Six configurations carry the 2027 Equinox name: LT, RS and ACTIV on the gas side, and LT 1, LT 2 and RS on the Equinox EV. The spread runs from $29,000 to $44,095 before destination, and the decision is not really a ladder at all. It forks twice. First between gas and electric, then between two versions of the same money on the gas side, because RS and ACTIV cost exactly the same and want completely different weekends from you.

George Nunnally Chevrolet stocks the lineup and can order what is not on the ground. Below: every trim at a glance, then each one in detail, a side-by-side matrix, the comparisons shoppers around Rogers and Springdale actually run, and a step-up guide that says who each rung is for.

2027 Chevrolet Equinox Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP	In one line
Gas LT	$29,000	The value of the range, and already well equipped
Gas RS	$33,900	The blacked-out street look
Gas ACTIV	$33,900	All-terrain tires and a retuned suspension
EV LT 1	$34,995	319 miles of range, the longest in the lineup
EV LT 2	$41,795	The comfort and convenience step
EV RS	$44,095	21-inch wheels and the full electric flagship

All prices exclude destination and are subject to change.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Equinox LT, from $29,000

Engine: the 1.5L Turbo four making 175 horsepower, with an eight-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available for $2,000. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and the 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in, plus the full Chevy Safety Assist package. HD Surround Vision is available, as are roof rails. Who it is for: the buyer who wants the heated seats and the big screen without paying for a styling package.

Equinox RS, from $33,900

Same 1.5L Turbo and eight-speed automatic, same front-drive standard and $2,000 all-wheel-drive option. What the money buys is presence: black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, standard 19-inch wheels with 20-inch machined wheels available, an available two-tone black roof, and roof rails as standard. Who it is for: the buyer who wants it to look like the most expensive car in the school pickup line.

Equinox ACTIV, from $33,900

Identical price to the RS and a completely different vehicle in feel. All-terrain tires, a uniquely tuned suspension, Evotex with sueded microfiber seating surfaces, an available two-tone white roof and standard roof rails. Powertrain is unchanged. Who it is for: gravel driveways, a cabin road, a boat ramp approach, and anyone who wants winter footing without changing tires twice a year.

Equinox EV LT 1, from $34,995

An 85-kWh battery, front-wheel drive, and the longest range in the whole lineup at an EPA-estimated 319 miles. Standard equipment is unusually deep for a base model: over 20 driver assistance features including Adaptive Cruise Control, the 17.7-inch center touchscreen with Google built-in, 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels, LED headlamps and tail lamps, and the standard NACS charging port. Who it is for: the longest-range, lowest-cost way into an electric Equinox.

Equinox EV LT 2, from $41,795

Everything on LT 1 plus the comfort layer: heated steering wheel, heated front seats and heated mirrors, HD Surround Vision, wireless phone charging, a power liftgate, roof rails and the front center LED light bar. All-wheel drive is available, at an EPA-estimated 307 miles of range. Who it is for: the buyer who wants the electric drive with the equipment they would expect at this price in a gas car.

Equinox EV RS, from $44,095

Everything on LT 2 plus unique front and rear fascias, black exterior accents, a flat-bottom steering wheel and 21-inch black wheels. Available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance sits at the top of the range. Who it is for: the buyer who wants the electric Equinox to look and feel like the flagship it is.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Trim	MSRP	Powertrain	Drivetrain	Wheels	Screen	Max tow, properly equipped	Seats
Gas LT	$29,000	1.5L Turbo, 175 hp	FWD std, AWD +$2,000	Standard alloy	11.3-inch	1,500 lbs	5
Gas RS	$33,900	1.5L Turbo, 175 hp	FWD std, AWD +$2,000	19-inch std, 20-inch available	11.3-inch	1,500 lbs	5
Gas ACTIV	$33,900	1.5L Turbo, 175 hp	FWD std, AWD +$2,000	All-terrain tires	11.3-inch	1,500 lbs	5
EV LT 1	$34,995	85 kWh, 319 mi	FWD std, AWD available	19-inch machined	17.7-inch	1,500 lbs	5
EV LT 2	$41,795	85 kWh, 319 mi	FWD std, AWD available	19-inch machined	17.7-inch	1,500 lbs	5
EV RS	$44,095	85 kWh, 319 mi	FWD std, AWD available	21-inch black	17.7-inch	1,500 lbs	5

All-wheel-drive Equinox EV models are EPA-estimated at 307 miles rather than 319.

Common Equinox Trim Comparisons

Equinox RS vs ACTIV

The most common question here, because the two are the same price to the dollar. The RS puts the money into appearance: black exterior trim, 19-inch wheels with a 20-inch machined option, the flat-bottom wheel and an available black roof. The ACTIV puts the identical money into hardware you feel — all-terrain tires and a suspension tuned to match them, with Evotex and sueded microfiber inside. Neither is the better car. Ask where the vehicle spends its weekends. Paved and visible, take the RS. Gravel, ramps and unpaved shoulders, take the ACTIV.

