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2027 Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500 lb

Cheapest at max
EV LT 1 AWD
Electric
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb

Rank 73 of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 1,200 lb
Room left
300 lb (20% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
Curb weight not listed

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Pick another car

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Orange: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,500 lb: EV LT 1 AWD, $40,295.

Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source

2027 Chevrolet Equinox tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingMSRP
EV LT 1 AWDElectricAWD1,500 lb$40,295
EV LT 2 AWDElectricAWD1,500 lb$45,395
EV RS AWDElectricAWD1,500 lb$47,695

No rating listed: 11 trims.

Highest rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,000200920132016202020232026
Highest rated trim in our data, 2009 to 2026. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.
  • Changed in 2016: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$41,100
Chevrolet Equinox (this car)1,500 lbEV LT 1 AWD$40,295
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbS FWD$29,690

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked