DecodedCars2027 Chevrolet Equinox
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 27 combined · 25 city / 29 hwy
- EV range
- 319 mi · 9.5 h on 240 V
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 319 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is a small SUV offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (25 city / 29 highway), 8% worse than the 2027 small SUV average of 29.4 MPG, for an estimated $700 a year in fuel.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 319 miles and takes about 9.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 Equinox — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Equinox →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2027 Equinox configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox EV FWD EV | 150 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 319 mi · 31.0762 kWh/100mi | – | $700 | – |
| Equinox EV AWD EV | 70 and 150 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 307 mi · 32.6179 kWh/100mi | – | $750 | – |
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 29 / 27 | -8% | $2,500 | 333 |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 29 / 26 | +2% | $2,600 | 342 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox.
Similar 2027 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Equinox (this car) | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Seltos | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Sportage | 41 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe | 36 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Sorento | 37 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other Equinox years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 27 | 183.1 in | Not rated | 3 | 88 |
| 2025 Equinox | 27 | 190.6 in | Not rated | 6 | 405 |
| 2024 Equinox | 28 | 183.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 190 |
| 2023 Equinox | 28 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 99 |
| 2022 Equinox | 28 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 186 |
| 2021 Equinox | 28 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 100 |
| 2020 Equinox | 28 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 318 |
| 2019 Equinox | 32 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 308 |
| 2018 Equinox | 32 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 410 |
| 2017 Equinox | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 276 |
| 2016 Equinox | 26 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 399 |
| 2015 Equinox | 26 | 188.6 in | Not rated | 2 | 680 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →