The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is the compact SUV most Reading shoppers are actually cross-shopping right now, and for 2027 it arrives as two separate vehicles wearing one nameplate: the gas Equinox, starting at $29,000 before its $1,995 destination charge with a 1.5L Turbo rated 175 hp at 5,600 rpm, and the battery-electric Equinox EV, starting at $34,995 before its $1,800 destination charge with an EPA-estimated 319 miles of range on front-wheel drive. Both seat five and both are sized for the drive most people here actually make: Route 61 into the city, US-222 south, or Interstate 78 east when the week calls for it. The gas car returns 27 MPG combined on front-wheel drive with a 400-mile total range, so a Schuylkill Haven commuter can go most of two weeks between fill-ups.

Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg stocks both nameplates side by side, which is the fastest way to settle the question that really matters here: gas or electric. The answer usually comes down to where you park at night and how far you drive in a day. Both cars price, measure and load differently, and the cargo and interior numbers below are the ones that decide most compact SUV purchases around Reading. The 2027 Equinox buyers guide carries the same two cars from every angle.

2027 Equinox Engines and Powertrain Options for Reading Drivers

There are two powertrains here, and they belong to two separate vehicles. Nothing is shared between them.

Gas Equinox: 1.5L Turbo with the new 8-speed automatic

Every gas 2027 Equinox runs the 1.5L Turbo four-cylinder, rated 175 hp at 5,600 rpm and 203 lb-ft of torque. The headline change for 2027 is the transmission: the 8-speed automatic is now standard on front-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive, new this year on front-drive models. A geared automatic holds a ratio on the climbs out toward Kutztown instead of hunting, and makes the merge onto Interstate 78 feel decisive.

All-wheel drive is available on every trim for $2,000. A Drive Mode Selector and Automatic Stop/Start are standard, the engine takes regular unleaded and is E15 capable, and the tank holds 14.8 gallons. Efficiency lands at 27 MPG combined front-wheel drive (25 city / 29 highway) for 400 miles of range, and 26 MPG combined with all-wheel drive (25 city / 29 highway) for 406 miles, per fueleconomy.gov.

Equinox EV: 85 kWh battery, single-speed drive, NACS charging

The Equinox EV is a separate battery-electric SUV on its own architecture, with an 85 kWh battery and single-speed direct drive. Front-wheel-drive models carry an EPA-estimated 319 miles of range; available all-wheel-drive models carry an EPA-estimated 307 miles and are rated 103 MPGe combined (112 city / 95 highway) at 33 kWh per 100 miles.

Charging is where 2027 changes the ownership picture: the port is now a standard NACS connector, so the public stations a Schuylkill Haven or Pottsville driver passes are open to it without an adapter hunt. Pull into a public DC fast charger and it draws up to 150 kW, worth up to 80 miles of range inside 10 minutes. Plug in on a 240-volt home charger and about 9.5 hours refills it overnight. Battery and electric components carry 8-year, 100,000-mile coverage behind all of it. Cost per mile against the gas car is worked out in the 2027 Equinox gas vs EV comparison.

Equinox Trim Lineup and Pricing

Six trims across the two nameplates, with entry points closer together than most people expect: the gas LT to the Equinox EV LT 1 is a $5,995 step.

Trim	Starting MSRP	What defines it
Equinox LT (gas)	$29,000	1.5L Turbo, heated front seats and steering wheel, 11.3-in. touchscreen, available HD Surround Vision
Equinox RS (gas)	$33,900	Black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging, flat-bottom steering wheel, 19-in. standard and 20-in. machined wheels available
Equinox ACTIV (gas)	$33,900	All-terrain tires, uniquely tuned suspension, Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces
Equinox EV LT 1	$34,995	319 miles EPA-estimated range with front-wheel drive, over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features, 17.7-in. center touchscreen
Equinox EV LT 2	$41,795	LT 1 plus heated steering wheel, front seats and mirrors, HD Surround Vision, wireless phone charging
Equinox EV RS	$44,095	LT 2 plus unique front and rear fascias, Black exterior accents, flat-bottom steering wheel, 21-in. Black wheels

Gas prices exclude a $1,995 destination charge and Equinox EV prices exclude an $1,800 charge; the two nameplates carry different charges. On the gas side, all-wheel drive is $2,000 on any trim, putting LT AWD at $31,000 and RS or ACTIV AWD at $35,900. RS and ACTIV share the $33,900 figure and split on character instead: RS wears black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging with a flat-bottom steering wheel, while ACTIV rolls on all-terrain tires over a uniquely tuned suspension with Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces. Each trim's equipment is broken out trim by trim on the 2027 Equinox trim levels page, and what is on the ground today shows in Equinox inventory and Equinox EV inventory.

Technology and Connectivity

The gas Equinox centers its dash on an 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in, OnStar connectivity, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. That screen is standard from the $29,000 LT, not held back for the top trim.

