The 2025 Chevy Equinox debuts the crossover’s latest fourth generation, bringing with it a variety of fresh updates and changes, including new styling, an overhauled cabin, and a bevy of new tech features. Notably, the new ‘Nox also carries over the same turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine as the preceding generation. Which leads us to ask – does the Chevy Equinox need a more powerful engine option?
For those readers who may be unaware, the 2025 Chevy Equinox offers the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine in two different output levels. For models equipped with front-wheel drive and a CVT, output is rated at 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm, while models equipped with all-wheel drive and the GM eight-speed automatic are rated at 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 203 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm. By comparison, the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD under the hood of the 2024 Chevy Equinox is rated at 175 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 203 pound-feet across the lineup, with both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models equipped with the GM six-speed automatic transmission.
Since the release of the 2025 Chevy Equinox, some enthusiasts have expressed an opinion that the crossover should offer a more powerful engine option. Some of the possibilities suggested include the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine, which was rated at 252 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque in the 2018-through-2020 Chevy Equinox, or the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, which is rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque in the Buick Envision.
Earlier this year, GM Authority spoke with Vehicle Performance Manager Stephanie Ernster, asking why the next-gen Equinox didn’t offer a more-powerful engine option. According to Ernster, GM didn’t receive “any feedback that says [the Equinox is] underpowered for what customers need,” so instead, the automaker “focused on the individual transmissions to at least be able to deliver a bit better fuel economy and drive quality.”
To back that assertion, the more powerful LTG engine option offered for the 2018-through 2020 model years accounted for only 15 percent of the Equinox sales volume.
Nevertheless, we want to know – do you think the Chevy Equinox need a more powerful engine option? Tell us by voting in the poll below, and remember to voice your opinion in the comments as well!
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Engine size is why I have not purchased a 2024 or a 2025 Equinox. I am thinking that maybe I will have to look at one of the foreign brands.
Our 2025 Equinox is a great SUV. The restyled cabin is very comfortable. The 4L has plenty of power to pass at 60 as well as 75 mph. We are get 27mpg overall and 36 on the hwy. Not going to pull a trailor. I have a Duramax if I need more power.
Yes, what would it hurt to offer a larger engine option for those who want it it for whatever reason. I’m a flat lander so I don’t care, but folks who live in the mountains probably want a more powerful engine option. Duh.
Chevy did great work with the redesign but keeping the 1.5 in the Equinox was a mistake. For the price, you can buy much better equipped vehicles (Powertrain wise) instead of going with the wimpy 1.5 equinox. Personally wouldn't buy one with the 1.5.
Of course yes yes yes
To get every amateur for this beautiful vehicle
As the 1.5 engine is weak for competitors from other companies and the 2.0 engine is able to meet all the needs and satisfaction of customers
the general is out of touch with American drivers. the general lost me when they dropped the V8 in the vast majority of their cars.
Bring back the Premier trim, 2.0 motor, dual exhaust, trailer package, better sound system and let us choose what we want not what you want to give us!!!
I have a 2019 Equinox, which has the 2.0 engine!! I absolutely love it! It has fantastic acceleration, and, for a four cylinder engine, excellent power. When I saw they downgraded it to the 1.5 Turbo, I told the dealership we bought our Equinox from if Chevrolet didn't bring it back when it's time for my wife and I to get a new car, we will be looking at other GM options!!!! BRING BACK THE 2.0!!!!