AutoNsider with Bob Jackson

Well… it is all new… and it checks a lot of performance boxes. I’ll leave the looks up to you, but to me, it looks like Infiniti is trying to out-muscle some of its competitors. It seems a little more menacing…especially in Black. It sports three full rows, and my Grandson reports that access to the rear is no problem at all, thanks to the power-fold-down second row… and it's quite roomy back there. Upfront under the hood, yesterday’s V-8 is gone…replaced by a 3.5 twin-turbo V-6 rated at 450 HP.

There’s a reason I ask. If you’re looking for a genuine “Top Dog”, heaven knows you’ve got choices…lots of ‘em…ranging from half a million bucks down to $50’s and $60’s. And that’s exactly where Nissan throws their wrench into the mix…their loaded Armada brings a whole lotta’ “game” at what might be considered an almost bargain price. Let’s take a look: There are three levels of Armada trim…and all are beefy.

I tested an Equinox a few years ago, and I thought it was…OK. Just OK. The ’26 ACTIV version, however, struck me as much more than just an excellent value. Here’s why: It’s actually pleasing to drive…quite roomy for a two-door SUV… has an interior that would look appropriate in something costing ten thousand more… ​2026 Chevy Equinox ACTIV AWD