2026 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV – Compact SUV with 26/28 MPG
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Equinox ACTIV |
Vehicle Category |
Compact SUV |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Application |
Compact SUV, off-road, adventure |
Starting Price (2025) |
$33,600, excludes destination and handling charges |
Color Options |
Exterior: Summit White, Mosaic Black Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Cacti Green, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Reef Blue Metallic, Polar White Tricoat; Interior: Maple Sugar (sueded microfiber) |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Engine |
1.5L Turbo I4 (175 HP, 184 lb-ft FWD, 203 lb-ft AWD) |
Gross Horsepower |
175 HP @ 5,600 rpm |
Torque |
184 lb-ft @ 2,000-4,800 rpm (FWD), 203 lb-ft @ 2,000-4,000 rpm (AWD) |
Transmission Type |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for FWD, 8-speed automatic for AWD |
Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Max Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs |
Suspension & Brakes
Specification |
Details |
Front Suspension |
MacPherson strut with off-road tuning |
Rear Suspension |
Four-link with off-road tuning |
Brakes |
Four-wheel disc with ABS |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
5 passengers |
Interior Features |
11.3-inch diagonal touchscreen infotainment with Google built-in, 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, 6 USB ports, SiriusXM with 360L (3-month trial), Wi-Fi hotspot capability, dual-zone automatic climate control, Evotex and sueded microfiber seats with ACTIV stitching, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way manual passenger seat, heated front seats, pass-through center console, Drive Mode Selector, Chevy Safety Assist (Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam), adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, blind-spot intervention, intersection collision mitigation, teen driver mode, rear vision camera, available Convenience Package III ($950: 8-way power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, driver memory settings), available Safety and Technology package ($945: fog lights, digital rearview mirror, surround-view camera, rear pedestrian alert), available panoramic sunroof |
Exterior Features |
17-inch machined wheels, 235/65R17 all-terrain tires, LED headlights, LED taillights, heated exterior mirrors, unique chrome surround with Black grille, roof rails, hands-free AutoSense power liftgate, available two-tone white roof, available front/rear splash guards |
Fuel Economy and Performance |
EPA-estimated 26 MPG city/28 MPG highway (FWD), 24 MPG city/29 MPG highway (AWD), 184 lb-ft torque (FWD), 203 lb-ft torque (AWD) |
Cargo Volume |
29.8 cu.ft. behind rear seats, 63.5 cu.ft. with rear seats folded |
Fuel Tank |
14.8 gal |
Weight |
3,452 lbs (FWD), 3,602 lbs (AWD) |
Width |
74.9 in. (1902 mm) without mirrors |
Length |
183.2 in. (4653 mm) |
Max Height |
65.6 in. (1666 mm) |
Ground Clearance |
7.9 in. (FWD), 8.4 in. (AWD) |