2027 Chevrolet Equinox: Prices, Transmission and MPG

Compare prices on the same basis

These figures use Chevrolet’s U.S. 2027 model page and its destination-charge schedule, checked October 16, 2026. They describe starting configurations, not a price quote for a particular vehicle.

All-wheel drive is available. Compare the specific drivetrain, packages and window sticker rather than treating a front-drive starting price as the cost of every version. Also keep the gasoline Equinox separate from the Equinox EV: the shared name does not make their pricing, powertrains or charging requirements interchangeable.

The front-drive model now uses an eight-speed automatic

The EPA’s current 2027 records list an eight-speed automatic for both Equinox FWD and Equinox AWD. That is the practical distinction for shoppers comparing a 2027 front-drive vehicle with the CVT-equipped 2026 front-drive version.

EPA estimates for the 2027 FWD configuration are 25 mpg city, 29 highway and 27 combined. The AWD entry is 25 city, 29 highway and 26 combined. Combined estimates are calculated separately; they are not the simple average of the two displayed city and highway numbers. Actual fuel use depends on conditions and use.

For scale, a hypothetical 15,000-mile year at exactly 27 mpg uses about 556 gallons; at 26 mpg it uses about 577. That is roughly 21 gallons apart, before applying a fuel price. This calculation is a way to interpret the ratings, not a prediction for either vehicle or a reason to choose a drivetrain that does not suit its intended use.

A transmission change alone does not establish that the newer vehicle will be more reliable or cheaper to maintain. During a test drive, judge low-speed response, merging and ordinary acceleration. Those observations can help decide whether the vehicle suits the driver without turning a preference for one transmission design into a durability claim.

Choose equipment that changes daily use

Chevrolet lists heated front seats and a heated steering wheel on the LT, along with the 11.3-inch infotainment screen. RS emphasizes different exterior details and wheel choices; ACTIV adds all-terrain tires and a uniquely tuned suspension. Those are concrete distinctions to examine rather than reasons to assume a more expensive trim is automatically the better fit.

Bring the same practical questions to each version: Can the driver reach the controls comfortably? Does the rear seat accommodate the people or child seats that will use it? Does the cargo area fit the actual stroller, luggage or mobility equipment? Check the particular vehicle’s equipment instead of relying on an illustration or an “as shown” price.

The useful comparison ends with an itemized purchase total and the exact configuration. A starting MSRP establishes a reference point; the window sticker, equipment demonstration and written transaction terms establish what is actually being considered.