2025 Chevy Equinox | First Drive

For 2025, Chevrolet increases the Equinox's off-road readiness, adding an all-new ACTIV trim to the lineup. Our Lyn Woodward takes you on a first drive with this outdoor-ready SUV. #KBB

2025 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive
00:10 Exterior Changes
1:30 What's new in 2025?
2:03 Engine Options & Specs
2:19 Horsepower
3:13 Driving Impressions & Performance
4:40 What modes are available?
6:03 Interior Impressions & Features
7:48 Trims Levels & Options
8:53 Safety Features
9:41 Pricing
10:00 Competitors
10:41 Final Thoughts

[Billn]

I'm glad Lynn got to review this one.

[damilolaakanni]

I think an optional 2.0 turbo engine would be a welcome addition to the lineup. With a standard 8 speed automatic transmission and standard AWD.

[mistertee]

I'm an import kinda guy but gotta say this looks very good with the right set of features for the money. This more rugged look is what Chevy needs to be more interesting.

[McSMACKthest]

Chevy has dubbed you ‘Lyn Lyn’ and Lyn Lyn you shall forever be now. 😅

[ctclardy]

I think Chevrolet has a hit here, but I wish they offered a black or white top for both the Active and RS, not just black on the RS and white on the Activ.

[CalvinHikes]

It looks really nice, especially in that color.
I just don't trust chevy drive trains. And I never will.

[WOOF]

If Lyn Lyn Lyn is impressed with the new Equinox, it must be really damn good! And with her seal of approval, I'm going to buy an RS AWD in red/black!! 💯 🎯

[Paul-cxgm]

I like the new more rugged looks, great review too.

[deangelocapron]

I was wondering when you guys would upload this one

[hynsum]

'24 CR-V, 4-1.5L 190-hp
29c/32h/29comb mpg AWD

'25 Equinox, 4-1.5L, 175-hp
24c/29h/26comb mpg AWD

'24 Escape, 4-2.0L 250-hp
23c/31h/26comb mpg AWD

[gyulatakacs]

I test drove it. It was surprisingly good.

[mc.charleymusic]

They should make a ZR2 trim for this new Equinox to compete with the new GMC Terrain AT4

[thegraggs]

The 2024 equinox with the same engine but more torque and fwd had 28 mpg combined and 31 highway. The 2025 has the same engine, less torque, fwd and only 27 mpg combined and 28 highway! Backward progress, way to go GM! No thanks on this offering!

[Green]

Hopefully in a few years when I am ready to buy again this will have something more substantial engine wise. It would easily be a top purchase option for me then.

[frankcoffey]

What happened to the engine upgrade for the Equinox? In 2019 I was able to get the 2.0 turbo with 252 HP and the 9 speed trans. Is there a reason they no longer offer that? It looks like the only way to get more power is in the EV version.

[ajesuale]

cant wait for this to be a hybrid in 2027, hopefully that comes a little faster tho

[inchandru]

the front facia looks like an Outlander

[stephenwinter]

According to the Canadian website you can get the 8spd automatic even on the entry model as long as you buy awd definitely mandatory here because we have nasty winter months ciao 😮

[TheAutomotiveReview]

The 2025 Chevy Equinox and it’s sibling the 2025 GMC Terrain need the following upgrades to be competitive:
Replace the 1.5 Turbo with the 2.0 Turbo found in the Cadillac XT4. Add additional interior color choices like Grey and Tan to all trims. Eliminate the Shark Fin on the Equinox and Traverse vehicles. Add an LT2 or Premiere Trim to replace Activ. The Equinox is a daily commuter / school bus alternative / shopping mall / big box hauler. The reason consumers purchase these vehicles is for AWD, interior space, and increased driving height and visibility. If GM makes these changes they will have the potential of increasing sales of both the Equinox and Terrain for 2025 and beyond.

[thismanagain]

Hope this is available for sale in Saudi Arabia, as the last one wasn't, even though it would've sold well considering the price.