As one of the best-selling compact SUVs on the market, the Chevy Equinox has set itself apart from the competition by not only being an affordable economy-class SUV but also a practical one. So, how do you improve on practicality and make it more enticing for potential shoppers looking for a Chevy Equinox for sale without pricing them out of the market? Well, you add new features that make sense while also enhancing preexisting ones to meet the expectations of a new model-year outing.
For those of you who are considering a 2025 Chevy Equinox but aren’t quite sure what’s new or what’s been added to the lineup, you’re in luck: we’ve outlined all of the new features and highlights for the 2025 Equinox, including major and minor updates to this popular compact SUV, which is available in a revamped trim lineup of three exciting options: the beloved LT, the revamped RS, and the all-new ACTIV.
The RS and ACTIV Trims
The Equinox has had an overhaul of its trims, focusing more on category-specific offerings rather than incremental feature changes for a handful of different trims. The change means the LT is now the starter trim, as opposed to being the next trim up from the LS. Being the new base, the LT features all of the basics that you need when it comes to safety, infotainment, and performance. The subsequent two trims are the sporty RS and the off-road ACTIV; these give you a more focused and diverse variety of trims targeting specific drivers. Additionally, the RS and ACTIV trims—in all-wheel drive—come with a rotary drive mode selector featuring Normal, Snow, and Off-Road modes.
The RS is a popular performance-focused trim that is available on other Chevy branded vehicles such as the Blazer and the Trailblazer. It has been enhanced in the 2025 Equinox, such as with changes to the front fascia, boasting a more aggressive look compared to the LT, including a sportier grille with the RS badge, a black grille bar with a blacked-out Chevy bowtie badge, and a more dynamic lower bumper. You also have elevated roof rails and stylish 19-inch wheels. Inside, you get debossed RS-themed front headrests and a Torch Red and Santorini Blue interior stitching design.
The ACTIV also appears in other Chevy models’ trim lineups. It provides more of a rugged outdoor appeal, boasting up to 203 lb-ft of torque in all-wheel drive; this gives the ACTIV the grip and traction it needs for some moderate off-road adventures, especially as it comes equipped with all-terrain tires and a uniquely tuned off-road suspension for better articulation and traversal. You have a rugged-themed front fascia and bumper, along with roof rails on the exterior. Inside, you have a Black and Maple Sugar cabin with sueded microfiber Evotex material.

All-New Exterior Looks
These trims featuring their own unique exterior changes are just part of the new stylistic changes made for the fourth-generation Chevy Equinox. All three trims look vastly different from the outgoing generation thanks to bolder lines, more aggressive curves, and sharper edges helping to redefine the look and appeal of the Equinox for a new generation of drivers. This brings Chevy’s famous compact SUV more in line with the design cues of their other nameplates, such as the newer Trailblazer, Traverse, and Blazer.
The pillars on the Equinox have also seen a change, with the shark fin C-pillar design highlighting a more modern take on the popular compact SUV. The LT, in particular, also comes with all-new fascia options you can outfit it with, as well as all-new wheel options for the trim lineup, including designs that range from 17 to 20 inches; this gives you a lot more personalization and customization made available to outfit your vehicle to your liking. All of these features are attached to an all-new LED lighting array and headlight housing that give the Equinox a much more sleek and futuristic look.
To accompany these brand-new exterior alterations is a smattering of brand-new exterior colors, including all-new two-tone colors for the body and the roof. You now have eight additional color options over the outgoing generation; this includes six solid colors and ten two-tone colors. The two-tone colors are all new for the Equinox for the very first time; this includes a Mosaic Black Metallic or Summit White roof that can be matched with Summit White, Cacti Green, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, or Radiant Red Tintcoat body colors.
Incredible Interior Changes
Part of the all-new generation Equinox is that it boasts an interior layout change, which sees a more streamlined cabin with an all-new modern dashboard and vents. It also features a sleeker media control panel on the center console and structured center storage so you can keep your preferred items within easy reach.
There is the inclusion of new tactile material designs, and the standard inclusion of available Evotex seating material on the LT trim. There is also the availability of wireless charging to match the completely revamped infotainment suite. Chevy also removed the vertical stick shift in place of the drive selector knob, so now there is more free space within the cockpit area and more room for the driver to easily access the center console storage compartments.
This is done while retaining useful convenience features such as cup holders, the USB connector, and center pass-through storage. As for comfort, the interior of the Equinox now comes standard with a heated steering wheel and heated front seats; this brings the Equinox in line with other Chevy vehicles, boasting a lot of great convenience features and an ergonomic cabin design language that feels contemporary and functional.

Improved Infotainment
One of the biggest new features for the 2025 Chevy Equinox is the overhaul of the infotainment suite. This includes a new dashboard layout for the multiple display screens. You now have an 11.0-inch configurable digital instrument cluster that allows you to customize the driver media information, vehicle health, telemetry, and your own personal pages, so you can view only what’s important to you while you drive.
The second screen is a new 11.3-inch HD touchscreen that has nearly 30% more screen real estate over the outgoing 8.0-inch touchscreen that came packed in the previous generation Equinox models. You still have complete access to all of the great infotainment features that the Equinox is known for, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth streaming with voice activation, and navigation support.
This is all in addition to the complete suite of OnStar and Connected Services with real-time support and emergency services access, as well as Wi-Fi hotspot integration for multiple network-enabled devices. This gives you access to all of the great features you have enjoyed from past models but in an updated and sleeker design.
Explore the Features of the 2025 Chevy Equinox
Are you interested in or looking to purchase a 2025 Chevy Equinox? Maybe you have questions or concerns regarding the new designs, features, or trims. We can help with these and more, so contact us at your earliest convenience to learn more about all of the cool new additions and updates Chevy made to the 2025 Equinox.

