The Pros 'n Cons of the Equinox
I was replacing a beloved Ford Explorer, so the bar was set high.
Pros: It's got descent pick-up, but should for a 6-cylinder.
It's got pretty good handling and turning radius.
Rear seats do fold down easily.
Admittedly less cargo than what I was used to, but an
expected loss. Not bad for a mid-size car.
Enjoying my first sun roof and it's several options.
Good storage compartments, console and dash.
I'm sure the Onstar is great, but haven't used it yet.
Console controls are all conveniently located.
Cons: I expected much better gas mileage. I concede I'm not
shy with the gas pedal and do an even mix of highway/
around town, but it should be better than my Explorer at
17MPG, but it's really not. I feel deceived.
A few visibility issues. The headrests in the backseat do
not come out?!?! so in my rearview mirror, they take up
2/3 of the back window. I only see 18" of glass, which is
a little unnerving when I'm used to an entire SUV window.
The frame in front of the sideview mirrors is wide, so
sitting lower to the ground, really makes oncoming cars
from left or right hard to see. Need to strain to check.
BIG bummer- both of the cell jacks are hard to access.
- The Cyber-Stager, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
