Refreshed 2022 Chevy Equinox | Did Chevy Bring Their "A-Game"?
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For 2022 Chevrolet finally updated the 2022 Equinox with new styling on the outside, feature tweaks on the inside, and no changes under the hood or structurally. Even though there are no major changes, it's a well balanced compact suv that drives nice even although it doesn't stand out in any specific area. The compact class is competitive and in my oninion, the refreshed 2022 Chevy Equinox needed to do more to truly be competitive.
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 - What to expect
0:16 - Pricing and exterior details and changes
2:54 - Cargo area
4:22 - Smart key and remote start
4:47 - Front and rear seats
7:06 - Interior features
12:38 - Under the hood
13:33 - POV driving impressions
17:57 - Closing thoughts
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Did Chevy excite you or disappoint you with this 2022 refresh? Let me know below!
It looks amazing!! Excitement!! I live my 2020 !
Nope...they dropped the 2.0T for the 1.5T slug. Chevy's reasoning was poor sales?!??! First, that is BS. They build more 1.5T's because that is the standard engine. The 2.0T is optional. Is that number split 50/50 when a shipment arrives at the dealership? NOPE...1 - 2.0T for every 5 or more 1.5T's. That is why the sales stats are lopsided. Idiotic marketing! Prior to the drop, the Equinox was one of the most powerful in its class. Now its the weakest!!! I road tested the 1.5T and was ready to walk out the door and the salesman said we have a 2.0T which has almost 100 more HP. What a difference between the two! I'm glad I got my 2020 with the 2.0T. They did 1 thing "almost" right though. Got rid of all that extra chrome that no one wants lol. I like chrome, but my Equinox originally came with more chrome than a Harley! WTF!!!
I have 1.6D 2018 Equinox Premium fwd. But in my opinion the 2.0T AWD model is a better choice. But it's disappointing why the 2.0T can't be selected in this year's model.
JUNK as usual
Interior seems cheaper. 2nd row seat little reclining omg... they just followed toyota and honda cost saving structure. I can easily assume this car came from cost saving mindset.
I rented the previous generation equinox lt and drove it from Atlanta GA to Charlotte NC. Absolutely loved it. Seats were comfortable, plenty of room.
I’m not a Chevy fan but this new Equinox looks unique. Front grill kinda looks like a Malibu.
I thought the same thing when taking a picture of the front at night!
i bought a 2021 LT in august with black bowties and 19 inch tires and i love it.....the rear seat leg room is great....drives and handles nicely....i replaced an 08 Jeep that had 341K on it......the features on the equinox are miles better than anything else i had
I got myself the Equinox 22, fresh out of the paint, I love the vehicle, plenty of room inside, well on the road (I use to drive Chevi Silverado) very solid on the road, plenty of power. Got it at Doug Smith Auto in Spanish Fork Ut, a Mr. Reid sold it to me.
How has it been? Are you still driving it?
I just purchased my first car (as an adult, YAY!) and I am SO pleased that it is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. It is SO nice and the best investment in a vehicle that I've ever made. Thank you so much for this in-depth review!
I just did too I got the midnight edition!
I got the Equinox Premier with tan/black interior and it's gorgeous 😍 I absolutely love my equinox!
Just purchased a 2022 LT with 50k miles. How is everyone’s a year later?
Seaglass Blue for the win! Will really stand out on the road in the mix of Gray, Silver and white.
Great review, as always: Well-organized & quite thorough. You chose the right Equinox, an LT in Mosaic Black, just what I’m looking for. This review should help me with my purchase decision. Thanks!👍
Just bought mine and I love it
If GM and your local dealer discount this like they have in past years, this is a very well-rounded value, with excellent crash ratings from NITSA. I like the meaty tires on the base LS and this LT but wish the vehicle had brake hold.
Do they have brake hold as an option?
My daily is an Equinox LT. can’t wait until my lease is up in 5 months!
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Thank you so much! That means a lot. As of right now I don’t know when I can get one. I’m supposed to be getting a G70 down the road but hopefully I can get access to a dealership and grab one anytime.
because used cars in very good to excellent condition are a very hot ticket with dealerships. They've offered me a nice incentive on my 18 Equinox LS. And I could be looking at getting into the 22 RS in the iron Grey metallic. My current one is Nightfall Grey and I like it. So the iron grey looks very similar.
