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2027 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV FWD

The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV FWD is a 175-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,900 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 175 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Equinox measures 183.2 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,452 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$33,900
MSRP with Destination$35,895
Destination Charge$1,995
Engine
Engine Type1.5L Turbocharged DOHC I4
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower175 hp
Torque184 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC; 4 valves per cylinder; variable valve timing
Bore and Stroke74 × 86.6 mm (2.9 × 3.4 in)
Injection TypeDirect injection (DI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission8-speed Automatic
Final Drive5.81
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity14.8 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut; specifically tuned coil springs; direct-acting stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFour-link independent rear suspension
Brakes
Front Brake DiscFour-wheel disc; ABS and ESC; Duralife™ rotors with low-drag calipers
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17" cast aluminum
Wheels Rear17" cast aluminum
Tires Front235/65R17
Tires Rear235/65R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.2 in
Width74.9 in
Height65.6 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Front Track63.8 in
Rear Track63.9 in
Ground Clearance8.1 in
Cargo Volume29.8 ft³
Curb Weight3,452 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear39.2 in
Legroom Front40.9 in
Legroom Rear39.9 in
Shoulder Room Front57.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.8 in
Hip Room Front54.2 in
Hip Room Rear51.7 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Chevrolet EQUINOX.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2027 Chevrolet EQUINOX

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2027 Chevrolet EQUINOX. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Lane Departure1
Steering1
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 16, 2026 · Steering, Suspension, Lane Departure
“When passing a vehicle, the equinox jerks and swerves like it's losing control. This has happened twice.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2027 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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