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2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels explained

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Gas (6)LT FWD$28,800LT AWD$30,800RS FWD$33,600ACTIV FWD$33,600RS AWD$35,600ACTIV AWD$35,600EV (7)EV LT 1 FWD$34,995EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD$34,995EV LT 1 AWD$40,295EV LT 2 FWD$41,795EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD$41,795EV RS FWD$44,095EV LT 2 AWD$45,095
13 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 14 trims

2026 Chevrolet Equinox trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPG or rangeSeats
LT FWD$28,800$1,9951.5L175 hpFWDCVT27 mpg5
LT AWD$30,800$1,9951.5L 4cyl175 hpAWD8-speed automatic26 mpg5
RS FWD$33,600$1,9951.5L175 hpFWDCVT27 mpg5
ACTIV FWD$33,600$1,9951.5L175 hpFWDCVT27 mpg5
EV LT 1 FWD$34,995$1,995Electric, 85 kWhN/AFWDSingle-speed319 mi5
EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD$34,995$1,800 to $1,995Electric220 hpFWDSingle-speed319 mi5
RS AWD$35,600$1,9951.5L 4cyl175 hpAWD8-speed automatic26 mpg5
ACTIV AWD$35,600$1,9951.5L 4cyl175 hpAWD8-speed automatic26 mpg5
EV LT 1 AWD$40,295$1,995Electric, 85 kWhN/AAWDSingle-speed307 mi5
EV LT 2 FWD$41,795$1,995Electric, 85 kWhN/AFWDSingle-speed319 mi5
EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD$41,795$1,800 to $1,995Electric220 hpFWDSingle-speed319 mi5
EV RS FWD$44,095$1,800 to $1,995Electric, 85 kWh220 hpFWDSingle-speed319 mi5
EV LT 2 AWD$45,095$1,995Electric, 85 kWhN/AAWDSingle-speed307 mi5
EV RS AWD$44,095 to $47,395$1,995Electric, 85 kWhN/AAWDSingle-speed307 mi5

What changes at each step

Gas trims

  1. LT to RS: +$4,800

    LT FWD $28,800 to RS FWD $33,600.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Garage door opener, Power driver seat, Rain-sensing wipers, Roof rails.

EV trims

  1. EV LT 1 to EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY: $0

    EV LT 1 FWD $34,995 to EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD $34,995.

    • Cargo: 29.8 cu ft to 26.4 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  2. EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY to EV LT 2: +$6,800

    EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD $34,995 to EV LT 2 FWD $41,795.

    • Cargo: 26.4 cu ft to 29.8 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  3. EV LT 2 to EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE: $0

    EV LT 2 FWD $41,795 to EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD $41,795.

    • Cargo: 29.8 cu ft to 26.4 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  4. EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE to EV RS: +$2,300

    EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD $41,795 to EV RS FWD $44,095.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: EV LT 2 FWD, $41,795. Optional from LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: RS FWD, $33,600. Optional from LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: EV LT 1 FWD, $34,995.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Heated rear seats: optional from RS FWD, $33,600.
  • Panoramic roof: optional from LT FWD, $28,800.
  • Not on any trim: leather seats, a third row, premium audio.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox: features by trim
FeatureLTRSACTIVEV LT 1EV LT 2EV RS FWDEV RS AWD
Leather seatsNNNNNNN
Heated front seatsSSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelSSSSSSS
360 cameraOOOOSSS
Blind spot warningSSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkOSSNSSS
Third rowNNNNNNN
NavigationNNNSSSS
Premium audioNNNNNNN
Remote startSSSSSSS
Heated rear seatsNOONOOO
Panoramic roofOOONOOO

No equipment data: EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD, EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD.

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: LT AWD, $30,800.
  • EV: EV LT 1 FWD, $34,995.
  • The most hp: EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD, 220 hp, $34,995.
  • The best mpg: LT FWD, 27 mpg, $28,800.
  • The longest range: EV LT 1 FWD, 319 mi, $34,995.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: EV LT FWD, EV 4dr LT NA FWD, EV LT AWD.
  • Carried over with a price: 11 trims. Median change: +$600.
Price change by trim, 2025 to 2026
Trim20252026Change
LT FWD$28,600$28,800+$200
LT AWD$30,600$30,800+$200
RS FWD$33,000$33,600+$600
ACTIV FWD$33,000$33,600+$600
EV LT 1 FWD$33,600$34,995+$1,395
EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD$33,600$34,995+$1,395
RS AWD$35,000$35,600+$600
ACTIV AWD$35,000$35,600+$600
EV LT 2 FWD$41,900$41,795-$105
EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD$41,900$41,795-$105
EV RS FWD$43,400$44,095+$695

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked