If you’ve been reading GM Authority on the daily, then chances are that you already know that the all-new, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will have a starting price of $24,475 for the base L trim level.
However, Chevy’s base trims typically carry very slim margins — about $118 between invoice and MSRP — and therefore are usually not carried by dealers in any substantial volumes, while also being excluded from most factory incentives. This brings us to the models most people will likely buy — the mid-range LS and LT — as well as the range-topping Premier; and thanks to a CarsDirect report, we now have the starting price points of those models.
For front-wheel-drive models with the 1.5L Turbo engine, the 2018 Equinox will start at $26,405 for the LS trim, $27,645 for the LT trim, and $31,685 for the range-topping Premier.
| Vehicle Trim | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| L | 1.5T | $24,475 |
| LS | 1.5T | $26,405 |
| LT | 1.5T | $27,645 |
| LT | 2.0T | TBD |
| Premier | 1.5T | $31,685 |
| Premier | 2.0T | TBD |
| Diesel | 1.6 Turbodiesel | TBD |
As with the second-generation Equinox, all-wheel drive models will not have an L trim level but will instead start with the LS trim level at $28,155. Moving on up, the LT AWD will start at $29,395 and the Premier AWD will start at $35,330.
| Vehicle Trim | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| LS | 1.5T | $28,155 |
| LT | 1.5T | $29,395 |
| LT | 2.0T | TBD |
| Premier | 1.5T | $35,330 |
| Premier | 2.0T | TBD |
| Diesel | 1.6 Turbodiesel | TBD |
It’s worth noting that the more powerful 2.0T motor will only be available in conjunction with the LT and Premier trim levels, and that pricing for the 2.0T and models equipped with the 1.6L Turbo-Diesel will be released later.
The 2018 Chevy Equinox will go on sale in the first quarter of 2017. The 1.5T model will be first to launch, and the 2.0T and Equinox diesel models arriving later on in the year.
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Shouldn’t the 2018 Equinox be cheaper than the 2017 since the newer model is smaller? The 2017 base model is $23,100 msrp.
That would be the case, if cars were bought and sold like meat and you bought them by the pound… in which case, the Alfa Romeo 4C (base MSRP of $55,000) should be the one of the cheapest vehicles in the world.
To be fair I think he is looking at the Acadia and how it went down in price with the size reduction.
The truth is the class it is in has more to do with the price than size to answer his question.
While the Acadia did change in size it is really in a new size class and priced accordingly.
The Nox is down in size but still competing in the same class but it is really only the exterior that is seeing much reduction in size. The interior is close to the same size and should be more usable with reductions in towers space etc.
I can see he meant nothing about weight. I am not sure where you even got weight from that comment.
GT I hope this clears up what you were asking.
Most folks don’t know the man hours that go into the production of a new model and then are the compromise with the unions.
Even though I know CUV and SUVs are what are keeping business good for car makers these days, I cannot get even one bit excited over the reveals of these vehicles. As a person that loves sedans, especially large sedans, I am worried that because of the declining sales most of these car companies will have less and less choices for sedans. I never had anything against these style of vehicles until they started threating sedans and even performance cars, now I hate them.
If it gets to that, its a shame. People that like and want sedans will have to suffer in the future for people that love and buy those goofy looking utility vehicles. The only hope I still cling onto is at least if the luxury market still keeps a few sedans around.
While there will be less cars there will always be cars.
Like em or not people are more interested in vehicles that they can use that have more interior than what they look like outside.
To be honest so many of the cars anymore are either ugly little boxes or if they are styled nice like my Bu they have trunk openings to large trunks that you can not put any kind of larger box in the opening.
Also if you are over 6 foot so many cars will not fit people well front and back anymore even a Mustang and Camaro my head hits the roof and rear window.
The reality is there will still be a need for cars as MPG is still a priority for the future. The real problem I worry about is will many of the cars be of a nature we will really want or will they be Spark like boxes that really hold no desire.
MPG regulations have already pushed large car people toward crew cab trucks. Others have opted for the roomier modern mid-sizers.
Hypothetically, If GM gives up on the Impala and SS, the market slows and gas is cheap, what do you buy a Charger? If GM makes the next 1/2 tons less brutish, would a Tahoe based Avalanche ZQ8 be any kind of draw?
The issue is the large car market will continue to go lower volume and higher priced to offset the lower volumes.
I suspect the LX platform and Charger/300 may die as they just pushed the replacement back to 2021 now and they make no other cars.
I would like to see the trucks return to the size they were in the early 90’s It was a good size and very comfortable. It could haul anything we can today. I also would like a smaller truck than the Colorado too.
As a past ZQ8 owner I would love to see it some place but the fact is AWD and 4×4 is the dominate model and where the money and volume is.
I suspect we may see some performance added to the Cross overs like the Germans are now doing. Nothing crazy but at least more fun to drive to a point with the higher center of gravity.
Right now they all need to find a way to save the coupe market as all coupes are at risk if sales continue to decline.
The reason I suggested the idea is the auto execs have said they want less platforms. I’m trying to figuring a way for it. I saw speculation the next Tahoe chassis is IRS capable.
