2026 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox arrives in three distinguished trims—LT, RS, and ACTIV—each asserting a strong visual character. The LT exhibits a polished front fascia with LED signature lighting, complemented by high gloss chrome grille detailing and standard 17 inch machined alloy wheels. The RS elevates athleticism: unique blacked out grille and bowtie, 19 inch machined wheels with dark accents, boldly tinted exterior trim and mirror caps, plus RS specific black emblems. The ACTIV trim exudes rugged refinement, featuring vertical grille inserts, dark metallic accents, 17 inch machine finished wheels wrapped in all terrain tires, optional contrast tone roof (white or black), ACTIV badging stitched into headrests, and roof rails for expedition readiness.

Under each 2026 Equinox trim lies the enduring 1.5 litre turbocharged inline four engine, standardized across the line at 175 horsepower at 5,600?rpm and 203?lb ft of torque at ~2,000?rpm, as documented by Chevrolet. Front wheel drive models pair to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while all wheel drive variants use an 8 speed automatic transmission offering crisp shift response and enhanced control under variable traction.

The Equinox yields a towing capacity rated at 1,500?lb, sufficient for small trailers or watercraft. Fuel economy achieves approximately 26?MPG city / 28?MPG highway in FWD form; AWD models deliver slightly divergent figures, maintaining efficiency close to 29?MPG highway in some conditions. All trims now include a drive mode selector as standard for 2026, permitting toggling among settings like Normal, Snow/Ice, AWD Enhanced, or Off Road depending on configuration.

Inside, the cabin harmonizes innovation with comfort. A configurable 11 inch digital Driver Information Centre sits behind the steering wheel, paired with an expansive 11.3 inch infotainment touchscreen featuring Google Built In, wireless Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™ connectivity. Seating surfaces vary by trim: plush premium cloth in LT, Evotex on RS with Torch Red or Santorini Blue stitching, and sueded microfiber plus Evotex on ACTIV with Maple Sugar accents. The RS and ACTIV offer eight way power front seats with lumbar support, heated and ventilated front seating, and available heated rear outboard seats for passenger comfort. Cargo capacity reaches 63.5?cu?ft with rear seats folded, with hidden under floor storage and optional hands free AutoSense liftgate to streamline loading.

Every 2026 Equinox arrives with Chevy Safety Assist, a core suite of six advanced safety systems as standard: Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam® automatic high beams. Additional standard features include Side Bicyclist Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Park Assist, HD Rear Vision Camera, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, and Rear Cross Traffic Braking. Available enhancements incorporate Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Reverse Automatic Braking, optional HD Surround Vision multi view camera, Traffic Sign Recognition, and a Rear Camera Mirror system to elevate situational awareness beyond baseline capability.