Hopefully A Thread That Won't be Merged: AOL Gives New Equinox Top Marks - Page 2

*DGthe3* · 11-13-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Does the new Equinox have the AWD system that uses the front wheels as the primary drive wheels? The rear wheels are only driven when needed?

Full time AWD, but FWD biased. This is what's on the website:

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet.com

Equinox offers an available full-time AWD system.
This intelligent system constantly monitors road conditions and driver inputs to send the appropriate amount of torque to the rear wheels. As a result, you get traction and handling that is optimal for existing surface conditions. The WED system pro-actively sends torque to the rear wheels during acceleration minimalizing the chances of wheel slip. In demanding conditions such as when the front wheels are on snow or ice, the AWD controller commands additional torque to the rear axle to result in smooth, seamless acceleration.

AngryAmish · 11-14-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmicasa the Great XvX

The ride is slick... bottom line. The Terrain tho... in my opinion, is the one. I just LOVE the styling that much more. These two vehicles are the epitome of proper badge engineering.

WOW... and I just bought my mom a 2008 Equinox Sport last year...

I agree. I like the Terrain better even if I know you pay a premium and its the same damn car. The looks really are that much better to me.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-14-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryAmish

I agree. I like the Terrain better even if I know you pay a premium and its the same damn car. The looks really are that much better to me.

You don't pay much of a premium for the Terrain actually. It has more standard content than Equinox.

manimsoblack · 11-14-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryAmish

I agree. I like the Terrain better even if I know you pay a premium and its the same damn car. The looks really are that much better to me.

My thoughts exactly.

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 11-14-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Full time AWD, but FWD biased. This is what's on the website:

Exactly... The AWD system is essentially the Haldex system used originally in the TurboX.. and now being used in everything coming out of GM with AWD on the back

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 11-14-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryAmish

I agree. I like the Terrain better even if I know you pay a premium and its the same damn car. The looks really are that much better to me.

Plus.. as my wife says... "it's tougher looking.. more of a truck look than the Chevy."

Meaning GMC did their job

MikesZ · 11-14-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmicasa the Great XvX

Plus.. as my wife says... "it's tougher looking.. more of a truck look than the Chevy."

Meaning GMC did their job

The look of the Terrain is a little more "man friendly", but even my wife prefers the look of the Terrain over the Equinox.

*DGthe3* · 11-14-2009, 02:17 PM

Funny, the general consensus when pictures were first shown is that the Terrain looked awkward, to put it nicely

Muscle Master · 11-14-2009, 02:40 PM

I like the equinox better, the terrain seems a bit to wrought for me, anyone agree ?

AZCamaroFan · 11-14-2009, 03:45 PM

you know the gauge surrounds look like the Camaro. i think they've hit the happy medium with these things between the old minivans and suv's.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-14-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Funny, the general consensus when pictures were first shown is that the Terrain looked awkward, to put it nicely

Looks much better in person. Lines flow better. Looks better in motion too.

PonyMan · 11-15-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

I like the equinox better, the terrain seems a bit to wrought for me, anyone agree ?

I agree!! The Terrain squared off wheel wells makes it look to much like the Pontiac Aztec for me.

To each his/her own!!!

MikesZ · 11-15-2009, 10:59 AM

I fail to see any similarity between an Aztec and the GMC Terrain, not to mention the quality of the Terrain is 1000% better. As Fenwick stated, the body lines do flow nicely when you see the Terrain in person.

*DGthe3* · 11-15-2009, 01:05 PM

Its not the fenders that made the Aztek awful, it was the hunchback, the pointless attempt to make the front end look sporty, wheels that were out of proportion, and generous amounts grey exterior plastic (on earlier models).

11-14-2009, 02:17 PM	#22
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Funny, the general consensus when pictures were first shown is that the Terrain looked awkward, to put it nicely __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-15-2009, 10:59 AM	#27
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	I fail to see any similarity between an Aztec and the GMC Terrain, not to mention the quality of the Terrain is 1000% better. As Fenwick stated, the body lines do flow nicely when you see the Terrain in person. __________________

11-15-2009, 01:05 PM	#28
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Its not the fenders that made the Aztek awful, it was the hunchback, the pointless attempt to make the front end look sporty, wheels that were out of proportion, and generous amounts grey exterior plastic (on earlier models). __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,468	you know the gauge surrounds look like the Camaro. i think they've hit the happy medium with these things between the old minivans and suv's.