I like the new look looks sort of look like the blazer in the front with the lights i hope to get a equinox in 2022 or 23
I had a rat bagged 2007 Equinox. hitting 280,000 k before I sold it to my brother who is still abusing it to this day.
I liked the car and your review of it. My brother just bought one the other day. gas mileage would be my biggest concern, my ford focus gets 42 to a gal. but they have well-known trans problems. so now I am looking for something myself.
Just purchased the 2022 LT. It’s a basic well rounded vehicle as you stated. It’s a great commute car. I’m not sure it would be something I’d go cross country with and I don’t think that was GM’s intent. I would give it a A- for a commuter. Thanks for the video.
Great review. Very odd but the driver side back seat doesn’t have a rear pocket. The passenger side does. I would rather have more trunk space (for work storage) than leg space in the rear seats. Otherwise, it’s a dependable and perfectly fine car in its category.
Great Review! I bought the 2020 Equinox back in Dec 2020. I absolutely love it so far. It looks a lot like the 2022 , I like my seats better than this one, but for the most part it looks the same. Great Review! And I would definitely recommend this for for anyone looking for a great mid size suv. Plenty of room for growing teenage boys as well!
Just brought mine today, and not disappointed.
My 2018 has been great. Same bodystyle. Love it.
@@chynacash3138 I had the 2018, for 2 weeks, when my Durango was totalled. I really enjoyed the ride, and comfort. Plus it had enough room than, my son's Honda CR V, so getting the 2020 I was a great choice.
We just upgraded from a 2001 Dodge Durango to the 2022 Chevy equinox a few days ago and we love it so far! How could we not as it was such a major upgrade lol. Lelia, I know your vehicle is only about two years old, but how is it holding up? How’s is maintenance? I see some hate on the vehicle online, but it just seems like a personal thing and not any real issue. I’m just curious, thanks!
@@margaritaramos3393 Crazy because we just upgraded from a Durango as well! Love it so far as well!
They only changed the lights on the front and back headlights and taillights but the body design is still the same I like it.
I'm Korean. Equinox will be released in Korea soon. The car is pretty. Thank you for the review.
I have 2018 love it
My complaint with the Equinox, and the Terrain for this matter, is the rear ac tunnel. It is not flush with the front seats like a well done cuv. It goes too much rearward that the middle seat occupant will not feel comfortable.
Honestly I like chevy but I don't understand why people sometimes say WELLLL ITS A CHEVY AT THE END OF THE DAY ... especially nowadays all the cars are the same with different logos .
I leased a 2022 equinox, didnt see the gas tank in your video. I wanted to see if it is filled up by the left opening or does the rubber come off on the right, under the external flap.
As a owner of an Older Equinox LT, I would have to get a top of the line to get what I want minus the pano-roof. The 2019 to present 2020's look smaller an shorter than the earlier models. Thanks for the review... I am going to keep mine for as long as I can...
You don't want the pano roof??
Thanks. Can you turn off the stop start feature?
I have a 2015 civic, great little car but already needs some work suspension wise, my dad has a 2012 rav4 which I like the ride height, and I’ll probably going to get a small compact suv.
I have the 2022 Premier & love it! I traded in my 2014 for it. The new car is a little smaller but great space.
Yess i love my 2022 premier i bought it brand/new took 7-months to come in the only thing i didnt quite understand is my didnt have the bose/speakers maybe that's a special add/on
I have the old model 2016 has a V6 AWD lov it private windows from the factory aluminium rims Chrome details all the way around heater seats plenty space in the back with the automatic transmission
i have the 2021
Do you like it ? 🤓
@@elchulo1977 yes
So does the Equinox LT 2022 come with universal remote/garage door opener (home link)?
BEAUTIFULL LITTLE TRUCK..
I want to know if they changed the timing chain design the keep blowing up ?
I actually use the sunglasses holder as my insurance card holder. So I don’t have to dig around for it if I get pulled over
Took me 40 years to finally figure out that both Ford and Chevy/gmc such! This coming from many reviews,research and my own experience. Finally decided to go with a Honda. It's Honda or Toyota going forward!
Honda has better handling than Toyota. Toyota probably installs the best A/C in their autos. Toyota has the most patents on solid state batteries, it is reported
One big problem with east Asian cars: driver’s seats are back killers but I admit I havent tried a full-size SUV from them. The new RAV4s and Passports may also be comfortable in driver’s seat
@@moribnd passport seats are great!
