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Mike Coleman, 09/21/2018
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
128 of 137 people found this review helpful
So, I wrote a review on this Equinox about 2 weeks after i owned it. Now, after a few road trips and a bit of long distance driving, I am ready to give a more in depth review. Firstly, The navigation interface is very frustrating. Very cluttered and most often in rural areas cannot find the address you are searching for. Luckily, Android auto with google maps makes it a mute matter. Secondly, My god those vented/heated seats are amazing! On a 4 hour drive to Vermont, they were very much the hero and highlight of the trip. Thirdly, that fuel mileage is awesome! over 530 miles to a tank. I was just laughing on the highway watching the remaining mileage go up and up as i drove on the highway. Just spectacular! Other highlights to be noted were the driving lights have great distance, the Bluetooth calling is crystal clear due to the 4 microphones, the bose audio makes great sound, and the layout of the car apps are a breeze. I do say that there is a bit of road noise (those are the tires,not the cars fault), the auto engine stop is annoying at times in city driving (put it into L6 to bypass this issue) and the lane assist isn't as aggressive as i was told it would be. But hey, those are not deal breakers. All in all I am loving this SUV. The handling is mint, the diesel noise is almost non existent, and the interior is very comfy. If you want a long distance family cruiser...this is your rig. **Note: I also have the "3" as the first digit in my VIN so that might be why mine is a great runner.
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2018 Chevy Equinox Diesel
TJ13, 09/06/2018
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
95 of 104 people found this review helpful
I went from driving a 2014 Chevy Sonci RS Hatchback to a 2018 Chevy Equinox Diesel. I decided on diesel due to the MPG, and the amount of driving I do daily. This car has been great. I am getting 40+ combined MPG. I have put 8000 miles on this car in 4 months. My only complaint is that it never ReGened. I got an error message the my engine power has been reduced ( can't go above 20 MPH) and then the check engine light came on with the message that it was trying to ReGen. Vehicle cannot regen under 35 MPH. Car was continuously driven until the Regen message went away but engine power did not resume and check engine light was still on. Took car to dealership, again only 4 months old. They had to do a manual regen, change out the DEF fluid, and replace a sensor. Tried to tell me that I stopped in the middle of the regen hense messed it up. This is not true. The dealership also let it slip that while the car is regenning, you will get no notification. So how am I supposed to know to keep driving? I can't do something that i don't know if happening.
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Really like this car
Hatcher, 07/23/2018
updated 07/24/2019
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
I liked our 2017 ford Escape SE with the 2.0 which had amazing power but this new Equinox gets way more compliments. People really like the interior with the two tone black and tan leather. The Diesel is a bit spendy and hard to find but on the way home from the the dealer we averaged 46 mpg on the highway which is kinda insane for a big comfortable all wheel drive cross over. We buy a new car every couple years both foreign and domestic cars at around the the mid 30’s price range and I have to say this has been one of my all time favorites. Great Car!! Update: We now have 23,000 trouble free miles on it after purchasing new. It has been a great car in the snow. It has gotten better fuel economy. On the highway we often get over 40 mpg with the diesel. We have gotten many compliments on it. I highly recommend the purchase of one.
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Love the Diesel
JK, 08/15/2018
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
We wanted to add an extra car that we could take on longer trips and haul 4 people with luggage. We originally looked at sedans. Then we saw that Chevrolet was offering an Equinox with a diesel engine. I've been a diesel fan since we lived in Europe 20 years ago. Once we saw the Premier version of the Equinox and the estimated fuel economy, we were sold. We've had the vehicle for 10 months. It's been to Florida once and several 400+ mile trips. The fit and finish are excellent. It's comfortable for long trips. The panoramic sun roof is outstanding. Acceleration off the line is OK but I tend to feather the throttle a bit to help fuel economy. Once it's up to speed, the outstanding torque takes over and it just goes. Overall fuel economy has been in the low 40's. Diesel fuel costs a bit more but in our area, it generally stays around $3/gal. Gasoline has more cost fluctuation but it seems to be around 10% less than diesel. Considering that we're getting probably 20-40% better fuel economy, we're making out!
Pretty darn impressed!!
Mike Coleman, 07/27/2018
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
First of all, I have only had it for a week so I cannot speak for longevity or reliability. Apart from that, first impressions are everything and I am very impressed. I have been a diesel lover since day one so this pick was a very attractive option. The 1.6L diesel is like most people said, not as "tire roasting" as the gasoline options but it will chirp the tires. I found it to feel like a rubberband that is thrusting you forward. Off the line its reserved until the turbo kicks in, then its quite fun. Its quiet and for the most part, sounds like a muffled diesel jetta. You wont notice any difference it so quiet. Handling is very impressive. Its tight and very responsive, more than my 1998 volvo s90 thats for sure. I like the road feel from the steering wheel. Its slight but not over powering and good for "sporty driving". Interior is very nice in the premier trim. The base model felt like a plastic box with hard bolstered seats and a fabric interior like a 90s Ford Taurus. The leather is soft, and the air conditioned seats are a gift from the gods. How isn't this a standard option on every car blows my mind. The legroom is great for tall people in all locations except if your a 2 year old. Then some how you have the longest legs in the world and kick mommys seat (get a seat protector). The infotainment system is great. Easy to use and easily configured. I love the layout for the driver display. Its simple and keeps all the clutter to a minimum. Features are great in the premier too. The wireless charging is nifty and the kick to open rear hatch is great if your a dad that has to grab all the groceries in one trip. Fuel economy is awesome for an AWD suv. I never take it out of awd because it gets 39.8 MPG with it on. Why bother with it? All in all....im very impressed and I will highly recommend one to anyone who wants AWD with good economy. Purchased in Canada (hence why the price is high)
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