Comments on: Think The Equinox Competes With The CR-V and RAV4? Think Again! http://gmauthority.com/blog/2009/11/think-the-equinox-competes-with-the-cr-v-and-rav4-think-again/ General Motors News, Rumors, Reviews, Forums Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:03:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Alex Luft http://gmauthority.com/blog/2009/11/think-the-equinox-competes-with-the-cr-v-and-rav4-think-again/comment-page-1/#comment-40642 Alex Luft Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:32:26 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=553#comment-40642 Amen to that. And given how much the next-gen Escape and Edge will change, it will only be appropriate for Chevy to have one truly compact and one midsize CUV. Amen to that. And given how much the next-gen Escape and Edge will change, it will only be appropriate for Chevy to have one truly compact and one midsize CUV.

]]> By: Vincent http://gmauthority.com/blog/2009/11/think-the-equinox-competes-with-the-cr-v-and-rav4-think-again/comment-page-1/#comment-40417 Vincent Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:35:45 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=553#comment-40417 I agree with you. While the Equinox is perfect just the way it is for me, it's one vehicle trying to play the role of two - a compact and midsize crossover. The Equinox should be made slightly larger to accommodate a third row seat and be a true midsize crossover, while something similar to the the old Vue should be introduced that directly competes with CR-V/RAV4. If GM does this they can also make some improvements to the Equinox and command a slightly higher base price, while still remaining competitive/least expensive in the segment since it is competing against the likes of Edge, Murano, etc. I agree with you. While the Equinox is perfect just the way it is for me, it’s one vehicle trying to play the role of two – a compact and midsize crossover. The Equinox should be made slightly larger to accommodate a third row seat and be a true midsize crossover, while something similar to the the old Vue should be introduced that directly competes with CR-V/RAV4. If GM does this they can also make some improvements to the Equinox and command a slightly higher base price, while still remaining competitive/least expensive in the segment since it is competing against the likes of Edge, Murano, etc.

]]> By: 20 Minutes With Jeff Luke, GM’s Cheif Engineer And Line Exec. For Trucks, Vans and Crossovers | GM Authority http://gmauthority.com/blog/2009/11/think-the-equinox-competes-with-the-cr-v-and-rav4-think-again/comment-page-1/#comment-3618 20 Minutes With Jeff Luke, GM’s Cheif Engineer And Line Exec. For Trucks, Vans and Crossovers | GM Authority Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:17:24 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=553#comment-3618 [...] along with the Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX and Chevy Camaro. However GM’s marketing team (as well as GM Authority’s own Alex Luft) has pointed it out against smaller vehicles such as the Ford [...] [...] along with the Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX and Chevy Camaro. However GM’s marketing team (as well as GM Authority’s own Alex Luft) has pointed it out against smaller vehicles such as the Ford [...]

]]> By: Alex Luft http://gmauthority.com/blog/2009/11/think-the-equinox-competes-with-the-cr-v-and-rav4-think-again/comment-page-1/#comment-3519 Alex Luft Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:48:59 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=553#comment-3519 It may well do that - but the problem with a "one vehicle fits all approach" is that it doesn't really work. That's why we have so many different models - they all serve a particular purpose and do one particular thing well (at least!). As such, I think there's space in the Chevy lineup for an even smaller CUV that would go against the Hyuindai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, etc. It can even use a smaller version of GM's Theta platform of the Equinox. What do you think? It may well do that – but the problem with a “one vehicle fits all approach” is that it doesn’t really work. That’s why we have so many different models – they all serve a particular purpose and do one particular thing well (at least!).

As such, I think there’s space in the Chevy lineup for an even smaller CUV that would go against the Hyuindai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, etc. It can even use a smaller version of GM’s Theta platform of the Equinox. What do you think?

]]> By: Required: Name http://gmauthority.com/blog/2009/11/think-the-equinox-competes-with-the-cr-v-and-rav4-think-again/comment-page-1/#comment-3517 Required: Name Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:32:36 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=553#comment-3517 I think it competes with all the vehicles then! Its all in one!! :) I think it competes with all the vehicles then! Its all in one!! :)

]]> By: Video: Equinox Ride Control | GM Authority http://gmauthority.com/blog/2009/11/think-the-equinox-competes-with-the-cr-v-and-rav4-think-again/comment-page-1/#comment-1140 Video: Equinox Ride Control | GM Authority Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:38:17 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=553#comment-1140 [...] segment,” lending credence to this humble blogger’s opinion that the Theta-based CUV does not actually compete with compact CUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. But I [...] [...] segment,” lending credence to this humble blogger’s opinion that the Theta-based CUV does not actually compete with compact CUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. But I [...]

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