Are you in the market for a compact SUV? Then visit Ray Chevrolet to check out models like the 2026 Chevy Equinox. The Equinox delivers punchy performance and exciting features, and we think one from our inventory might be right for you in Abbeville, LA. But how does it compare to similar models like the 2026 Toyota RAV4? Keep reading to find out.
Performance
The new Chevy Equinox comes standard with a 1.5-liter turbocharged I4 engine that generates 175 horsepower. The engine comes standard with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive, a setup that produces 184 pound-feet of torque. Youngsville drivers can also opt for an eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive and 203 pound-feet of torque.
That Toyota RAV4 has jettisoned all regular gas engines and now comes standard with a 2.5-liter hybrid I4 engine with 226 horsepower and front-wheel drive.
Safety
Every 2026 Chevy Equinox provides Lafayette drivers with the Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver assistance features. Chevy Safety Assist includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, and Intellibeam.
Standard safety features for the Toyota RAV4 include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and blind-spot warning with rear-cross traffic alert.
Efficiency
The Chevy Equinox comes standard with EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 26 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, and 27 MPG combined. The Toyota RAV4 has a hybrid engine that gets 44 MPG combined on Broussard roads.
Test Drive a New 2026 Chevy Equinox Today
If you want to get a sense if the 2026 Chevy Equinox is right for you in New Iberia, then visit Ray Chevrolet to browse our inventory and take one for a test drive. To schedule your visit, contact us.
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