2018 Chevrolet Traverse comes with Teen Driver Technology
It may seem like one of the biggest vehicles on the road, but the Chevy Traverse is actually a mid-size SUV. According to GM, it’s “inspired” by General Motors’ big boys, such as the Tahoe and Suburban, but the Traverse is ostensibly a more manageable rig, with the ability to carry up to eight adults. It is on the receiving end of a redesign for the 2018 model year.
Some specs. With a curb weight of 1978 kilos (4360 lb.), and 2789 litres (98.5 cu. ft.) of cargo room – behind the front seats – the built in Lansing, Michigan Traverse is powered by a 3.6 litre V6 that, in this configuration, develops some 310 horsepower. It’s mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and has all-wheel-drive availability. It has a trailer towing capability of 2268 kilograms…..which is kind of important in this market, and a rotary dial allows you to access front-wheel-drive, AWD, and a special towing mode. GM has always had this particular engineering highlight figured out, and if you really are going to be towing something substantial, you’ll appreciate the useability of the towing feature.
There is also an optional turbocharged 2.0 litre four cylinder engine offered with the RS model, and is apparently has more torque than the V6, but all things considered, I’d stick with the V6…. the more cylinders the merrier in this market.
Speaking of which, the AWD version of the Traverse delivers 13.7 L/100 km in town, and 9.4 on the highway…..this is slightly thirstier than the FWD model, which, at 12.9 and 8.7, respectively, would save you some gas money in the long run.