Topic: Test Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD

[drederick]

No one comes close to the 6.1 in real world testing.  GM optimized the engine/gearing for the TC FE cycle.

But, yeah, the economy is good for such a bloated POS, and I suppose even fatties might want to save a couple bucks on fuel.  Gm knows their customers can't fit in a Forester, so why even bother build it the same size?  No one would buy one!  Dad squeezes himself into his Silverado P/U and Mom, in her moo-moo, on the way to Wal-Mart to buy bulk boxes of frozen corn-dogs, can fit herself and her cubic brood into an Equinox.

They 'esplain that they "bought 'Mercian" instead of them furren brands, not knowing, of course, that many of the CUV's are made in Canada.

Midgets only fit in a Forester?  I guess if "midget" has been redefined as "healthy BMI."

Lets see 8.5l/100kms over the course of a week.... is just SOOOO far away from the combined FE of 7.8 l/100kms listed on GMs site. I feel DISGUSTED by this LOL

Looks like GM optimized the vehicle for FE in the real world and the TC FE cycle - especially compared to the recent Toyota vehicles tested here.

Is it ok for Toyota products tested on this site NOT to get their claimed FE numbers? artics unite! someone testing those Toyotas is part of the conspiracy!

P.S. that 'Subaru' your so proud of, well, it was built while GM had a 20 percent stake in the company LOL

Let me guess - you will now say that the Subaru is getting aweful FE - maybe even FE comparable to a current Toyota?

[johngenx]

GM had to sell their stake.  Didn't want to be associated with a car company consistently rated in the top three with respect to quality.  They also couldn't figure out how anyone actually got inside one.

GM exec:  "Too small, too light, and the AWD system works too well!  SELL!"

[drederick]

GM had to sell their stake.  Didn't want to be associated with a car company consistently rated in the top three with respect to quality.  They also couldn't figure out how anyone actually got inside one.

GM exec:  "Too small, too light, and the AWD system works too well!  SELL!"

Sure......... of course......... did you come up with that all by yourself? I am impressed.

[johngenx]

Sure......... of course......... did you come up with that all by yourself? I am impressed.

Your mom helped.

[drederick]

Sure......... of course......... did you come up with that all by yourself? I am impressed.

Your mom helped.

Really? COOL! your the coolest artic now

articsteve look out - artic johnjenx is now the coolest artic ever!

[ArticSteve]

The 2.4 in the Equinox is a ward's 10 best engine because...... it is crappy? why didn't the 'technical superiority' of the Toyota engine not just put it on Wards best engine list, but actually be listed 10 times and be the ONLY engine listed?

The "NorthStar" made the list as well and it was pure junk.  Took them about 6 years to fix the piston/ring blow by issue and make it manageably reliable and the most expensive domestic motor to facilitate routine repairs.  Look a resale values; NIL

GM has a graft for everything.  PLEASE,  "Just the facts mam"  900 rpm higher for same power.  That's BUSH league.  Buyer beware friends, buyer beware.

[drederick]

The 2.4 in the Equinox is a ward's 10 best engine because...... it is crappy? why didn't the 'technical superiority' of the Toyota engine not just put it on Wards best engine list, but actually be listed 10 times and be the ONLY engine listed?

The "NorthStar" made the list as well and it was pure junk.  Took them about 6 years to fix the piston/ring blow by issue and make it manageably reliable and the most expensive domestic motor to facilitate routine repairs.  Look a resale values; NIL

GM has a graft for everything.  "Just the facts mam"  900 rpm higher for same power.  That's BUSH league.  Buyer beware friends, buyer beware.

"Just the facts mam" 900 RPM for same power...... we KNOW what the Equinox 2.4 does thru the entire rpm range, what about the Toyota? you can't say with any certainty that the torque looks as flat as the equinox 2.4 now can you? maybe the Toyota is designed simply with that 'torque' peak in mind and makes nothing before 4000rpm making a it an inferior design and one that shouldn't be on the Wards list

I love the artic logic: peak numbers = the whole story

[Erik]

No one comes close to the 6.1 in real world testing.  GM optimized the engine/gearing for the TC FE cycle.

