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2025 Chevy Equinox SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV available in LT, RS and Activ trim levels. A turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (175 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque ) is standard, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive. Choose the optional all-wheel-drive system, and Chevy swaps the CVT automatic for an eight-speed automatic and bumps torque output to 203 lb-ft.

LT
The Equinox LT is well equipped, starting you off with:

  • 17-inch machined-face wheels
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Remote engine start
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • 11-inch digital instrumentation display
  • 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Connected services with access to a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Programmable safe teen driver settings

Several safety features are standard, including:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Chevrolet offers a Convenience Package II for the Equinox LT. It adds:

  • Eight-way power driver's seat
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Heated wiper rest (prevents wipers from freezing to the windshield)
  • Roof rails
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Wireless smartphone charger

A Midnight Edition package equips the LT with:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Black exterior mirror caps

RS
For a sportier look and more standard features, get the Equinox RS. It includes:

  • Midnight Edition package
  • Convenience Package II
  • Driver-selectable driving modes
  • Synthetic leather upholstery

Activ
The Equinox Activ builds on RS equipment with an expressive off-road look featuring:

  • Exclusive 17-inch wheels
  • All-terrain tires
  • Revised front styling with more rugged details
  • Synthetic leather and suede upholstery

With the RS and Activ trims, you can upgrade to the Convenience Package III. It installs:

  • Eight-way power front passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Memory for the driver's settings

All three versions of the Equinox are available with a Safety and Technology package featuring:

  • Foglights
  • Digital rearview mirror function (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Equinox and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Rear pedestrian alert (warns the driver when pedestrians are approaching while reversing the Equinox)

Additional stand-alone options include:

  • Two-tone paint
  • Panoramic sunroof

Which Equinox trim does Edmunds recommend?

For the best value, choose the Equinox LT. This trim lets you either stick with the standard equipment list while enjoying a lower cost of entry, or select from numerous options to customize the look and features while tailoring the price to your budget. Consider adding all-wheel drive, which swaps the continuously variable automatic transmission for a more satisfying eight-speed automatic.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Johnston, RI
Vehicle
Equinox LT
Equinox RS
Equinox ACTIV
Vehicle
RS
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$33,000
Avg Price Paid
$31,969
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19 for sale near you
ACTIV
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$33,000
Avg Price Paid
$31,779
See all Equinox ACTIV for sale
13 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
175 hp @ 5,600 rpm
175 hp @ 5,600 rpm
175 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/55R19
235/65R17
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.1 ft.
37.1 ft.
37.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,428 lb.
3,474 lb.
3,452 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
Height
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
Length
183.2 in.
183.2 in.
183.2 in.
Wheelbase
107.5 in.
107.5 in.
107.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
29.8 cu. ft.
29.8 cu. ft.
29.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
Rear Head Room
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette
Artemis Gray, leatherette
Black, cloth
Black w/Red Accents, leatherette
Maple Sugar, sueded microfiber
Exterior
Mosaic Black Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Cacti Green
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Summit White
Sterling Gray Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Mosaic Black Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Reef Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Mosaic Black Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Cacti Green
Reef Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic