The Traverse's suspension is tuned for a good balance between handling and ride comfort. Steering effort is low, but the system is precise and makes aiming the big SUV easy. Pick up the pace, however, and the big Chevy feels smaller than it is-poised, if not overtly athletic.
When parking or maneuvering at low speed, the Traverse feels every bit its size. A turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is also available but it's offered on only the front-wheel-drive RS variant and is slower than the V-6 by a few ticks. Speaking of which, the Traverse features what is perhaps the most seamless automatic stop/start feature we've tested. The cabin is so quiet that you need to steal a glance at the tachometer to ensure the engine is running while at a stoplight. The 3.6-liter V-6 pulls strongly and the Traverse is on the quicker end of its class. Likes: Strong and smooth V-6, good balance between comfort and agility.Ī potent V-6 engine gives the Traverse its legs, and a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission changes gears unobtrusively.
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To this, we'd add the Convenience and Driver Confidence package for $1795, which includes features such as a power liftgate, heated front seats, remote start, and blind-spot monitoring. This version is only available with the V-6 engine, but the standard front-wheel drive can be switched to all-wheel drive for $3800, if desired. The midrange Traverse LT Cloth is the best place to start, as it adds features such as 18-inch wheels, fog lights, roof rails, second-row captain's chairs, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. There's a new LT Premium package that includes features such as a 360-degree camera view, 20-inch wheels, a larger touchscreen with navigation, and a Bose audio system. The sporty-ish RS trim level, previously available only with front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder engine, can now be had with all-wheel drive and a V-6. Unlike its predecessor, this latest-generation Traverse is more than just a minivan alternative. The second and third rows can accommodate adults comfortably, and there are plenty of cupholders and USB ports throughout the cabin. The Traverse's suspension provides a compliant ride while maintaining its composure in corners. Its V-6 engine proved to be both gutsy and fuel efficient in our testing. It features a new and contemporary infotainment system, a more refined cabin, and available high-end goodies that push the big three-row crossover upmarket. The new Traverse is square-jawed and trucklike and loses none of its usefulness in the makeover. With its all-new-for-2018 redesign, Chevrolet addressed what might have been the Traverse's biggest negative: its minivan-esque appearance. Based on size alone, the Traverse has always excelled at hauling both people and cargo.
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