The New Chevy Traverse

The Chevrolet Traverse has been an additional blessing to the automobile world in recent times. Traverse crossover SUV has immense benefits such as more comfortable seating space for persons and ample cargo space than a regular four-door sedan and its enhanced fuel efficiency capabilities over a standard Sports Utility Vehicle, a perfect name for this machine would be a station wagon. It is interesting to note that most of the crossovers that have recorded success originated from international markets. For instance, before the debut of Traverse in 2009, we have had the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Nissan Pathfinder present in the automobile market.

This American made SUV which has replaced the Saturn Outlook has recorded unprecedented sales over the years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration scored it high in safety procedures. Here are the reasons why every American driver should consider the Chevrolet Traverse.

Size

The full-size crossover vehicle has a length measured at 17 feet with a close size between the front and rear axles. The height of the vehicle is nearly six feet and does not have any roof accessories. Regarding storage, the highest amount available with the rear seats folded down is up to 116 cubic feet.

MSRP

The Chevrolet Traverse is available in various models namely; LS, 1LT, 2LT, and Premier. The starting MSRP for the LS Base is worth $29,000 for the front wheel drive model and cost about $33,000 for all wheel drive. The Premier model has the exorbitant MSRP valued at $44,000 as a starting price.

Specs

Each model of the Chevrolet Traverse has standard features such as Solar-ray, deep-tinted glass, daytime running lights, rear spoiler, third row, fold-down, bench seat, air conditioning, and power windows and locks. For every model that is above the LS model, there is an availability of the standard and exceptional features like automatic tri-zone climate control, seven-passenger seating, power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Performance Features

Chevrolet Traverse comes in the front wheel and all-wheel drive models. Each model holds the capacity of a 3.6-liter V6 engine offers up to 281 horsepower at its highest. The Chevrolet Traverse has the power to tow an extra weight of 5200 pounds because of a basic towing packaged installed on it.

Safety Features

Rear view cameras are visible features on all the models of the Chevrolet Traverse as it ensures security when backing out of the parking lot. More standard safety attributes of the Chevrolet Traverse are stabilization control, front air bag suppression, traction control, and OnStar services that will inform the first responders and emergency service providers in a case of an accident. The models that are pricey comes with more advanced safety attributes such as a front center air bag, forward collision alert and a warning system that informs the driver when he or she enters into another lane.

Entertainment Features

Each model of the Traverse gets the Sirius XM which entertains the occupants of the vehicle or be utilized while on a road trip or working at home. Other standard features are a color touch screen display, Bluetooth Technology, built-in WiFi and USB ports that can charge and serve as a connection for you to connect to media devices to play songs, tapes, and others. If you purchase the higher version of the Chevrolet Traverse, your vehicle will be loaded with the Bose speakers and Chevrolet MyLink radio as well as incorporated navigation tools.

Fuel Efficiency

Each model of the Chevrolet Traverse comes with a 22-gallon gas tank. While driving in the city, The vehicle can make use of a gallon for a 15-mile trip while the SUV uses 22 mph on the highway. It provides 500 miles of road trip driving.

Comparison

The Chevrolet Traverse is in an advantaged position above Ford Explorer with its improved seating capacity of eight compared to seven of Ford Explorer and its cargo space measured at 116 cubic feet unlike the one of Explorer of 82 cubic feet. The NHTSA hailed the Chevrolet Traverse for its amazing safety features.

Pros and Cons

The Traverse place premium on safety and that even earned it a five-star rating. Traverse remains one of the first SUVs that has a front center airbag installed on it. Its 280 Horsepower V6 engine is an excellent attribute that has been applauded by consumers.

The Chevrolet Traverse was not spared when it comes to the issue of defects as its 22 mpg are not the tops in crossover SUVs. Some folks even pointed out the inferior delivery of the MyLink information and entertainment system that does not meet the standard of the sound systems in SUVs like Honda Pilot and Hyundai Santa Fe.