Chevy Equinox LT vs. ACTIV

The Chevy Equinox is an appealing compact SUV with a sporty style, a spacious interior, and convenient, advanced features. You can choose the LT, RS, or ACTIV trim levels. Here’s some additional information about the Chevrolet Equinox LT vs. ACTIV trims to help you make your decision.

Overview

Chevy Equinox LT

The base LT is ideal for everyday drivers and commuters. The 2025 model comes with keyless entry, push-button start, adaptive cruise control, and Normal and Snow driving modes.

Chevy Equinox ACTIV

The 2025 Equinox ACTIV is great for off-road adventures, and it includes a power liftgate with memory settings that can open automatically when it senses the key fob. This trim level also comes with roof-mounted side rails, sueded microfiber seats, and all-terrain tires. With both trims, models with all-wheel drive have an off-road mode as well.

Exterior Features

Chevy Equinox LT

The exterior of the LT has:

• Tinted rear windows
• A rear window defogger
• A manual liftgate
• 17-inch wheels
• Automatic high beams
• LED headlights
• Active grille shutters
• Heated power side mirrors

Available colors include:

• Summit White
• Mosaic Black Metallic
• Radiant Red Tintcoat
• Cacti Green
• Sterling Gray Metallic

With the LT, Lakeshore Blue Metallic is an exclusive option. With both trims, you can combine many body colors with a Mosaic Black Metallic or Summit White roof.

Chevy Equinox ACTIV

The ACTIV trim also includes Iridescent Pearl Tricoat and Reef Metallic color options. Along with the LT’s exterior features, it has rugged styling, a larger front grille, and heated, rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Interior Features

With both trim levels, you’ll get:

• Map pockets for the front seats
• A rear center headrest
• Carpeted rear floor mats
• Active noise cancellation
• Remote start
• An 11-inch Driver Information Center
• An 11-3-inch display with navigation
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• SiriusXM satellite radio
• A heated steering wheel
• Heated front seats
• Front and rear USB ports

Chevy Equinox LT

The LT has a variety of interior options:

• Wireless charging
• Sunglasses storage
• A cabin humidity sensor
• An eight-way power driver’s seat
• Dual-zone climate control
• A universal home remote that works with garage door openers, home automation devices, and security systems

Chevy Equinox ACTIV

The LT options above are standard with the ACTIV. You can also add:

• Ventilated front seats with lumbar settings
• Memory settings for the driver’s seat and side mirrors
• Sueded microfiber seats in Maple Sugar
• Heated rear seats
• An eight-way power front passenger’s seat

Performance and Engine Options

With front-wheel drive, the 1.5-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine provides 175 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It uses a continuous variable transmission (CVT). Models with all-wheel drive give 203 pound-feet of torque and come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. With both trim levels, you can add an engine block heater and a trailer hitch. The ACTIV includes a softer suspension for a comfortable drive, even on rough roads.

Safety Features

The 2025 Chevy Equinox includes:

• A rear-view camera
• Forward collision warning
• Rear parking assistance
• Rear cross-traffic braking
• Front pedestrian and bicyclist braking
• Following distance indicator
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind spot steering assistance
• Side bicyclist alert
• Lane-keeping assistance
• Lane departure warning

You can add rear pedestrian alert, a camera with a 360-degree view, a first aid kit, and traffic sign recognition.

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