That review almost sounds like they reviewed a vehicle with a bad tire or some other problem in the front axle.
Let's Hope 2024 Equinox EV Turns Out Better than 2023 Cousin (review wise)
This review of 2023 Equinox (175-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine) is just awful by Cars.com. Past reviews claimed Equinox was relatively a quiet ride, but this report claims the opposite for 2023 version. Boy I hope 2024 Equinox EV keep very far away from 2023 gas powered cousin. Especially if this review holds true.
A handsome cabin and drama-free controls make the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox a likable compact SUV — until you put it in Drive, where its slow, loud powertrain and unpleasant ride disappoint. The Equinox could use an update in both refinement and efficiency. The sole powertrain is a 175-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. It’s just not enough; despite being turbocharged, it’s anything but peppy, with sluggish response from a stop and weak midrange power for passing. Others in the class aren’t much zippier, but they are quieter. The Equinox suffers from lots of loudness — wind, road and engine noise pour into the cabin. What’s worse, the noise is often paired with a good deal of vibration in the steering wheel and gas pedal, especially at highway speeds. That’s matched with poor ride composure, which shows up as shaking and bouncing inside as roadway bumps shimmy into the cabin.
A handsome cabin and drama-free controls make the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox a likable compact SUV — until you put it in Drive, where its slow, loud powertrain and unpleasant ride disappoint. The Equinox could use an update in both refinement and efficiency. The sole powertrain is a 175-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. It’s just not enough; despite being turbocharged, it’s anything but peppy, with sluggish response from a stop and weak midrange power for passing. Others in the class aren’t much zippier, but they are quieter. The Equinox suffers from lots of loudness — wind, road and engine noise pour into the cabin. What’s worse, the noise is often paired with a good deal of vibration in the steering wheel and gas pedal, especially at highway speeds. That’s matched with poor ride composure, which shows up as shaking and bouncing inside as roadway bumps shimmy into the cabin.
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Other than they share a name, they are two different cars.
Exactly. This sounds like a sample defect until it shows up in dozens of vehicles.That review almost sounds like they reviewed a vehicle with a bad tire or some other problem in the front axle.
Well, aside from the engine noise and anemic gasburner performance. Which probably won't be an issue in the EV.
Went back and reread the article. I see a few issues with known causes:
The first two might also impact the Equinox EV, but the latter two won't. EVs are the king of start/stop and Chevy has already announced the Equinox EV will be 6 to 7 seconds for 0 to 60 MPH, which is faster than my Volt.
- Problem with either the passenger side front tire or the axle itself - this would result in the vibrations.
- One or more of the weather seals around the doors isn't seated properly - wind noise
- Jerky start/stop technology - this is unfortunately endemic with GM's (as well as other OEMs) four cylinder engines
- Underpowered - too small of a powerplant for the weight of the vehicle.
The first two might also impact the Equinox EV, but the latter two won't. EVs are the king of start/stop and Chevy has already announced the Equinox EV will be 6 to 7 seconds for 0 to 60 MPH, which is faster than my Volt.
They are on a completely different platforms. It's like comparing the spark to the Bolt. The Equinox EV and ICE versions share 0 parts.
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