The 2025 Chevy Equinox Gets a Surprisingly Affordable Sub-$30K Starting Price

The 2025 Chevy Equinox brings a fresh face and more tech to the most competitive segment.

As GM continues to overhaul its lineup, the latest Chevy Equinox‘s arrival is arguably the most important of the bunch. Now, we know how much this latest update will cost. And even with all the changes, the 2025 model is remarkably affordable, if you compare it apples-to-apples with the last generation.

Before digging into the new trim walk, there is one caveat to mention. Because there’s no basic LS model this time around, the 2025 Chevy Equinox does fundamentally get more expensive than 2024’s baseline price. However, at $29,995 to start, the new front-wheel drive LT model is $500 more than it was before, and limbos in just under that $30K mark…if only just.

2025 Chevy Equinox ACTIV

For that price point, the Equinox LT features an 11.3-inch infotainment display as well as an 11-inch digital gauge cluster. You get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, remote start, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, and adaptive cruise control from the jump. From there, buyers can move toward either the sporty-looking RS or the lifestyle-focused, off-roadish Activ. Both upper trims start at $34,395 (including $1,395 destination), so which one to shop for mainly comes down to your own preference.

Front-wheel drive is the default across all trims, while all-wheel drive is a $2,000 option. As before, the powertrain remains a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, putting out 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. FWD versions get a CVT, while AWD models get a conventional 8-speed automatic.

Each 2025 Chevy Equinox gets a host of standard safety kit, including automatic emergency braking, lane-deep assist, lane departure warning, automatic high-beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors with cross-traffic alert and a rear seat reminder as standard fare.

While we do have pricing, we still have a little while to wait before the Equinox hits dealerships. It should arrive on actual lots in mid-June.