![]() ![]() We suggest stepping up to the better-equipped LT or LT True North editions, which are priced between $43K and $48K. Adding all-wheel drive jacks the price up to at least $38,300. Pricing starts at $35,300 before freight and delivery charges, but that’s for the base, front-drive LS. It’s best to stick with the six-cylinder engine and equip the Traverse with AWD anyway. Sure, it consumes about 1 L/100 km less fuel around town compared to the V6, but on the highway the difference is negligible. The redesigned Traverse is lighter by about 300 pounds compared to the old model, which partly justifies this smaller engine option. Speaking of the Traverse RS, it’s only available with a front-wheel drivetrain and a turbocharged, 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that develops 257 horsepower. Towing capacity is rated at up to 5000 pounds (2268 kilograms) with the trailering package that’s included in all but the LS and RS trim levels. We averaged 11.6 L/100 km during our test, which is reasonable considering the all-wheel drivetrain, the cold weather and the vehicle wearing winter rubber. It sounds great and provides plenty of muscle for hauling the family and their belongings. Under the hood, we still find a 3.6-litre V6, which now develops 310 horsepower. ![]() The Honda Pilot is now the max cargo-capacity champ among midsize SUVs at 3092 litres, but the Traverse is still very roomy. With all rear seats tucked away, the 2018 Traverse boasts a 2781-litre cargo hold, while the old Traverse had an echo-y 3296 of space. With all seats in place, the difference isn’t noticeable, but with the third-row section folded down, cargo volume drops from 1991 litres to 1637. Where the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse falls short compared to the previous generation is cargo space, despite the bigger exterior dimensions. There’s also a bunch of USB ports in all rows of seats to keep everybody’s devices running on a full charge. The Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system is pretty good, with an eight-inch touchscreen in most trim levels, big button zones as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration if that’s what we prefer using. With kids, the bill will climb pretty quickly. ![]() On the other hand, after an initial 3-month/3-gigabyte (whichever ends first) trial period included with the vehicle purchase, GM’s on-board Internet hotspot requires a data subscription that starts at $15 a month. And when they’re busy watching movies or playing games on their smartphones and tablets, front-seat parents are happy too. Of course, almost every GM vehicle includes-or is available with-an OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, which makes the kids extremely happy. That rearmost seat is important for yours truly, because with three teenage kids and a planned trip to New Hampshire during the holiday break, making sure everyone has their space is key to a peaceful and enjoyable commute. There’s a slight drop in front-seat legroom, but second- and third-row occupants benefit from more space for their legs and feet. Headroom is up, shoulder room is up and hip room is up. And yet, just like the first-generation Traverse, the new one manages to hide it well with well-balanced proportions and short overhangs. On the outside, the SUV has grown in every possible dimension, while its wheelbase was stretched by 50 millimetres. Ten years later, the Chevrolet Traverse along with its Acadia and Enclave siblings received a much-needed redesign. And from day one, although powered by a V6 engine instead of small-block V8s, they sucked down fuel at a noticeable rate. Then, GM let its SUVs age gracefully, and although sales remained strong, these vehicles were lagging from a technological standpoint. Also: 2019 Chevrolet Spark: New Nose, New Colours.Also: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 1LE: a New Camaro on the Track.It was the modern-day rendition of the classic American station wagon. So, plenty of room for the family to go on road trips. The Traverse’s cargo space was class-leading by far, and even surpassed that of the full-size Chevrolet Tahoe. They were big on the outside, but huge on the inside. When General Motors launched its quartet of midsize SUVs back in 20, namely the Chevrolet Traverse, the GMC Acadia, the Buick Enclave and the short-lived Saturn Outlook, it shook things up in the segment by maximising interior space in a-relatively-small package. ![]()
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