Reading shoppers comparing 2027 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels are choosing between two separate vehicles that share a nameplate. The gas Equinox runs three trims: LT at $29,000, RS at $33,900 and ACTIV at $33,900. The battery-electric Equinox EV runs three of its own: LT 1 at $34,995, LT 2 at $41,795 and RS at $44,095. Each price is a base MSRP that excludes the destination charge, and the two vehicles do not share one: $1,995 on the gas Equinox, $1,800 on the Equinox EV.

Both sides of that family sit on the lot at Outten Chevrolet, six trims deep, with two powertrains and two screen sizes between them. The 2027 Equinox overview covers the vehicle as a whole.

2027 Chevy Equinox Trim Levels at a Glance for Reading PA Buyers

The gas trims make one $4,900 move, LT to RS or ACTIV, with the RS and the ACTIV sharing a single $33,900 opening price as two personalities rather than two levels. On the electric side it is $6,800 from LT 1 to LT 2, then $2,300 to the RS.

Trim	Vehicle	Base MSRP (excludes destination)	Drivetrain	Headline difference
LT	Gas Equinox	$29,000	FWD standard, AWD $31,000	175-hp 1.5L Turbo, 8-speed automatic, heated front seats and steering wheel, 11.3-inch touchscreen
RS	Gas Equinox	$33,900	FWD standard, AWD $35,900	Black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging, flat-bottom steering wheel, 19-inch wheels standard
ACTIV	Gas Equinox	$33,900	FWD standard, AWD $35,900	All-terrain tires, uniquely-tuned suspension, Evotex and sueded microfiber seating
EV LT 1	Equinox EV	$34,995	FWD, AWD available.	319 miles EPA-estimated on FWD, 17.7-inch touchscreen, over 20 standard safety features
EV LT 2	Equinox EV	$41,795	FWD, AWD available.	Adds heated steering wheel, seats and mirrors, HD Surround Vision, wireless phone charging
EV RS	Equinox EV	$44,095	FWD, AWD available.	Adds unique fascias, Black accents, flat-bottom steering wheel, 21-inch Black wheels

Nothing crosses between the two: different platform, different length, different cargo volume, different screen, different destination charge. On base MSRP the gas LT sits $5,995 under the EV LT 1 before either charge applies. The gas versus EV comparison holds that decision in one place.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown of All Six 2027 Equinox Models

Equinox LT: $29,000 with Heated Front Seats and an 11.3-Inch Touchscreen

The LT opens the gas lineup at $29,000 with front-wheel drive and $31,000 with all-wheel drive, base MSRP excluding the $1,995 destination charge. Its 1.5L Turbo four-cylinder makes 175 hp at 5,600 rpm and 203 lb-ft, and for 2027 the 8-speed automatic is standard on front-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive. The EPA rates it at 27 MPG combined front-wheel drive, 25 city and 29 highway (fueleconomy.gov), for 400 miles of total range from the 14.8-gallon tank. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard, which counts for something on a February morning in Berks County, and the 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen runs Google built-in and OnStar connectivity plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, with HD Surround Vision and roof rails available. Over 15 standard safety and driver assistance features include Chevy Safety Assist: Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam. Cargo runs 29.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 63.5 folded, inside 104.3 cubic feet of passenger volume for five, and properly equipped the LT tows up to 1,500 lbs. Every measurement sits on the specs and dimensions page.

Equinox RS: $33,900 for the Blacked-Out Appearance Treatment

The RS is $33,900 with front-wheel drive and $35,900 with all-wheel drive, base MSRP excluding destination, $4,900 above the LT, and the powertrain carries over intact at 175 hp, 203 lb-ft and 27 MPG combined front-wheel drive (fueleconomy.gov). The money buys the look: Black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging take the chrome out of the bodyside, a flat-bottom steering wheel replaces the round rim, and standard 19-inch wheels anchor it, with 20-inch machined wheels and a two-tone Black roof available. Roof rails are standard here, so cross rails and a cargo box are a one-step add. Reef Blue Metallic sits alongside Radiant Red Tintcoat, Mosaic Black Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic and Summit White on the palette.

