It’s hardly a crossover anymore
Introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show, the all-new Chevrolet Traverse is taking yet another step upward in terms of dimensions.
Despite being one of the largest examples in the crossover segment, the Traverse grows a little bit more, surpassing the Tahoe.
The 2018 Traverse has a 204.3-in length, 120.9 inches of which represent the wheelbase. That means it is 0.4 inches longer than the Tahoe, with a 4.9-inch longer wheelbase. Not only it provides more space for its passengers, but it also can carry more than its (previously) bigger brother: the Traverse’s maximum cargo load capacity is 98.5 cu-ft while the Tahoe falls behind with 94.7.
The 2018 Traverse engine line-up consists of two offers: a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 (305 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque), and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-pot with 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, available on the RS trim. Both engines are mated to a Hydra-Matic nine-speed automatic gearbox.
About the trims: beside the sportier RS, the 2018 Traverse is available in Premier and High Country guises. As said before, the RS comes with the turbocharged unit and is the only one of the three that can’t be had with all-wheel-drive.
Regarding fuel efficiency, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse can return as much as 18 mpg in the city (25 mpg on the highway) in V6 form; despite having a smaller displacement, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder units struggle a bit more with Traverse’s 4.362-lb curb weight when keeping a highway pace, as it only returns 23 mpg.
As for the cabin's technological amenities, all eight passengers will have a USB connection at their disposal. The MyLink infotainment system comes with seven- or eight-inch touchscreens and comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
The 2018 Chevy Traverse massive crossover can be equipped with LED headlamps, forward collision alert, low- and high-speed forward automatic braking, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, and a Surround View camera, among other things. The Teen Driver feature — the one through which the parents can set certain controls to “encourage better driving habits” — is standard on all trims.
Also worth mentioning is the new Traction Mode Select that now can completely disconnect the rear axle on AWD models, “which helps save fuel and enhances refinement.” Prices have not been made public yet; the Traverse is expected to go on sale this fall.