Step into an Equinox EV and the display grows to 17.7 inches, the largest among EVs in its class, with Google built-in standard and Google Gemini available on top of it. Hands-free driving lives on this side of the family: Super Cruise is available on the Equinox EV and is not offered on the gas Equinox for 2027. A Reading driver whose week is long stretches of Interstate 78 or US-222 gets the most out of that, and the Equinox EV is the one to drive for it. Screen, charging and connectivity figures sit in table form with the full specs and dimensions.

Interior, Comfort and Cargo Space for Reading Area Drivers

This is the section that decides most compact SUV purchases in Berks County, so here are both vehicles' real numbers rather than one blended figure. The gas Equinox carries 29.8 cu. ft. behind the rear seats and 63.5 cu. ft. folded, inside 104.3 cu. ft. of passenger volume. The Equinox EV carries 26.4 cu. ft. behind the second row and 57.2 cu. ft. maximum. Both are two-row, five-passenger vehicles.

Interior and cargo	2027 Equinox (gas)	2027 Equinox EV
Seating	5, two rows	5, two rows
Cargo behind the second row	29.8 cu. ft.	26.4 cu. ft.
Maximum cargo volume	63.5 cu. ft., rear seats folded	57.2 cu. ft. maximum
Front head / leg / shoulder room	40.0 in. / 40.9 in. / 57.7 in.	39.2 in. / 41.7 in. / 58.6 in.
Rear head / leg / shoulder room	39.2 in. / 39.9 in. / 55.8 in.	38.5 in. / 38.0 in. / 55.5 in.
Roof rails	Available on LT, standard on RS and ACTIV	Standard on LT 2 and RS

What those numbers mean on a real weekend

The gas Equinox's 29.8 cu. ft. behind the rear seats is the number to hold onto if you load with all five seats in use: a week of groceries plus two sets of hiking packs for a Saturday at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, or two large suitcases and carry-ons for an airport run. Fold the rear seats and 63.5 cu. ft. opens up, enough for a flat-pack furniture haul or a paddleboard and cooler headed to Blue Marsh Lake.

The Equinox EV holds 26.4 cu. ft. behind the second row and 57.2 cu. ft. maximum, and gives back a longer cabin: 41.7 in. of front legroom and 58.6 in. of front shoulder room, the roomiest front seat in the family. Tall drivers on the daily run between Pottsville and Reading notice that first. Second-row shoulder room is within a third of an inch on both.

Cabin materials and everyday touches

Both are equipped for the winter mornings Schuylkill Haven gets. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard from the gas LT and arrive on the Equinox EV at LT 2, with heated mirrors and wireless phone charging. The gas Equinox offers Artemis Gray or Black leatherette and Black cloth, while ACTIV brings Evotex with sueded microfiber that shrugs off wet gear. Roof rails are standard on RS and ACTIV with cross rails available, the practical route to a cargo box or bike carrier once the 63.5 cu. ft. inside is spoken for.

Towing and Everyday Capability Across Berks County

When properly equipped, the 2027 Equinox tows up to 1,500 lbs, and the 2027 Equinox EV is also rated at 1,500 lbs. That covers a small utility trailer, a pair of jet skis, or a light compact camper, which is what this class is asked to do around Bally and the Greater Reading corridor.

Underneath, the gas Equinox runs a MacPherson strut front and 4-link rear suspension, four-wheel independent with front and rear stabilizer bars, and four-wheel antilock disc brakes with FNC-coated rotors. Ground clearance is 8.08 in., and the LT front-wheel-drive build carries a 4,850 lbs GVWR at a 3,428 lbs curb weight, inside Chevrolet's published 3,428 to 3,629 lbs lineup band. ACTIV adds all-terrain tires and its own suspension tune, and all-wheel drive is available on every gas trim, the combination most buyers here choose for the gravel lanes north of Route 61.

Safety and Driver Assistance from Reading to Schuylkill Haven

A Berks County week runs stop-and-go through downtown Reading, up PA Route 183 on two lanes, then home in the dark under Blue Mountain. Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every gas trim and puts six systems on that week at once. Forward Collision Alert reads the closing rate ahead and Automatic Emergency Braking acts on it. Front Pedestrian Braking covers the crosswalk near Santander Arena. Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning steers back toward center as a lane line slides away. The Following Distance Indicator puts your gap on the cluster in car lengths. IntelliBeam swaps high and low beams once the streetlights end. Count the rest of the no-cost equipment and the gas Equinox carries over 15 standard safety and driver assistance features. Options add HD Surround Vision for a tight parallel park downtown, Rear Cross Traffic Braking for the back-out at a Schuylkill Haven lot, Side Bicyclist Alert and the Rear Camera Mirror.

The Equinox EV carries over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features, opening with Adaptive Cruise Control and including Enhanced Auto Park Assist, HD Surround Vision, Intersection Auto Emergency Braking, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, plus available Super Cruise hands-free driving. For a driver whose week is mostly US-222 and Interstate 78 miles, adaptive cruise being standard rather than optional is a real difference.

