibility. At 6’3’ 200 lbs, I still can’t see out of this thing well.
You should not need a camera to back up or just see what is behind you.
The rearmost side window is all of 4 square inches visible opening.
The B and D pillars block 1-1/2 cars. The windows are almost as tank slit sized as the new Camaro. All for style and to fit airbags.
Whatever happened to the AMC Pacer?
This car is made for some who likes to drive just sit in the back, recline and take a nap. Never made to be a BMW, doesn’t even come close to a Mazda.