Topic: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox; Day 1

[ArticSteve]

I read the review and I hear what Mr. Chase was saying:

My only complaint power-wise is that it makes its power high in the rev range, which is fine until you pack four adults inside, at which point you immediately notice how much harder the engine has to work to get the Equinox up to speed. As it is, this four-cylinder doesn’t seem to mind reaching for high revs, and it sounds decent when pressed, but the amount of engine noise that makes it inside reminds you that this is no luxury vehicle.

You disagree, but I can see it.  Those Equinox rpm numbers speak for themselves.  Sorry. 

[drederick]

I read the review and I hear what Mr. Chase was saying:

My only complaint power-wise is that it makes its power high in the rev range, which is fine until you pack four adults inside, at which point you immediately notice how much harder the engine has to work to get the Equinox up to speed. As it is, this four-cylinder doesn’t seem to mind reaching for high revs, and it sounds decent when pressed, but the amount of engine noise that makes it inside reminds you that this is no luxury vehicle.

You disagree, but I can see it.  Those Equinox rpm numbers speak for themselves.  Sorry. 

I don't disagree with what the reviewer wrote. What I disagree with is you, and your inability to read this - the most critical part of what he wrote - before THE complaint about the Equinox engine:

My only complaint power-wise is that it makes its power high in the rev range, which is fine until you pack four adults inside

How can you read and NOT understand that? it is beyond me.

[inco]

Quite the classic battle going on here isn't there. Seems like someone has to be right and has to prove the other guy wrong.  Pull the trigger then and get it over with - or go find a tree and we can supply the rope.

Let this then be said and end it all please:

IF you want good fuel economy and don't often carry a lot of people - a four cylinder engine is a good choice.

If you do regularly carry a lot of people and don't want to wait until hell freezes over to get to 100kmph, order the V6.

It doesn't matter if you are talking Equinox or Rav - this applies to both. A six is better suited to carrying heavier loads and doesn't strain as much doing it. This isn't rocket science.

[ArticSteve]

A six is better suited to carrying heavier loads and doesn't strain as much doing it.