Equinox ACTIV: $33,900 with All-Terrain Tires and a Retuned Suspension

The ACTIV shares the RS price of $33,900, or $35,900 with all-wheel drive, base MSRP excluding destination, and spends it on hardware you feel rather than see: standard all-terrain tires and a uniquely-tuned suspension, which change the character of the car on the gravel lanes and frost-heaved back roads north of Kutztown. Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces wipe down after wet dogs come back from Blue Marsh Lake or muddy boots come off the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary trails, an available two-tone white roof separates the ACTIV at a glance, and roof rails are standard. The rest is pure Equinox: 175 hp at 5,600 rpm, 203 lb-ft, the 8-speed automatic on either drivetrain, a standard Drive Mode Selector for changing road conditions, 8.08 inches of minimum ground clearance and, properly equipped, up to 1,500 lbs of towing. Add all-wheel drive for the most weather-ready gas Equinox on the lot.

Equinox EV LT 1: $34,995 and 319 Miles of EPA-Estimated Front-Wheel-Drive Range

The Equinox EV LT 1 opens the electric side at $34,995 base MSRP excluding an $1,800 destination charge, and range is the headline: an EPA-estimated 319 miles on front-wheel-drive models, or an EPA-estimated 307 miles on available all-wheel-drive models, both drawn from an 85-kWh battery through a single-speed direct drive. The standard NACS charging port expands access to more charging stations, public DC fast charging runs up to 150 kW, and the car takes on up to 80 miles of range in 10 minutes on public DC fast charging. A 240-volt home charger fills it in about 9.5 hours, an overnight in a Schuylkill Haven garage with time to spare. The 17.7-inch center touchscreen, the largest among EVs in its class, is standard from this trim up, with Google built-in and available Google Gemini. Over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features open with Adaptive Cruise Control, Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology is available, 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels are standard, cargo runs 26.4 cubic feet behind the second row and 57.2 cubic feet maximum, and the battery and electric components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles. See what is on the ground in Equinox EV inventory.

Equinox EV LT 2: $41,795 with the Heated Group and HD Surround Vision

The LT 2 is $41,795 base MSRP excluding the $1,800 destination charge, a $6,800 step that includes all LT 1 features plus a heated steering wheel, heated front seats and heated mirrors, standard safety and driver assistance features such as HD Surround Vision, and wireless phone charging. Heated mirrors are the feature nobody shops for and everybody appreciates the first icy morning on Route 61. The LT 2 also gains standard roof-mounted side rails and the front center LED light bar that gives the Equinox EV its lit signature at the nose. Battery, charging and range carry over from the LT 1, and with all-wheel drive the EPA rates the Equinox EV at 103 MPGe combined, 112 city and 95 highway, using 33 kWh per 100 miles (fueleconomy.gov).

Equinox EV RS: $44,095 with 21-Inch Black Wheels

The Equinox EV RS tops the electric side at $44,095 base MSRP excluding the $1,800 destination charge, $2,300 over the LT 2. It keeps every piece of LT 2 equipment, including the battery, the charging hardware, the 17.7-inch touchscreen and available Super Cruise, and adds unique front and rear fascias, Black exterior accents, a flat-bottom steering wheel and 21-inch Black wheels, which change the stance of the car against the standard 19-inch machined-face aluminum design. White Sands is new to the palette for 2027, joining Radiant Red Tintcoat, Summit White, Riptide Blue Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic and Black over a Black cloth interior.

Side-by-Side Equipment Comparison for Berks County Shoppers

These are the rows that separate the six trims once the badges come off.

