I drove a $40,000 Chevrolet Equinox. It’s a well-designed SUV — but a weak engine holds it back.

• The Chevrolet Equinox is a gas-powered compact crossover SUV sold alongside the brand’s Equinox EV.
• I was impressed by Equinox’s handsome styling, good tech content, and well-designed interior.
• But I was disappointed with its engine’s lackluster performance and the limited cargo space.

The Chevrolet Equinox has been General Motors’ entry into the hotly contested compact SUV segment for the past two decades.

In 2025, Chevy introduced a new fourth-generation crossover variant that will be sold alongside an EV SUV of the same name.

The 2025 Equinox boasts fresh styling, a new interior, a revised drivetrain, and updated tech to help it remain competitive with segment leaders like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Hyundai Tucson.