To be honest, GM's CVT hasnt really been focused as terrible compared to Nissan and other manufacturer's CVT. Also the Honda Civic has CVT and nobody's cussing that car's transmission. However, having an available non CVT auto transmission is always a good thing for customer choice. The weak point of the ICE Equinox is that it has only ONE engine available when it should have two or three, a non turbo variant of the 2.0L or 2.5L engines and a 2.0L turbo option.
Its doesn't suck but it hardly stands out and remains average in many ways even with the new 2025 model. How did they both manage to lose torque and mpg going from a 6 speed auto to a CVT? Why is there only one interior color on most trim levels? Why do the rear seats not recline or move back and forth as they did in the past? Also where is the power option or hybrid? And a return of the Premiere trim level would be a smart move!
Great question! I haven't sampled the CVT in the TB/Encore GX... only the 9-speed with AWD, so I'll have to try them and get back to you on that.- Alex
All CVTs are bad. You can can’t judge it by a test drive. Absolutely shameful that Chevy puts the worst transmission ever designed in the FWD and forces you to buy the AWD to get the good tranny. There’s a reason why Mazda is not using CVTs and other auto brands are getting away from them, including Chevy as evidenced by them not using it in the AWD. 40 year mechanical engineer.
To be honest, GM's CVT hasnt really been focused as terrible compared to Nissan and other manufacturer's CVT. Also the Honda Civic has CVT and nobody's cussing that car's transmission. However, having an available non CVT auto transmission is always a good thing for customer choice. The weak point of the ICE Equinox is that it has only ONE engine available when it should have two or three, a non turbo variant of the 2.0L or 2.5L engines and a 2.0L turbo option.
Yes, I owned the Civic with CVT and I cursed it from day one and sold it. Who are you kidding? The gear changing is like mush.
Its doesn't suck but it hardly stands out and remains average in many ways even with the new 2025 model. How did they both manage to lose torque and mpg going from a 6 speed auto to a CVT? Why is there only one interior color on most trim levels? Why do the rear seats not recline or move back and forth as they did in the past? Also where is the power option or hybrid? And a return of the Premiere trim level would be a smart move!
You're literally talking about a segment for the averages here... so is being average a problem?
Alex do you think the cvt in the encore GX feel rubbery?
Great question! I haven't sampled the CVT in the TB/Encore GX... only the 9-speed with AWD, so I'll have to try them and get back to you on that.- Alex
@@Motrolix because in addition, I thought the engine combo on the current Malibu would be the same to the equinox?
Couldn't put the LSY in there?😒
All CVTs are bad. You can can’t judge it by a test drive. Absolutely shameful that Chevy puts the worst transmission ever designed in the FWD and forces you to buy the AWD to get the good tranny. There’s a reason why Mazda is not using CVTs and other auto brands are getting away from them, including Chevy as evidenced by them not using it in the AWD. 40 year mechanical engineer.
I would not even buy Japanese vehicle with turbo but American... 😂😂
This video is not for you🤷🏻🤷🏻🤷🏻
Weak engin to match weak arse CVT. Garbage.
So.... when are you driving it?
Engine sounds like Crap no different from 99% of all CVT's 😏
If you like sport car...go...buy one