Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox entered a new generation for 2025 with a bold, truck-inspired redesign that set it apart from the previous model’s more carlike styling. The model lineup also was streamlined to three distinctive trim levels (LT, RS and Activ). Each trim features unique front-end styling cues to differentiate them. The 2025 Equinox is wider and taller than the previous generation, with a more sculpted and masculine appearance. Notable features include an 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, available two-tone paint and a longer list of standard safety tech. The turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine carried over from the previous-gen Equinox and makes a modest 175 horsepower.

With SUV sales on the rise, Chevy released a redesigned Equinox for 2018. Smaller and lighter than the outgoing model, the third-generation Equinox was still offered with front- or all-wheel drive but featured a wider range of four-cylinder engines, including a turbo-diesel four-cylinder and a 252-horsepower, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The redesigned cabin had a carlike feel, and though some Cars.com editors didn’t like some cabin materials and took issue with the comfort of the front seats, the SUV was child-seat-friendly and had an easy-to-use multimedia system featuring standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Neither the diesel nor turbo 2.0-liter engines stuck around long; they were discontinued for 2020 and 2021, respectively.

The second-generation Equinox debuted as a 2010 model, with updated styling and powertrains. For the first time, the SUV had a standard four-cylinder engine (a 264-horsepower V-6 was optional). Both engines paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and front- and all-wheel drive were offered. Overall refinement and build quality had improved, and EPA-estimated gas mileage jumped to 26-mpg combined for a front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder Equinox. The Equinox's second-row bench seat could slide forward and backward, and available tech features included a touchscreen navigation system and power liftgate. Advanced safety features, like lane departure warning and front collision warning, became available in 2012, and a new 301-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 was offered starting in 2013. The SUV's front styling was refreshed for 2016, which is also when a backup camera and touchscreen radio became standard. 

The first-generation Equinox debuted as a 2005 model and gave Chevrolet an entrant in the crossover SUV class. Built on a unibody platform, the Equinox offered a versatile interior, SUV styling and a car-like driving experience. Front- and all-wheel-drive models were available, and the Equinox was powered by a 185-hp, 3.4-liter V-6. The 2007 model year brought new standard safety features and an upgraded interior. An Equinox Sport model arrived for 2008, powered by a new 264-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 engine and fitted with aggressive design cues, including a lowered ride height.