Update: the 2025 Equinox has been revealed. Check out our video below and our write-up here.
Thanks to Chinese governmental sources and Chevy’s own slip-up, we’ve already seen more than a few photos of the all-new, next-generation Chevy Equinox. The new model, which will represent the Equinox’s fourth generation, is expected for the 2025 model year and GM Authority is now bringing you everything we know and expect about the 2025 Chevy Equinox.
Model Line
We expect the model line of the next-gen Equinox to consist of LS, LT, RS, Premier trims, all of which are available on the current model. From there, however, we see the Equinox Activ join the lineup as a more rugged trim.
Exterior
The exterior design will represent a substantial departure from the current model. Per leaked photos, the 2025 Chevy Equinox will feature a bolder, more upright, more muscular aesthetic, with all-new sheetmetal front to back.
At the front, we’ll a proper implementation of Chevrolet’s “high brow” design language. We say “proper” since the refresh of the current model attempted to bring high brow, but did so in an incomplete fashion. In any event, the “high brow” approach splits up the headlights into two tiers, starting with an upper, horizontally oriented tier for the daytime running Lamps (DRLs) and turn signal indicators (and hazard lights). Immediately below that is the primary headlight, housed in a semi-boomerang shape. Trim-specific grilles and wheels will be present and accounted for, while black Chevy Bow Tie badges will be popular across the range.
The side profile reveals the presence of a forward-leaning, “shark fin” style C-pillar with a floating roof element, which doesn’t fully “connect” the C-pillar to the roof. The treatment is reminiscent of the design used on the all-new 2024 Chevy Traverse.
The rear end features the newest design direction for Chevy taillamps, also similar to the units found on the aforementioned 2024 Traverse. We expect RS and Premier models to feature rectangular dual exhaust tips, while other trims get a tucked-under treatment. The reverse light is being relocated to the bottom part of the rear fascia.
Interior
The interior is one of the few elements of the 2025 Chevy Equinox that has yet to leak online. Regardless, we expect a completely overhauled interior, with a new cockpit, new seats, more technology, and slightly more space.
Two rows of seating for a maximum of five passengers will continue, per Equinox tradition. On the tech front, we expect one of two center screens – either an 11-inch unit (similar to the one used on the 2023 Chevy Colorado, and newer), or a 17-inch unit (similar to what’s used on the 2024 Traverse). Regardless of the screen, this will be yet another GM model to feature an infotainment system with Google built-in.
Chevy’s suite of advanced driver assistance systems, along with 5G connectivity to power the infotainment system, OnStar telematics, and on-board Wi-Fi hotspot. It’s currently unclear whether Super Cruise will be offered, but something tells us that the outlook is negative.
Powertrain & Mechanical
The 2025 Chevy Equinox will be offered with two powertrains for the Chinese market. The first will be a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, which is rated at 177 horsepower. The second will be a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system, composed of a 1.5L turbocharged combustion engine capable of generating 127 kW or 170 horsepower, working alongside a 140 kW or 188-horsepower main electric motor. A lithium iron phosphate battery pack of unspecified capacity feeds the electric motor.
For the North American market, we expect the 2025 Equinox to be powered by the boosted 1.5L four-cylinder engine. In the current Equinox, the turbo 1.5L LSD engine is rated at 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. We do not expect the PHEV powertrain for the Americas since, from what we know, that tech was developed by and for the Chinese market.
Regardless, the six-speed automatic transmission, which serves as the only gearbox in the current model, will likely be replaced by either an eight- or a nine-speed unit. Note that GM seems to be favoring the eight-speed over the nine-speed it used previously. We expect front-wheel drive to remain standard, and all-wheel drive to continue being optional.
We also expect GM’s Global B electrical architecture to be added for fully digital, high-throughput vehicle connections.
Launch Timing
Look for the 2025 Chevy Equinox to launch in mid-2024, as per exclusive GM Authority reporting last month. The current model is built at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant and GM San Luis Potosí plant, but the upcoming fourth-gen model could be built exclusively at the latter facility as the former transitions towards EV-only production for models like the Chevy Blazer EV, Chevy Equinox EV, and Honda Prologue.
Being Chevrolet’s second-best-selling nameplate globally, the Equinox is a very important product for Chevrolet and GM. The current model consistently ranks in the top five best-selling models in its segment, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Chevy would be looking to improve on that position with the all-new, fourth-generation model.
We’ll keep this article updated as we learn more about the 2025 Chevy Equinox, so be sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevy Equinox news, Chevy news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Comments
A great looking update for the Equinox. It could seriously challenge the market leaders if they also offered a hybrid powertrain option.
GM has failed there.
Couldn’t agree more!
I am glad to see the blue bow tie back – I always liked blue better than the gold.
And I’ll take blue or gold over the cheesy redneck black bow tie. Not sure why GM feels the pressure to change their most iconic logo based on the taste preferences of rednecks with a can of plastidip…By the way, not sure what you are seeing, but the bow bie in these pictures is definitly black…
The 2.0T is also coming back for the U.S market! That’s exciting!!!
First I have heard of the 2.0 in the 25 Equinox, source?
William’s imagination. Its only the 1.5L
There is very likely the 2.0 turbo, or even a newer generation of the 2.0 to be introduced with the new equinox. Why? It’s growing in size and this platform will be also underpinning the new GMC terrain. Offering a new “preium” engine will also be applicable to Buick models as well. There will be more than enough volume to justify having a best in class engine in either power or torque. Expect a detuned version of the 2.0 LSY.
When they official show the 2025 Equinox I will accept your apology. GM Authority is not the authority on GM…
William, you must be living in an alternate universe.
GMA gets all the scoops and info way before they’re announced… they LITERALLY are the authority and have been since I started reading in 2013, maybe even before then.
William!!! The 2025 Equinox has debuted and there is no 2.0L turbo engine.
So you were wrong about the engine and about trash talking GMA. Let’s see if you’ll have the cojones to issue that promised apology.
The current Nox managed to be 2nd or 3rd in segment years ago, the problem is GM didn’t pay attention to a nice refresh w/ real updates inside (materials, tech, etc.), so today it doesn’t looks very modern or desirable. It seems that GM’s giant capacity production is no longer available too.
That is because they were milking it the same way the Chevy express hasn’t changed in 2 decades. sales were sufficient and there wasn’t a strong offering from competitors. I still prefer the equinox over the offerings in this class from Nissan and hundai. I’d probably buy the equinox over the RAV4 as well as Toyota charges to much for it. In the meanti, GM has been designing the new trax, trailblazer, encore, and a host of other similar sized CUV’s. They still are a leader in CUV sales when you combine Chevy+buick+GMC CUV’s of all sizes, I think they even sell more than Toyota, who is really just moving RAV4’s And highlanders. Sure the “equinox” name is taking a hit, but GM’s customer base and bottom line isn’t. The new equinox should move that needle some more.
Won’t for the first model year or 2. The current Nox sells on big discounts and the new one won’t have those for at least a full model year, meaning that it’ll slip in the rankings. For a while.
Needs a bigger more powerful engine with a new transmission!!
CAFE standards will dictate the engine…. Personally, I’d love to see the 2.0L.
Please stop with these rehashes. Let me know when we know FOR SURE about the US specs and not a moment before.
Looks larger than the outgoing model. I just wish GM would realize that hybrids are the future like Toyota does. If you don’t believe me, look at all the stranded EV’s in North America due to the current deadly bitter cold weather. Maybe GM’s real future is making a boatload of heavy duty ICE tow trucks to handle the influx of broken down EV’s.
I wonder if Beachy29579 lives by a beach? Hey man it’s called “News” that’s why GM authority exists to speculate, cover rumors, show what’s available in other countries…I am waiting for one just one positive GM comment from you.
Agreed
See my response to Chevy Man.
