How is the 2025 in the snow?

[Kls9036]

My first Equinox was a 2012 and it was very good in the snow. Then I had a 2018 and 2020, and both were very disappointing in the snow. I now have a 2026, and though I'm now retired, I'm hoping this car will perform better in the snow. Any opinions on how the 2025 performed last winter?

 

[Lee]

Do you have AWD or FWD?

 

[LewL]

We have a 4wd 2025 RS. IT was good in the snow last ski season with 3 passengers plus driver. Aftermarket crossbars( for ski rack) was tricky but works fine.
Lew L

 

[Kls9036]

Ah, should have stated, it's an AWD LT.

 

[SjM486]

2025 Equinox LT AWD. It handles the snow ok but not as good as my old 2012 Terrain. It may just be the tires it came with.

 

[PoManNox]

It's all about tires. The equinox's AWD system works well, it just needs appropriate tires to work excellent. Standard all seasons are generally terrible winter tires.

 

[GaryM]

My first Equinox was a 2012 and it was very good in the snow. Then I had a 2018 and 2020, and both were very disappointing in the snow. I now have a 2026, and though I'm now retired, I'm hoping this car will perform better in the snow. Any opinions on how the 2025 performed last winter?

I live in northern Wisconsin. No problems in snow at all. I have a RS with all wheel drive.

 

[RIT333]

My Activ with AWD is fantastic in the snow.

 

[sdhow]

I grew up in Minnesota. All we had back in the 1980's were all-season tires on RWD cars and trucks. Learn how to drive and slow the F down.

 

[PoManNox]

I grew up in Minnesota. All we had back in the 1980's were all-season tires on RWD cars and trucks. Learn how to drive and slow the F down.

I hear you, but there's no need to be snarky about it. This is a family forum and there's site rules to follow.

In terms of the 1970s and 80s, We seemed to do OK back then with what we had.

 

[dequardo]

Yeah we had bias ply ties also. So what? You against technology progress?

 

[outbackmac]

What about the 2026 fwd?

 

[LewL]

Well my 2025 AWD RS is fine but it's not a purpose built snow machine.

 

[RIT333]

My AWD with snows is fantastic. I feel like I can drive up the side of a building. But only if there is snow on the side of the building!

 

[Autoworker 74]

What about the 2026 fwd?

My 2025 Lt went through the snow fine. In this last one on the whole East Coast I did a little bit of shoveling and the vehicle took care of the rest. I never once considered buying an AWD since I bought my first FWD. They are really good in the snow.