Best Racks for Chevrolet Equinox

The 4th-generation Chevrolet Equinox (2024+, including EV) has a bare roof with no factory rails. This is GM's newest compact crossover platform — the Ultium-based EV variant and ICE variant share the same roof profile. For crossbar mounting: Thule Evo Clamp (710501) with Equinox-specific Fit Kit or Yakima BaseLine towers. These doorframe clamp systems grip the frame edges without requiring rails. The Equinox's crossbar spread is approximately 30-32 inches — moderate for the compact crossover segment. This supports standard cargo boxes (S through L sizes) and most carrier accessories. The Equinox EV's glass roof option may limit mounting approaches — verify that clamp feet do not contact the glass panel edges. Standard (non-glass) roof models have straightforward doorframe clamp compatibility. [ADD ORIGINAL PHOTO] [ADD PERSONAL EXPERIENCE]

The 2024+ Equinox includes a factory Class III hitch option (3,500 lb tow rating on equipped models). The EV variant has a lower tow rating due to battery weight and motor characteristics. With the factory hitch, all standard 2-inch accessories work: bike racks, cargo carriers. The hitch path is particularly attractive for the Equinox EV — it avoids any roof load concerns and eliminates aerodynamic drag that reduces EV range.