In an industry where competition is fierce, Chevrolet's Equinox has consistently stood out in the compact SUV segment for over two decades. With more than 3 million units sold, it has established itself as a formidable leader. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox continues this legacy with a striking redesign, cutting-edge technology, and enhanced capabilities, making it a standout in the crowded market of compact SUVs.
Modern Connectivity and Advanced Safety
Chevrolet’s next-generation 2025 Equinox dives into the heart of the compact SUV segment with modern connectivity and new safety technologies, all wrapped in a head-turning design. This updated model offers more contemporary and differentiated choices, including larger screens and Equinox’s first-ever outdoor-inspired trim, ACTIV.
“Every Chevy crossover and SUV, including the Trax, Trailblazer, Blazer, and the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, has been refreshed or newly introduced in the last two years,” said Scott Bell, Vice President of Chevrolet. “The 2025 Equinox builds on the core strengths that have earned it tremendous customer loyalty over the past two decades.”
The Equinox ACTIV: Off-Road Ready
The new ACTIV trim brings a fresh persona to the redesigned Equinox, inspired by customers whose adventures begin where the pavement ends. The ACTIV features a unique front fascia and styling cues that emphasize an off-road look, all-terrain tires, and an available two-tone finish with a white roof. Additional ACTIV features include:
- Rugged front fascia with vertical grille inserts and gray metallic-finished accents
- Blacked-out badging
- 17-inch machined-face aluminum wheels
- Maple Sugar and Black interior theme with premium Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces
- Heated steering wheel and front seats, with available heated and ventilated front seats and rear heated outboard seats
Expressive and Confident Exterior
The next-generation Equinox exudes confidence with bodylines inspired by the robust proportions of the Chevy truck lineup and its larger sibling, the 2024 Traverse. The new Equinox is 2.5 inches wider than the outgoing model, enhancing its more planted stance. Design details include:
- Three distinct front fascia treatments for LT, RS, and ACTIV trims
- Squared wheel openings and fender flares that add visual muscle
- Distinctive C-pillar shark fin that gives the appearance of motion even when stationary
- All-LED lighting with striking elements
- Aluminum wheel choices ranging from the standard 17-inch on LT to available 20-inch wheels on RS
The RS trim brings dynamic, bold style with standard black emblems and mirrors, an available black roof, and a high gloss finish on the grille bar and lower fascia, with 19-inch Carbon Flash machined aluminum wheels standard.
Tech-Focused Interior
Inside, the 2025 Equinox features a more contemporary, spacious ambiance. Key highlights include:
- An 11-inch-diagonal configurable driver information center
- A new 11.3-inch-diagonal infotainment screen angled slightly toward the driver, offering a gateway to music, media, maps, and other connected services via Google built-in
- A new electronic transmission range selector on the steering column, freeing up storage space beneath the infotainment screen
- Engaging tactile materials and decorative trim with coordinated textures used throughout
- Folding 60/40 split-bench second-row seats, enabling up to 63.5 cubic feet of storage
The RS trim adds a touch of luxury with distinctive Torch Red and Santorini Blue stitching on the Evotex seats, debossed “RS” logos on the headrests, and a heated, flat-bottom steering wheel.
Enhanced Safety and Driver Assistance
Safety is a priority for the 2025 Equinox, which offers more driver assistance features than ever before. Standard Chevy Safety Assist includes:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- IntelliBeam
Additional standard features include:
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Rear Vision Camera
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Rear Park Assist
- Enhanced Lane Keep Assist
All trims include Teen Driver technology, helping parents monitor and encourage safe driving behavior through the Connected Teen Driver feature in the myChevrolet mobile app.
Power and Adjustability
Under the hood, the Equinox debuts with a 1.5L Turbo engine producing 175 horsepower, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in front-wheel-drive configurations or an eight-speed automatic transmission with available all-wheel drive. The Equinox is trailering-capable, with a maximum capacity of up to 1,500 pounds when equipped with AWD.
For the first time, the Equinox offers RS and ACTIV customers driver-selectable modes, accessed via a rotator on the center console. The driver can select from Normal and Snow on FWD-equipped vehicles, while AWD adds Off-Road mode, adjusting propulsion system performance to best handle the conditions.
Coming in 2024
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox will be available in 2024, with additional details closer to the start of production. With a starting price under $30,000, the new Equinox joins Chevrolet’s lineup of affordable SUVs, continuing to offer value, performance, and versatility.
In conclusion, the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox sets a new standard in the compact SUV segment with its blend of modern design, advanced technology, enhanced safety features, and versatile performance. It's poised to continue its legacy as a leader in the segment, appealing to a broad range of customers looking for a capable and stylish SUV.
