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.
Performance and Fuel Economy FAQs
What are the engine options for the Chevy Equinox?
All trim levels are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque.
What is the fuel economy for the Chevy Equinox?
The Equinox has a 15.6-gallon fuel tank with an EPA-estimated 26/28 MPG city/highway for FWD models. AWD models offer an EPA-estimated 24/29 MPG city/highway.
Is All-Wheel Drive standard for the Chevy Equinox?
The Chevy Equinox LT comes standard with Front-Wheel Drive. The ACTIV and RS trims bring AWD as the standard drivetrain.
How much can the Chevy Equinox tow?
With AWD, the Equinox can pull up to 1,500 pounds—enough for a four-wheeler or a lightweight trailer. FWD models can pull up to 800 pounds.
FAQs about Interior Space and Features
Is the Chevy Equinox good for families?
The Chevy Equinox has always been one of the most popular SUVs for families. Its small size makes it easier to navigate crowded parking lots and slide into tight spaces. Inside, it can balance your busy life with excellent cargo room and a wide second row that easily fits car seats and growing teens.
How much cargo space is available in the Equinox?
The Equinox offers a 60/40 split-bench and creates 63.5 cubic feet of max cargo volume. There's also a hidden storage under the rear cargo floor to help protect and keep items from view.
How many people can ride inside of the Equinox?
You'll have room for up to five passengers.
How many trims are available for the Chevy Equinox?
The Chevy Equinox is available in the LT (entry-level model), the ACTIV (a more capable trim), and the RS (adds unique exterior styling).
What standard technology features does the Chevy Equinox have?
- 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen
- 11-inch diagonal driver information center
- HD surround vision
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Google built-in
- Google Assistant
What interior features does the Chevy Equinox have?
All trims come with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Cloth seats are standard on the LT, but Evotex and sueded microfiber seating surfaces are available in higher trim levels.
Exterior Styling and Size FAQs
Will the Equinox fit in my garage?
The Equinox is 183.20 inches long and 74.90 inches wide without mirrors. The wheelbase is 107.50 inches.
What exterior styling elements come with the RS?
The RS has Black emblems, Black badging, 19-inch machined wheels (available 20-inch wheels), Rotch Red and Santorini Blue interior stitch, a Black two-tone roof, and Black roof rails and mirror caps.
What is the Midnight Edition?
It's a style package that adds high-gloss Black mirror caps, 19-inch Black wheels, Black roof rails, and a Black grille and bowties.
Is the Midnight Edition available on all trims?
This package can only be added to the LT model.
What comes with the ACTIV trim?
The ACTIV brings 17-inch machined wheels and all-terrain tires to your commute. In addition, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) provides more traction support across all terrains.
Are two-tone roof options available for all Equinox trims?
The two-tone roof options are reserved for the ACTIV and RS trims. It adds a white roof to one of five paint options.
Extended Coverage and Driver's Assistance FAQs
What extended coverage comes with my Equinox?
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited warranty for 3/years - 36,000 miles and a corrosion limited warranty for 3/years - 36,000 miles.
What comes with the Chevy Safety Assist?
- Automatic emergency braking
- Front pedestrian braking
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
- Forward collision alert
- Following distance indicator
- IntelliBeam®
What are some available driver's assistance features?
- HD surround vision
- Front pedestrian braking
- Side Bicyclist alert
- Rear camera mirror
- Rear cross traffic braking
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