Standard size SUV

[leebee]

We have a standard size SUV rented (it says Equinox or similar). We are 4 adults and an almost-8 year old. I think we'll have two full size suitcases and three carry-ons (or 3 suitcases and 2 carry-ons, not sure yet). Is the Equinox big enough for us? I've never been in one, and it's a 4 hour drive...

 

[Mirabell Rose]

I would definitely do minivan instead. More cargo room.

 

[leebee]

I would definitely do minivan instead. More cargo room.

Me, too, but minivans aren't available at our locations. We are either taking 2 cars to the airport (4 hour drive away- but only parking one at the airport) or doing 2 one-way rentals. I can get a minvan TO the airport, but only an Equinox for the drive back home. If the Equinox isn't any bigger than our 2003 CRV, we'll probably do the 2-car thing. I would NOT want to be crammed in the back seat for 4+ hours, hahaha.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I own an Equinix and I would say you "should" be able to fit what you described!

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

We have a standard size SUV rented (it says Equinox or similar). We are 4 adults and an almost-8 year old. I think we'll have two full size suitcases and three carry-ons (or 3 suitcases and 2 carry-ons, not sure yet). Is the Equinox big enough for us? I've never been in one, and it's a 4 hour drive...

Ideally the 2 full size and 3 carry on. A problem that may occur will be the view from your rear view mirror thru the back window. It will likely be blocked and then having to depend on outside mirrors only. ( hopefully new safety features on the rental too)

 

[Anthony1971]

I do not see an issue if you would take the CRV you will be fine in the equinox. The 2003 CRV is smaller then the later generations although Honda does an amazing job with space it almost apples to oranges comparison to a late 202? Compact SUV.

 

[Mirabell Rose]

I would say a Pilot or Highlander size would be big enough, while as you say, the CRV would be too small. When I googled it, the reply was that the Equinox is a bit smaller than a CRV

 

[LoveDaisy]

I have a CRV which I believe is similar in size. I would say no issues on the luggage but 3 people in the back seat for 4 hours might be tight, even with one being a kid.

 

[_19disnA]

Rental car company categories of vehicle sizes are always suspect. Typically, I would consider a vehicle smaller than they indicate. Something like an Equinox which I have owned in the past is a rather small vehicle for that many people/luggage and length of trip you described.

 

[EACarlson]

I wouldn't do that for four hours. One maybe. What's your definition of "full-size suitcase" A full 62 inch max allowed on the US airlines, or the mid size that are too large to be a carry-on but not as big as the max? Two 62 inch and three full size carryons would probably not fit, two mid size probably would, but it would be very tight and no room for any personal items.