Ugh so much for "buy American".
I have the 2020 equinox LT Its a good car but, there's a dangerous glare in the info screen with driving in the daytime. I was hoping they would fix this in the upgrade, sense they didnt i don't think I will get the new model.
Hey Nolan Good to see you do the Equinox. I think this car don’t get enough love. I love my Impalas WIRELESS 4G WIFI up to 7 devices for $15 a month. ABsolute no issues with it. Where my Phone has dead spots in some areas the WIFI keeps me conntected. ALso Love the Pano Roof everyone talks about it that rides in it. I think this Equinox needed a little more change. Hybrid for one, and better exterior style, and a better updated interior with a digital Gauges. I should of waited to comment intil the end. You said what I said LOL>
Hey Gene978, since you own one, does it come with Sirius XM radio? Lots of cars have it and provide from 90 days to 6 months of free trial.
@@ofcbob6391 yes
I own a 2007 Equinox...I love it & would recommend the Equinox. 170,000 miles & still going strong. Had a Blazer before that and it lasted 12yrs before I got the Equinox..I got tired of the color but it was running fine.
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Very nice.
You must of drilled a big hole 😂😂😂 11:50
Is there a spare tire under the cargo area? Please let me know.
I had a 19 with the 2.0 turbo. That thing went and the towing was twice as much as as the 1.5. Like you can shut off the auto stop on the 22.
Those 2.0s are so fast.
I love mine
Can anyone tell me the last good interior of any GM car? Make and model please. Maybe the 1970's trans am?
Which size wheel feels best on the Equinox?
30 G’s for a 1LT with FWD? With that interior? From 2018? Chevy needs to stop doing drugs man, they’re making it hard for people to buy from them
They never learn, keep churning out cheaply made overpriced junk for suckers to buy.
@@robbrown6240 it’s absolutely hilarious that they think people will buy this over other suvs in that class. People will buy the escape, cr-v, corsair, and other cars over this all day. The facelift isnt even changing much. GM really dropped the bag when ford and fca have stepped up their suv segements
Should go with nissan rogue instead ? Took a short test drive . The CVT has come a long way now feels no more strained (not peppy though as auto gear boxes). I think its better going with that
@@sumeetghai8867 nahhh I don’t buy any CVT anything. Hate the jerkiness and the constant “gear searching”
@@ep3578 GM has almost never been a good value, comparing sticker price to sticker price, but that’s not a useful comparison. Out the door price is what actually matters. GM is no longer slapping four grand on the hood, the way they did pre-pandemic, but they still maintain a real-world cost advantage, on a couple of fronts. Though they’ve mostly stopped the crazy rebates, their financing deals are still leaps and bounds ahead of what competitors offer. 0% for five years, 1.9% for six. $299/month lease with only $1k down (or nothing down if you currently lease another car). No one else is this aggressive on the back end, and it saves buyers thousands, real world. Also, unlike most of their competitors, GM is, in the current market, actually manufacturing the lower trim versions of the vehicle. Check dealer inventories, and you’ll find them relatively swimming in LS and lightly optioned LT models. Meanwhile, Honda nominally makes a CR-V that stickers for $30k, but in this market, it’s entirely theoretical, as Honda stores rarely ever order LX or Special Edition models. It’s all EX-L and Touring, and larded up with four figure mark-ups or useless add-ons the dealer won’t budge on. You haven’t lived until a Honda salesman has, with a straight face, told you the CR-V you just test-drove could be yours for $45k out the door. It’s not quite as bad at Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda and Ford, but if you want a compact SUV, the Equinox is one of the cheapest real-world options, and far from the worst in the segment.
Does it still have an auto stop? What I meant by that is when you come to a complete stop, it would shut off! The only way it would start back up, if you let off the brake or it would start back up on its own after a few minutes!
Still got bumps, groves, or creases on the body. The old one like in 2011 I think was good shape
Equinox is a family suv lots of space inside its a low profile has awd and it can tow a trailer.
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The only thing I want to know is, Can I change my transmission fluid?
