Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearAjax, ON

How much does the Chevrolet Equinox cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Equinox prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Equinox's current nationwide average price is $23,860 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,920 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Equinox is a strong used pick if you want a roomy, practical compact SUV with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and everyday value. Across the model years, the roomy back seat and useful features come through as recurring strengths, along with good fuel economy in many versions.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in cargo space, transmission behaviour, and performance, especially in recent expert-tested versions. Even so, the Equinox remains a sensible choice if you want comfort, practicality, and a family-friendly layout.

30.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Equinox’s comfort, roominess, and everyday usefulness as its biggest strengths. Later generations also bring a more polished driving experience and stronger technology, which helps the model feel more complete as a used buy.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Equinox between 4.24 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

Long-term ownership risk is highest on older second-generation models, so a careful inspection and maintenance history matter most when you shop those years.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Equinox?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada-rated 8.7 litres per 100 kilometres combined (9.2 city, 8.1 highway); AWD models are rated at 8.9 and 9.6 L/100 km respectively in the combined and city categories and the same 8.1 on the highway.

Which Chevrolet Equinox trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox offers these trims:

• LT: The entry trim brings standard chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, and the core tech and safety setup; it suits buyers who want the most accessible path into the lineup.
• Activ: This trim adds a more prominent lower front fascia, more chrome trim, all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, unique microfibre and Evotex seats, and standard AWD; it is the best fit if you want the most rugged-looking version.
• RS: This trim adds more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, Evotex upholstery with red stitching, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and standard AWD; it suits shoppers who want the sportiest appearance.

What Chevrolet Equinox do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Equinox years with the most listings are 2025, 2023, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and familiar pricing. More listings also give you more choice on colour, trim, and equipment.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most Equinox model years are down by double digits year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want stronger value. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have moved down by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you plenty of room to compare trims and equipment without paying close to original pricing.

The 2016, 2015, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 7/10

The 2026 Equinox comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, high beam assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear park assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Equinox now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −18.86% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −12.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 33.9% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,214 CAD. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre inline-four-cylinder making 175 horsepower, with 184 pound-feet of torque in FWD form and 203 lb-ft in AWD form.
• Tech: The latest model adds an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds Chevy Safety Assist with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, high beam assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear park assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $36,899 CAD for an LT model with FWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.