The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox represents the first model year of the all new fourth-generation crossover SUV, for which it receives major changes (overhaul and reengineering).
These changes follow the 2023 Equinox and 2024 Equinox, which received minor changes.
Quick Facts
Assembly Location | San Luis Potosi, Mexico |
Body Style(s) | Five-Door, Compact Crossover SUV |
Layout | Front-Engined, Transverse |
Engine(s) | Turbo 1.5L I-4 LSD (Gasoline) |
Transmission(s) | CVT (FWD) or 8-speed Auto (AWD) |
Drive Wheels | Front-Wheel-Drive, All-Wheel-Drive |
Availability | North America, China, select export markets |
Generational year | first year of fourth-generation model |
Changes summary | overhaul (redesign and re-engineering) |
Predecessor | 2024 Chevrolet Equinox |
Successor | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox |
Model Line
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is offered as a five-door compact crossover SUV across three trim levels:
- LT
- Activ
- RS
Changes, Updates, New Features
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox was completely overhauled and received major changes, headlined by:
- Complete overhaul of exterior
- Bolder, more distinct design incorporating Chevy’s truck DNA
- Squared wheel openings
- Distinctive C-pillar shark fin
- All-LED lighting
- Turbocharged 1.5L LSD engine mated to a CVT (in FWD models) or an 8-speed automatic transmission (in AWD models)
- Introduction of the Activ trim level which includes:
- Rugged front fascia with vertical grille inserts and gray metallic-finished accents
- Blacked-out badging
- 17-inch machined-face aluminum wheels
- General Grabber AT tires
- Maple Sugar and Black interior theme, with premium Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces
- ACTIV embroidered on driver and passenger seat head restraints
- Heated and ventilated front seats and rear heated outboard seats
- All new Interior which includes:
- 11-inch diagonal driver information center
- 11.3 inch diagonal infotainment screen
- New steering wheel
- Standard heated steering wheel and heated front seats
- Folding 60/40 split-bench second row seats
- Hidden rear cargo floor storage space
- Standard six speaker audio system
- Available wireless charging
Powertrain
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox carries over the engine from the 2024 model year, while adding two new transmissions.
Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Drive Wheels | Transmission | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.5L LSD I4 | Gasoline | Turbocharged | Front Wheel Drive | CVT | 175 / 130.5 @ 5600 | 184 / 250 @ 2000-4800 |
1.5L LSD I4 | Gasoline | Turbocharged | All Wheel Drive | 8 speed automatic | 175 / 130.5 @ 5600 | 203 / 275 @ 2000- 4000 |
Production
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is produced at the GM San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. Production began mid-2024, with the first units beginning to arrive in the second half of the 2024 calendar year.
Platform
The 2025 Chevy Equinox is based on the D2-2 architecture, an updated version of the GM D2 platform used by the third-gen Equinox. The 2025 Equinox also utilizes GM’s Global B electronic architecture for communication between components and systems, while also delivering the ability for over-the-air (OTA) updates to systems and components.
Seating
The 2025 Equinox is offered in a single seating configuration, seating five passengers in a 2-3 layout. This configuration consists of front bucket seats (seating two) and a rear 60/40 split-bench seat (seating three).
Beyond 2025
We expect the current, fourth-generation Equinox to remain in production through at least the 2031 model year.
Sales
See Chevrolet Equinox sales numbers for global markets.
Discussion
Discuss the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox in our Chevrolet forum.
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