South Carolina coast. Many auto enthusiasts, including me, are DISGUSTED with the current state of the auto industry, including GM. I’ve owned GMs for most of my 60-plus year life, but currently own a Ford (because I don’t care for the current Malibu)…you should see my scathing comments about Ford’s current state. They’re all greedy, arrogant and act like they’re on too many mind-altering drugs. Some execs look like they are too.
This isn’t news when we keep hearing about the Chinese version for the 55th time, with no info available about the US version. It’s called “filler”.
Any yet there is quite literally a whole article here about what to expect from the US version. Did you read?
Should be offered in both plug in hybrid and 2.0L Turbo. Give people a choice.
Crap. They’re still using that anemic 1.5 l turbo turd. Our company has the equinox as our fleet cars and I am just sick of the slow things. Anyone that thinks this engine is adequate has some bottom of the barrel standards. Not only is it slow when it’s performing at its best, there are just times where it has loads and loads of turbo lag and on a hot summer day it can barely got out of its own way and is downright dangerous if trying to pass somebody. It is an absolutely inconsistent and pathetic powertrain for a modern vehicle.
MANY owners vehemently disagree with you.
Looks awesome to me. Would like to see options for more power under the hood. Add a hybrid option along with the more powerful gas engine and they won’t be able to build them fast enough IMO. Home run GM!
I agree about it needing a better engine. My father had a current gen with the 1.5. Is it un-drivable? No, it is not that bad, but its bad enough that I’m not spending that much money on one.
I’m not looking for a burner/racer. Just something that can go 0-60 in the low 7’s or maybe in the 15’s for the quarter mile? That shouldn’t be TOO much to ask in 2024.
NOTHING in this class does low 7s, except for Ford’s 2.0L and that is outrageously overpriced. 8.0 for the current Nox is totally acceptable, when you compare it to others.
A Ford Escape ST Line with AWD and the 2.0T starts at 35035 which is what a mid level Equinox LT with cloth seats a moonroof, cloth seats and a few add on goes for with the weak 175 HP 1.5T. The Rav 4 and CRV can easily do low to mid 7 seconds in the lower less heavy trim levels and lets not forget the hybrid Hyundai and Kia models that sell for well under 40K so saying nothing in the class can do this is false
Joe Yoman….that’s without dealership markup on these other models I know first hand that even without incentives the base equinox is a great deal and there are tuner modifications you can have done to that tiny engine that would make it quicker for like $500 or $600 bucks just look online oh and the gas mileage is great to.
Neither of my two Ford dealerships have the Escapes marked up over sticker and in fact have several rows of new 2024’s in stock that I can walk right in and purchase for sticker. Same goes for a Hyundai Tuscan Hybrid Blue with floormats for 33870 which my friend is test driving as we speak. There is no markup where I live so that is a moot point and supports what I previously said!
Love it .Except for the back end .
Well then Joe Yoman… wherever you live the dealerships must not have supply issues and and a Hyundai I would not touch it’s for my generation like AMC in the 70s while yes some of their cars where good Hyundai/Kia has been having ICE engine fire issues, they have EV glitches so please they are not the cure all car manufacturers I wanted to purchase a Hyundai my mechanic told me they are junk a polished turd! I would look at a Toyota before a Hyundai and I am very pleased with my 2020 equinox 2.0t my friend owns a 1.5 equinox and she loves it thst power deficit makes it great on fuel mileage and like I said the tune adds like 40hp which is almost up to hhe current 2.0t in Cadillacs and Buicks sbd the Blazer.
The main point of my post was that for similar money some competitors offer well under 8 second 0-60 performance compared to the Equinox. With that said Chevy needs to offer the 2.0T LSY engine as an option. This was in response to the post claiming that nothing in this class can do 7 second 0-60 times. So i’m not talking about certain areas of the country marking things up or reliability. And GM is hardly the paragon of reliability. I know because I have owned many of their vehicles.
