The 2025 Chevy Equinox introduces the crossover’s all-new fourth generation, and with it, a long list of updates and changes. Chief among these is new styling for the exterior, an overhauled cabin, as well as the new Activ trim level. There’s also a variety of safety features onboard, including Traffic Sign Recognition.
Although the 2025 Chevy Equinox isn’t the first GM model to equip Traffic Sign Recognition, the all-new 2025 model year does mark the first instance in which the Equinox nameplate specifically offers the feature.
For those readers who may be unaware, Traffic Sign Recognition is an active GM safety technology that can read traffic signs and provide traffic sign information direct to the driver. The technology can interpret speed limits, no-passing zones, and variety of other types signs via a front-mounted camera. This information is then related to the driver via the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Interestingly, GM first offered Traffic Sign Recognition technology roughly a decade ago on various Opel models, including the Opel Astra and Opel Mokka. At the time, GM owned Opel.
When it comes to the 2025 Chevy Equinox, Traffic Sign Recognition is offered as part of the Safety and Technology Package, which also includes a Rear Camera Mirror (RPO code DRZ), front fog lamps (RPO code T3U), Rear Pedestrian Alert (RPO code UKK), and HD Surround Vision (RPO code UV2).
Notably, the 2025 Chevy Equinox is also equipped with Chevy Safety Assist as standard, which includes features like Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and more.
As for the mechanical bits, the 2025 Chevy Equinox is motivated by the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine, rated at 175 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque in units equipped with front-wheel drive, or 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque in units equipped with all-wheel drive. Under the body panels, the 2025 Equinox rides on the GM D2 platform, while production takes place at the San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico.
Comments
This thing just looks so much larger than the outgoing Nox. I can’t wait to see one in person. That MIGHT turn off some potential buyers.
Dimensions online are virtually identical to the outgoing Nox within 0.2 inches except for its width (new Nox is 2.4 inches wider). That creates a stouter look.
Isn’t this the feature they removed from the 2025 XT4? If it works, why did they remove it?
Yup, it’s the same feature. I’m guessing the reason for the removal from the XT4 is supply related… but again, just a guess…
Is a subscription needed for this? I know on the full size trucks many mention the feature going away and others note it needs the subscription for onstar or you can use WiFi from your phone data. At least I am almost positive that is the feature I recall many losing.
Not that I know of, no subscription is needed.
It’s just a camera that reads the signs and displays some of them on the DIC.
Heh, my mom’s $21k 2024 Kia Soul has this feature, an icon shows up in the cluster showing the upcoming traffic sign, including speed limit signs. Part of a “tech” package on her base LX model. It is not subscription bound on the Kia.
My $25.9k 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ does not have the feature.
Your Trax also doesn’t look like a hamstermobile and drives much better in the twisties and on the highway, with substantially better NVH that the Kia.
Well if you get down to it, I can read my own traffic signs. I’m not that bothered by the fact my Trax doesn’t have the feature. Just pointing out that some brands don’t hold it so dear for ppl who may want it. Can’t imagine it being a dealbreaker.
On the hamster:
LOL. Well, whatever. I’ve always called them ratmobiles
Nice embedded video review. I’m happy to see the new Equinox compete well in this segment against the cookie cutter sea of RAV4’s and CRV’s.
Do they have a AI Dash Cam that detects an idiot at the wheel ?
The absence of a tilting rear seat makes it unacceptable as a road trip vehicle.