Meet the Updated 2027 Chevy Equinox in Chicagoland

The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox takes an already versatile compact SUV and makes several meaningful improvements for Chicagoland drivers.

Instead of reinventing the Equinox, Chevrolet has focused on the areas you interact with most. The new model brings a significant transmission change, improved towing capability, additional standard driver-assistance technology, and a fresh exterior color. You still get the turbocharged performance, spacious cabin, large digital displays, and available all-wheel drive that make the Equinox a practical fit for everyday driving around Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

If you are considering an Equinox for your next SUV, Chevrolet of Homewood can help you explore the latest updates and available configurations.

• 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine
• 175 horsepower
• Available all-wheel drive
• 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touch-screen
• More than 15 standard safety and driver-assistance features

2027 Chevy Equinox Performance Upgrades for Chicagoland Driving

The biggest mechanical change for 2027 is one you may appreciate every time you pull away from a stoplight or merge onto the expressway.

Chevrolet replaces the previous continuously variable transmission used with front-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic transmission across the Equinox lineup. The traditional automatic should give the SUV a more familiar shifting character while keeping the proven 1.5-liter turbocharged engine under the hood.

The transmission update also improves capability. Front-wheel-drive Equinox models can now tow up to 1,500 pounds, matching the maximum towing capacity available with all-wheel drive. That added capacity can be useful if your weekends involve a small trailer, recreational equipment, or other gear.

For Chicagoland winters, available all-wheel drive remains an appealing option when snow and slick roads arrive.

• New 8-speed automatic transmission
• 1.5L turbocharged engine
• 175 horsepower
• Up to 1,500 pounds of towing capacity
• Available all-wheel drive
• Standard Drive Mode Selector

2027 Chevy Equinox Technology and Safety Near Chicago

The 2027 Equinox adds more standard technology designed to make busy Chicagoland traffic easier to manage.

Adaptive Cruise Control is now standard across the lineup. The system can automatically adjust your speed to help maintain a selected following gap behind the vehicle ahead, giving you another useful tool for longer drives and congested highway travel.

Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking also joins the list of standard active-safety systems. Chevrolet complements those features with more than 15 standard safety and driver-assistance technologies.

Inside, the Equinox continues to feature an 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touch-screen alongside an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. Google built-in integration provides convenient access to features such as Google Maps, while standard 5G vehicle connectivity helps support the SUV's connected technology.

• Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
• Standard Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
• More than 15 standard safety and driver-assistance features
• 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touch-screen
• 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center
• Google built-in
• Standard 5G connectivity

2027 Chevy Equinox Styling Changes in Chicagoland

You also get a few visual updates that help distinguish the 2027 Equinox without changing the SUV's established design.

The most noticeable addition is Autumn Harvest Metallic, a new exterior paint choice replacing Cacti Green. It gives buyers another distinctive option while retaining the strong lines, prominent grille, and upright stance introduced with the current Equinox design.

The RS trim receives a smaller cabin revision. Chevrolet has simplified its interior accent choices and now uses standard red stitching, complementing the RS model's black exterior details, sporty grille treatment, and flat-bottom steering wheel.

The rugged ACTIV remains the choice for drivers who prefer a more adventurous appearance, with all-terrain tires, 17-inch machined wheels, unique suspension tuning, and available two-tone styling.

• New Autumn Harvest Metallic exterior color
• Cacti Green discontinued
• Standard red interior stitching on RS
• Sport-focused RS styling
• Adventure-inspired ACTIV design
• Available two-tone roof options

Shop the 2027 Chevy Equinox at Chevrolet of Homewood

The 2027 Equinox improves its formula with upgrades that should matter during real-world Chicagoland driving.

The switch to an 8-speed automatic, increased front-wheel-drive towing capacity, and additional standard safety technology make the new model more capable without sacrificing the features that already made the Equinox appealing. Add its roomy interior, flexible cargo space, large screens, and available all-wheel drive, and you have a compact SUV well suited to commuting, errands, weekend trips, and changing Illinois weather.

Visit Chevrolet of Homewood to learn more about the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and explore available models near Chicago.

• New 8-speed automatic across the lineup
• Up to 1,500 pounds of towing capacity
• Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
• New Autumn Harvest Metallic paint
• Available all-wheel drive
• LT, RS, and ACTIV models