The New 2026 Chevy Equinox for Sale in Clifton
Did you know that the new Chevy Equinox can turn you into an astronaut? Well, sort of. Hear us out. Technically, an equinox is a space phenomenon that creates an equal amount of daytime and nighttime. It only happens twice a year. So, if we go a little further, we might even consider the Chevy Equinox a spaceship. A stretch of the imagination? Maybe. But imagine that. You and your family traveling in your mini spaceship with an equal balance of performance, efficiency, and commuting comfort. That's the essence of an equinox. And we've got it here at Schumacher Chevrolet of Clifton.
Exterior Design
New Chevrolet Equinox
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Stylish Appeal
Folks in Bloomfield, NJ, will surely admire your Chevy Equinox spaceship when you arrive. It's an alluring piece of work at night. No matter when you drive your Chevy Equinox, you'll have a big chunk of style points riding with you. The Chevy Equinox features an array of appearance upgrades available. You can select the RS package with upgraded 19-inch Dark Android-painted aluminum wheels with LED headlamps, a Gloss Black mesh grill, and Black Ice accents.
The sleek Midnight Edition sports an aggressive blacked-out theme with 18-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels, front and rear black bowtie emblems, body-color mirror caps, and a deep Black grille. The Redline Edition rolls out with 19-inch wheels with Red accents and Black center caps, 19-inch all-season tires, a redline-specific Black grille, and Black Ice interior accents. The Equinox is available with up to ten exterior paint options, including the newly added Riptide Blue and Lakeshore Blue colorways.
Interior Design
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Infotainment and Interior Design
Get ready for liftoff in Paterson, NJ, with your new Chevy Equinox. Every cabin is standard with up to 103.5 cubic feet of passenger volume. Front seat passengers will stretch out with 40 inches of headroom and 40.9 inches of legroom. Second-row riders will have 38.5 inches of headroom and 39.9 inches of legroom. The 60/40 split-folding seats allow a maximum of 63.9 cubic feet of cargo room.
Your cabin design offers standard features like a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, and an in-cabin 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. But you can bolster your interior comfort with a package or trim hike. Models like the Chevy Equinox Premiere include heated, jet-black perforated leather seats with memory for the front row, a heated steering wheel, and an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen.
Unforgettable Performance
All systems go in the Chevy Equinox. The sole powertrain is a turbocharged I4, 1.5L engine with 175 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque. It's mated to an outer-worldly, smooth-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission. You can expect to travel an EPA-estimated 26/31 MPG city/highway when you fill up at the nearest gas station in Paramus.
Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional for all trims. And that's worth its weight in gold when dealing with nasty fall and winter weather in Jersey City. The StabiliTrak feature is also available to improve traction support during slick conditions. And when needed, your Chevy Equinox can tow up to 3,500 lbs.
 Child Safety Features and Road Awareness
On this spaceship of a Chevy, you'll have acute safety features for maximum on-road protection. Chevy Safety Assistance offers standard safety features like electronic stability control, lane departure warning, a rearview camera, and seven airbags. And if you decide to let your teen take the wheel, standard teen driver technology will give you more control over how they drive.
Child seat latches in the second row provide easy hitching or removal for your child's car seat. Safety package upgrades will heighten your road awareness with features like blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and more.
Questions About Performance and Capability
What makes the 2026 Chevy Equinox a good vehicle to have in Clifton?
We'd have to say that it's a mix of its drivetrain and dimensions. The available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) definitely helps manage harsh winters in Clifton and throughout the East Coast. In addition, its smaller size makes travel and parking less stressful. You don't have to worry about moving a big-bodied SUV through a crowded lot or trying to park between two cars. It's an SUV made for city dwellers in Paramus and neighboring towns.
Does the 2026 Chevy Equinox have good fuel economy?
As gas prices go up, your blood pressure might soon follow. The good news is that when those prices fluctuate, you can still fill up your Equinox, keep your pressure low, and have extra cash left over for some snacks to go. The EPA-estimated 27/26/29 MPG city/highway/combined will surely maximize your fuel economy and make your gas dollar stretch. Real-world range is an EPA-estimated 350-450 miles on a full tank.
Questions About Interior Technology and Infotainment
Does Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come with every trim level?
