the #’s don’t lie. I am talking about the ‘10 Equinox. If you have not driven one then take a strong look at one.

alls I know is they do not last longer then 48 hours on our lot and we have 2-3 consistantly either ordered or pre-sold.

I can understand why some do not like it and of course I wouldn’t expect all to. That would be boring as heck if we all drove the same vehicles! Diversity is great and gives a person a greater appreciation for the vehicle they drive. I personally like the Rav4 more then the Equinox in some aspects, but overall, I feel the Equinox is the better vehicle (yes I am biased, imagine that!) The only two Toys I have ever liked though are the Rav4 and the Tacoma (which does blow away ALL mid-size trucks)

You may hate the 2010 Equinox, but there is a whole lot of love from many customers and most of the reviews I have read. And that is my whole point. There are enough people who DO like the 2010 Equinox that we can not keep them in stock!

Ok, I’ll try to be a little fair. In its defense, the Orlando doesn’t look too bad – assuming Chevy doesn’t cheapen it down too much from concept form as shown in the promotional photos. As attractive as the Acadia looked, I found the Traverse to be fairly disappointing (weirdest taillight design I’ve ever seen on a vehicle with that much rear sheetmetal mass). I do find it a step up from the Equinox (and it’s Peterbilt sized turning radius), which pretty much struck me as a Suzuki Grand Vitara in Chevy clothing – wow, threw up in my mouth a little there.

I just have this absurd love/hate relationship with Chevrolet. Tahoe/Avalanche – love it. Suburban (full-size land yacht overgrown station wagon version of the Tahoe) – yeah, love it. Equinox – barf. HHR – double barf. Malibu – love it. Aveo – horfhorfhorf! So, with the Orlando, I’ll say promising – but there’s still months ahead for GM to screw this one up.

By the way, I want some of the dope “bradleygt” is smoking. Equinox – “most desirable compact CUV”? Over the Honda CR-V and Toyota Rav4? Riiiiiiight.

Seems to me like this would compete directly against Ford’s Kuga when it gets here. If so, then for the first time in my life, I would look at Ford and GM’s competing products in that category FIRST before I ever went to a Japanese dealer.

I *never*, ever thought I would say that in my lifetime.

The only possibility, I guess, is the emblem and perhaps some of the chevy grill?

Do not know about the actual vehicle but the concept is sharp.

Those ‘other’ brands, Buick, GMC, and Caddy all have different target markets. It’s called market segmentation, reaching other potential audiences via various styles and packaging. Most customers looking at an Escalade would not look at a Tahoe, even though it is a similar vehicle.

Just like Toyota has its Scion and Lexus brands to target other customers who would not probably look at a Toyota otherwise. Honda has its Acura brands, Ford has Lincoln, Mercury, etc.

And from what I have read, it does not appear that any other GM brands will have a comparable vehicle to the Orlando.

And what current SUV’s have not had a recent update? Equinox and Traverse are both brand new (’10 and ‘09 respectively) Tahoe, Avalanche, Suburban new in ‘07 and ‘refreshed’ in ‘09, and the new Orlando will replace the forementioned outdated HHR. Help me out buddy, what more do you expect? Full size SUV’s typically have a 8-10 year shelf life because of the cost it takes into new model development. Don’t expect a fully redone Tahoe/Suburban lineup till about 2014 or later probably.

I am biased, but not just because I have sold Chevy’s since ‘04, but because of my own experience. I have had great luck with my Trailblazer and Silverado I owned and my family has bought several Chevy’s also with NO issues at all since ‘04.

DID GM have quality issues before? Sure, what car maker has not had times when they did have PR problems (look at Toyota’s current issues, doesn’t mean they are a ‘bad car’ but don’t make it out like GM is the only one with issues) ?!?! But if you look at current quality reports and unbiased reviews, then you can see that since the middle part of this decade GM has improved 110%!

Alls I am saying is that instead of some of YOU all being biased because of previous experience or media reports, make your own mind up by driving and doing research on current models, not because you had a ‘97 Silverado whose original Dex-Cool ate up their hoses! (not you in particular, but you get my point )

Have a great weekend everyone!

The 4-Runner and FJ is the only 2 SUVs Toyota has different than GM, and their sales aren’t too stunning. The Land Cruiser is a joke, it doesn’t sell (literally at all) and cost as much if not more than the Escalade, or if you want to go down $20k, the Buick Enclave.

Give me a break, bradley maybe a car salesman, but what you said was a joke.

Don’t forget that not only do they have the: HHR, Orlando, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, & Suburban

But you also must include the….. Acadia, Terrain, Yukon, Enclave, Vue, Outlook, SRX [new and old], Escalade, & Torrent

Yes some of these models are outgoing but some of these suvs were never a success. GM makes wayyy to many suvs. they should be focusing on other things than just suvs. Yes some of these vehicles have been hits but even those hits are now dated and are due in for a major refreshing. the general needs to make less new suvs and focus on the already popular ones by giving them updates.

This will replace the HHR.

As far as us having ‘to many SUV’s” how is what Chevrolet has any worse then Toyota?

We’ll have the:

1. Orlando (replacing the HHR)

2. Equinox (Probably the highest profit margin and most desirable Compact CUV out there now)

3. Traverse (another great and good selling CUV)

4. Tahoe (Best Full size SUV available)

5. Suburban (Highest rate of return buyers out there, I believe over 70% still)

Toyota has the:

Rav4, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander

That be 6 from them

And what we have we are making better

New Equinox, New Traverse (much better then the Trailblazer it replaced) new Orlando (replaced the now outdated HHR), Tahoe and Suburban improved with 6 speed tranny and cooled seats and better packaging.

Come by a Chevy store sometime before just believing everything you hear on the news or consumer reports.