Core summary
U.S. MY2025 gasoline Equinox. Source-based specification and buying analysis.
The first Equinox decision is not paint or trim: choose gasoline versus the separately marketed EV, then decide the drivetrain. This profile concerns the gasoline vehicle only.
History & generations
Chevrolet announced the redesigned gasoline Equinox for MY2025 in January 2024. Earlier-generation specifications should not be carried into this guide.
Body, platform & design
Inspect the exterior treatment in the context of your use. An adventurous-looking trim deserves the same parking, visibility and loading checks as a more restrained one.
Engine & drivetrain
The 1.5-liter turbo engine produces 175 hp. FWD uses a CVT, whereas AWD uses an eight-speed automatic.
Trim differences
RS and ACTIV offer selectable modes, with an Off-Road setting included on AWD versions. A mode name is not a guarantee of suitability for every trail.
Interior & seating
Try loading a stroller or awkward suitcase without folding seats you need for passengers. The opening and floor shape can matter more than a brochure volume number.
Efficiency & range
Compare the correct drivetrain's fuel rating once the exact vehicle is identified. FWD versus AWD here changes the transmission as well as the driven wheels.
Safety & equipment
Teen Driver technology is included. Review its settings and limits with the intended driver rather than treating it as a substitute for driving instruction.
Strengths
The practical attraction is the ability to select a straightforward daily-use configuration. The worthwhile choice depends on what the additional AWD hardware actually does for your routes.
The practical attraction is the ability to select a straightforward daily-use configuration. The worthwhile choice depends on what the additional AWD hardware actually does for your routes.
Considerations
Do not assume the eight-speed belongs to every Equinox. Confirm the build sheet when comparing a dealer's generic description with the vehicle on the lot.
Recommended use
For a commuter, compare seat comfort and low-speed maneuvering first. For occasional trailer use, confirm actual loaded weight and required equipment before choosing the hitch accessories.
Rivals & related
Keep Equinox EV advertisements out of a gasoline running-cost comparison unless you intentionally add charging and electricity costs as a separate alternative.
FAQ
Chevrolet quotes up to 1,500 lb towing for properly equipped AWD models. That figure must not be presented as a universal FWD capability.
What makes the Chevrolet Equinox different?
The practical attraction is the ability to select a straightforward daily-use configuration. The worthwhile choice depends on what the additional AWD hardware actually does for your routes.
Who should consider it?
Everyday family commuting
Sources & updates
Reference scope: U.S. MY2025 gasoline Equinox. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:
https://media.chevrolet.com/Pages/news/us/en/2024/jan/0123-equinox.html
- Manufacturer reference — U.S. MY2025 gasoline Equinox →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
- Photo 1 — Kevauto →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox gasoline model photographed in the United States; not Equinox EV.
- Photo 2 — Kevauto →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Rear exterior. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox gasoline model photographed in the United States; not Equinox EV.
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Last editorial review: October 15, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.