Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox
11.3-Inch Diagonal Infotainment Touch-Screen and Google Built-In
The technology story in Equinox starts with two crisp displays working in tandem. The 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touch-screen is the command center for maps, media, and settings, and it pairs with an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center that keeps speed, navigation prompts, and driver alerts directly in the line of sight. Google built-in lets you use your voice with Google Assistant to find destinations, call contacts, or adjust settings without taking hands off the wheel. Smartphone integration is seamless with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and available wireless phone charging helps declutter the console. This integrated approach simplifies every drive, from city commutes to road trips, by surfacing the right information and controls right when you need them.
Chevy Safety Assist and Over 15 Standard Safety and Driver Assistance Features
Equinox emphasizes confidence with a deep roster of standard and available safety technologies. Chevy Safety Assist is standard and bundles six advanced features, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam®. Beyond that, available systems like HD Surround Vision, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert, and Rear Camera Mirror elevate awareness in parking lots and dense urban streets. Adaptive Cruise Control helps support smoother highway travel by maintaining a set gap to traffic ahead, and OnStar® can add peace of mind with available emergency services and connectivity. While no system replaces the responsibility of attentive driving, Equinox equips you with tools that work in the background to help support safer decisions mile after mile.
1.5L Turbo Engine, Drive Mode Selector, and Available All-Wheel Drive
Under the hood, the 1.5L Turbo engine delivers efficient, everyday power that suits city and highway driving alike, with 175 hp noted in the latest specs. The standard Drive Mode Selector lets you adapt to conditions at the turn of a dial, fine-tuning throttle response and traction. When equipped, available all-wheel drive distributes power for added grip on rain-slick roads, snow-packed streets, and gravel paths. Properly equipped, Equinox can tow up to 1,500 lbs., ideal for small trailers, weekend gear, or a lightweight utility load. Taken together, the powertrain and driveline features strike a balance between efficiency, versatility, and composure that makes Equinox an easy SUV to live with year-round.
Cargo Versatility with 63.5 cu. ft. and Available AutoSense Power Liftgate
Equinox is designed to handle changing plans with ease. Fold the 60/40 split-bench rear seat to unlock up to 63.5 cu. ft. of max cargo volume, then take advantage of the underfloor hidden storage to keep valuables out of sight. The cargo area’s shape makes loading straightforward, and if your hands are full, the available hands-free AutoSense Power Liftgate can open to help with bulky items. From grocery runs to sports equipment and road trip luggage, the interior’s thoughtful layout ensures you are not fighting for space. Add the convenient center console with pass-through to keep essentials close at hand, and the interior becomes a well-organized base for busy days and big weekends.
Design Choices: RS, ACTIV, and Special Editions
Equinox brings distinct personalities to the lineup so you can match style with lifestyle. RS leans into a sportier look with a unique RS-only grille and lower fascia, Black emblems and badging, available Black two-tone roof, and 19-inch machined wheels with available 20-inch wheels. Inside, RS adds a flat-bottom steering wheel and bold stitching accents like Torch Red or Santorini Blue. ACTIV embraces a rugged, adventure-ready stance with all-terrain tires, uniquely tuned suspension, and an available two-tone white roof that adds contrast to colors like Cacti Green/Summit White. The interior of ACTIV is refined with Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces and model-specific stitched head restraints. Special editions, including the Midnight Edition on LT, turn heads with Black wheels, Black grille, Black roof rails, and high-gloss Black mirror caps. From Polar White to Mosaic Black Metallic/Summit White and beyond, you can curate a look that reflects how you drive and where you want to go.