The 2026 Chevy Equinox debuts the fourth-generation ICE-based crossover’s second year, offering up a few minor updates over the 2025 Equinox. As was the case for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Equinox once again offers a long list of exterior color options. Now, GM Authority is taking a closer look at the 2026 Chevy Equinox colors, including all of the two-tone options.
The 2026 Chevy Equinox colors list includes both no-cost and premium paint finishes across its three main trim levels (LT, Activ, and RS). As for the standard colors, customers can select from Cacti Green (paint code GVR), Lakeshore Blue Metallic (paint code GXP), Mosaic Black Metallic (paint code GB8), Reef Blue Metallic (paint code GAL), Sterling Gray Metallic (paint code GXD), and Summit White (paint code GAZ).
While not quite as extensive, the premium list of 2026 Chevy Equinox colors does include a few tasty options. That said, the availability of these premium colors may depend on the trim level selected. Options include Polar White Tricoat (paint code G4J), Radiant Red Tintcoat (paint code GNT).
Finally, customers can go even deeper into the customization options with a range of two-tone roof colors, contrasting the body with Summit White or Mosaic Black Metallic, depending on the paint option selected.
Check out the full list of 2026 Chevy Equinox colors, including pricing and availability, right here:
| Paint Color | Color Codes | Cost | LT | Activ | RS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacti Green | GVR | $0 | A | A | - |
| Cacti Green with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GVR/GB8 | $495 | A | - | - |
| Cacti Green with Summit White roof | GVR/GAZ | $495 | A | - | - |
| Cacti Green with Summit White roof | GVR/GAZ | $0 | - | A | - |
| Lakeshore Blue Metallic | GXP | $0 | A | - | A |
| Lakeshore Blue Metallic with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GXP/GB8 | $495 | A | - | - |
| Lakeshore Blue Metallic with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GXP/GB8 | $0 | - | - | A |
| Lakeshore Blue Metallic with Summit White roof | GXP/GAZ | $495 | A | - | - |
| Mosaic Black Metallic | GB8 | $0 | A | A | A |
| Mosaic Black Metallic with Summit White roof | GB8/GAZ | $495 | A | - | - |
| Mosaic Black Metallic with Summit White roof | GB8/GAZ | $0 | - | A | - |
| Polar White Tricoat | G4J | $995 | - | A | A |
| Polar White Tricoat with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | G4J/GB8 | $995 | - | - | A |
| Radiant Red Tintcoat | GNT | $495 | A | A | A |
| Radiant Red Tintcoat with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GNT/GB8 | $990 | A | - | - |
| Radiant Red Tintcoat with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GNT/GB8 | $495 | - | - | A |
| Radiant Red Tintcoat with Summit White roof | GNT/GAZ | $990 | A | - | - |
| Radiant Red Tintcoat with Summit White roof | GNT/GAZ | $495 | - | A | - |
| Reef Blue Metallic | GAL | $0 | - | A | A |
| Reef Blue Metallic with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GAL/GB8 | $0 | - | - | A |
| Reef Blue Metallic with Summit White roof | GAL/GAZ | $0 | - | A | - |
| Sterling Gray Metallic | GXD | $0 | A | A | A |
| Sterling Gray Metallic with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GXD/GB8 | $495 | A | - | - |
| Sterling Gray Metallic with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GXD/GB8 | $0 | - | - | A |
| Sterling Gray Metallic with Summit White roof | GXD/GAZ | $495 | A | - | - |
| Sterling Gray Metallic with Summit White roof | GXD/GAZ | $0 | - | A | - |
| Summit White | GAZ | $0 | A | - | - |
| Summit White with Mosaic Black Metallic roof | GAZ/GB8 | $495 | A | - | - |
As a reminder, the 2026 Chevy Equinox is powered by the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine. In FWD units, the gasoline engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and rated at 175 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, units equipped with AWD pair the four-cylinder with the GM eight-speed automatic transmission, while engine output gets a modest bump up to 203 pound-feet.
Production of the 2026 Chevy Equinox began on March 17th, 2025, at the GM San Luis Potosí facility in Mexico.
Comment
Picking up a relative at the airport earlier this week, I finally figured out where all the new Equinoxes are living since I’d only seen one on the roads. In the airport rental lot. Now I’ve seen 50+. I really like the red and would be tempted to shell out the extra $495 for it. Some other colors make it a very boring vehicle to look at.