2021 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,300
- 15 trims. $23,800 to $33,100.
- Base: L FWD. Top: Premier AWD with 1LZ.
All 15 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $23,800 | $1,195 | 1.5L 4cyl | 170 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| LS FWD | $26,400 | $1,195 | 1.5L 4cyl | 170 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| LS FWD with 1LS | $26,400 | $1,195 | 1.5L | 170 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| LS FWD with 1FL | $26,600 | $1,195 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| LT FWD | $27,600 | $1,195 | 1.5L 4cyl | 170 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| LT FWD with 1LT | $27,600 | $1,195 | 1.5L | 170 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| LT FWD with 2FL | $28,000 | $1,195 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| LS AWD with 1LS | $28,000 | $1,195 | 1.5L | 170 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| LS AWD with 1FL | $28,200 | $1,195 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| LT AWD with 1LT | $29,200 | $1,195 | 1.5L | 170 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| LT AWD with 2FL | $29,600 | $1,195 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Premier FWD | $31,500 | $1,195 | 1.5L 4cyl | 170 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Premier FWD with 1LZ | $31,500 | $1,195 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| AWD 4dr Premier | $33,100 | $1,195 | 1.5L | 170 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Premier AWD with 1LZ | $33,100 | $1,195 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
L to LS: +$2,600
L FWD $23,800 to LS FWD $26,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
LS with 1LS to LS with 1FL: +$200
LS FWD with 1LS $26,400 to LS FWD with 1FL $26,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
LS with 1FL to LT: +$1,000
LS FWD with 1FL $26,600 to LT FWD $27,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
LT with 1LT to LT with 2FL: +$400
LT FWD with 1LT $27,600 to LT FWD with 2FL $28,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
LT with 2FL to Premier: +$3,500
LT FWD with 2FL $28,000 to Premier FWD $31,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premier FWD, $31,500. Optional from LT FWD, $27,600.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premier FWD, $31,500. Optional from LT FWD, $27,600.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from Premier FWD, $31,500.
- 360 camera: optional from Premier FWD, $31,500.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premier FWD, $31,500. Optional from LT FWD, $27,600.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L FWD, $23,800.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Premier FWD, $31,500. Optional from LT FWD, $27,600.
- Navigation: optional from LT FWD, $27,600.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Premier FWD, $31,500. Optional from LS FWD, $26,400.
- Heated rear seats: optional from Premier FWD, $31,500.
- Not on any trim: a third row, premium audio, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | L FWD | LS FWD | LT FWD | Premier FWD | AWD 4dr Premier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | O | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | O | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | O | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | O | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | O | O | O |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | O | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 10 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LS AWD with 1LS, $28,000.
- The most hp: L FWD, 170 hp, $23,800.
- The best mpg: L FWD, 28 mpg, $23,800.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: LS FWD with 1LS, LS FWD with 1FL, LT FWD with 1LT, LT FWD with 2FL, LS AWD with 1LS, LS AWD with 1FL, LT AWD with 1LT, LT AWD with 2FL, Premier FWD with 1LZ, AWD 4dr Premier, Premier AWD with 1LZ.
- Dropped: 1.5T L FWD, FWD 4dr L w/1SM, 1.5T LS FWD, FWD 4dr LS w/1LS, 1.5T LT FWD, FWD 4dr LT w/1LT, 2.0T LT FWD, FWD 4dr LT w/2FL, 1.5T LS AWD, AWD 4dr LS w/1LS, 1.5T LT AWD, AWD 4dr LT w/1LT, 2.0T LT AWD, AWD 4dr LT w/2FL, 1.6T Diesel LT FWD, FWD 4dr LT w/2LT, 1.5T Premier FWD, FWD 4dr Premier w/1LZ, AWD 4dr LT w/2LT, 1.5T Premier AWD, plus 6 more.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: -$97.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $23,800 | $23,800 | $0 |
| LS FWD | $26,300 | $26,400 | +$100 |
| LT FWD | $27,795 | $27,600 | -$195 |
| Premier FWD | $31,695 | $31,500 | -$195 |
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What this cannot tell you
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