Joe I also have owned eight GM vehicles and I never had a problem that couldn’t be fixed and never engine issues they all ran for a long timey last equinox was 13 years old Hyundai is definitely not tops in reliability either you don’t see many Hyundai’s thst old…anyway my point is the equinox is an excellent vehicle is very reliable and I only the new one as well. Thank you have a good new year.
TRIFECTA 2018–2019 Chevrolet Equinox
1.5L Turbo (RPO: LYX)
6 speed automatic
Detailed power gains (measured at the wheels, dynojet chassis dyno):
1.5L Turbo gains: up to +35 ft-lbs torque, +48 horsepower (peak gains of up to 14 ft-lbs torque, +38 horsepower)
TRIFECTA presents: Chevrolet Equinox (1.5L Turbo) MY2018–2019 Powertrain Calibration Reprogramming (flash tune)
TRIFECTA is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the 2018–2019 Chevrolet Equinox vehicle software recalibration (reflash) for vehicles utilizing the 1.5L Turbo (RPO: LYX) with 6 speed automatic transmission (Delphi 6T40 / RPO:MNH). Specific gains over factory calibration are up to (uncorrected) 35lb-ft of torque and 48 horsepower with no vehicle modifications beyond the updated software calibration.
TRIFECTA’s 2018–2019 Equinox recalibration is complimented by a fully developed 6-speed automatic transmission calibration to support the increased power delivery profile and to offer dramatically improved driving characteristics from everyday driving maneuvers. The complete powertrain calibration also includes ESC (Stabilitrak) program enhancements.
Specifications of the TRIFECTA Performance 2018–2019 Equinox ECM software reprogramming:
Fuel economy is improved (up to 33MPG highway observed / 1.5L), dependent on fuel grade and driving conditions
Retains all GM OE diagnostics and ECM functionality
Retains all OE error code reporting and functionality
Emissions readiness checks are present; emissions compliant
Maintains functionality of ABS and TC systems
Knock detection mechanisms and OE engine knock detection sensitivity is retained
Return to stock functionality included with EZ Flash cable and software
Tested on all available grades of fuel (87, 89, 91, 92, and 93 octane).
Specifications of the TRIFECTA Performance 2018–2019 Equinox 6-Speed TCM calibration software reprogramming:
Improved shift times in adverse shift patterns
Improved shift logic – shifts are progressive and purposeful
Does not shorten transmission life or increase cooling requirements
Retains all OE diagnostics and TCM functionality
Retains all OE error code reporting and functionality
Improved driving character:
Vehicle responsiveness is improved: Vehicle responds more aptly to throttle input at low speeds, power delivery is more linear under performance situations
Transmission shift strategies improved: Shift strategy is largely “factory” at light pedal positions to provide a familiar driving experience, but downshifts are much more progressive and purposeful at higher throttle conditions
Supplementary Featureset of the TRIFECTA Performance 2018–2019 Equinox powertrain calibration software reprogramming:
TRIFECTA’s Performance Auto Stop Mode (PASM):
Allows the driver to enable a performance-oriented auto-stop mode which, in most cases, inhibits auto-stop from enabling for improved performance character, when desired (triggered by the cruise control arming button)
Improved knock detection and control strategies:
Reduces incidents of knock when 87 octane fuel is used, or vehicle is operated in adverse environments
Installation Notes:
Estimated installation time of ~20 minutes
Premium fuel is recommended for maximum power output, but not required
Additional information and availability:
This powertrain calibration includes a TRIFECTA powertrain calibration file specific to your vehicle and includes an EZ Flash Cable (TFEZ010U)
I would do this it’s not 1985 anymore guys
They also have a package for the 2023 model equinox it’s costs $449 dollars which to me is worth it and I can still have a Chevy.
Chinese Equinox has canceled 1.5T ICE,only 1.5T+2DHT+16.5kWh battery that from BYD,EV range 80km~
Let’s get some cars out for us to see. I have had three Equinox of the older squarer style and loved them but don’t like the car after 2018.I have always been a Chevrolet and GM man but have looked at the Rogue several times, I like the 2025 and I want one. Lets get on the ball or I am going to by a rogue, Thank You