What Can You Fit Inside the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox? A Guide for Eldersburg Shoppers

Do your trips require the added cargo area of a spacious vehicle? Then look to the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for your daily needs! This compact SUV has plenty in store, so continue reading to learn what this entails.

Behind the Rear Seats at 29.8 Cubic Ft.

• Eight to ten full grocery bags

• A couple of cases of bottled water

• A bulk package of paper towels or toilet paper

• A large cooler for warm days when you are stopping at several places

• Two large suitcases plus a few smaller bags or backpacks

• A folded stroller, a portable crib, and a diaper bag

• A four-person tent, sleeping bags, and a camp stove

• Two golf bags, laid flat or angled

• Folded kayak paddles, hiking poles, and a couple of folding chairs

Behind the Front Seats at 63.5 Cubic Ft.

• Flat-pack furniture boxes, such as a bookshelf or a small dresser, as long as the box is not longer than the cargo floor

• A bicycle with the front wheel removed

• A small to medium television in its original box

• Several large moving boxes stacked two high

• A disassembled treadmill or other exercise equipment

• Bags of mulch, potting soil, or fertilizer for a garden project

• A full camping setup with a cooler, tent, and chairs for the whole family

Cubic Footage Is Not the Whole Story

Cubic feet is a helpful number, but the shape of the space matters just as much for your Central Maryland trips. Wheel wells, the slope of the rear window, and the height of the load floor all limit how you can arrange items. Round or irregular objects like strollers, bikes, and coolers leave gaps that cannot be filled, so plan on using less than the full rated volume.

Measure the Opening, Not Just the Volume

An item can fit within the cubic footage and still not fit through the liftgate opening or between the wheel wells. Before buying a large piece of furniture or an appliance, measure the length, width, and height of the box. Then compare those numbers to the cargo floor length, the width between the wheel wells, and the opening with the seats folded. Bringing a tape measure to the store can save you a return trip.

Other Things That Reduce Usable Space

Cargo organizers, cargo covers, and car seats installed in the rear can cut into the room you have. Folded seats also rarely sit perfectly flat, so there may be a slight step or incline that affects how rigid items slide in.

Packing Smart

A few habits make a real difference. Place heavy items low and toward the front of the cargo area so they stay put during braking. Use soft bags to fill gaps around firmer items. Keep anything you may need during the trip to Piney Run Park, like a jacket or snacks, near the top or on the side. If you plan to haul tall items, avoid blocking the rear view, and secure loose cargo so it does not shift while you drive.

Visit Our Dealership

To see this interior space for yourself, we'd like to invite you to visit Antwerpen Chevrolet for a closer look!
But before then, view our many ongoing current incentives for the Chevrolet Equinox to see what kind of deals await you.