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Chevrolet Equinox

A 119-vehicle hydrogen fleet with more than 3 million real-world miles.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 23 sources

At a glance

0200400
137–301 hpPower
0510
6.6–9 s0–60 mph
0125250
175.4–210.8 km/hTop speed
0200400
233–369 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,647–1,905 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2481112

Engine
2005: 3.4 L V6; 2010: 2.4 L I4/3.0 L V6; 2018: 1.5/2.0 L turbos, 1.6 L diesel2811
Layout
Transverse front engine; front- or all-wheel drive2
Gearbox
First gen: 5/6-speed autos; 2.0 L: 9-speed; 2025: FWD CVT/AWD 8-speed21011
Built at
First gen: CAMI, Canada; second: CAMI/Oshawa, Canada; Spring Hill, USA2

The story

Conceived to replace the Tracker and S-10 Blazer, the original Equinox put five seats on a car-type chassis. Its rear bench slid 8 inches to swap rear legroom for cargo space.23

2005: A rear bench with 8 inches of travel20052008: Sport: 264 hp and 6.9 seconds to 60 mph20082010: Canada-built redesign, 182-hp four20102014: 119 hydrogen vehicles pass 3 million miles20142018: New architecture, about 181 kg lighter · A 137-hp diesel joins the range20182022: RS arrives; only the 1.5-liter remains20222025: Silverado looks for the sales workhorse2025 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer: 1983–2005 (North America)Chevrolet S-10 BlazerChevrolet Equinox, first generation (GMT191): 2005–2009GMT191Chevrolet Captiva, first generation (C100/C140): 2006–2018C100/C140Chevrolet Equinox, second generation (GMT172): 2010–2017GMT172Chevrolet Equinox, third generation (D2U): 2018 launch; replaced for 2025D2U 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones237161718
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YearWhat happened
1983–2005 (North America)Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
2005–2009Chevrolet Equinox, first generation (GMT191)
2006–2018Chevrolet Captiva, first generation (C100/C140)
2010–2017Chevrolet Equinox, second generation (GMT172)
2018 launch; replaced for 2025Chevrolet Equinox, third generation (D2U)
2005A rear bench with 8 inches of travel
2008Sport: 264 hp and 6.9 seconds to 60 mph
2010Canada-built redesign, 182-hp four
2014119 hydrogen vehicles pass 3 million miles
2018New architecture, about 181 kg lighter
2018A 137-hp diesel joins the range
2022RS arrives; only the 1.5-liter remains
2025Silverado looks for the sales workhorse
  1. 2005

    A rear bench with 8 inches of travel

    The five-seat Equinox debuts on a car-type chassis, with a rear bench that slides 8 inches to favor rear legroom or cargo space.3

  2. 2008

    Sport: 264 hp and 6.9 seconds to 60 mph

    The Sport adds a 3.6-liter DOHC V6 and six-speed automatic; the AWD version reaches 60 mph in 6.9 seconds in testing.24

  3. 2010

    Canada-built redesign, 182-hp four

    The second generation keeps the sliding bench for rear legroom or cargo; its 182-hp 2.4-liter four tests at 8.7 seconds to 60 mph and 18 mpg.56

  4. 2014

    119 hydrogen vehicles pass 3 million miles

    Launched in 2007, Project Driveway's 119 hydrogen-powered Equinox vehicles pass 3 million miles of real-world driving by May 2014.1

  5. 2018

    New architecture, about 181 kg lighter

    Chief engineer Mark Cieslak's 2018 redesign uses a smaller body, new architecture and an aluminum hood; Chevrolet claims about 181 kg less mass for the base model.7

  6. 2018

    A 137-hp diesel joins the range

    The 1.6-liter TD brings 137 hp and 325 Nm through a six-speed automatic; it reaches 60 mph in 9.0 seconds in testing.8

  7. 2022

    RS arrives; only the 1.5-liter remains

    The new RS sits between LT and Premier. A facelift brings LED headlights, while the only powertrain is a 170-hp 1.5-liter turbo with a six-speed automatic.9

  8. 2025

    Silverado looks for the sales workhorse

    Chevy's bestselling non-pickup gets a Silverado-inspired nose; its 175-hp turbo four pairs with a CVT in FWD models or an eight-speed automatic with AWD.10

Every generation

  • Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
    Chevrolet S-10 Blazer1983–2005 (North America)
  • Chevrolet Equinox, first generation
    GMT1912005–2009
  • Chevrolet Captiva, first generation
    C100/C1402006–2018
  • Chevrolet Equinox, second generation
    GMT1722010–2017
  • Chevrolet Equinox, third generation
    D2U2018 launch; replaced for 2025

Power over the years

From 185 hp to 301 hp in 8 years.

