If you need a compact SUV in the next few months, buy the 2026 Equinox: it is here, it is fully current, and at $28,800 for the LT it is the version you can actually drive home this week. If your replacement is a year out, it is worth reading up on the 2027 before you commit either way — but that is a planning question, not a reason to wait on a car you need now.

We get asked this every autumn, on every nameplate, and the honest answer is almost always the same: model-year timing matters far less than whether the vehicle in front of you fits. Here is what the 2026 actually is, so you can judge that for yourself. Our Chevrolet Equinox research hub has every page we have written on it.

What the 2026 Equinox actually is

Three trims, one engine, and a genuinely simple decision tree. The 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder makes 175 hp across the board. The torque figure changes with drivetrain: 184 lb-ft in front-wheel drive, 203 lb-ft with all-wheel drive, which pairs with an eight-speed automatic.

Fuel economy in front-wheel drive is 26 city / 29 highway / 27 combined. Ratings for every configuration are at fueleconomy.gov. That is a comfortable number for a commute out to Sapulpa and back, or the longer run up toward Bartlesville on a weekend.

The trim ladder:

• LT, from $28,800 before destination. The volume trim and the most accessible way into the lineup.
• RS, $33,600 before destination. The sport-styled version, with the blacked-out treatment.
• ACTIV, $33,600 before destination. Same price as the RS, with the rugged-look treatment instead. Pick on taste, not capability.

All-wheel drive is available on every trim, which is worth knowing if your winter includes the ramps along OK-66 or a commute that starts before the roads through Creek County get treated. The full breakdown is on our 2026 Equinox overview, and the Equinox FAQ covers what buyers ask most.

The technology is current, not a stopgap

The thing that usually drives “should I wait” thinking is a fear that this year’s car is about to look dated. On the Equinox that is not the situation: the safety and driver-assistance content on the 2026 is the current Chevrolet suite, not a carryover. Our Equinox technology and safety guide walks through exactly what is standard and what is available, which is the fastest way to judge whether anything you care about is missing.

When waiting genuinely makes sense

Two situations make planning around the 2027 the right call, and neither is about the 2026 being deficient.

The first is a lease or a finance term that runs out next year anyway. If your current vehicle is fine until then, there is no reason to move early, and you may as well read up. The second is if a specific feature or configuration matters enough that you would rather have it than have a car sooner. That is a legitimate trade, and our 2027 Chevrolet Equinox page is where to check it.

What does not make sense is waiting on a vehicle you need now, in a segment where the current car is strong, on the general principle that newer is better. The 2026 has a full factory warranty starting the day you take it, and the intervals and ownership costs are laid out on our Equinox maintenance and ownership guide — with our team ready to schedule service when you are due.

See the 2026 Equinox inventory we have right now, and we will tell you honestly if what you want is worth waiting for.

So what should you do?

• If you need a vehicle in the next few months, the 2026 LT at $28,800 is the answer, and all-wheel drive is a straightforward add on any trim.
• If you want the sport look, the RS at $33,600; if you want the rugged look, the ACTIV at the same price.
• If your current vehicle comfortably lasts another year, read the 2027 page, then come talk to us closer to the time.
• If you are cross-shopping the segment, we put the two leaders side by side on our Equinox vs Honda CR-V comparison.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Chevy Equinox?
From $28,800 for the LT in front-wheel drive. The RS and ACTIV are both $33,600, before destination and fees.

What engine is in the 2026 Equinox?
A 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder making 175 hp, on every trim. It makes 184 lb-ft in front-wheel drive and 203 lb-ft with all-wheel drive.

What does an Equinox cost to run?
Front-wheel-drive models are EPA-rated at 26 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg. Oil changes are scheduled by the GM Oil Life System rather than a fixed mileage, and the warranty runs 3 years/36,000 miles basic with 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain.

Can you get an Equinox with all-wheel drive?
Yes, all-wheel drive is available on every trim and pairs with an eight-speed automatic.

Should I wait for the 2027 Equinox?
Only if your current vehicle comfortably lasts that long or a specific configuration matters more to you than having a car sooner. The 2026 is a fully current vehicle with a full factory warranty, available now.

Come see one on Memorial Drive

Bring us your timeline and we will give you a straight answer about whether to move now or plan for later. We are at 4924 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa.

Browse the new Equinox inventory, schedule a test drive, or call 918-921-4885. To keep the visit short, value your trade and get pre-approved first. Our contact page reaches the team directly.

Starting MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. EPA estimates; your mileage will vary. Model-year availability and specifications are subject to change; confirm current pricing and configuration with our team.

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If you are pulling a loaded work trailer around Tulsa and you want a Crew Cab, the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel is rated for conventional trailering up to 13,200 lbs and returns 28 MPG on the highway. The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 is the engine that fits the widest range of jobs and costs less to buy, topping out at 11,400 lbs. Both need the available Max Trailering Package to reach those figures.

