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. Speaking of which, the Traverse features one of the most seamless automatic stop/start features 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. Both metrics match the performance of the 10Best-winning Kia Telluride. A Traverse RS we recently tested sprang to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and reached a quarter-mile in 15.1 seconds. The V-6 pulls well a Traverse we tested previously proved to be on the quicker end of its class. Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceĪ standard 310 horsepower V-6 engine gives the Traverse its legs, and a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission changes gears unobtrusively. However, these more expensive trims don’t strike us as worthy of the investment given that rival SUVs simply do premium better than the Chevy. Those who wish to add more ritzy creature comforts–such as heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a Bose 10-speaker sound system, a power-adjustable passenger's seat, or a power rear liftgate–will need to pay more for the LT just to make those options available, and even more than that to get them as standard features on the pricier Premier or High Country models. Standard equipment includes LED headlights with automatic high-beams, heated side mirrors, three months of SiriusXM Radio, a whopping 10 cupholders, a suite of driver-assistance features like automated emergency braking, and more. We recommend the Traverse's base LS trim level because it's a strong value proposition for those in the market for three-row family transportation. That’s how we came to rank the Traverse 25 thin the 27-strong mid-size SUV segment.
Still others, like the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, can be outfitted to deliver both more luxury and capability. Others in this large and varied segment, like the Ford Bronco, offer more trail-conquering capability and curbside cool. Rivals of the Traverse offer a richer experience as a result of having better cabin materials and interior execution-the 10Best-winning Kia Telluride being a prime example.
While pricing and interior materials are appropriately matched for the base LS model, the lack of premium-quality furnishings and finishes becomes increasingly apparent with each step up in trim level. Propulsion is provided by GM’s peppy GM's 3.6-liter V-6, which is mated to a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission and paired with either front- or all-wheel drive. The Chevrolet Traverse is an adequate three-row family SUV offering voluminous seating room, loads of cargo space, handsome styling, and a sense of athleticism that belies its size.
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