0100200300400 20052010201520202025 hp 2005 · 185 hp · 3.4-liter V62008 · 264 hp · Sport 3.6-liter V62010 · 182 hp · 2.4-liter four-cylinder2010 · 264 hp · 3.0-liter V62013 · 301 hp · 3.6-liter V62018 · 137 hp · TD 1.6-liter turbodiesel2018 · 252 hp · 2.0T2019 · 170 hp · LT 1.5-liter turbo2022 · 170 hp · RS 1.5-liter turbo2025 · 175 hp · 1.5-liter turbo 301 hp 3.6-liter V6 185 hp 3.4-liter V6
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YearHorsepowerModel
20051853.4-liter V6
2008264Sport 3.6-liter V6
20101822.4-liter four-cylinder
20102643.0-liter V6
20133013.6-liter V6
2018137TD 1.6-liter turbodiesel
20182522.0T
2019170LT 1.5-liter turbo
2022170RS 1.5-liter turbo
20251751.5-liter turbo

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • LS / LT

    Standard

    LS / LT

    2005–2009

    185 hp

  • Standard

    LS / 1LT / 2LT / LTZ / Premier

    2010–2017

    182 hp
  • LS / LT / Premier

    Standard

    LS / LT / Premier

    2022

    170 hp
  • RS

    Standard

    RS

    2022

    170 hp
  • LT / RS / Activ

    Standard

    LT / RS / Activ

    2025

    175 hp

  • Standard

    TD diesel

    2018

    137 hp
  • Sport

    Performance

    Sport

    2008–2009

    264 hp

  • Performance

    3.6 V6 LT / LTZ / Premier

    2013–2017

    301 hp

  • Performance

    2.0T AWD

    2018

    252 hp

  • Special

    Midnight Edition

    2017

    182 hp

  • Special

    Sport Edition

    2017

    182 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • 2010 model: a thick, forward-leaning pillar behind the rear doors stands out in profile.6
  • 2018 diesel: large windows and a low beltline give the body a generous glass area.8
  • 2025 model: a Silverado-inspired nose and squared wheel openings give it a trucklike face.10
  • 2025 model: look for large boomerang-shaped rear lamps.15

Year by year

  1. 2006

    LS front bumpers changed from black to body color; LT exterior mirrors also became body-colored.2

  2. 2010

    New styling featured thick, forward-leaning C-pillars; early cars wore GM front-door badges that were later deleted.256

  3. 2016

    Revised grille, front fascia and taillights, plus projector headlights; V6s gained redesigned twin chrome exhaust tips.2

  4. 2017

    LTZ became Premier, and the Equinox badge moved from the right side of the liftgate to the left.2

  5. 2022

    Revised front and rear fasciae, a new grille and LED headlights/running lights; RS joined with 19-inch Dark Android wheels.9

  6. 2025

    A Silverado-inspired nose, squared wheel openings and an optional contrasting roof identify the redesign.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Chevrolet Equinox
    Equinox
    Photo of a Chevrolet Traverse
    Chevrolet Traverse

    Chevrolet Traverse

    The 2010 Equinox has a very similar face, but its thick, forward-leaning C-pillar is a profile clue; the Traverse is larger.6

  • Photo of a Chevrolet Equinox
    Equinox
    Photo of a Pontiac Torrent
    Pontiac Torrent

    Pontiac Torrent

    The body twin has different front and rear styling; Torrent GXP versions add twin hood scoops.2

  • Photo of a Chevrolet Equinox
    Equinox
    Photo of a Equinox EV
    Equinox EV

    Equinox EV

    The electric model has its own design and underpinnings while sharing the Equinox name.2

Against its rivals

  • Audi Q5 (2018)

    Equinox vs Audi Q5 (2018)

    Power

    Equinox252 hp
    Audi Q5 (2018)252 hp
    11
  • Honda CR-V EX-L (2019)

    Equinox vs Honda CR-V EX-L (2019)

    Power

    Equinox170 hp
    Honda CR-V EX-L (2019)190 hp
    13

  • Equinox vs Subaru Forester Limited (2019)

    Power

    Equinox170 hp
    Subaru Forester Limited (2019)182 hp
    13
  • Toyota RAV4 Adventure (2019)

    Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Adventure (2019)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Equinox$34,330
    Toyota RAV4 Adventure (2019)$38,865
    13

Prices

Price when new
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 20052010201520202025 2005 · $21,560 · US LS FWD base2008 · $24,595 · US AWD base2010 · $24,105 · US LT FWD base2013 · $27,770 · US 3.6 V6 base2018 · $37,805 · US 2.0T AWD, as tested2018 · $33,385 · US TD AWD LT base2022 · $26,995 · US LS FWD base, delivery included2022 · $37,015 · US RS AWD, as tested2025 · $31,080 · US LT base2026 · $30,795 · US base MSRP 2005 · $21,560 · US base LS FWD, 2005 model year
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2005Launch price$21,560US base LS FWD, 2005 model year
2005Price when new$21,560US LS FWD base
2008Price when new$24,595US AWD base
2010Price when new$24,105US LT FWD base
2013Price when new$27,770US 3.6 V6 base
2018Price when new$37,805US 2.0T AWD, as tested
2018Price when new$33,385US TD AWD LT base
2022Price when new$26,995US LS FWD base, delivery included
2022Price when new$37,015US RS AWD, as tested
2025Price when new$31,080US LT base
2026Price when new$30,795US base MSRP

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “119 hydrogen Equinoxes, 3 million miles”
    • “Massa's launch campaign met the Stock Car grid”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  5. 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox Used Car Review vmrcanada.com
  6. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT – Instrumented Test – Car and Driver caranddriver.com
  7. Engineering Chevy's Lighter, Stronger CUV - Mobility Engineering Technology mobilityengineeringtech.com
  8. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel First Test: Rich in Torque motortrend.com
  9. Test Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® blog.consumerguide.com
  10. Tested: 2025 Chevy Equinox Gets with the Program caranddriver.com
  11. Tested: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0T AWD caranddriver.com
  12. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 3.6 V6 First Drive – Review – Car and Driver caranddriver.com
  13. Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Six Other Crossovers Compared motortrend.com
  14. Chevrolet Sprinkles Exclusivity On The Equinox And Traverse With Special Editions | Carscoops carscoops.com
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  17. Chevrolet Captiva - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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