When families, drivers, and Chevy brand champions in and around Alexandria, Louisiana, want the very best deals on a new or certified pre-owned Chevrolet Equinox, they always turn to the trusted sales and service offered at Southern Chevrolet. With an extensive lineup of some of the best-performing Chevrolet SUVs, trucks, and vehicles, customers know that Southern Chevrolet always makes it easy to drive away in a high-performance and affordable Chevrolet.
One vehicle that always catches people's attention is the legendary, 2-row family-friendly SUV, the Chevrolet Equinox. Year in, year out, the Chevrolet Equinox remains one of the most popular SUVs available at our dealership.
Our always-friendly sales team and always-ready finance department will make it easy for you and your family to drive away in this incredible SUV. So, what does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox have to offer, and why is it one of the best value SUVs in America?
2026 Chevrolet Equinox Awards, Ratings & Accolades
An incredibly well-designed, precision-engineered, and versatile SUV, the Chevrolet Equinox has long been positioned as one of the best-selling and most-sought after SUVs in North America. It is exactly because of this stellar reputation that the Chevrolet Equinox has a long history of awards and accolades.
Most recently, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox was placed among the top 10% of SUVs for 5-Year Cost to Own by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) while also being named one of the 10 best SUVs of 2025. That led to the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox receiving a 9/10 rating from Car and Driver and being named "America's Most Dependable Compact SUV" by Car and Driver.
Key Accolades & Rankings:
- Kelley Blue Book: Among the top 10% of compact SUVs/crossovers for 5-Year Cost to Own
- Kelley Blue Book: 10 Best SUVs of 2025
- 2026 Chevrolet Equinox 9/10 from Car and Driver
- 2026 Chevrolet Equinox "America's Most Dependable Compact SUV" by Car and Driver
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox is an exceptionally robust, sturdy SUV with plenty to offer. It has exceptional exterior lines and crisp contours that lead to a bold front fascia and black-powdered grille. A spacious and refined interior with plenty of legroom for both front and back passengers. A nicely positioned center stack ensures maximum comfort and easy access to everything the Equinox has to offer.
Powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and either an 8-speed automatic transmission (AWD) or a Continuously Variable Transmission (FWD), the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox generates an impressive 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain allows the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox to tow up to 1,500 pounds when fully equipped while providing it with excellent fuel economy (27 MPG combined).
This impressive 1,500-pound towing capacity allows the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox to tow small utility trailers, lightweight teardrop campers, small fishing boats, jet skis, or even a small motorcycle trailer or general-purpose trailer. This makes the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox an extremely comfortable, family-capable SUV that's great for weekend getaways.
As impressive as the exterior is of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, an argument can easily be made that the interior is just as impressive. Incredibly spacious and refined, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox comes with a maximum of 63.5 cu. Ft of cargo space and 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
An incredibly human-centric cabin is well-designed with a beautiful center stack. The driver and passenger have easy access to an 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment system with navigation and entertainment, an 11-inch driver information center, and a six-speaker Bose sound system with exceptional cabin-wide sound.
All of these incredible features are combined with more than 15 safety and driver-assistance features, as well as an HD surround vision and rear camera system and monitor, and an AutoSense Power liftgate. Customers also have the option of upgrading the interior to Premium Evotex and sueded microfiber seating.
Safety & Comfort Options:
- 15 standard safety and driver-assistance features
- HD Surround Vision camera system
- Rear camera mirror system
- Optional Premium Evotex
- Optional Sueded Microfiber seating surfaces
Take Advantage of the Incredible Value of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox
With the Chevrolet Equinox, Southern Chevrolet families can own an incredibly spacious SUV that is both family-friendly while being fun-to-drive and offering numerous value. The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox provides features like a massive 11.3-inch digital touchscreen and 11-inch digital instrument panel as standard features, where both would often only be available on higher trims from other makes and models. If you have been thinking about test-driving the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox but have questions, call our sales team or visit us today!
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox
What engine does the 2026 Chevy Equinox use?
The 2026 Equinox features a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine generating 175 horsepower. Front-wheel-drive models pair this engine with a CVT, while all-wheel-drive versions use an 8-speed automatic transmission.
What are the available trim levels for 2026?
The gas-powered lineup is offered in three primary trim levels: the value-oriented LT, the sport-inspired RS, and the rugged, adventure-ready ACTIV.
How much cargo and passenger space does it offer?
The SUV comfortably seats up to five passengers and provides 29.8 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats. Folding the second-row seats flat expands the total cargo capacity to 63.5 cubic feet.
What technology comes standard inside the cabin?
Every model comes equipped with a large 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and an 11-inch digital driver information center. It also features standard wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility.
What safety features are included?
The standard Chevrolet Safety Assist suite includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, and lane keep assist with lane departure warning. It also bundles forward collision alert and IntelliBeam auto high beams.
Southern Chevrolet
Address: 5845 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-703-4449
Dealership Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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