SUVs are the perfect choice for many drivers these days since they give you fantastic functionality, comfortable interiors, and impressive performance. The fact that you can find a wide range of options in terms of SUV sizes and styles right now makes them even better since you can get something that’s perfect for you. If you head to a Chevy dealer like us looking for a sporty and sophisticated small SUV, then your eyes will quickly land on the 2025 Chevy Equinox. This is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for something on the smaller side without getting too small, and it’s been updated for the 2025 model year in ways that make it better than ever before. Let’s take a look at a handful of the many reasons this could be the perfect vehicle to meet your needs.
Reason #1 – Refined Performance and Efficiency
One thing that people worry about with a small SUV like the 2025 Chevy Equinox is that its demure stature might indicate mediocre performance. However, Chevy is well known for its powerful and impressive engines, and what you get with the Equinox is no exception. There’s one engine available, which keeps things simple: a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder that provides 175 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque. That might not be power on the level of the full-size Silverado pickup or the Corvette, but it’s plenty for an SUV of this size, and it helps ensure you have a great time on the road.
One of our favorite things about the Equinox is that it’s offered with both front-wheel drive (FWD), which is standard, and all-wheel drive (AWD), which is available for enhanced traction in rough conditions. When dealing with Minnesota winters, AWD can make the difference between getting stuck somewhere and making it home safely. The engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission with FWD or an eight-speed automatic transmission with AWD; either one provides you with a smooth and responsive driving experience. Best of all, with FWD, the 2025 Equinox gets an estimated 26 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway, letting you go a long time between stops for gas.
Reason #2 – Enhanced Interior Tech Features
Chevy has long been a leader when it comes to innovative interior features on its vehicles, which hasn’t changed in recent years. The 2025 Equinox has a beautifully appointed interior with a wide range of impressive features and options. Looking at the starting LT trim, you’ll find an impressive 11.3-inch advanced color infotainment screen with Google built-in, which is paired with an 11-inch Driver Information Center. This driver display can be personalized and includes warning messages and vehicle information, with a high-definition cluster layout you can reconfigure to best meet your preferences; different visual themes let you pick the setup that you can most easily read at a glance.
A six-speaker sound system is standard, along with features like keyless open and start, remote start, and adaptive cruise control. Available features and options let you take things much further; the higher RS trim, for example, comes with a wireless charging pad for compatible devices, so it’s easy to keep your phone and other items charged while on the road. You can get a rear camera mirror that makes it easy to keep an eye on vehicles and objects behind you, even if you fill-up the rear of your Chevy Equinox. All of this comes together to create something that you’ll look forward to getting into.
Reason #3 – A Comfortable Interior for You and Your Passengers
Tech features are only part of the equation when it comes to having a vehicle that you’ll be happy to drive each day—comfort features are just as important. The 2025 Equinox gives you impressive comfort in all kinds of conditions, with an interior that welcomes you each time you hit the road. Standard features include cloth seating that’s durable and comfortable, including a six-way driver’s seat and a four-way front passenger seat. You’ll find heated front seats standard, along with single-zone climate control, plus a heated steering wheel that’s perfect for cold winter mornings.
Moving up to the RS trim, you’ll find a number of additional comfort features and enhancements, such as Evotex seating that looks and feels fantastic. The RS comes with an eight-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar control for added comfort when you’re behind the wheel. Dual-zone automatic climate control gives you greater flexibility for interior settings, ensuring you and your front passenger are both incredibly comfortable. You can get an available eight-way power front passenger seat to keep your copilot even happier, plus heated and ventilated front seats with heated rear seats are also offered for added comfort.
Reason #4 – Gorgeous Styling and a Functional Design
One of the best perks about having a 2025 Chevy Equinox parked in your driveway is looking out your window and seeing its good looks out there, showing off for the whole neighborhood. All-new for 2025, the Equinox has been redesigned and looks better than ever, with bold lines and sweeping curves that are both elegant and powerful. Although 17-inch wheels are standard, the RS trim features 19-inch wheels with 20-inch wheels available for an incredibly aggressive stance. Combine that with gorgeous exterior colors, including numerous two-tone options with either a Summit White or Mosaic Black roof paired with hues like Radiant Red and Lakeshore Blue, and you have a truly stunning SUV in your driveway.
Beyond its good looks, the overall design of the Equinox is also remarkably functional, which is what you expect from an SUV like this. Despite its small size, you still get 40.9 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom up front, plus 39.9 inches of rear legroom and 39.2 inches of rear headroom. You’ll find 29.8 cu.ft. of rear cargo space behind the second row, with 63.5 cu.ft. of total cargo volume available behind the front seats, giving you plenty of room for all the stuff you want to bring with you. Overall, you get a vehicle that looks fantastic, with lots of space that you can load up for a camping trip, doing some tailgating, or simply running errands.
Reason #5 – Remarkable Standard and Available Safety Tech
Although there’s a lot we like about the 2025 Chevy Equinox, nothing is more important than how well it can help keep you and your loved ones safe. The standard Chevy Safety Assist package includes Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Front Pedestrian Braking. You also get Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, a Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams, all included. In addition to this package, every 2025 Equinox comes with Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, which can detect oncoming traffic from the side when turning, Rear Park Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and Blind Zone Steering Assist. Even more great safety tech is available, but every Equinox is designed to make sure you get home safely so it can keep looking good in your driveway for many years to come.
Are You Ready to See the Equinox in Your Driveway?
Even though we’ve gone into a lot of detail here, we still haven’t gone over everything we love about this impressive new generation of the Chevy Equinox. More features and options like the standard Safety Alert Seat that uses directional vibrations to warn you about potential crashes and an available AutoSense power rear liftgate make it easier to enjoy this SUV and get more from it every day. As much as we love how fantastic this SUV looks parked in your driveway, you’ll enjoy it even more when you’re behind the wheel and on the road, which is what matters most. At the end of the day, this is an SUV that you’ll love to drive, and it helps enhance your daily routine and keep you going for a long time.
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