Feature	LT	RS	ACTIV	EV LT 1	EV LT 2	EV RS
Base MSRP, excludes destination	$29,000	$33,900	$33,900	$34,995	$41,795	$44,095
Center touchscreen	11.3-inch	11.3-inch	11.3-inch	17.7-inch	17.7-inch	17.7-inch
Roof-mounted side rails	Available	Standard	Standard	LT 2 and above	Standard	Standard
Super Cruise hands-free driving	Equinox EV feature for 2027	Equinox EV feature for 2027	Equinox EV feature for 2027	Available	Available	Available
Maximum cargo volume	63.5 cu ft	63.5 cu ft	63.5 cu ft	57.2 cu ft	57.2 cu ft	57.2 cu ft
Towing, properly equipped	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5

Super Cruise is available on the 2027 Equinox EV and is not offered on the gas Equinox for 2027, so hands-free highway driving on Interstate 78 belongs to the electric car, on all three of its trims.

All-Wheel Drive and the Extra $2,000 for Schuylkill Haven Drivers

All-wheel drive is $2,000 over the same trim with front-wheel drive on every gas Equinox, which makes LT AWD $31,000 and RS AWD and ACTIV AWD $35,900, base MSRP excluding the $1,995 destination charge. The 8-speed automatic is standard on both drivetrains for 2027, so the transmission is the same either way. The EPA rates front-wheel drive at 27 MPG combined and all-wheel drive at 26, both 25 city and 29 highway (fueleconomy.gov), and total range rises from 400 miles to 406 with all-wheel drive.

That $2,000 adds traction on the climbs toward Pottsville, on the grade over Blue Mountain, and in the wet on US-222 into the Greater Reading corridor. For a driver in Bally who parks outdoors and commutes regardless of the forecast, that is confidence in January. The Equinox EV takes all-wheel drive as well, at an EPA-estimated 307 miles of range against 319 on front-wheel drive.

Common 2027 Equinox Trim Comparisons Kutztown and Lebanon Buyers Search

Equinox RS vs Equinox ACTIV

Both are $33,900, both reach $35,900 with all-wheel drive, and both carry standard roof rails and the identical 175-hp powertrain, so this one comes down to surface. Take the RS if the car lives on pavement and you want it to look sharp doing it. Take the ACTIV if the driveway turns to gravel and an all-terrain tire and a retuned suspension earn their keep.

Equinox EV LT 1 vs Equinox EV LT 2

A $6,800 move from $34,995 to $41,795, base MSRP excluding the $1,800 destination charge, on two cars that share the 85-kWh battery, the NACS port, the 17.7-inch touchscreen and the same EPA-estimated range figures. Through a Pennsylvania winter the LT 2's heated steering wheel, heated front seats and heated mirrors reframe the step on their own, and its roof-mounted side rails make it the easier car to load a cargo box or a bike rack onto.

The 2027 Equinox Value Verdict for Reading PA Buyers

The LT is the volume trim and the one most Reading buyers drive home, with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and the 11.3-inch touchscreen standard at $29,000. On the electric side the LT 2 at $41,795 is where the equipment lands, and the EV RS adds the full appearance package on top of it for $2,300.

Which 2027 Equinox Trim Is Right for You in Reading PA

Every move on both sides, and what the money buys. The 2027 Equinox buyer's guide carries the rest of the 2027 lineup detail.

Step	Price difference	What it adds and who it is for
Gas LT to RS or ACTIV	$4,900	Two personalities at one price. RS adds the Black appearance treatment, flat-bottom wheel and 19-inch wheels for the style buyer. ACTIV adds all-terrain tires, a uniquely-tuned suspension and Evotex seating for the buyer who leaves pavement. Both add standard roof rails.
Any gas trim, front-wheel to all-wheel drive	$2,000	Traction on hills, gravel and winter roads for the year-round commuter. LT AWD $31,000, RS AWD and ACTIV AWD $35,900.
Gas LT to Equinox EV LT 1	$5,995	A different vehicle, not a step within one lineup: 85-kWh battery, 319 miles EPA-estimated range on front-wheel drive, 17.7-inch touchscreen and available Super Cruise, for the driver who can charge at home. Each figure excludes its own destination charge.
EV LT 1 to EV LT 2	$6,800	Heated steering wheel, heated front seats and heated mirrors, standard HD Surround Vision, wireless phone charging and roof rails, for the four-season daily driver.
EV LT 2 to EV RS	$2,300	Unique front and rear fascias, Black exterior accents, flat-bottom steering wheel and 21-inch Black wheels, for the buyer who wants the flagship look.

