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2026 Chevrolet Equinox FAQs Hot Springs AR

Quick answers to the questions shoppers ask often about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox: price, fuel economy, all-wheel drive, towing, cargo, trims, and warranty. Each answer links to the deeper page when you want the full detail.

How much does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox cost?

The 2026 Equinox starts at about $28,800 before destination, or roughly $30,795 with the $1,995 destination charge, and runs to around $35,600 for a loaded all-wheel-drive trim. See the Equinox overview for current pricing and inventory.

What is new on the 2026 Equinox?

Not much, and that is a good thing after the 2025 redesign. For 2026 the drive-mode selector is now standard across the lineup, and a new Polar White Tricoat paint joins the palette. Engines, trims, and the interior carry over.

Is the 2026 Equinox available with all-wheel drive?

Yes. Front-wheel drive is standard on every trim, and all-wheel drive is about a $2,000 option across the lineup. Choosing AWD also swaps the CVT for an eight-speed automatic and raises torque from 184 to 203 lb-ft.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Equinox get?

Front-wheel-drive models are EPA-rated 26 mpg city, 29 highway, 27 combined. All-wheel-drive models come in at 25 city, 29 highway, 26 combined. More numbers are on the specs and dimensions page.

How much can the 2026 Equinox tow?

Up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped with all-wheel drive, the available trailering package, and a conventional hitch, or 800 pounds with front-wheel drive. It is sized for a small utility trailer or a pair of jet skis, not a heavy boat.

How much cargo space does the Equinox have?

There is about 29.8 cubic feet behind the second row and up to 63.5 cubic feet with the 60/40 rear seats folded. The cargo and interior page has the full measurements.

How many people does the 2026 Equinox seat?

Five, in two rows, with a 60/40-split folding rear bench. There is no third-row or seven-seat option; for that, step up to the larger Chevrolet Traverse or Blazer.

What engine does the 2026 Equinox have?

Every trim uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder rated at 175 horsepower. Front-wheel-drive models make 184 lb-ft of torque through a CVT; all-wheel-drive models make 203 lb-ft through an eight-speed automatic.

What is the difference between the LT, RS, and ACTIV?

The LT is the value trim, the RS adds blacked-out sport styling and 19-inch wheels, and the ACTIV swaps in all-terrain tires and a rugged look. All three share the same engine and standard safety suite. The full trims comparison breaks down pricing and features.

Is there a hybrid or electric Equinox?

This gas Equinox comes with the turbocharged gas engine on every trim. If you want electric, Chevrolet sells the Equinox EV, a separate all-electric vehicle on a different platform with its own range, pricing, and trims, rather than a version of this gas model.

What warranty comes with the 2026 Equinox?

Chevrolet covers every new Equinox with a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, plus the first scheduled maintenance visit. The maintenance schedule covers what comes after.

Where can I buy or test-drive a 2026 Equinox near Hot Springs?

Allen Tillery Chevrolet stocks the Equinox lineup and serves Central Arkansas, including Benton, Malvern, Arkadelphia, and the Little Rock area. Drivers across Central Arkansas can browse inventory online and schedule a test drive in a few minutes.

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