2026 Chevrolet Equinox Specs and Dimensions AR

This page covers the complete technical specifications for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. For a plain-language look at the model and pricing, see the 2026 Equinox overview. For a trim-by-trim breakdown of LT, RS, and ACTIV, see all Equinox trims compared. Every figure below was verified against manufacturer and independent specification sources for the 2026 model year.

Powertrain

Engine Specifications

Every 2026 Equinox uses one engine: a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder making 175 horsepower. The drivetrain you choose sets the transmission and the torque figure. Front-wheel drive pairs the engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT); all-wheel drive, a $2,000 option on any trim, swaps in a conventional eight-speed automatic and raises peak torque.

1.5L Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive

1.5L Turbo, All-Wheel Drive

Footprint

Exterior Dimensions

All three trims share the same body. Ground clearance varies only slightly by trim (roughly 8.0 to 8.2 inches); the ACTIV adds all-terrain tires rather than extra lift.

Cabin space

Interior Dimensions

The Equinox seats five across two rows with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and roughly 104 cubic feet of passenger volume. Cargo runs 29.8 cubic feet behind the second row and 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. For the full interior and cargo walkthrough, including how the rear bench folds and what fits with the seats down, see the Equinox cargo and interior guide.

What it can pull and carry

Capacity and Capability

Towing is set by drivetrain, not trim, and the AWD figure requires the trailering package (hitch receiver and wiring) that Chevrolet made available on the 2026 Equinox. Front-drive models are limited to 800 pounds; the eight-speed AWD models reach 1,500 pounds properly equipped. This is light-duty territory: a small utility trailer, a pair of jet skis, a teardrop camper, or a single fishing boat, not a large travel trailer.

Payload runs roughly 1,150 to 1,200 pounds depending on trim and drivetrain. Because it shifts with options and curb weight, confirm the exact number on your vehicle's door-jamb certification label before loading near the limit. Both the towing rating and the payload are shared with the mechanically identical GMC Terrain, which uses the same 1.5L turbo and transmissions.

Rolling stock

Wheels, Tires, and Brakes

All trims use four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking and the full suite of electronic stability and traction control as standard.

EPA estimates

Fuel Economy and Range

On the 14.8-gallon tank, the 29 mpg highway rating works out to roughly 400 highway miles between fill-ups, enough for a round trip from Little Rock across Central Arkansas with margin to spare. The Equinox runs on regular unleaded.

Standard and available protection

Safety and Compliance

The 2026 Equinox carries a deep set of standard driver-assistance features on every trim, including the base LT. Chevy Safety Assist is standard across the lineup and bundles six systems: automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian and bicyclist braking, enhanced lane keep assist with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, following distance indicator, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams.

Beyond that core package, the following are also standard on LT, RS, and ACTIV alike: Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (blind-spot monitoring), Rear Cross Traffic Alert with braking, Reverse Automatic Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Park Assist, eight airbags, and the Safety Alert Seat. Teen Driver and Buckle to Drive are standard as well.

The available Safety and Technology Package ($945) adds the convenience and visibility extras rather than the core driver aids: HD Surround Vision (360-degree camera), Rear Pedestrian Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, a Rear Camera Mirror, and front fog lamps. Federal crash-test ratings for the 2026 model had not been published at the time of writing; the 2025 Equinox, built on the same platform, earned a five-star NHTSA overall rating.

Numbers in plain terms

What These 2026 Equinox Numbers Mean in Practice

Raw numbers answer the questions that actually decide a purchase once you translate them. Here is how the Equinox's exterior dimensions map to the spaces you park and store it in.

Around the Ouachitas and across Central Arkansas, from Benton down to Malvern and Arkadelphia, the everyday numbers that matter are the 8 inches of clearance and the standard Snow and Off-Road drive modes: steep driveways, gravel lake-access roads, and the occasional winter glaze are where they earn out, more than any headline horsepower figure does.

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