In a world where connectivity matters, it's good to know that every 2026 Chevy Equinox includes Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. You'll also have Google built-in to fully integrate your Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store.
What size is the infotainment screen?
The 11.3-inch diagonal touchscreen is a major upgrade from previous model years. Still, you don't need an upgrade to receive it for 2026. It's included in every trim level for your new Equinox near Paterson, NJ, along with an 11-inch diagonal driver information center.
What are the driver assistance features?
There are over 15 standard safety and driver assistance features for the new Chevy Equinox. Chevy Safety Assist includes the following accident prevention features for every trim.
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Beam Distance Indicator
- IntelliBeam®
Are there any safety upgrades available?
Absolutely. You can have more awareness on the road in Bloomfield, NJ, with the available driver assistance upgrades for your Chevy Equinox.
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Super Cruise®
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Safety Seat Alert
Questions About Exterior Design
Does the Chevy Equinox have two-tone designs?
Yes, the two-tone design is available for the Chevy Equinox ACTIV and the Chevy Equinox RS. For the Active, you can combine a Summit White roof with one of five colors. For the RS, you can combine one of the same five colors with a black roof.
- Cacti Green
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
- Mosaic Black Metallic
- Reef Blue Metallic
What wheel sizes are available for the Chevy Equinox?
The entry-level trims receive 17-inch wheels, but select trims offer either 19-inch wheels or 20-inch wheels.
Questions About Interior Design and Cargo Room
What is the seating capacity?
You can fit up to five inside the Chevy Equinox.
How much legroom is in the Chevy Equinox?
Whether you have growing teens, a bulky car seat, or you want to take a few friends for a night out in Bloomfield, NJ, there's more than enough room to keep everyone comfortable.
- Front Row Headroom/Legroom: 40 inches/ 40.90 inches
- Second Row Headroom/Legroom: 39.20 inches/ 39.90 inches
How much cargo room is in the new Chevy Equinox?
You need space for luggage, shopping bags, groceries, baby bags, and more. The good news is that you don't have to be a pro at Tetris to make everything fit while you're out in Jersey City.
- Cargo Room Behind Second Row: 29.80 Cubic Feet
- Max Cargo Room: 63.50 Cubic Feet
Have you ever ridden in a spaceship before? If not, we've got a few here at Schumacher Chevrolet of Clifton. Get pre-approved financing and schedule your test drive at our Chevy dealership in Clifton. The Equinox delivers the perfect balance between comfort, safety, performance, and reliability. Who said you had to go to school for years just to become an astronaut? Your spaceship awaits.
L
- 170 Horse Power, 1.5 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 230 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,000 rpm
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Rear vision camera
- Smart Device Integration; Apple CarPlay/ Android Audio
- Single-zone manual climate control
- USB/ auxiliary ports
- 2 exterior colors
LS
- 170 Horse Power, 1.5 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 203 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,000 rpm
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Premium cloth seat trim
- Smart Device Integration; Apple CarPlay/ Android Audio
- Single-zone manual climate control
- Forward collision alert & Front pedestrian braking
- 6 exterior colors
LT
- 170 Horse Power, 1.5 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 203 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,000 rpm (regular gas) or 136 Horse Power; 1.6 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 240 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,000 rpm (diesel)
- 252 Horse Power, 2.0 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 260 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,500 rpm (regular gas)
- Six-speed automatic transmission or Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Premium cloth seat trim
- Smart Device Integration; Apple CarPlay/ Android Audio
- Single-zone manual climate control
- Froward collision alert & Front pedestrian braking
- Deep-tinted rear glass
- 4.2 in multi-color driver info screen
- 11 exterior colors
Premier
- 170 Horse Power, 1.5 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 203 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,000 rpm (regular gas) or 136 Horse Power; 1.6 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 240 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,000 rpm (diesel)
- 252 Horse Power; 2.0 Liter Inline 4 cylinder; 260 lbs.-ft Torque at 2,500 rpm (regular gas)
- Six-speed automatic transmission or Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Premium cloth seat trim
- Smart Device Integration; Apple CarPlay/ Android Audio
- Dual-zone manual climate control
- Forward collision alert & Front pedestrian braking
- Deep-tinted rear glass
- 4.2 in multi-color driver info screen
- Roof mounted side rails
- Rear park assist
- 10 exterior colors