First up this car is nippy, round corners; it has quite a kick to it. The AWD provides enough stability to get us out of our steep driveway in an ice storm. The cargo space is really good for a vehicle of its size. We transport a lot of elderly relatives and have no problems at all accommodating their wheelchairs and walkers in the back. The engine is responsive and while others comment on the brakes not being as responsive, I have not found this to be the case. You brake, it bites, simple as that. The fuel economy is still up there despite losing a little to the AWD. It's a worthwhile trade off for us as we live down a very twisty narrow road and have to get home in all weathers! It has USB ports for all your tech and recharging needs, and you can set up the Bluetooth for your phone. We drove several cars when looking for this vehicle (notably the Honda CRV). Our family car is a Honda Odyssey, but the ride was far superior in the Equinox by comparison.

I love this car! It has been very reliable for the last two years since I purchased it. I bought the car gently used and in near new condition. I had some trouble with the check engine light coming on, but that was covered by the warranty so it was not a problem. I also had some trouble with the battery leaking, but I cannot say if it was the cars fault or the fault of the previous owner. Since we got the LT model, the sound system is amazing. While waiting for our car, we were given a loaner car, and the sound system in the loaner vehicle was not as nice as the one in our car. We have driven this car on a couple road trips and the amount of space is amazing. My bf and myself along with our two cats fit comfortably in the cabin along with all of our belongings. There is even space on the floor of the backseat to place a litter box for pit stops for the cats!