I have heard really nice things about the Impala and I do hope Chrysler does well so they don’t get axed. If a crossover fit my needs enough to own one, I’d get the most frugal version and then save up for something I like.
As antiquated as the Charger is I would gladly lease another one. I currently have a 14 R/T AWD that lease will be up soon. I like the Charger because it offers a ton of features and looks and still handles good. But most of all I don’t feel like I am driving some plastic POS on wheels. In am driving a big heavy wide car with plenty of room and size. Yes, I am a dying breed.
The only car GM has right now like that is the CT6 and that might be a bit out of my price range. The Lacrosse offers no defeat switch of the awful stop/start feature and the Impala dose not even offer AWD, 2 cars from GM I would of absolutely considered had GM offered more options. The only 2 left are the XTS and CT6 and again not sure if they will be in my range.
It’s like you’re inside my head, Dan! I love [large] sedans (and coupes, but that seems to be a dead horse these days). I’m all about style and comfort, and sedans can be quite practical too. I hate seeing people flocking into these types of vehicles while Hamtramck is idled and facing layoffs. I don’t get it at all, it’s like a herd mentality that is picking up momentum, and when I ask people why, the answers are some weak “well, sometimes it can be nice…”.
I do a lot of gardening, and hauling of shrubs and mulch, and a sedan handles it quite fine. I wish that automakers would put some more utility into their sedans to broaden the appeal. I had an Impala with a “flip and fold” rear seat that had to be the greatest sedan feature ever. The rear seat cushion flipped up to provide a plastic lined storage area perfect for bringing home dirty and wet plants, had hooks for grocery bags, and left a small cavity for concealing small items when the cushion was lowered. I’m not sure why GM put it into the 2006-2013 Impala (’14+ Limited), but never anything else? There was a commercial a few years ago (which if I remember correctly was ironically hawking a crossover) that said the crossover is the rolling embodiment of compromise, and I couldn’t agree with that more. They have no off road prowess or increased towing capacity, and are nothing more than a less fuel efficient, worse handling and awkwardly proportioned tall station wagon. Somehow they became “cool”, while station wagons have been suffering a slow and painful death though.
I know this pricing makes sense, as competitors like the CRV and Escape are in this range and the level in tech and safety equipment in these vehicles is impressive, but man — a small CUV costs basically $30,000. And can easily exceed that.
No wonder loans are typically 6-7 years, and leasing has taken off.
I’m confused…
The difference in a LS from FWD to AWD is $1,750
The difference in a LT from FWD to AWD is $1,750
But why is the difference in Premier from FWD to AWD $3,645?
Where is the extra $1,895 coming from?
It’s coming from your checking account.
haha…good one gearhead1! Nominee for comment of the year!
Odds are it will have things standard not even available on the other two models at any price.
Consider the Premier simply is the Chevy version of the Denali.
Interesting that the LT price is the same as the 2017 model for both FWD and AWD.
I think this is a great looking SUV on the outside. The inside is a different story. It looks cheap. I keep hoping that Chevy will upgrade its interiors. The only way to get a decent interior in a Chevy is to get all black. Corvette is the only exception.
I think that seals it for me. The new 2017 Honda CR-V in AWD “Touring” trim it is.
Less expensive, looks upscale, includes sunroof and every piece tech in the price and the list of available interior and exterior accessories is simply amazing!
Yheaa and try to just see your phone on your screen with your Honda. Oupps you need usb and hdmi cable to connect your iphone on your screen and pay extra charge if you want to use your phone gps.
I generally don’t use my phone in the car unless I’m parked or I’m hands-free.
Please be so kind to point out to me / us on the Honda website for the 2017 CR-V where this is NOT possible.
gpart, You really think ,That the Honda CR-V in AWD Touring is going to coast less, you are making a big mistaking my friend , Just be cause it has a name Honda, that is an extra $500 or $1,000 more . Hell get you a 2017 Equinox LT AWD, if you think the 2018 is to much !!
Yes. I do. This would be the fourth Honda I’ve purchased.
I have a 2017 Impala Premier I purchased in July, 2016 — prior to that I had a 2014 LTZ. Both cars in tint coat red. My wife has a 2014 Impala LT2 and I will purchase a 2018 Premier for her in a few months. The 2014-17 models are rated very high and rightly so. This is definitely the best car for the money — hands down! It still has some flaws like an oversized right side pillar which drastically reduces vision of oncoming cars in that direction. The backup camera is kind of lame and could be sharper. And the radio lags badly when tuning stations from one to another. Gas mileage is ok for the full size of this car but now that we have both an LT2 and Premier I can honestly say that the Premier is superior in suspension and handling. The Premier is a “bad-ass” car and gets heads turning everywhere. It has a more than adequate 3.6 V6 that is quite powerful under foot.
The 20″ inch rims are useless in the snow — barely adequate — this is definitely a fair weather car. Other than that, I’d rate this car a solid 9.5 out of 10. I have purchased top end Impalas since 2000 every 3 years and I can say with confidence, having owned both Mercedes and Cadillacs, this car is far superior in every way. And a lot cheaper — overall quality gets an A-.