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2026 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV

SUV · 175 hp · 26–27 mpg combined

Sticker from

$33,000Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$36,726Median across 1,365 listings

Above sticker

$3,726The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

175 hp26–27 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

175-hp turbo engine
1,500-lb AWD towing
Standard adaptive cruise control
Standard wireless charging

Watch for

800-lb front-wheel-drive towing
4-way manual passenger adjustment

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV is a 5-seat SUV with a 175-hp 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.

Front-wheel drive has a continuously variable-speed automatic, an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined and 800 lbs of maximum towing. All-wheel drive uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic, returns an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined and raises maximum towing to 1,500 lbs. MSRP runs from $33,000 to $35,000.

The cabin includes sueded microfiber, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat and a heated steering wheel. An 11.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and a 6-speaker audio system are standard. Cargo capacity is 29.8 cu ft, and the rear seatback has a split-folding design.

Standard driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and a pre-collision safety system. Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Market

Dealers are asking $3,726 over sticker.

That is the median across 1,365 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 150 days.

Sticker$33,000

Dealers ask$36,726

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28 factory options, from $40 to $1,495.

Panoramic Power Sunroof$1,495

Trailering Package$1,095

Convenience Package III$950

Safety and Technology Package$945

Mobile Service Plus$599

Roof Rack Cross Rails$450

Floor Liner Package$325

Interior Protection Package$325

Custom Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$325

3 Years SiriusXM$299

All-Weather Floor Liners$265

All-Weather Floor Mats$240

Retractable Cargo Shade$195

Integrated Cargo Liner$195

Wheel Locks$125

Engine Block Heater$100

Cargo Mat$95

Horizontal Cargo Net$95

Vertical Cargo Net$95

Front License Mounting Package$40

Federal Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

California Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions$0

Northeast Emissions$0

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Which Equinox is right for you?

Three trims, $28,600 to $33,000. Tap one to open it.

$28,600−$4,400LT175 hp $33,000This trimACTIV175 hp $33,000RS175 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,400, from LT to ACTIV.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic.

175hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo

184–203lb-ftTorque

26–27mpgCombined · 24–26 city · 28–29 highway

AWD / FWD8-speed shiftable automatic / continuously variable-speed automatic

5Seats

29.8 cu ftCargo volume

3,452–3,607 lbsCurb weight

4,630–4,850 lbsGVWR

800–1,500 lbsMax towing

123 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Maple Sugar

Sueded microfiber.

6 factory paints

Reef Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Polar White Tricoat
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Cacti Green
Mosaic Black Metallic

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Equinox. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

6 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Maintenance

1 yr

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