That is the part most towing guides get to and then stop. The half they skip is payload, and it is the number that quietly sends contractors back a year later wishing they had spent twenty more minutes on the spec sheet. Here is how we actually walk through it on the lot at Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet. If you want the whole library in one place first, our Chevrolet Silverado 1500 research hub collects every page we have on this truck.

Start with payload, not the tow rating

A conventional bumper-pull trailer puts roughly 10 to 15 percent of its loaded weight straight down on the hitch. That is tongue weight, and it does not count against your tow rating. It comes out of your payload, the same allowance carrying you, your crew, the toolboxes and whatever is in the bed.

Run that percentage against your own trailer and the point lands quickly. Silverado 1500 max available conventional payload is 2,260 lbs, measured on a Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with the TurboMax engine. Tongue weight comes off that allowance first, and everything else comes off what is left. A truck sitting comfortably inside its tow rating can still be working hard on payload, and Chevrolet says as much in its trailering guidance: the weight of passengers, cargo and accessories reduces what you can tow.

The fix usually costs nothing. Order the cab and bed that match the work instead of defaulting to the biggest crew cab on the lot, and read the payload sticker in the door jamb of the truck you are actually buying, because that figure is specific to how it was built. Our 2026 Silverado 1500 overview lays out how the trims, cabs and three bed lengths combine, and the Silverado 1500 FAQ answers the towing and payload questions we field most at the desk.

The four engines, sorted by what you are pulling

Each engine owns a clear lane. Every figure below is a conventional-trailering maximum for a properly equipped truck, with the achieving configuration named once beside it, and all four need the available Max Trailering Package to get there. The 13,200 and 13,300-lb ratings also need 20-inch wheels, which is far cheaper to order than to add later. Read these as ceilings: a Crew Cab of the same truck is rated lower, and the window sticker on the one you buy is the number that counts.

• 2.7L TurboMax, 310 hp and 430 lb.-ft., conventional towing up to 9,500 lbs as a Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD. Standard on WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST and LT Trail Boss, it carries Chevrolet’s best-in-class standard torque figure and is the most accessible way into the lineup. Strong for skid-steer trailers, dump trailers and enclosed job boxes in the 6,000 to 8,000-lb range.
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp and 383 lb.-ft., conventional towing up to 11,400 lbs as a Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD. Standard on LTZ and High Country and available on WT, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST and LT Trail Boss, this is the all-rounder we hand the keys to most often for mixed-duty work. Worth knowing: a lot of sites publish 11,300 for this engine. Chevrolet’s own 2026 trailering chart says 11,400.
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, 420 hp and 460 lb.-ft., conventional towing up to 13,200 lbs as a Crew Cab 4×4. The most powerful gas engine, and the pick when you want maximum grunt without diesel. Available on LT Trail Boss and ZR2, and on RST, LTZ and High Country in four-wheel drive.
• 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel, 305 hp and 495 lb.-ft., conventional towing up to 13,300 lbs as a Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD. Available on Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ and High Country and standard on ZR2, it is the only diesel in the half-ton class, it reaches the lineup’s outright conventional maximum, and EPA rates it at 23 city, 28 highway and 25 combined in 2WD form. Ratings by configuration are at fueleconomy.gov.

What towing here actually asks of a truck

Green Country has no mountain passes, and people new to towing read that as easy duty. It is not, and the reason is heat. We are in the stretch of the year where afternoons sit at or above 100 degrees, and a loaded trailer on a 100-degree afternoon is the hardest thing most work trucks do all year. Transmission and coolant temperatures climb, tire pressures rise on hot asphalt, and stop-and-go traffic gives none of the airflow highway running does.

So the hardware matters more than the horsepower here. The integrated trailer brake controller is built into the dash rather than bolted under it, so trailer braking is tuned with the truck instead of added to it. Tow/Haul mode shifts to keep the transmission out of the temperature range that shortens its life. And the camera system available on LT and above, up to eight cameras and fourteen views, turns hitching a tall equipment trailer alone into a two-minute job.

The routes back that up. The Broken Arrow Expressway at 4 p.m. with a loaded tandem behind you is a brake-and-cooling test, not a power test. The grade on US-75 south toward Glenpool is short but real, and it is the first place a mismatched truck and trailer tells on itself. Hauling west through Sand Springs, out to Catoosa, or up into the Osage County lease roads adds surface changes that make trailer sway control worth having. Heat is also why we push the service schedule on trucks that tow, because fluids and filters age faster under load in this climate. The full interval list and warranty terms are on our Silverado 1500 maintenance guide, and you can schedule service with our Chevrolet-certified technicians whenever you are due.

Ready to put numbers to it? See every new Silverado 1500 in stock and we will pull the payload sticker on any truck on the lot before you commit to it.

