“Reliable, just the right amount of room for a family of four, this Chevy Equinox has been a great vehicle for us.”
2015 Chevrolet Equinox: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2015 is a new front-wheel-drive L trim that becomes the Equinox’s entry point. The rest of the lineup is largely unchanged from 2014.
About the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
2nd generation (2010-2017), late-cycle pre-refresh year; 2015 is the last model year before the 2016 exterior update.
Chevrolet positions the Equinox as a small family SUV that blends good highway fuel economy, a quiet and roomy cabin, and flexible everyday usefulness. The big selling points are generous rear-seat space, the sliding and reclining back seat, easy cargo flexibility, and a more polished feel than some rivals. For shoppers who wanted more power, Chevrolet also offered an available V6 on upper trims, giving the Equinox an extra performance angle many compact-SUV competitors did not match.
The L and LS focus on the basics, including a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, Bluetooth, and a sliding and reclining rear seat. The LT adds a 7-inch touchscreen and rearview camera, while the LTZ brings leather, heated front seats, a power liftgate, and driver aids including forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
Chevrolet added the front-wheel-drive L trim as the new entry-level Equinox.
Styling
Alloy wheels became standard on the LTZ after being optional for 2014.
2015 Chevrolet Equinox specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 24–32 mpg | 24–32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 182 hp | 182–301 hp | 182–301 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft | 172 lb-ft | 172–272 lb-ft | 172–272 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 63.7 cu-ft | 63.7 cu-ft | 63.7 cu-ft | 63.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox compared with the 2014 model?
The main change is the addition of a front-wheel-drive L trim at the bottom of the lineup. Alloy wheels also became standard on the LTZ, while the engines, transmission, basic design, and cabin layout carried over.
Did the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2015 Equinox kept the previous year’s engine lineup and 6-speed automatic transmission. The new L trim uses the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive.
Was the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox redesigned or refreshed?
No, the 2015 Equinox was neither redesigned nor given a major styling refresh. It is a late second-generation model from the year before the more visible 2016 exterior update.
How is the new 2015 Equinox L different from the LS?
The L is the new essentials-focused, front-wheel-drive entry trim. The LS is a small step up in the lineup and also appears in AWD form, while both share basics such as the 2.4-liter engine, Bluetooth, and a sliding and reclining rear seat.
Which 2015 Equinox trims have the more notable comfort and technology features?
The LT has the 7-inch touchscreen and rearview camera, while the LTZ adds leather, heated front seats, a programmable power liftgate, and driver aids including forward collision alert and lane departure warning. The LTZ also has standard alloy wheels for 2015.
2015 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox.
4.1
2015 Chevrolet Equinox
(342 reviews)
“1. Left side mirror is positioned too high, it blocks my immediate view when making left turns, especially sharp left turns, and if there is a small moving object approaching. 2. The windows are positioned higher and they are smaller, consequently the interior is darker, therefore the color of the interior should be light. 3. When the engine is on, the noise level is too high.”
“I love my Equinox. I wish it was Bluetooth capable for audio as well as phone calls so I can play my music through wifi instead of an auxiliary cord. That's minor compared to the overall safety, reliability, and look of my beautiful SUV.”