Shop 2027 Equinox Trims at Outten Chevrolet near Reading PA

Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg stocks the gas Equinox and the Equinox EV side by side at 1080 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526, a straight run up Route 61 from Reading and an easy trip from Schuylkill Haven. Call (610) 674-0598 for what is on the ground in the trim you want, or browse the Equinox inventory and current new-vehicle specials.

The fastest way to settle an RS against an ACTIV, or an EV LT 1 against an LT 2, is to sit in both. Schedule a test drive and we will have the pair waiting. When you are ready to talk numbers, get pre-approved online or review terms through our lease center. Whichever trim you choose is backed by the department that handles its scheduled maintenance, including the first visit at 12 months or 12,000 miles included on both the gas Equinox and the Equinox EV.

2027 Equinox Trim FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which 2027 Equinox trim is the best value?

The gas Equinox LT at $29,000 base MSRP, excluding the $1,995 destination charge. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, the 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in and OnStar, and over 15 standard safety and driver assistance features including Chevy Safety Assist all come standard, and the EPA rates it at 27 MPG combined (fueleconomy.gov) for 400 miles of total range. On the electric side the value pick is the EV LT 2 at $41,795, which carries the heated group, HD Surround Vision and wireless phone charging as standard equipment.

What is the difference between the Equinox LT and RS?

$4,900 and an appearance package. The RS is $33,900 against the LT's $29,000, both base MSRP excluding destination, and both use the 1.5L Turbo making 175 hp at 5,600 rpm and 203 lb-ft with the 8-speed automatic. The RS adds Black mirrors, moldings, emblems and badging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, standard 19-inch wheels with 20-inch machined wheels available, an available two-tone Black roof, and standard roof rails. Performance, efficiency, cargo volume and towing match across the two.

What does the Equinox ACTIV add?

Standard all-terrain tires and a uniquely-tuned suspension, at $33,900 base MSRP excluding destination, or $35,900 with all-wheel drive. Those two change how the car behaves on gravel and broken pavement around Berks County. Inside, Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces give a wipe-down surface for muddy boots and wet gear, and an available two-tone white roof and standard roof rails finish it. It keeps the 175-hp 1.5L Turbo, the 8-speed automatic, 8.08 inches of minimum ground clearance and, properly equipped, up to 1,500 lbs of towing.

Is all-wheel drive worth the extra $2,000 on a 2027 Equinox?

For a driver who commutes through a Pennsylvania winter, yes. All-wheel drive is $2,000 over the same trim in front-wheel drive on every gas Equinox, so LT AWD is $31,000 and RS or ACTIV AWD is $35,900, base MSRP excluding the $1,995 destination charge. The EPA rates front-wheel drive at 27 MPG combined and all-wheel drive at 26, both 25 city and 29 highway (fueleconomy.gov), and total range rises from 400 miles to 406 with all-wheel drive.

How do the three Equinox EV trims differ?

LT 1 is $34,995, LT 2 is $41,795 and RS is $44,095, each base MSRP excluding the $1,800 destination charge. All three share the 85-kWh battery, the standard NACS charging port, up to 150 kW DC fast charging, the 17.7-inch center touchscreen, over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features and available Super Cruise, plus an EPA-estimated 319 miles of range on front-wheel drive or 307 on available all-wheel drive. LT 2 adds the heated group, HD Surround Vision, wireless phone charging and roof rails. RS adds unique fascias, Black exterior accents, a flat-bottom steering wheel and 21-inch Black wheels.

Which 2027 Equinox trim gets the bigger touchscreen?

Every Equinox EV trim. The LT 1, LT 2 and RS all carry a 17.7-inch center touchscreen, the largest among EVs in its class, with Google built-in and available Google Gemini, and it is standard from the opening electric trim at $34,995. The gas Equinox uses an 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen, standard on the LT, RS and ACTIV alike, so all three gas trims get the same display. More answers sit on the 2027 Equinox FAQ page.

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