Is the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox a good car?
Yes.
3 of 3 checks with data
- Crash stars
- Not rated
- Not counted
- Value kept, 3 years
- 64%
- Pass
- Price
- $29,300
- Pass
- Fuel cost
- $1,933 a year
- Pass
Compared with 2027 SUVs. Cheapest trim.
Four checks
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | This car | Compared with | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash test stars | Not rated | 4 or more | Not enough data | |
| Value kept after 3 years | 64% | Median 63% | 174 | Yes |
| Price LT FWD | $29,300 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Fuel cost a year LT FWD | $1,933 a year | Median $2,132 a year | 102 | Yes |
- Stars pass at 4 or more.
- Price and fuel cost pass at or under the class median.
- Value kept passes at or over the median.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of the checks.
- Price and fuel cost use the cheapest trim with the number. Stars use the lowest version.
- Value kept: KBB value now divided by original MSRP, 2023 SUVs.
Fuel: 12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Good for what
Checks for one use each. They do not change the answer above.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $140 vs $154 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.4 in, top 87% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check uses the cheapest trim that has the number. The trim is named.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
Is the Equinox a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats LT FWD | 5 seats | 5 or more | Not listed | Yes |
| Rear legroom LT FWD | 39.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 98 | Yes |
| Rear headroom LT FWD | 39.2 in | Median 38.9 in | 98 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row LT FWD | 29.8 cu ft | Median 25.5 cu ft | 100 | Yes |
Is the Equinox a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price LT FWD | $29,300 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Horsepower LT FWD | 175 hp | 178 hp to 392 hp | 106 | No |
| Length LT FWD | 183.2 in | Median 191.9 in | 109 | Yes |
| Turning circle EV LT 1 FWD | 38.1 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile LT FWD | 16.1 cents | Median 17.8 cents | 102 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Equinox a good commuter car?
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Yes. $140 a month to commute. Class median $154.
- Miles a month
- 867
- Trim
- LT FWD
- This car
- $140
- Median of 102 SUVs
- $154
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 29% of 78
Is the Equinox a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.4 in clearance, 65.6 in tall | 6.7 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 71.0 in tall | 82 | No |
| Front headroom LT FWD | 40.0 in | Median 40.1 in | 99 | No |
| Turning circle EV LT 1 FWD | 38.1 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Equinox a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.4 in clearance. Top 87% of 92 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- LT AWD, 6.4 in
- Compared with
- 92 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Equinox worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% above cars like it.
- Price, EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD
- $34,995
- Predicted price
- $34,746
- Gap
- +$249 (+0.7%)
- Typical price error
- 12% median, 128 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2027 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Equinox a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox LT FWD | $29,300 | 16.1 cents | 63.5 cu ft | 175 hp |
| Hyundai Kona SEL Premium FWD | $28,425 | 15.5 cents | 63.7 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $28,990 | 15.5 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 187 hp |
Compared with 476 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2027.
What this cannot tell you
Your prices, use and trim may differ.
No sales data per model, so complaints are not scored.
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- One source
- Model-level or estimate
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