Yes, there’s an optional 2.0-litre four-cylinder motor in an RS model and front-wheel-drive starting in base trim, but the V6 AWD combo make up the bulk of sales.Ĭoming on the heels of an earlier test drive of Chevrolet’s smaller Equinox, the Traverse’s added roominess was immediately noticeable. Fuel economy is rated at 13.7/9.4L/100km (city/hwy) with my real world result averaging out to 10.4L/100km (comb). It will also transport almost anything else with its 2268 kg (5,000 lb) tow rating when trailer prepped. A new Traction Mode Select system comes standard. Even the brand bowtie insignia is blacked-out.Īnd, under that edgy veneer, a new 3.6-litre direct injection V6 engine with start/stop tech offers a 10 per cent power boost over its predecessor, making 310 hp and 266 lb/ft of torque streamed through a nine-speed Hydra-Matic 9T65 automatic and all-wheel drive. I’d be very tempted to add red calipers too.Īlso included in the Redline Edition are blacked-out treatments to the dark window trim, a black ice grille, black fog lamp bezels, black roof rails, a black licence plate surround and black Traverse badges on red outlines. Our as-tested 2018 Traverse Premier ($53,590) loses the amorphous jelly-bean-like influences of the past with an injection of design machismo attributed to the truck stylings of GM’s full-size road warriors.Īnd, in this case, that harder-edged and trucky attitude gets bumped up a further notch, thanks to a Redline Edition package ($995) that adds 20-inch black aluminum wheels with unique red stripe accents. Overall weight was reduced and a broad redesign by stylists and engineers focused on creating best-in-class third row leg room and increasing cargo space, while also adding new premium cues, new tech and new trim levels.
The changes start with a 50 mm (2-in) wheelbase stretch and added body length. These fraternal siblings, closely linked but not quite identical, have been around for a decade but they have debuted anew in second-generation form for the 2018 model year. The Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave are two of the biggest CUVs in GM’s lineup, stretching the boundaries between mid-size and full-size categories, the last crossover stop before full-blown truck-based ute offerings like the Tahoe, Yukon and Suburban. On the biggish side of that equation, the recent debut hullabaloo has focused on new seven- or eight-passenger additions like the Subaru Ascent and VW Atlas.īut, within that same vehicle class, there’s something to be said on the steady evolution of GM’s three-row crossovers. Adaptive cruise control is now optional on the LT, RS, and Premier trims it remains standard on the High Country model.Crossovers continue to steamroll other segments as customers shift from sedans to SUV-flavoured styling, passenger room and cargo versatility. Standard features now include automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlamps, and a following-distance indicator with forward collision alert. These features were provided only as options on previous model years, but Chevy is making a fairly comprehensive suite of tech standard across the range. Otherwise, the 2021 Traverse's cabin remains as spacious and cargo-friendly as the 2020 model.ĭriver-assistance technology takes step forward in the upcoming Traverse.
2018 CHEVY TRAVERSE REDLINE VS PREMIERE ANDROID
Inside, new upholstery choices and an optional 8.0-inch display in the gauge cluster are notable upgrades, as is newly available wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
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