Meet the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox: Built for the Modern Drive
Drivers searching for a well-rounded, modern compact SUV have consistently turned to the Chevy Equinox. For the 2027 model year, the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox builds on its recent complete redesign with significant engineering upgrades and styling tweaks. Available right here at John Jones Chevrolet of Salem, this crossover provides local drivers with a commanding road presence, a premium tech-driven cabin, and a highly responsive driving experience that stays friendly to your household budget.
Whether you are tackling your daily morning commute on State Road 60 or packing up gear for a family weekend getaway, the latest Equinox offers the space, confidence, and connectivity needed for life in Southern Indiana.
Performance Refined: Say Goodbye to the CVT
The most important upgrade for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox happens where you can’t see it—under the hood. Chevrolet has listened to driver feedback and completely replaced the previous Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on front-wheel-drive (FWD) models. Now, an advanced, traditional 8-speed automatic transmission comes standard across the entire lineup, matching the all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations.
Paired with a pep-filled 1.5L Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 175 horsepower, the standard 8-speed automatic provides crisper, more familiar gear shifts and improved acceleration. It also standardizes robust capability, giving both FWD and AWD models a confident towing threshold of up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Express Your Style: New Colors and Streamlined Trims
The 2027 Equinox moves completely away from the rounded, soft styling of older crossovers, embracing a truck-inspired, rugged exterior profile with squared-off wheel arches and distinct front grilles for each model tier. Finding the right fit for your driveway is simple, with three highly tailored configurations:
- LT Trim: The ultimate value champion, delivering a comfortable ride, standard heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and gorgeous dual digital screens.
- RS Trim: Built for street-side style, offering dark exterior accents, black mirrors, distinct emblems, a sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, and eye-catching Torch Red contrast interior stitching.
- ACTIV Trim: Prepared for the unpaved paths with an off-road-tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels wrapped in rugged all-terrain tires, and durable premium Evotex microfiber seating surfaces.
Personalizing your ride is easier than ever with a stunning palette of exterior paints. Classic tones like Mosaic Black Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, and Sterling Gray Metallic are accompanied by premium options like Radiant Red Tintcoat. New for 2027, the outdoor-inspired Autumn Harvest Metallic joins the lineup. For an extra premium aesthetic, both the RS and ACTIV trims offer available dual-tone contrast roofs finished in Black or Summit White.
A Look Inside the High-Tech Cabin
Step inside, and the driver-focused cockpit shifts your expectations of what an affordable SUV interior should look like. The traditional dashboard layout has been replaced with a continuous, glass-like array of brilliant digital displays that come completely standard on every trim level:
| Standard Tech Feature | What It Delivers For Your Drive |
|---|---|
| 11.3-Inch Infotainment Screen | A massive center touchscreen loaded with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability. |
| 11-Inch Driver Info Center | Positioned cleanly behind the wheel to display crisp digital speedometers, navigation routes, and safety alerts. |
| Google Built-In Services | Direct cabin integration for real-time Google Maps data and Google Assistant voice commands without needing to tether your phone. |
| Electronic Precision Shift | A smart, column-mounted gear selector that frees up valuable lower console real estate for deeper storage trays. |
Smart Storage & Space: Behind the rear seats, you will find 29.8 cubic feet of versatile trunk space—perfect for strollers, coolers, or grocery runs. Drop the second-row seats flat to open up a massive 63.5 cubic feet of total utility space.
Standard Safety Security
Every 2027 Equinox is engineered to safeguard what matters most. The vehicle comes standard with the Chevy Safety Assist suite, an advanced safety network that utilizes onboard radar and cameras to monitor traffic conditions in real-time. Key standard safety systems include:
- Automatic Emergency Braking: Automatically applies braking pressure to prevent or mitigate frontal impacts.
- Lane Keep Assist: Delivers gentle, corrective steering wheel nudges if you begin drifting across lane lines without a signal.
- Front Pedestrian Braking: Scans the path ahead at city speeds to protect pedestrians and crosswalk traffic.
- Forward Collision Alert: Keeps watch on vehicles directly ahead and alerts you instantly to sudden stops.
Explore the 2027 Equinox in Salem, IN
If you are ready to experience a bolder, smarter crossover, the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is waiting for you. Shopping local at John Jones Chevrolet of Salem gives you the personalized care of a hometown dealership combined with access to an incredible inventory selection.
Visit our showroom today at 1450 S State Road 60 to check out the newest color options, value your trade-in, and take a test drive with our expert sales team.
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