Which 2027 Equinox Is Right for You in Reading PA

• Lowest cost of entry, biggest cargo hold: Equinox LT front-wheel drive at $29,000, 29.8 cu. ft. behind the rear seats, heated seats and wheel standard, 27 MPG combined.
• Winter confidence on a Schuylkill Haven or Pottsville commute: Equinox LT AWD at $31,000, keeping the 25 city / 29 highway numbers.
• Trailhead duty or street presence, same $33,900: Equinox ACTIV for all-terrain tires and its own suspension tune; Equinox RS for blacked-out trim and available 20-in. machined wheels.
• Home charging and the longest range: Equinox EV LT 1 at $34,995, 319 miles EPA-estimated on front-wheel drive, 17.7-in. screen.
• Hands-free highway miles and the full comfort kit: Equinox EV LT 2 at $41,795, adding heated seats, wheel and mirrors plus wireless charging, Super Cruise available.

A well-equipped pick for most Reading-area households lands around $31,000 to $35,900 on the gas side or $34,995 to $41,795 on the electric side, before destination. Run the numbers ahead of time with pre-approval, check current new vehicle specials, or value your current vehicle through trade-in valuation.

Why Buy the 2027 Equinox at Outten Chevrolet Near Reading

Both nameplates sit on the same lot here: you can drive a gas LT and an Equinox EV LT 1 back to back on the same afternoon, on the same roads, and settle the decision with your hands on both wheels. Schedule that through a test drive request.

Every 2027 Equinox and Equinox EV carries a 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, 5 years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance, and one scheduled maintenance visit included at 12 months or 12,000 miles, covering an oil and filter change, four-tire rotation and a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection. The gas car adds a 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty; the Equinox EV's battery and electric components are covered 8 years or 100,000 miles. Our Equinox service and maintenance guide lays out the intervals, and our certified technicians handle both powertrains at the service department, bookable through service scheduling. Find us at 1080 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526, or call (610) 674-0598. Buyers drive to us from Reading, Kutztown, Bally, Pottsville and Lebanon because the paperwork is straightforward and the vehicle is ready when we say it will be.

2027 Chevrolet Equinox Frequently Asked Questions

What is new on the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?

Two changes carry the 2027 model year. On the gas Equinox, the 8-speed automatic is now standard on front-wheel-drive models as well as all-wheel drive, so every 2027 Equinox, front- or all-wheel drive, uses that 8-speed. On the Equinox EV, the charging port is now a standard NACS connector, opening access to a much larger public charging network. Pricing moves as well, with the gas LT at $29,000 and RS and ACTIV each at $33,900, all excluding a $1,995 destination charge.

Is the Equinox a good SUV for a Reading area commute?

It suits the commute well. The gas Equinox returns 27 MPG combined in front-wheel drive with 400 miles of range from a 14.8-gallon tank, so a Reading-to-Schuylkill Haven pattern means a fill-up roughly every week and a half. The 8-speed automatic gives clean, decisive shifts on the grades and on-ramps around Route 61 and Interstate 78. All-wheel drive is $2,000 on any trim and keeps the same 25 city / 29 highway ratings, at 26 MPG combined and 406 miles. If you can charge at home, the Equinox EV's 319 EPA-estimated miles on front-wheel drive covers weeks of commuting between plug-ins.

How many people does the 2027 Equinox seat, and does it have a third row?

The 2027 Equinox seats five in two rows and does not offer a third row. The same is true of the 2027 Equinox EV: five seats, two rows. That layout is why the cargo hold is as usable as it is, at 29.8 cu. ft. behind the rear seats on the gas Equinox and 63.5 cu. ft. folded. Front head, leg and shoulder room measure 40.0, 40.9 and 57.7 inches on the gas car, with 39.2, 39.9 and 55.8 inches in the second row. If you need seating for six or more, our team can walk you to a larger Chevrolet SUV the same visit.

Should I buy the gas Equinox or the Equinox EV?

Take the gas Equinox if you cannot plug in where you park at night, if you want the lowest entry price at $29,000, or if you want the larger cargo hold at 29.8 cu. ft. Take the Equinox EV if you can charge at home and want the 319-mile EPA-estimated front-wheel-drive range, the 17.7-inch screen, over 20 standard driver assistance features or available Super Cruise, which the gas car does not offer for 2027. The entry-point difference is $5,995 before destination. Our gas vs EV page works the full comparison, charging, cargo and running costs included.

What does a 2027 Equinox cost to start?

The gas 2027 Equinox LT starts at $29,000, with RS and ACTIV each at $33,900, all excluding a $1,995 destination charge. All-wheel drive adds $2,000 on any trim, putting LT AWD at $31,000 and RS or ACTIV AWD at $35,900. The Equinox EV starts at $34,995 for LT 1, $41,795 for LT 2 and $44,095 for the EV RS, each excluding an $1,800 destination charge. Current offers are on our new vehicle specials page, and terms start with pre-approval or the Lease Center.

How can I see a 2027 Equinox near Reading?

Browse live stock on the 2027 Equinox inventory page or the Equinox EV inventory page, then book a time through our test drive form or call (610) 674-0598. Because we stock both, you can drive them back to back in one visit, which is the fastest way to settle the decision. Shoppers from Reading, Kutztown and Schuylkill Haven usually pair the drive with a trade appraisal so the numbers finish the same day. More answers are on our 2027 Equinox FAQ page.

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