Equinox LT vs RS

A $4,900 step that changes the way the car looks rather than the way it drives, since the powertrain is identical. The LT already carries the heated seats, the heated wheel and the 11.3-inch screen, so the RS money buys the black exterior treatment, the bigger wheels, the flat-bottom steering wheel, standard roof rails and the two-tone roof option. Buy the RS if the look is what you want to see in the driveway every morning; the LT is the same car underneath.

Gas Equinox vs Equinox EV

At the entry point the gap is $5,995 before destination. The EV answers with 319 miles of range, a 17.7-inch screen against 11.3, more than 20 standard driver assistance features against more than 15, and no fuel stops. The gas car answers with a lower entry price, a five-minute fill anywhere, and 400 miles of range on a tank. The deciding question is usually whether you can charge where you park overnight.

Equinox EV LT 1 vs LT 2

A $6,800 step, and it is the comfort and convenience layer rather than a range or performance change: heated wheel, heated front seats, heated mirrors, wireless charging, HD Surround Vision, a power liftgate and roof rails. Range is the same 319 miles front-drive on both. Take LT 2 if heated everything and the power liftgate are things you will use daily; LT 1 delivers the identical drive and the identical range.

The Equinox Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Step	Price difference	What it adds	Who it is for
LT to RS	+$4,900	Black exterior trim, 19-inch wheels, flat-bottom wheel, roof rails, two-tone roof option	The buyer who wants presence
LT to ACTIV	+$4,900	All-terrain tires, retuned suspension, Evotex and sueded microfiber seating	Gravel, ramps, winter footing
RS to ACTIV	Same price	A different intent at the same price, not a higher rung	Surface over styling
Any gas trim to AWD	+$2,000	All-wheel drive; EPA combined moves from 27 to 26 mpg	Ice storms and unpaved roads
Gas LT to EV LT 1	+$5,995	319 miles of range, 17.7-inch screen, 20-plus standard driver aids, NACS charging	Home charging available
EV LT 1 to LT 2	+$6,800	Heated wheel, seats and mirrors, wireless charging, HD Surround Vision, power liftgate	Daily comfort equipment
EV LT 2 to RS	+$2,300	Unique fascias, black accents, 21-inch black wheels, flat-bottom wheel	The electric flagship look

Which Equinox Trim Is Right for You?

If you want the lowest payment

Gas LT front-wheel drive at $29,000, and it is not a penalty box: heated seats, heated wheel, big screen, full safety suite.

If you drive unpaved roads or want winter confidence

ACTIV with all-wheel drive at $35,900, on its all-terrain tires and matched suspension.

If you charge at home overnight

Equinox EV LT 1 at $34,995 for the 319-mile figure, or LT 2 at $41,795 if you want the heated equipment.

If you cover long highway miles

Equinox EV LT 2 or RS, where available Super Cruise makes hands-free highway driving part of the deal.

If styling is the priority

Gas RS at $33,900, or EV RS at $44,095 on 21-inch black wheels.

If you tow a small trailer

Any of the six. Every 2027 Equinox is rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Shop Equinox Trims at George Nunnally Chevrolet

We carry the gas Equinox and the Equinox EV and can order a configuration that is not in stock. Call (479) 319-2494 or come to 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville, minutes from I-49 and an easy run from Rogers, Springdale, Centerton, Bella Vista and Siloam Springs. Ask for a back-to-back drive of the RS and the ACTIV; it settles that question faster than any spec sheet.

2027 Equinox Trim FAQs

How many 2027 Equinox trims are there?

Six. The gas Equinox comes in LT, RS and ACTIV; the Equinox EV comes in LT 1, LT 2 and RS.

What is the difference between the Equinox RS and ACTIV?

Price is identical at $33,900. The RS is the appearance trim with black exterior trim and larger wheels; the ACTIV runs all-terrain tires and a uniquely tuned suspension.

How much does all-wheel drive add to a 2027 Equinox?

$2,000 on any gas trim, so LT AWD is $31,000 and RS or ACTIV AWD is $35,900.

Which 2027 Equinox trim has the longest range?

The Equinox EV LT 1, at an EPA-estimated 319 miles with front-wheel drive.

Do all Equinox trims have the same engine?

Every gas trim uses the 1.5L Turbo four with 175 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic. The Equinox EV uses an 85-kWh battery-electric powertrain instead.

Which Equinox trims come with heated seats?

Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on every gas trim from the LT up, and on the Equinox EV from LT 2.

What size wheels does each trim get?

The gas RS runs 19-inch wheels with 20-inch machined wheels available; the ACTIV runs all-terrain tires. The Equinox EV starts on 19-inch machined-face aluminum, and the EV RS runs 21-inch black wheels.

Can I order a trim you do not have in stock?

Yes. Call (479) 319-2494 and we will place the order and keep you posted on build and delivery timing.

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