I like it
I have almost a year behind the wheel of the 2020 Equinox 1.5T/6 speed. My biggest complaint with the transmission is that it REALLY likes to hold higher gears. It's too slow to downshift. There's one corner in my daily commute that drives me nuts because it ALWAYS refuses to downshift until I put my foot into the gas pedal, then it drops two gears and makes me feel like boy racer. LOL Is there finally an auto stop/start disable button in the 22s?? My other biggest gripe about the 'nox. Always have to shift it down to manual and tap the + 5 times to disable that stupid system. But I find the 1.5T peppy, if not earth shattering, and I CONSISTENTLY get better than EPA fuel economy on the highway. I've had up to 37mpg highway on a full tank over multiple days. Normally 34/35 until winter. Extreme cold and the AWD on snowy/slushy roads always makes the mpg drop. If you're in a cold climate (I'm in central Canada), and get temps down into the -30/-40s ... the 1.5T can struggle to maintain operating temps on the highway. We had issues this past January with the intercooler icing and the PCV system froze up causing the front AND rear crank seals to blow out. It was in the shop almost a full month getting repaired. So if you get cold winters like I do, definitely invest in a cold front ... if you can find one. I'm still searching.
Have you asked your GM dealer for one of those Winter Grille covers? My Buick dealer gave me one when I purchased a 2013 Buick Encore and when I went in to look at a 2022 Encore GX, they said that they also had the winter grilles for that car as well if I wanted to buy it
@@marco.morel04 I did over the winter, but they warranty installed the "active grill shutters" instead. I'm unconvinced they're a superior option.
The 22's now on lots DO have the disable button right next to the emergency flashers button. As for holding gears (obviously for good fuel economy) can you tap the manual buttons on the top of your shifter (even with it just in D) and downshift that way (without having to drop the shifter into L) ? I know Subaru my Acura MDX will allow you to do that, nice feature.
@@ofcbob6391 Yes, you can certainly do that ... some days I do. What I find bad about that is if I have a passenger with me, due to the location of the buttons on top of the shifter and it's position when in D/L, I'm elbowing them in the side in order to do it unless I do a little funky chicken dance move and wave my elbow up in the air to tap the buttons. Ergonomically, it's truly terrible. When I'm driving solo, yeah, no problem. Double tap down just before the apex of the turn and it's golden. But it shouldn't need to be that much work. It should respond to my foot on the pedal and drop ONE gear, instead of waiting until I have to floor it, drop two gears, rev up to 4,000rpm and make me look like boy racer. LOL
Would a block heater help?
I own a 2.0 premier and I was looking at a new one until I learned that the 2.0 with the 9 speed trans is no longer available, that is a deal breaker for me, the smaller engine is lacking in power
Exactly. I’ll have to hold on to my 2019 until I can go EV. The 2.0 turbo with the 9 speed is very satisfying to drive. That extra power got me out of the way of crashes more than once, acceleration is just as much a safety feature as breaks.
Glad I got a tuscan.
At least GM didn’t put in a CVT for this new Chevy Equinox.
The screen is kinda facing upwards towards the front windshield.
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Thanks for stopping by!
Love the update ❤
You’d think with the chip shortage they would slow down on making so many different trims .
For 22 no heated seats b/c of chip shortage, Chevy's anyway. They are built as heated & Chevy will activate when Chips are plentiful 50.00 credit for inconvenience. They had to get cars on the lots.
Hey Nolan, the LS will still have unpainted black mirror covers
You’re right, I’m sorry! Thanks for the correction 👍
I love that the car doesn’t have a lot of unnecessary features because that just means more things that cab break. The competitors focused on the top levels to offer. If the dealership are not doing markups, this us the suv to get. Love it!
Might be a good vehicle for Grand Ma Ma.
Nice looks, could use more power though.
The one thing this has that the others don’t is the ability to tow with all four wheels down. Can’t do it with any of the others mentioned as competitors here.. you have Ford and Jeep for the most part. Can’t do with any hybrid or full electric. So need something to tow behind motorhome and can’t have cut.
Chevrolet hasn’t had an “A” game in 50 years.
Why does GM use the break light as the turning signal. Like come on… you have the extra space for the amber color or a separate bulb for turning signal. I don’t understand.
I agree. They did the same thing with the cruze, malibu, blazer, etc. I will never understand what makes them do that. It’s ugly
Brake.
I like this
Sharp Looking 2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV-I test drove a 2021 Chevy Equinox at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show
I like the vehicle. I don't like the way the engine idles at times/ feels like its misfiring.
