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2005 Chevrolet Equinox User Reviews

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 18 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 7 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"awd" 4 reviews
"big legroom" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"radius" 2 reviews

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Twisted writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD Review
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Nice ride, huge carrying capacity, AWD.

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Poor turning radius, poorly designed instrument placement

Twisted
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Overall I Like This Car. It Has Served Me Well In The Time I've Had It. — This is a very smooth ride. Easy on the bumps, comfortable, and has a lot of leg room for your backseat passengers. I know quite a few people have had issues w/ this year Equinox. The only thing I've had to do to mine is regular maintenance.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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yz250chick writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD Review
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Strong motor, durable automatic transmission, side curtain air bags as well as front air bags, oil change service reminder, lots of modern gizmos. AWD. 4 wheel disc brakes. Sliding/reclining rear 60/40 bench seat. Quiet while driving.

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Cloth seats are hard to keep spotlessly clean - too light of a grey color for my liking. Wide turning radius. Rear headrests are obnoxiously large when backing up.

yz250chick
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Roomy And Fast Awd - Great Suv For Any Weather — Decent gas mileage at 25 mpg. Handles like a dream. Low to the ground for great corning, you wouldn't know you're in a 4wd capable car. Fast and strong v6 coupled with a long-lasting durable 5 speed transmission. All the safety gizmos you can think of. No complaints, it's a wonderful car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Lynn writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD Review
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Sit up a little higher than a car

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the dog druell on the windows fron Hunter

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Buy Green Cars — It's a pretty green and a chevy. My step son is my warranty so I do not have to pay extra to buy the insurance. With kind of engine it has it heats up real fast in the winter and has a lot of get up and go.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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C.c. writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Review
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Smooth ride

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none

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Great Sporty Suv! If Your Into Sports Cars Like Me And You Need Something Bigger, I Recomend This! — Runs smooth, looks great, very sporty for a suv crossover, good sound system. Gas mileage not so great because its a suv, i have a lt so it has everything, sun roof, everything power, and leather interior. mechanically sound. medium acceleration.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Brent writes:
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kinda fast and sporty for an suv, and the interior is spacious

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horrible turning radius

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Pretty Good — overall i like the car and would recomend it to anybody looking for a similar small suv.

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Missy writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD Review
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It is sporty, good in the snow, all wheel drive, nitrogen filled tires

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It only has seating for 5

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I Love It — I like it because it is sporty...unlike my van

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cardio_hog writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Review
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Surprisingly good gas mileage for an SUV.

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Changing the headlights is a hassle.

cardio_hog
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox. — Like I said, the only hassle is changing the headlights. But, you don't have to change them often. Maybe once every three years. Also, the headlights only turn off when it is in park. Lots of room, good gas mileage and very stylish for a family vehicle. Love the color of mine too.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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arkn0687 writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD Review
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heated seats and sun/moon roof

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the starter acts up every once in a while

arkn0687
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Good And Reliable — Overall a descent car with a good amount of cargo space for a family or hauling a few things from the store. The front seat folds down completely allowing for larger items to be transported. The heated seats are awesome and the gas mileage descent Overall the car handles well

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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arkn0687 writes:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD Review
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This is a great mid sized SUV for a small family or hauling cargo.  The built in shelf in the back really helps with trips to and from the store.

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The center console is a bit shallow

arkn0687
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Good And Practical — Overall the appearance is nice a few scratches on the rear side of the car. The heated seats make the front seats comfortable while the back seats have pleanty of leg room and are adjustable. The gas mileage is 20-22 in town and 23-25 highway, maintenance costs are fairly low. The car handles well in all types of weather.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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molly720 writes:
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how much interior space there is

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some blind spots

molly720
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Great! — This was not the vehicle I went to look at , but it is the one I brought home. This vehicle has all the right things in the right places, it is a pleasure to drive and work on. The basic features are plain but very reliable and that means alot to a person who does not have much time.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cost $8,405 Average Instant Market Value $8,636 Average Instant Market Value $11,759 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 23 27 26
Horsepower 185 153 160
Crash Test Rating 5 4 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 32.2 29.3 33.5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.2 41.6 41.3

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews

Very Pleased! By RobG1

Excellent engine and dash layout, mileage better than expected. Cruises w/ very little effort at 80mph, can't say I've tried faster...yet. Very comfortable seats, back seat adjustabilty is sweet. B... Read More

A Good Car For The Money, Higher Ground Clearance For Rocky Driveways. By nettiemaria

The acceleration was good, didn't expect that in the four cylinder. Handles as quiet as many cars in much higher price range, much quieter than others. Brakes good. I haven't had any problems. I ... Read More

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews

Equinox Is A Great Family Car Overall By 5illyRabbit

Chevy Equinox is a great mid sized SUV, with spacious trunk, good sized passenger seats and a rear camera to assist with backing up. It's fuel efficient (mileage is as good as my chevy impala) and it'... Read More

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews

I Love It..!! I Would So Get Another One..!! By IRoq

Oh, Casper. Not A Flaw In Him, Amazing SUV. My Lil 4-Banger Has Plenty Up & Go. Gas Mileage Is Immaculate. I Love Driving Casper Around Town or On The Open Road, I Know Myself & My Family Are Safe... Read More

Great Family Car And A Great Value With Efficiency By Dbam101

Nice car for a small family and certainly great for communting, roadtrips and still easy to park. The rearview camera, bluetooth and XM radio add nice creature comforts. Surprising leg room in seats... Read More

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews

Stylish Good Handling Car By bonniesmith

this car has been a great car for my wife and kids love the dvd players in the rear. the awd handles like its on rails. great in slippery conditions. we have had only one mechanical issue and repla... Read More

Very Good Car, I Would Take It If I Had To By Jeremy

This car gets great milage when you press the ECO button on it. It doesnt have the greatst of power, but it'll get you by. It is pretty fun to drive, but if you have the ECO button on, it'll be more d... Read More

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2009 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews

I Am Very Pleased With This Purchase & My Chevy Dealer. Would Highly Recommend Both. By Carolyn287

I love this vehicle! It is alot of fun to drive: handles great, has lots of pep. Acceleration & braking are very responsive. Also it is roomy inside for people & cargo. Styling is nice!! Gas mileage i... Read More

I Don't Understand What This Mean. By Sylvia195

Drives beautifully, easy to handle. I like the looks very much both exterior and interior. Thought the price a bit high at first but was able to negotiate. In all it is a fun car to drive and I hav... Read More

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