I have had my new equinox AWD LTZ V6, Equinox for a few weeks, and I am really impressed with it. I would have posted sooner, but haven't had a chance.
Here is what I got:
Mocha Steel Metallic
LTZ
V6
Power Sunroof
tow package (just for bike rack)
Rear Seat Entertainment.
My first comment is that this is as nice as any luxury vehicle. It has every feature I could want. (I chose not to get the navigation system due to cost, and that I already have a portable GPS. It would have been nice to get the navigation system, but it was just too expensive).
I can't say enough good things about the rear entertainment system. While both kids can watch the same program on the dual screens, because it has dual screens with the ability to use multiple inputs, the kids often watch separate programs. We have an ipod 4G that we plug into the AV jacks so that one kid can watch movies on the DVD and one can watch a movie through the ipod (we have digital copies of tons of movies thanks to my kids knowing our password for iTunes, and buying movies in digital format). The dual channel headphones come in handy. Then my wife and I can listen to what we want to up front. This really makes life easier since the kids no longer have to fight over which movie to watch. (Boys and Girls can be funny like that) My wife and I can even plug our iphones into the usb to listen to our playlists. Although, I really do enjoy Sirius/XM.
I love the bluetooth phone. I really appreciate hand free calljng.
The sunroof is fun, as I'm a former convertible driver. I'm also infatuated with the power lift gate. I just love being able to open the rear with the remote. My hands are always full, and this makes life so much easier.
Even my somewhat snobby wife appreciates all the features. Everything works very intuitively.
The ride is comfortable, not perfect, but good enough. The V6 is somewhat underpowered, but I knew that going in. The gas mileage so far has been great. Perhaps my only real complaint is how small the cargo area is in the back. But we have a larger SUV (Honda Pilot) if we need to move big things. (I would add my frustration to the ordering process, but that territory has already been covered)
Overall, I just love the Equinox. It is luxurious both inside and out. It handles nicely, and just has every feature that anyone can want in a vehicle.
We are heading on the road this weekend, so it will be its first real test.
Just thought I'd share to let anyone know that GM can make a great vehicle when it puts its mind to it.
Here is what I got:
Mocha Steel Metallic
LTZ
V6
Power Sunroof
tow package (just for bike rack)
Rear Seat Entertainment.
My first comment is that this is as nice as any luxury vehicle. It has every feature I could want. (I chose not to get the navigation system due to cost, and that I already have a portable GPS. It would have been nice to get the navigation system, but it was just too expensive).
I can't say enough good things about the rear entertainment system. While both kids can watch the same program on the dual screens, because it has dual screens with the ability to use multiple inputs, the kids often watch separate programs. We have an ipod 4G that we plug into the AV jacks so that one kid can watch movies on the DVD and one can watch a movie through the ipod (we have digital copies of tons of movies thanks to my kids knowing our password for iTunes, and buying movies in digital format). The dual channel headphones come in handy. Then my wife and I can listen to what we want to up front. This really makes life easier since the kids no longer have to fight over which movie to watch. (Boys and Girls can be funny like that) My wife and I can even plug our iphones into the usb to listen to our playlists. Although, I really do enjoy Sirius/XM.
I love the bluetooth phone. I really appreciate hand free calljng.
The sunroof is fun, as I'm a former convertible driver. I'm also infatuated with the power lift gate. I just love being able to open the rear with the remote. My hands are always full, and this makes life so much easier.
Even my somewhat snobby wife appreciates all the features. Everything works very intuitively.
The ride is comfortable, not perfect, but good enough. The V6 is somewhat underpowered, but I knew that going in. The gas mileage so far has been great. Perhaps my only real complaint is how small the cargo area is in the back. But we have a larger SUV (Honda Pilot) if we need to move big things. (I would add my frustration to the ordering process, but that territory has already been covered)
Overall, I just love the Equinox. It is luxurious both inside and out. It handles nicely, and just has every feature that anyone can want in a vehicle.
We are heading on the road this weekend, so it will be its first real test.
Just thought I'd share to let anyone know that GM can make a great vehicle when it puts its mind to it.