Yes the fuel reduces for 5 days great
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You did say that this particular model is around $30,000? If so, that's a pretty good price for all the features you get!
Scuttlebutt says, the single engine choice will be expanded for 2023.
The Blazer kinda stole the Equinox's thunder - its the better looking of the two.
Getting rid of 2.0 Turbo is mistake i love my 2018 that little motor will run. I dont get why they do this i wouldnt want a 2022 because of this.
Yup I wont be trading my 2019 2.0T for this new one since GM got rid of the motor, so they lost 2 sales so far lol.
This is why I purchased a 2020
The original 2.0 would not meet pollution certifications that were increased in California. They have a new 2.0 but with slightly reduced numbers. It is in the Envision now. But unfortunately with covid affecting parts supply chains, they have limited number available and are keeping it in the Buick’s for now. It was planned to be in the Equinox and Terrain until covid affected supplies.
CX5 or Rogue for me
Thanks for stopping by Miguel!
I'd drive this anyday over a Rogue, yuck. CX-5 is a good option.
GM has no A game. They never learn.
Ford either!
2012 equinox hood open
When will this car get a new generation? This is like the second or third refresh. Practically everything else available in this segment is better.
That’s a good question because this refresh was supposed to come sooner than this so no telling when they will actually go with the new generation. Traverse refresh was supposed to come earlier too but is coming for this 2022 year
@@PrimeAutotainment - GM Authority states a next gen will be 2025 my. That makes 8 years for this current gen.
Dang that stinks. Seems like it’s a pretty low priority for them right now
@@PrimeAutotainment - It also said it would be on the same platform as the Encore GX and Trailblazer. I hope it would obviously be a stretched version of it, but still that probably means a crappier ride versus being on a larger sturdier platform.
This is the first refresh. It was completely redesigned for the 2018 MY and this refresh was delayed a year due to Covid
what ,no cd player ?
Man that interior is FUGLYYY
Chevy Sante Fe?
Wheres the water pump? Still where its hard to change? On that 2022 will sensors start going bad in 5 years like the 2016 overpriced problem we have right now?
The Face look like a Honda Ridgeline
Why would you ever get rid of the 2.0L turbo? I've had 2 of them and they get as good of fuel mileage as the 1.5L. Come on Chevy, bring it back and the 9 speed tranny.
I had a 2018 with the 2.0T & 9 speed combo...it was a great combo. However the take rate was miniscule for the 2.0T.
Ill bet its another cardiac of america.
The front looks like a Honda. Rear looks like a Hyundai Sante Fe
Tbh my 2017 equinox 2LT is way nicer interior quality … was considering getting something new but after seeing this I may just put money into my equinox and upgrade it only have 65k miles …
This for 2022? Chevy should look into the competitions seriously.
The RS trim looks promising. That chrome in the fascia is overkill with the other trims. The C-pillar has been bugging me since this body style was first introduced. I mentioned in a different video and I will say it here: Chevy is not making the Equinox competitive and I wouldn’t choose it over anything in its class. The new Hyundai Tucson and upcoming Kia Sportage are going to take the Equinox’s lunch and dinner.
Chevy Equinox is the best selling vehicle after the Silverado it has been a success and they will not mess with it to much on a mid cycle refresh
@@mikeske9777 oh no doubt, it sells very well, considering. It’s a no frills, everything you need crossover for sure.
then motor shut off at lights would bother me!
That seaglass colour is homely. 😑
Great rental car! lol. Having driven a Equinox... the only thing thats good about them are the lease prices. Other than that, there is way too much competition out there, that absolutely KILLS this. Kia Sportage would be one I'd get... or Mazda Cx-5.
Love my '19 Equinox 2.0T. It's cute and faster than both of those cars you mentioned since I actually test drove the Kia before I bought my car. The Mazda looks a little nicer but way more expensive than the $19k I bought my car for last year.
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Put a ls under the hood and I’d throw down
GM quality!
1.5 turbo no other option ? no turbo for me.. no thank you ,,had three with turbo,s it mess''s up ur engine if not serviced in three years..what happen to the 2.4 ?
Wow. 🚐
I wouldn’t pay more that 22k
Oh man Chevrolet, kia and Hyundai are going to eat your market share. This review just passed me to another choice.