2026 Chevrolet Equinox

Compact SUV · 1.5L I4 Turbo · AWD

74/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a compact suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.5L I4 Turbo
Horsepower	175 hp
Torque	203 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.8 sec
Top speed	117 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	27 mpg (25 city / 30 hwy)
Range	427 miles
MSRP	$33,500
Body style	Compact SUV

The verdict

What's good

Big screen and sharp new styling
Roomy back seat for the class
Easy to load and live with
Affordable to insure and run

What's not

Small turbo feels strained uphill
Engine drones when pushed hard
Cheaper cabin materials low down
Just okay on long highway hauls

The engine

1.5L I4 Turbo

1.5L Turbo I4

A small turbocharged four that musters its torque low in the rev range, giving the Equinox a peppy, responsive feel around town while prioritizing efficiency.

The LYX is part of GM's modular small-displacement Ecotec engine family, with an all-aluminum block and head and direct injection.

It makes its peak torque from as low as around 2,000 rpm, masking its small displacement in daily driving.
It shares its Ecotec architecture with other GM engines but uses unique cam timing and a tailored turbocharger.
It served as the Equinox's base engine from 2018 through 2022 before GM moved to the related 1.5L LSD.

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The six sub-scores behind the 74 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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