The jobsite details that pay off after you park

Towing is the headline, but a work truck earns the rest of its money standing still. On every Silverado 1500, the Durabed carries twelve standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs per corner and a wheel-well width of 50.6 inches, so a sheet of plywood lies flat. Bed volume runs 62.9 cubic feet on the short bed, 71.7 on the standard bed, and up to 89.1 cubic feet with the eight-foot long bed, which Chevrolet markets as best-in-class standard cargo volume.

The one option worth a specific look is the Multi-Flex Tailgate, standard on ZR2 and available on the upper trims. It folds into six configurations, including an inner panel that becomes a standing-height work surface and a step that makes bed access safe in work boots. If you cut or lay out material at the truck, it is the closest thing the lineup has to a free workbench. Our Multi-Flex Tailgate guide walks through all six positions and which trims carry it.

So which one should you order?

For most local contractors it is a 5.3L V8 on an LT or RST. Match the truck to the trailer and the miles, and the rest of the build follows:

• If your conventional trailer runs under 9,500 lbs and you want the strongest value, a WT or Custom with the 2.7L TurboMax does the job on 430 lb.-ft. of torque, starting at $36,900.
• If you pull mixed loads and want one truck that covers everything, the 5.3L V8 on an LT or RST is the pick we make most often, with the 13.4-inch screen standard on LT and above and the camera package available on top.
• If you tow heavy or you live on the highway, order the Duramax. It carries 495 lb.-ft. of torque and Chevrolet rates it up to 28 MPG highway, which is real money at contractor mileage.
• If you want maximum gas power or a truck that works all week and plays on weekends, the 6.2L V8, or a Trail Boss with its two-inch factory lift and Z71 package for lease roads and unimproved sites.
• If you also want the highway miles to be easy, High Country adds available Super Cruise hands-free driving that works while towing.

Cross-shopping first is smart, and we would rather you do it with real numbers, so we put the two best-selling half-tons side by side on our 2026 Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150 comparison. If you run a fleet on a replacement cycle, our 2027 Silverado 1500 preview covers the redesign, the new engines and when it lands.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 Silverado 1500 tow?
In Crew Cab form, which is what most buyers order, the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel is rated up to 13,200 lbs of conventional trailering as a Short Bed 2WD. The 6.2L V8 reaches the same 13,200 lbs as a Crew Cab 4×4. The often-quoted 13,300-lb lineup maximum is a Duramax Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD, a lighter truck than most people buy. The 5.3L V8 tops out at 11,400 lbs and the 2.7L TurboMax at 9,500 lbs, each on its own lightest configuration. Every top figure needs the Max Trailering Package, and the 13,200 and 13,300-lb ratings also need 20-inch wheels.

How much payload does a Silverado 1500 have?
Max available payload is 2,260 lbs, on a Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with the TurboMax engine. Conventional trailer tongue weight, passengers and cargo all come out of that figure, so check the payload sticker in the door jamb of the specific truck you are buying.

Which Silverado engine is best for towing a work trailer?
For most contractors, the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 at up to 11,400 lbs conventional as a Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD. Choose the 3.0L Duramax if your trailer runs near the maximum or you cover long highway miles, and the 2.7L TurboMax if your trailer stays under 9,500 lbs.

How often does a hard-working Silverado 1500 need servicing?
The truck schedules oil changes through the GM Oil Life System rather than a fixed odometer figure, so a truck working hard in this climate calls for service sooner than one that never tows. Warranty runs 3 years/36,000 miles basic and 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain. The full interval list is on our Silverado 1500 maintenance guide.

Is a half-ton enough, or do I need a heavy duty?
If your loaded trailer stays inside the conventional rating you order to, a Silverado 1500 handles it and gives you a far better daily-driving truck. When your work regularly runs above 13,300 lbs or moves to a gooseneck, that is where a Silverado HD is the better fit, and we stock those too.

Come price one out on Memorial Drive

Bring us your trailer weight and your typical load. We will match it to a cab, bed and engine, pull the payload sticker on the actual truck, and make sure the Max Trailering Package is on the build sheet before you sign anything. We are at 4924 S Memorial Dr, an easy run in from Broken Arrow or up US-75.

Browse the new Silverado 1500 inventory, schedule a test drive with a trailer conversation attached, or call 918-921-4885. To make the visit quick, value your trade and get pre-approved first so the number we talk about is a real one. Our contact page reaches the team directly if you would rather start with a question.

Starting MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Trailering and payload figures are maximums for a properly equipped truck in the configuration noted; the weight of passengers, cargo and accessories reduces what you can tow. All ratings are conventional trailering. Confirm current pricing, warranty terms and ratings with our team.

