GM don scrap CVT for 2027 Chevy Equinox, all models go use 8-speed automatic

General Motors don announce big change for dia 2027 Chevy Equinox SUV. According to GM vehicle order guide wey Car and Driver see, all models for 2027 go dey use eight-speed automatic transmission. Dis one mean say dem don remove di continuously variable transmission (CVT) wey dey for front-wheel-drive models before.

For current 2025 and 2026 Equinox models, only front-wheel-drive versions dey use CVT, while all-wheel-drive models dey use di eight-speed automatic. But from 2027, all configurations go standardize with di eight-speed gearbox. Dis change go affect di Equinox mechanical twin, GMC Terrain, wey go also drop CVT for front-wheel-drive versions.

Ohio representative Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) don confirm say GM dey invest $39 million for dia Toledo Propulsion Systems facility. According to Rogers, di investment go “increase capacity and introduce a new transmission variant to support production of the Chevrolet Equinox and other GM vehicles.”

For inside di cabin, di sporty RS trim level go see subtle change. For 2027 model, di Santorini Blue stitching wey dey mix with Torch Red for seats, door panels, and center console go disappear completely. Instead, di entire cabin go use only Torch Red stitching to create more consistent appearance while maintaining di sporty attitude.

Di 2027 Equinox go remain di fourth generation wey start for 2025 model year. Under di hood, di turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine go continue with 175 horsepower rating. Torque output dey set at 203 pound-feet for all-wheel-drive models, with minor towing capacity upgrade expected.

GM Authority report say production for 2027 Chevy Equinox go begin week of June 1st, 2026. Dealer order banks go open on April 16th, 2026. Mid-cycle refresh for Equinox may coincide with planned production location shift later for 2027 calendar year.

For color options, GM Inside News suggest say Cacti Green exterior color no go dey available again. Dem go replace am with new Autumn Harvest Metallic finish. Di Connected Cameras feature (RPO code UCV) wey use interior and exterior cameras to provide live video feeds go remain available through MyChevy app.

Dis move follow recent trend among manufacturers to remove CVTs from dia lineups. Nissan recently replace CVT for dia updated 2025 Murano with traditional nine-speed automatic. Subaru remain committed to CVT technology wey dem first introduce for 1989 Subaru Justy GL for US market.

CVTs originally promise better fuel efficiency and smoother acceleration with fewer moving parts. But many drivers complain about di “mid-range groan” from engine when driver press accelerator, plus di unfamiliar sensation compared to traditional gear changes.

For Canadian market, Guideautoweb report say Chevrolet and GMC still go offer front-wheel-drive option despite di transmission change. Di all-wheel-drive system for Equinox and Terrain require manual activation but barely increase fuel consumption – 8.9 L/100 km combined instead of 8.7 L/100 km for FWD.

Sales data show mixed performance for di models. Canadian sales of Equinox rise by 31% last year, making am Chevrolet third most popular vehicle after Silverado and Trax. But Terrain sales fall by 24%, with both models trailing behind other compact SUVs for market.

Jonathan Lopez, automotive journalist based for Southern California, confirm say only incremental changes expected between 2026 and 2027 Chevy Equinox. Di transmission standardization represent di most significant update for di model year.