Car leasing: red 2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT in Farmbrook

Car leasing: the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Before buying the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system, electrical system and power train; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Under the hood

Its 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Its combined rating is 8.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $130.20 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who rents the Equinox

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Inside and out

An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length. EPA lists 850 litres of luggage space, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Drive it on your own roads

Try the Equinox on your commute, then decide. If the Equinox is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

Which one to look for

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $130.20 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Farmbrook and the Equinox

Farmbrook is about 509 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Next step

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.