But, yeah, the economy is good for such a bloated POS, and I suppose even fatties might want to save a couple bucks on fuel.  Gm knows their customers can't fit in a Forester, so why even bother build it the same size?  No one would buy one!  Dad squeezes himself into his Silverado P/U and Mom, in her moo-moo, on the way to Wal-Mart to buy bulk boxes of frozen corn-dogs, can fit herself and her cubic brood into an Equinox.

They 'esplain that they "bought 'Mercian" instead of them furren brands, not knowing, of course, that many of the CUV's are made in Canada.

Midgets only fit in a Forester?  I guess if "midget" has been redefined as "healthy BMI."

Wow.
That is a pretty amazingly offensive post. You gonna start poking fun at racial groups next? How about sexual orientation? Disabilities? All good for a laugh, right?

[ArticSteve]

"Just the facts mam" 900 RPM for same power

I believe you omitted the word "higher" just after RPM  

This sums it up on the motor:

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.

PPL, buy the V6.

[Leviathan]

Wow - this thread sure turned to right about here. Stop the troll and the rest takes care of itself...

[johngenx]

That is a pretty amazingly offensive post. You gonna start poking fun at racial groups next? How about sexual orientation? Disabilities? All good for a laugh, right?

Race - beyond your control
Sexual orientation - beyond your control
Disabilities - beyond your control

Think about it.

[ArticSteve]

Wow - this thread sure turned to right about here. Stop the troll and the rest takes care of itself...

You have that right!

 

[Leviathan]

the Equinox managed 10.5 in almost all city driving, and returned 7.3 L/100 km on a 450 km drive from Quebec City to Ottawa

The all city isn't bad but the 7.3 is good (yes, no where near 6.1 TC rates it at). Best I've done is 8.0 all-highway.

[johngenx]

Wow - this thread sure turned to right about here. Stop the troll and the rest takes care of itself... when it began to resemble every thread about a Honda, Toyota, etc.

Fixed.

[drederick]

"Just the facts mam" 900 RPM for same power

I believe you omitted the word "higher" just after RPM  

This sums it up on the motor:

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.

PPL, buy the V6.

"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" ummm how is it with fewer than 4 adults - I believe 'fine' is the word used, right?

ahem.... from a review on this site of the Rav4 with 2.5:

"The only similarity to the old four-banger is a lack of torque off idle; after all, torque is up just six pound-feet (compared to the 13-horsepower upgrade), and it still peaks at a relatively high 4,000 rpm."

Strange words to describe the 2.5 in the Rav4... possibly the rabbit hole we call the 'conspiracy' just got ALOT deeper!

[ArticSteve]

and it still peaks at a relatively high 4,000 rpm."

Well if the reviewer thinks 4000 rpm sucks, then what did he say about 4900?

[Erik]

That is a pretty amazingly offensive post. You gonna start poking fun at racial groups next? How about sexual orientation? Disabilities? All good for a laugh, right?

Race - beyond your control
Sexual orientation - beyond your control
Disabilities - beyond your control

Think about it.

Never heard of the Obese gene?

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/67666.php

[Erik]

Wow - this thread sure turned to right about here. Stop the troll and the rest takes care of itself...

Hope you aren't surprised....

[drederick]

and it still peaks at a relatively high 4,000 rpm."

Well if the reviewer thinks 4000 rpm sucks, then what did he say about 4900?

He said it was "fine", right, until you pack in 4 adults?

In fact, the reviewer said the "lack of torque off idle" comment without even saying anything about having 4 adults in the rav4 2.5 - what exactly does that say?

[Leviathan]

Wow - this thread sure turned to right about here. Stop the troll and the rest takes care of itself...

Hope you aren't surprised....

No, not surprised. Saddened would be a better description.