2025 MODEL-YEAR RESEARCH · EQUINOX PERFORMANCE
The 2025 gasoline Chevrolet Equinox uses a 1.5L turbo engine, but the front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations do not have identical transmissions or torque specifications. Knowing which vehicle you are comparing is the first step toward a useful test drive.
This guide covers 2025 only. The redesigned 2025 model should not be mixed with an earlier Equinox or the separate electric model. Browse used Equinox inventory or new Equinox listings and confirm the year, drivetrain and availability with Weber Chevrolet Granite City.
Chevrolet’s dated 2025 launch specifications list 175 horsepower from the 1.5L turbo engine. The FWD configuration uses a continuously variable transmission; AWD uses an eight-speed automatic. The manufacturer also publishes different torque figures for the two configurations.
These are specifications for the model year, not a prediction of how a particular used vehicle has been maintained. Confirm the drivetrain on the listing and vehicle documentation, then evaluate the individual vehicle’s response and condition.
On a smaller screen, scroll across the table to compare all columns.
| Configuration | Transmission | Published torque |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | Continuously variable transmission | 184 lb.-ft. |
| Available all-wheel drive | Eight-speed automatic | 203 lb.-ft. |
Try a smooth start, a moderate acceleration and a legal merge, paying attention to how the vehicle responds to the same inputs you use every day. Include lower-speed streets and a normal cruising stretch if the appointment route allows. Notice transmission response and cabin sound without assuming one design must feel better to every driver.
If you are comparing FWD and AWD, use similar driving conditions and avoid comparing a heavily worn used example with a differently equipped vehicle as though the drivetrain were the only difference. Note tires, wheel size, mileage and maintenance information alongside your impressions.
Consider the conditions you regularly encounter, where you park and what you expect from the vehicle. Check the installed tires and their condition as part of the decision. An AWD badge does not replace the need for suitable tires or careful driving in poor conditions.
Also compare the purchase price and operating requirements of the actual vehicles. A buyer making mostly short urban trips may weigh the choice differently from someone regularly driving less predictable rural routes. The goal is a configuration that fits your use, not a drivetrain chosen solely because it appears on a higher-priced listing.
Chevrolet identifies a maximum trailering capacity of up to 1,500 pounds for a properly equipped 2025 Equinox with available AWD. That figure should not be applied to every 2025 Equinox. Review the specific vehicle, required equipment, owner-manual instructions and loaded trailer before deciding it meets your needs.
Bring the trailer’s loaded weight and hitch information to the conversation. Include passengers and cargo in the review rather than looking only at an empty trailer’s advertised weight. If your intended load requires a different vehicle, compare suitable alternatives through our Chevrolet SUV inventory before buying equipment for an unsuitable combination.
For fuel planning, use the correct label for the year and drivetrain you are considering. Annual miles, city-versus-highway use, local fuel prices and driving conditions will affect the result. A useful budget is based on your expected use rather than a single best-case figure.
With a used Equinox, review service records, inspection findings and tire condition. Ask about the in-service date and any remaining coverage. Our service center can help discuss maintenance questions for a Chevrolet you own or are evaluating, subject to the service requested and appointment availability.
Once you prefer a drivetrain, compare cabin fit and trim equipment. The 2025 Equinox trim guide keeps LT, RS and ACTIV in the same model-year context. The 2025 interior guide helps evaluate passengers and cargo without repeating the powertrain decision.
Request an itemized quote for the actual listing. Keep equipment, condition and financing assumptions visible so a lower monthly payment does not obscure a different term, down payment or vehicle specification. Send the team your remaining questions before the visit.
No. Chevrolet lists a CVT for FWD and an eight-speed automatic for AWD in the 2025 gasoline model.
No. Equinox EV is a separate electric vehicle. Its powertrain and ownership requirements should be researched separately.
No. Chevrolet’s published maximum applies to properly equipped AWD configurations. Verify the exact vehicle, equipment and loaded combination before towing.
Contact Weber Chevrolet Granite City with a listing link, your preferred drivetrain and any small-trailer requirements. Request a vehicle-specific equipment review and a test drive that answers your performance questions.
