It sounds like a 2LT AWD with 19 inch wheels is the sweet spot for range, acceleration, & price.

I'm tempted to trade in our Bolt for one, but I'd rather not buy the first model year. I'm hoping the Equinox doesn't have software issues like the Blazer. Seems like they've ironed those out for the most part.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a60926272/2024-chevrolet-equinox-ev-test/

Tested: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Averages Out
Class-leading range and screen size balance out lazy acceleration and small cargo space.

• 285-319 miles of range
• 213-288 HP
• 150 KW fast charging
• Around 5,000 lbs
• 2LT FWD starts at $43k

Quote from: MrH on May 31, 2024, 07:18:53 AMNever thought we'd be at the point of Cougs putting big aftermarket turbos on a crossover

Gotta keep up with those Ford Lightnings

Never thought we'd be at the point of Cougs putting big aftermarket turbos on a crossover

Quote from: GoCougs on May 30, 2024, 01:18:32 PMThis first wave of the EV push has essentially already failed, dragged down in particular by the failure of autonomous driving.

The California and Biden push for EV dominance of the U.S. car market has been a failure but EV as a viable mode of automotive transportation for a substantial minority of the U.S. population has caused a paradigm shift for U.S. car culture.

I don't think autonomous driving has much to do with it. 

Quote from: Morris Minor on May 30, 2024, 03:36:02 PMIt would be nice if the beeps only happened when there were actual vulnerable people detected: walking, cycling, pushing shopping carts etc This would be something NHTSA could usefully do.

I suspect most modern cars/vehicles do internally to alert the driver.  Large trucks/buses or vehicles with blind spots can beep externally to warn pedestrians.

Quote from: r0tor on May 29, 2024, 12:21:16 PMHmmm..... I think I'll have to reword that just a bit

Well, I mean, obviously you know your wife better than I do, but I think I got it pretty spot on. But use your best judgment.

Quote from: CaminoRacer on May 30, 2024, 09:29:02 AMI'd disable any backup beeping speakers in a heartbeat.

It would be nice if the beeps only happened when there were actual vulnerable people detected: walking, cycling, pushing shopping carts etc This would be something NHTSA could usefully do.

APR finally released a stage 3 kit for the Audi B9/9.5 platform: https://www.goapr.com/products/engine_hardware/turbo/direct_turbocharger_replacement_systems/apr_stage_3_dtr8868_turbocharger_system_-_30t_ea839/parts/T4100001

I have an appointment scheduled for next Friday at my local tuner for the install. The stall also requires a TCU tune which reportedly also dramatically improves performance and feel.

Stay tuned!

Quote from: veeman on May 30, 2024, 09:34:10 AMThey depreciate horribly but so do most German and American luxury cars. An Audi SQ5 probably depreciates around half its purchase price after 5 years. Once you daily drive a nice EV, it's difficult to go back to ICE as a daily driver. As a local driver, assuming your EV is reliable and you have home level 2 charging capability, it's fantastic. Going back to ICE would be like going from your computer keyboard back to a manual typewriter (more than a bit of hyperbole but still). A well sorted EV is smoother, quieter, faster, and less maintenance hassle than an equivalent ICE car. Out of home charging range, I think ICE is much better and will remain that way for decades particularly for anything that's not a Tesla. 

For my own personal finances, I couldn't care less about vehicle depreciation TBH. It's price of having a new(ish) vehicle for its modern safety/design/performance/features/etc.

I just scheduled a BIG ASS TURBO upgrade for the SQ5 next week (will give me ~550 hp), so no EV for me anytime soon (if ever, hopefully).

This first wave of the EV push has essentially already failed, dragged down in particular by the failure of autonomous driving.