2024 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV | TALKING CARS WITH CONSUMER REPORTS #461

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Consumer Reports' "Talking Cars" episode #461 provides a comprehensive first look at the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The review highlights its quiet, comfortable, and surprisingly agile driving dynamics, noting it feels more engaging than the larger Blazer EV. While the interior is described as tighter than the Blazer's, particularly in the rear, the Equinox EV is deemed family-friendly for typical use, with good rear seat safety features like belt minders and pretensioners. Charging capabilities are adequate at 150 kW DC fast charging, though not class-leading, and the onboard AC charger is robust. A significant drawback identified is the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, which the hosts consider a deal-breaker due to the reliance on GM's native system, despite its clear maps and natural language voice commands. The tested 2LT AWD model, equipped with Super Cruise, reached $50,400, but the base LT FWD model for 2025 starts at a more competitive $34,995. Overall, the Equinox EV is praised for its driving experience and value proposition, especially at lower trims, but is hampered by its infotainment system's connectivity limitations.