2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT: Waukon Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2027 Equinox LT
The LT is where the 2027 Equinox lineup begins, at $29,300 MSRP with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available for $2,000 more. It uses the same 175-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo and 8-speed automatic as every other Equinox, and it still comes with an 11.3-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, and Chevy Safety Assist. What it skips is the RS's black exterior styling and the ACTIV's all-terrain hardware. EPA estimates for a front-drive LT are 25 mpg city, 29 highway, and 27 combined. For a lot of Waukon drivers, this is the Equinox that already covers the whole job.
What you get before you add anything
Chevrolet describes the LT in just a few lines: the turbo four, heated front seats and steering wheel, the 11.3-inch touchscreen, and available HD Surround Vision. Under those headlines sits the list every 2027 Equinox shares, which includes an 11-inch digital driver display, Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 5G connectivity, remote start, and Adaptive Cruise Control. The heated seats and wheel are not a luxury when the thermometer sits at ten below and the windshield is frosted solid. The screen is the same size on all three trims, so nobody leaves with an LT wishing they had a bigger display.
Where the LT stops and the others begin
The gaps are mostly about appearance and terrain. The LT rolls on 17-inch wheels, the RS comes with 19-inch wheels, and the ACTIV uses its own 17-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires. The optional Convenience Package III (ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, a power passenger seat, and driver memory settings, $1,095) is offered on the RS and ACTIV but not on the LT. You also won't find the RS's black exterior trim or the ACTIV's tuned suspension. If none of that would change how you use the vehicle, the $4,900 difference in starting MSRP stays in your pocket. The LT still gets in on the new paint, too, since Autumn Harvest Metallic is offered on LT and ACTIV models.
Do you need all-wheel drive in the Driftless?
That depends on where you park. If you live on a paved street in town and keep winter tires on the car, a front-wheel-drive LT handles most of what an Allamakee County winter throws at it. If your driveway climbs a hill, your road is gravel, or you commute over the ridges toward Decorah or the river towns, the extra traction from all-wheel drive is worth thinking about. It costs $2,000 and one mile per gallon, with EPA rating the LT at 27 combined with front-wheel drive and 26 with all-wheel drive. Either way, the engine, transmission, and 1,500-pound towing rating stay the same.
What buyers say
Pladsen's 4.8-star rating comes from customers who describe a straightforward visit. Vivian T. wrote, "Greg H was fantastic to deal with! Very knowledgeable and if he didn't know he found out the answers!" That is a good thing to hear about the person helping you choose between trims, because the trim differences are small enough that a few straight answers settle most of the decision. The review describes an earlier visit, not an LT purchase, and it shows the pace to expect.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2027 Chevy Equinox LT?
The LT starts at $29,300 MSRP with front-wheel drive. Destination, registration, title, and options are separate, and all-wheel drive is available for $2,000 more. You can compare what's on the lot in the dealer's new Equinox inventory.
What features come standard on the Equinox LT?
The LT comes with the 1.5-liter turbo and 8-speed automatic, an 11.3-inch touchscreen, an 11-inch digital driver display, Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, Adaptive Cruise Control, and the Chevy Safety Assist package.
Does the Equinox LT come with all-wheel drive?
Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is an option. EPA combined ratings are 27 mpg for front-wheel drive and 26 mpg for all-wheel drive.
Is the LT or the RS the better Equinox?
The RS adds black exterior trim, 19-inch wheels, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and eligibility for the Convenience Package III, while the LT keeps the same engine, screen, and safety equipment for less. If style and wheel size matter to you, the RS is worth a look. If they don't, the LT does the job.
How much can a 2027 Equinox LT tow?
Up to 1,500 pounds, the same as every other Equinox. That fits a small utility trailer or a bike rack and is not meant for a boat, a camper, or a loaded livestock trailer.
The short version
The LT keeps the pieces that matter most (the engine, the screen, the safety gear, the heat) and leaves off the styling. Stop in at R. W. Pladsen, Inc. at 11 8th Ave SW, then walk over to an RS and an ACTIV to see what the extra money would buy.
MSRP figures exclude the destination charge, registration, title, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates for comparison, and your mileage will vary with conditions and driving style. Equipment, colors, and availability can change with production timing, so confirm current specifications with R. W. Pladsen, Inc. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of the dealership in Waukon, Iowa, and describe earlier purchases.