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If this is your first truck and your trailer stays under 7,700 lbs properly equipped, buy a Colorado rather than a half-ton. It does the same work for most trades, costs less to get into at $32,400 before destination, and it fits easily in the places a full-size truck has to be planned around.

Most first-truck buyers start out looking at half-tons, because that is what the spec sheets put in front of you. Both are good trucks and we sell plenty of each; the only question worth answering is which one matches the trailer you actually pull. Here is how we work through it across the desk. Our Chevrolet Colorado research hub has every page we have written on the truck.

Start with the trailer, not the truck

Write down what you actually pull, loaded, on your heaviest day. That single number decides almost everything else. Properly equipped, the WT, LT, Trail Boss and Z71 are all rated to tow up to 7,700 lbs, which covers a single-axle dump trailer, a skid-steer on a light tandem, a mower trailer or an enclosed job box for most trades.

If your honest answer is comfortably under that, the Colorado is the right size for the job. If it is above it, a Silverado is the better fit and we will say so, and the Silverado 1500 research hub is where that conversation starts. Getting this right at the beginning is the whole game, and it is much cheaper than discovering it a year in. The full capability breakdown is on our Colorado engine and capabilities page.

One engine, so the trims are about hardware

Every 2026 Colorado, from the base WT to the ZR2 Bison, uses the same 2.7L TurboMax turbocharged four making 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. There is no engine upgrade to save for and no performance penalty for buying the cheap one.

What changes as you go up is drivetrain and suspension. WT and LT are rear-wheel drive with four-wheel drive optional, and that system is single-speed. Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 come with four-wheel drive standard and a two-speed transfer case that adds low range. If your work stays on pavement and gravel, the single-speed system suits it. If you are on unimproved ground, pasture roads or a boat ramp, low range is what you want. The Colorado FAQ covers the configuration questions we field most.

What a first truck actually does around here

The reason a mid-size makes sense for a first truck in this market is that most of the week is not towing. It is a run out to a supply house on Admiral Boulevard, a job the far side of Sperry and a second one back through Sperry the same afternoon, a delivery out toward Inola or Chelsea, and then parking somewhere that was laid out before crew-cab half-tons existed.

A Colorado handles all of that easily, and it still seats five, so the same truck takes the family out on Saturday. That dual-use case is the single best argument for a mid-size as a first truck, and it is the thing spec comparisons never capture.

The one thing to plan for is upkeep. A truck that works gets dirty inside and out, and filters load up faster than they do on a commuter. The Colorado schedules oil by the GM Oil Life System rather than a fixed odometer number, so it tells you when it is genuinely due. The intervals and warranty detail are on our Colorado maintenance and ownership guide, and you can schedule service with our Chevrolet-certified technicians.

See the Colorados we have on the ground and we will match one to the trailer you described.

So which Colorado should a first-time buyer get?

For most people it is an LT. Route it off the work:

• If you want the most accessible way in, the WT at $32,400 before destination is a genuinely capable work truck and it tows the same 7,700 lbs.
• If it is also your daily driver, the LT adds the comfort and equipment you will notice every morning, and keeps the same engine and rating.
• If the job leaves pavement, Trail Boss brings standard four-wheel drive and the two-speed transfer case without ZR2 money.
• If you want the truck to do weekends properly, the Z71 or ZR2 add the off-road hardware, and every trim still seats five.

If you are cross-shopping the segment, we put the two mid-size trucks side by side on our Colorado vs Ford Ranger comparison, and the 2026 Colorado overview lays out every trim in one place. Financing is worth sorting before you shop: get pre-approved and use the payment calculator with your own numbers, and value your trade so the figure we discuss is real.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Chevy Colorado tow?
Up to 7,700 lbs properly equipped on the WT, LT, Trail Boss and Z71. The ZR2’s off-road hardware puts its rating lower, so confirm the figure for the build you are considering.

Is a mid-size truck enough for work?
For most trades, yes. If your loaded trailer sits comfortably under 7,700 lbs, a Colorado does the job and is easier to live with daily than a half-ton. Above that, a Silverado 1500 is the better fit.

What warranty comes with a Colorado?
Three years or 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and five years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain, with five years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance and courtesy transportation.

What screen does the Colorado have?
An 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, standard on every trim including the WT.

How much does a 2026 Colorado cost?
From $32,400 before destination for the WT, rising through the LT, Trail Boss and Z71 to the ZR2 and the AEV-equipped ZR2 Bison.

Come look at one on Memorial Drive

Bring the trailer if you already own it. Hooking it up in our lot answers more in five minutes than a week of reading. We are at 4924 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa.

Browse the new Colorado inventory, schedule a test drive, or call 918-921-4885. Our contact page reaches the team directly.

Starting MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Towing figures are maximums for a properly equipped truck; the weight of passengers, cargo and accessories reduces what you can tow. Confirm current pricing, configuration and ratings with our team.

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