The table below lists every trim of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
L Front-wheel Drive 170 203 3.5 1,500 4,464 3,274 1,190
LS w/1LS Front-wheel Drive 170 203 3.5 1,500 4,464 3,274 1,190
LS w/1LS All-wheel Drive 170 203 3.87 1,500 4,630 3,465 1,165
LT w/1LT Front-wheel Drive 170 203 3.5 1,500 4,464 3,325 1,139
LT w/1LT All-wheel Drive 170 203 3.87 1,500 4,630 3,478 1,152
LT w/3LT Front-wheel Drive 137 240 2.89 1,500 4,630 3,485 1,145
LT w/2LT Front-wheel Drive 252 260 3.17 3,500 4,630 3,448 1,182
LT w/2LT All-wheel Drive 252 260 3.17 3,500 4,850 3,610 1,240
Premier w/1LZ Front-wheel Drive 170 203 3.5 1,500 4,464 3,350 1,114
Premier w/1LZ All-wheel Drive 170 203 3.87 1,500 4,630 3,512 1,118
Premier w/3LZ Front-wheel Drive 137 240 2.89 1,500 4,630 3,512 1,118
Premier w/2LZ Front-wheel Drive 252 260 3.17 3,500 4,630 3,498 1,132
Premier w/2LZ All-wheel Drive 252 260 3.17 3,500 4,850 3,665 1,185

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2019

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2020 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2020 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 2020 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.