2027 Chevrolet Equinox: Monroe Buyers Guide

What's different about the 2027 model

If you've seen a 2025 or 2026 Equinox, the 2027 will look familiar, because Chevrolet redesigned this SUV two model years ago and has been refining it since. The biggest change is mechanical. Front-drive Equinoxes used to pair the turbo four with a CVT, and for 2027 they get the same 8-speed automatic that all-wheel-drive versions already had (EPA's records for both drivetrains list an 8-speed). Adaptive Cruise Control is now standard across the lineup, 5G connectivity has been added, and there's a new paint color, Autumn Harvest Metallic, offered on LT and ACTIV. An interior camera that records cabin glances and security clips is available too. Chevrolet also nudged every trim up by $300 this fall, so a price you read last summer is probably out of date.

One engine, so the real choice is everything else

Nobody has to agonize over engines here, because there's only one. It's a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, and it's the same in the LT, RS, and ACTIV. The only drivetrain decision is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, which costs $2,000 on any trim and trims the combined EPA number by a single mpg (25 city, 29 highway, 27 combined for front-drive; 25, 29, and 26 for all-wheel drive). Towing tops out at 1,500 pounds for every version, so pick the trim for how it looks, rides, and feels, since none of them tows more than another.

Pick your trim

Screens, phone connections, and safety on every trim

Chevrolet didn't hold the good stuff back for the pricier trims. All three get the 11.3-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch digital driver display, Google built-in for Maps and Assistant, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is handy when your phone rides in a jacket pocket all morning. The Chevy Safety Assist package covers Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, a Following Distance Indicator, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Braking. Add heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and remote start, and a cold, wet morning in the Cascade foothills starts a little more gently.

RS or ACTIV: same price, different personality

This is the question that trips people up, because both start at $34,200 MSRP, so neither is the "upgrade" of the other. The RS is the dressed-up one: black mirrors, moldings, emblems, and badging, standard 19-inch wheels (20-inch wheels are available), a flat-bottom steering wheel, and new black-with-red stitching inside. The ACTIV is the outdoorsy one, with all-terrain tires, a uniquely tuned suspension, Evotex and sueded microfiber seating, and 8.20 inches of minimum ground clearance, the most of any Equinox. For school runs and the grocery store, either one is happy. If your weekends involve a gravel pullout near Wallace Falls or a trailhead lot that turns to soup by November, the ACTIV's tires and extra height are doing something for you.

Living with an Equinox around Monroe

Monroe sits where the Snohomish County flatlands start climbing toward the Cascades, and the driving reflects it. A lot of locals commute on WA-522 toward Woodinville and Bothell, or run US-2 west to Snohomish and Everett, and both can slow to a crawl at rush hour. Winters are wet more often than they're frozen, which makes good tires the most important option you'll ever buy, front-drive or not. If you head east on US-2 to Stevens Pass, Washington's mountain-pass rules can call for traction tires or chains in winter, so ask the team about tire choices for the Equinox you're considering before the first snow, and check WSDOT's pass conditions before you go. And when late summer comes around, the Evergreen State Fair at the Monroe fairgrounds is one of those weeks where parking skills and a good backup camera earn their keep.

What Speedway customers say

Speedway Chevrolet carries a 4.7-star average across more than 1,100 Google reviews, and several Equinox buyers are among the customers who took the time to write. Aaron L. credited sales consultant Jeff Gross with getting him into a better deal and finished with, "Thank you again Speedway and love my new Equinox!!" Amy M., back for her family's second purchase, said of Joe Rodrigues, "He answered all our questions prior to coming to the lot, never tried to upsell or pressure us into something we didn't need." John R. kept it short: "Jeff Gross was absolutely wonderful. Hooked us up in a fantastic equinox! Thanks so much!" Those reviews come from earlier Equinox purchases, so they describe the buying experience at the store, while the trim and price details in this guide apply to the 2027 model.

Before and after you buy

If you already know which trim fits, the pricing and leasing guide explains what Washington adds at the register, including the current Monroe rate. The service and repair guide covers maintenance, warranty paperwork, and what the Pacific Northwest does to tires and brakes. Speedway also publishes a Lifetime Warranty on new vehicles and a 3-Day New Car Return or Exchange policy, and both come with conditions worth reading before you sign.

Frequently asked questions

What's new on the 2027 Chevy Equinox?

The headline is the 8-speed automatic that now comes on front-wheel-drive models, replacing the CVT those versions used before. Adaptive Cruise Control and 5G connectivity are standard, Autumn Harvest Metallic paint is offered on LT and ACTIV, the RS gets black-and-red interior stitching, and an interior camera is available.

How much does a 2027 Chevy Equinox cost?

The LT starts at $29,300 MSRP, while the RS and ACTIV each start at $34,200 MSRP, and all-wheel drive adds $2,000 on every trim. Destination, taxes, title, registration, and options are separate, and the pricing guide walks through how the Monroe sales tax works.

What is the most common problem with a Chevy Equinox?

Most of the complaints you'll find online involve older generations of the Equinox. The current design arrived for 2025, so it has a short track record, and the practical upkeep list is the usual one of tires, brakes, wipers, and fluids. The service guide covers what to plan for.

Which Chevy Equinox trim should I stay away from?

None of the three is a trap, since they share the same engine, transmission, screen, and safety equipment. The way to overpay is to buy styling or ground clearance you won't use, so match the trim to your actual driving.

Is the Chevy Equinox a good car to buy?

For commuting, errands, and the occasional drive over the mountains, it's a sensible pick with a generous list of standard features. The main limit is towing, which is rated at 1,500 pounds on every version.

Where can I test drive a 2027 Equinox near Monroe?

Speedway Chevrolet is at 16957 West Main Street in Monroe, near the roundabout by Monroe High School, and sales can be reached at 866-647-1030. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and you can request a test drive online.

See all three in person

Skim the trim guides, then stand an RS next to an ACTIV on the lot. Wheel size and ride height are obvious in about ten seconds and hard to judge from photos. You can meet the team on the dealership's staff page, and the current Speedway Chevy specials list this month's offers.

All 2027 Chevrolet Equinox guides

• 2027 Chevrolet Equinox buyers guide
• 2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT
• 2027 Chevrolet Equinox RS
• 2027 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV
• Chevrolet Equinox service & repair in Monroe
• 2027 Chevrolet Equinox pricing & leasing in Monroe