The new 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is an all-around, modern, and versatile compact SUV that’s perfect for everyday travel around town and weekend trips to the coast. It’s affordable, too, starting at $28,800* and offering strong fuel efficiency for every mile.
This small SUV brings big style to every adventure, no matter which trim level you choose. Take your pick from three eye-catching 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels:
- 2026 Chevrolet Equinox LT
- 2026 Chevrolet Equinox RS
- 2026 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV
The base trim level, LT, kicks things off with an array of impressive standard features such as heated driver and front passenger seats, a heated steering wheel, and advanced safety and driver assistance technology.
The RS brings a sporty attitude, offering a flat-bottom steering wheel and adding striking design details like black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging as well as 19-inch Carbon flash metallic machined-face aluminum wheels. You can also opt for available 20-inch Black machined-face aluminum wheels and an available two-tone Black roof to take style to the next level.
ACTIV is the adventure-focused trim level. It’s outfitted with 17-inch Dark Android machined-face aluminum wheels and all-terrain tires and gives you the option of an available two-tone white roof.
Let’s find out what other standout features the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels have to offer Okatie drivers today!
What Do Drivers Love About the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox?
Smart Technology for Safety and Connectivity
For a small SUV, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox certainly packs in a lot of technology, providing a safer and more engaging experience as a result. You can enjoy a more stress-free drive, thanks to a generous amount of standard safety and driver-assistance features, such as:
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Forward Collision Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Passenger Sensing System
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Occupant Presence Detection, front and rear
But that’s not all. Available features include Traffic Sign Recognition, HD Surround Vision, and Rear Pedestrian Alert.
Now for the fun features. A large, 11.3-inch diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-in brings seamless connectivity to every adventure, featuring standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™, and it’s paired with an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. Wi-Fi hotspot capability comes standard, and wireless phone charging is available for extra convenience.
Play your favorite tunes through the six-speaker audio system, and enjoy a more peaceful drive, thanks to Active Noise Cancellation.
Efficiency for Every Mile
Whether they opt for a FWD or an AWD version, Savannah drivers will appreciate how the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox keeps fuel costs low, offering efficiency for every mile.
Front-wheel drive models are designed with a 14.8-gallon tank (approximate) and deliver an EPA-estimated 26/29/27 (city/highway/combined) MPG, while all-wheel drive models are designed with a 15.6-gallon tank (approximate) and deliver an EPA-estimated 25/29/26 (city/highway/combined) MPG.
Strong fuel efficiency is complemented by strong performance. The standard 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine delivers 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque, and FWD models are designed with a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), while AWD models are designed with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Modern Design and Eye-Catching Colors
Each 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim level preserves its individuality with a unique grille and front fascia that boldly leads the way on every adventure.
The LT offers an available Midnight Edition for an even bolder look. This blacked-out version features high-gloss black mirror caps, exclusive 19-inch black wheels, black roof rails, and a black grille, badging, and bowties.
Paint color options include:
- Summit White
- Cacti Green
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Mosaic Black Metallic
- Lakeshore Blue Metallic
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Polar White Tricoat
Want an even more striking look? You can opt for two-tone color combinations with the option of a Summit White roof or a Mosaic Black Metallic roof, depending on the trim level.
Versatile Cargo Space and a Comfortable Cabin
The 2026 Chevy Equinox may be a small SUV, but it still manages to offer a notable amount of cargo space, giving you 63.5 cubic feet of max cargo volume. You can also take advantage of a convenient hidden storage spot, found under the rear cargo floor. And when you need to adapt the interior to accommodate extra cargo, the folding 60/40 split-bench seat makes it easy to do so.
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox seats five occupants and offers generous legroom in both rows. The driver and first-row passenger get 40.9 inches of front legroom, while second-row passengers get 39.9 inches of legroom.
Heated driver- and front-passenger seats come standard, keeping you cozy on winter drives, while ventilated front seats are an available option on the top two trim levels, keeping you cool on summer drives. The base trim level comes with standard single-zone manual climate control, with the option of available dual-zone, while the rest of the trim levels come with standard dual-zone automatic climate control.
Each of the three 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels offer different seat materials — the LT comes with standard cloth seat trim, the ACTIV comes with standard sueded microfiber seat trim, and the RS comes with standard Evotex. Style and comfort go hand in hand with the seating options, which include:
- Black cloth seat trim
- Black Evotex seat trim
- Available Maple Sugar sueded microfiber seat trim
- Artemis Gray Evotex seat trim
Explore 2026 Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels at Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet
Ready to get behind the wheel of a new 2026 Chevrolet Equinox for sale? Explore our available inventory and head over to Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet for a test drive! We have a large selection of new Equinox models in stock now and a friendly team waiting to help you choose the best one for your lifestyle — and help you secure a great deal as well!
As a Chevy dealer near Savannah, GA, Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet welcomes drivers from Pooler, Richmond Hill, and the surrounding communities. Let our team help you upgrade to a new Chevy today!
*The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles’ destination freight charges. Dealer sets final price.
