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My Spark EV would do that LOLEven all my modded C6 Vettes just spin from a roll.
My Spark EV would do that LOLEven all my modded C6 Vettes just spin from a roll.
I think any Bolt will too with traction control turned off.My Spark EV would do that LOL
mine too but 34K on them and they are almost bald LOL. Stretching them till I can put winters on without ruining them. Temps need to drop more so I don't burn them to bald before the snow flies.Mine will spin the tires even with traction control on. Doesn't seem to kick in very quickly.
Do we have an idea what the ground clearance might be on the Equinox? If I'm careful I can get to the large majority of local trailheads with the 7.3" on our 2003 Highlander. If the Equinox has a similar ground clearance and approach/departure angles, I would replace our Highlander and go full EV. Otherwise it probably makes the most sense to replace our Spark EV with a Bolt or Ultium Bolt replacement and only drive the Highlander when absolutely necessary.I'm considering it only if it meets a certain requirement: AT LEAST 8" CLEARANCE above the road. I love my 2017 Bolt Premier dearly, but at 5.5" clearance it hangs up on trailheads and can't get into the garage without scraping on the pavement. I know EVs don't want to be topheavy and risk rolling over, but this clearance thing is a major drawback.
No idea other than what you can see, but I doubt its much different than the Bolt. EV’s are low slung for aero (and also smooth bottomed with golf ball dimples for the same reason), and GM properly understands the importance of range for people, so I don’t think they’re prioritizing anything like clearance or approach/departure angles with anything but the trucks.Do we have an idea what the ground clearance might be on the Equinox? If I'm careful I can get to the large majority of local trailheads with the 7.3" on our 2003 Highlander.
I take mine off pavement all the time as I live off pavement and so do my friends. It was better than our Prius (not saying much, I know), even before I lifted it a half inch with bigger tires. It's not a pickup and you have to keep a sharp eye out on dirt and gravel roads and drive slow enough that you can find a path through the holes and rocks before you get to them. It was an adventure, but I drove the Prius about 50 miles off pavement in Mojave National Preserve and failed to get stuck. It was one of those deals where you get started down a road and don't want to turn back. The Bolts narrow and short wheel base is an advantage that the Equinox doesn't have so I would bet it is even worse than the Bolt. I think the Blazer would be your best betNo idea other than what you can see, but I doubt its much different than the Bolt. EV’s are low slung for aero (and also smooth bottomed with golf ball dimples for the same reason), and GM properly understands the importance of range for people, so I don’t think they’re prioritizing anything like clearance or approach/departure angles with anything but the trucks.
To me these look like urban SUV’s, but I could see them coming out with one or more outdoor oriented SUV’s which have better clearances.
I learned early on not to take my Bolt off pavement.
In our Washington state the Chevy Bolt EV is short enough to qualify for a $3 discount on our ferries. Almost all other cars can’t get the discount. Doesn’t sound like much, but 50 trips on the ferry keeps $150 in my pocket. I’d reach to the ground to pick up $150, even with my bad back. But, for the Chevy Bolt ferry discount, I don’t even have to stoop over.I think the Equinox EV is about 20" longer than an EUV. We don't need that, and it just makes it harder to park.
Haha, that reminds me of another fantastic advantage of my Bolt. It's short enough to fit in my garage along with some toys in front of it. The Equinox is too long. The narrow width also makes for easier entry and exit next to another one of my toys.In our Washington state the Chevy Bolt EV is short enough to qualify for a $3 discount on our ferries. Almost all other cars can’t get the discount. Doesn’t sound like much, but 50 trips on the ferry keeps $150 in my pocket. I’d reach to the ground to pick up $150…..& I don’t have to stoop over with my bad back.
two thumbs up! I was going to type up almost the same post.Haha, that reminds me of another fantastic advantage of my Bolt. It's short enough to fit in my garage along with some toys in front of it. The Equinox is too long. The narrow width also makes for easier entry and exit next to another one of my toys.
corvette=longer= needs $5+ premium gas....why do it, are you taking it to the track?My Bolt was perfect for the small garage i have. My Corvette is longer for sure.
Had two other C6's in the past and always loved them. It does ok in the city kitty at 15mpg. I have got 31mpg on the highway if drove easy and steady. Hated my new C7 i had to lemon law.corvette=longer= needs $5+ premium gas....why do it, are you taking it to the track?
They’re already spoken for? How can that be?Just left the Detroit autoshow. Gm rep said all the Equinox for the first run ie the 2rs for next year are spoken for already. So... 2024 it is if your trading. She said might be able to get a blazer still next year. But the Equinox are all gone. It looks comparable to a trailblazer. Or a fat bolt euv. Surprisingly I walked by it a few times. No one really even looking at it. I think the euv has more rear leg room. It seems like they wasted space trying to make it look like an old style SUV.
Hey Charlie 👍,I can understand the love of special car/model or year/type.
I am struggling not going back to ICE; and there are some really good new models that came out this year.
But after some internal wrestling/reasoning within the brain dept., I am 99.9% sure that it will be only EVs for me. This new equinox is starting to look good.