Quick take
- A standard 11.3" diagonal infotainment touchscreen and over 15 standard safety and driver-assistance features come across the lineup, not reserved for higher trims.
- Four gas-powered trims — LT, RS, and ACTIV — plus a separate Equinox EV variant that Chevrolet markets as "America's most affordable 315+ mile range EV."
- Starts at $29,000 MSRP for the LT trim, powered by a 1.5L turbo engine with available all-wheel drive and a standard Drive Mode Selector.
- Trim personalities genuinely differ: RS leans styling-focused (black trim, larger wheels), while ACTIV adds all-terrain tires and a uniquely tuned suspension for a more adventure-oriented setup.
A large standard screen, not a paid upgrade
Chevrolet's materials specifically position the 11.3" diagonal infotainment touchscreen as a standard feature "at the center" of the Equinox experience, alongside over 15 standard safety and driver-assistance features. Keeping a display of this size standard — rather than reserving it for a loaded top trim — is a meaningful value point in a segment where larger screens are often paywalled behind higher-priced configurations.
Three gas trims, three different personalities
The LT ($29,000) leads with a 1.5L turbo engine, heated front seats and steering wheel, the standard touchscreen, and available HD Surround Vision — the value-focused entry point. The RS ($33,900) shifts toward styling, with black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging, standard 19-inch (available 20-inch) machined wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. The ACTIV ($33,900) goes in a different direction entirely: all-terrain tires, a uniquely tuned suspension, and Evotex/sueded microfiber seating surfaces aimed at a more adventure-ready use case rather than either value or styling alone.
The Equinox EV: same name, different vehicle
Separate from the gas-powered lineup, Chevrolet also sells the Equinox EV, starting at $34,995 — a fully electric variant Chevrolet markets specifically as "America's most affordable 315+ mile range EV." It shares the Equinox name and general SUV positioning but is built on a different powertrain entirely, which is worth understanding clearly before cross-shopping: buyers choosing between a gas Equinox trim and the Equinox EV aren't picking between options on the same car, they're picking between two related but mechanically distinct vehicles.
Performance: a Drive Mode Selector paired with the 1.5L turbo
Chevrolet frames the Equinox's performance case around adaptability rather than outright output — the standard Drive Mode Selector paired with the 1.5L turbo engine is described as helping the car "adapt to changing road conditions" and make "the most of every mile," language oriented toward efficiency and everyday usability rather than a horsepower figure the brand wants to lead with.
What a manufacturer's own site cannot tell you
Everything above is Chevrolet describing its own SUV, and the honest caveat is direct: no outlet has published an independently verified test of the 2027-specific Equinox's ride, handling, or real-world fuel economy, and nobody here has driven this specific car. The ACTIV's "uniquely-tuned suspension" and all-terrain tires are described by Chevrolet as adventure-ready, but how that translates to actual light off-road capability compared to dedicated off-road SUVs isn't something a product page can independently verify.
| Specification | Chevrolet's figure |
|---|---|
| Model | Chevrolet Equinox (LT / RS / ACTIV) + Equinox EV |
| Engine (gas trims) | 1.5L Turbo |
| Standard display | 11.3" diagonal infotainment touchscreen |
| Standard safety features | 15+ (per Chevrolet) |
| LT starting price | $29,000 MSRP |
| RS starting price | $33,900 MSRP |
| ACTIV starting price | $33,900 MSRP |
| Equinox EV starting price | $34,995 MSRP |
| Equinox EV range | 315+ miles (Chevrolet's claim) |
Common questions
Is the Equinox EV the same vehicle as the gas Equinox?
No — it shares the name and general SUV positioning, but the Equinox EV is a separate, fully electric vehicle with a different powertrain, not an EV trim of the gas model.
Is the large touchscreen standard on every trim?
Yes — the 11.3" diagonal infotainment touchscreen is positioned by Chevrolet as a standard feature across the Equinox lineup, not reserved for higher trims.
What's different about the ACTIV trim?
All-terrain tires, a uniquely tuned suspension, and Evotex/sueded microfiber seating — positioned toward light off-road and adventure use rather than styling (RS) or base value (LT).
Is all-wheel drive standard?
No — Chevrolet lists AWD as available, not standard, on the gas-powered Equinox trims.
Has DopamineKart driven this car?
No. Everything in this article reflects Chevrolet's own published product materials, not a first-hand drive.
On paper, Chevrolet's case for the 2027 Equinox is built around value and choice: a large standard screen and safety suite at an accessible starting price, three gas trims with genuinely different personalities, and a separate EV variant for buyers wanting to go electric under the same nameplate. Whether the ACTIV's off-road tuning and the EV's real-world range hold up against Chevrolet's own claims is the one thing this page can't independently verify.
We'll revisit this once independent testing exists.
Sources. Chevrolet.com — Equinox. Technical figures and pricing reflect Chevrolet's own published data. Photography is Chevrolet press material, used for editorial reporting and credited per image. No affiliate links appear on this page. This article contains no affiliate links and no buy buttons — DopamineKart does not monetise vehicle coverage.
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