
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox RS starts at $33,900 before destination, runs the 1.5L Turbo four with 175 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, and returns an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. It is the blacked-out version of the Equinox, and it is the trim we stock deepest right now.
If you are shopping in Rogers, Springdale or Fayetteville and you want an Equinox you can drive home this week rather than order and wait, the RS is the one to come and look at. Here is what is on the ground, what the trim actually gives you over the LT, and who it suits. If you want the whole model first, the 2027 Equinox overview covers both powertrains in one read.
Quick Answer
- 2027 Equinox RS from $33,900 before a $1,995 destination charge
- 1.5L Turbo, 175 hp, eight-speed automatic
- 25 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg, front-wheel drive
- All-wheel drive adds $2,000
- The RS is the deepest-stocked 2027 Equinox trim on our lot
What is in stock
Most of the 2027 Equinox inventory on our lot is RS, with LT alongside it. That matters if you are cross-shopping in Springdale or Fayetteville, because it means colour and equipment choice rather than a single car and a take-it-or-leave-it conversation.
Every one runs the same 1.5L Turbo four at 175 horsepower with the eight-speed automatic, and that eight-speed is a 2027 change worth knowing: it is now standard on front-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is a $2,000 option, and the full specifications carry every figure with its source. Browse what is on the lot on the Equinox inventory page.
What the RS does well
It looks considerably more expensive than it is. Black mirrors, black moldings, black emblems and black badging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, standard 19-inch wheels with 20-inch machined wheels available, and an available two-tone black roof. Park one next to a base compact SUV and the difference reads from across the lot. Cargo is unchanged at 29.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 63.5 folded, which the cargo and interior guide turns into what actually fits.
Underneath, it is the sensible Equinox everyone already knows. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard, as is the 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in. More than 15 standard driver assistance features come along, including the six-feature Chevy Safety Assist package, which is the set that does the work on the I-49 stop-and-go between Rogers and Fayetteville; the technology and safety guide goes through each one. 400 miles of range on a 14.8-gallon tank means the Springdale commute goes most of two weeks between fill-ups.
Honest trade-offs
The RS is a styling trim, not a capability trim. The engine, transmission and towing are identical to the LT, so if you want more than 175 horsepower, no Equinox trim gives it to you. Towing is 1,500 pounds properly equipped across the range, and running costs are the same too, which the maintenance schedule lays out.
The ACTIV costs exactly the same $33,900 and spends the money differently, on all-terrain tires and a uniquely tuned suspension. If your weekends involve gravel county roads or a boat ramp rather than pavement, take a look at that one instead. And 19- or 20-inch wheels ride firmer than smaller ones do. If you are also weighing the electric one, gas vs EV settles that honestly. The full trim comparison puts all six 2027 configurations side by side.
Who this configuration is for
Buy the RS if you want the sharpest-looking Equinox on the school run in Rogers or Springdale, you are covering paved miles rather than gravel, and you want heated seats, a heated wheel and the big screen without stepping into a bigger, thirstier SUV. More questions are answered on the Equinox FAQ page.
Look at the ACTIV instead if your driving includes unpaved surfaces, or the LT at $33,900 less the styling package if the look is not what you are paying for. Add the $2,000 all-wheel drive if the Ozark ice storms are a yearly worry; EPA combined moves from 27 to 26 mpg.
See it, drive it
We are at 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville, a short run up I-49 from Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville, and an easy drive from Siloam Springs. Come and drive an RS back to back with an ACTIV; the two are the same price and settling that question takes about twenty minutes.
Call (479) 319-2494, browse 2027 Equinox inventory, get pre-approved before you come in, or book a test drive. Everything we have published on the model sits in the 2027 Equinox research hub.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2027 Chevy Equinox RS?
From $33,900 before a $1,995 destination charge, or $35,900 with all-wheel drive.
What is the difference between the Equinox RS and LT?
Styling, not mechanics. The RS adds black exterior trim, a flat-bottom steering wheel, 19-inch wheels with a 20-inch option and standard roof rails. Both use the same 175-horsepower 1.5L Turbo and eight-speed automatic.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Equinox RS get?
An EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 29 highway and 27 combined with front-wheel drive, and 26 combined with all-wheel drive.
Do you have 2027 Equinox models in stock near Rogers?
Yes, and the RS is the trim we hold deepest. Check current stock on the Equinox inventory page or call (479) 319-2494.
Can I finance a 2027 Equinox before I visit?
Yes. Get pre-approved online in a few minutes and arrive knowing your terms. The payment calculator will model a term and a down payment.


