2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels explained
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$16,295
- 13 trims. $28,800 to $45,095.
- Base: LT FWD. Top: EV LT 2 AWD.
- 1 more trim without a price.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | $28,800 | $1,995 | 1.5L | 175 hp | FWD | CVT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| LT AWD | $30,800 | $1,995 | 1.5L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| RS FWD | $33,600 | $1,995 | 1.5L | 175 hp | FWD | CVT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| ACTIV FWD | $33,600 | $1,995 | 1.5L | 175 hp | FWD | CVT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| EV LT 1 FWD | $34,995 | $1,995 | Electric, 85 kWh | N/A | FWD | Single-speed | 319 mi | 5 |
| EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD | $34,995 | $1,800 to $1,995 | Electric | 220 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 319 mi | 5 |
| RS AWD | $35,600 | $1,995 | 1.5L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| ACTIV AWD | $35,600 | $1,995 | 1.5L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| EV LT 1 AWD | $40,295 | $1,995 | Electric, 85 kWh | N/A | AWD | Single-speed | 307 mi | 5 |
| EV LT 2 FWD | $41,795 | $1,995 | Electric, 85 kWh | N/A | FWD | Single-speed | 319 mi | 5 |
| EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD | $41,795 | $1,800 to $1,995 | Electric | 220 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 319 mi | 5 |
| EV RS FWD | $44,095 | $1,800 to $1,995 | Electric, 85 kWh | 220 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 319 mi | 5 |
| EV LT 2 AWD | $45,095 | $1,995 | Electric, 85 kWh | N/A | AWD | Single-speed | 307 mi | 5 |
| EV RS AWD | $44,095 to $47,395 | $1,995 | Electric, 85 kWh | N/A | AWD | Single-speed | 307 mi | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Feature | LT | RS | ACTIV | EV LT 1 | EV LT 2 | EV RS FWD | EV RS AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | O | O | O | O | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | O | O | N | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | O | N | O | O | O |
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.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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What this cannot tell you
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