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81
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
74/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Great
89/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
85/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Great
85/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2018 Chevrolet Traverse after 90-days of ownership.
Comfort of the 3rd row seats
Interior storage spaces
Vehicle acceleration
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse during the first 90-days of ownership.
The vehicle's navigation system
Feeling of safety when driving the vehicle
Transmission smoothness
Performance Specs
MPG City
17 - 20
MPG Hwy
25 - 27
Horsepower
257 - 310
Transmission
9 speed, Automatic
Engine
Gas V6, Turbocharged I4
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Review
Overview
In the world of three-row SUVs the Chevrolet Traverse is a bold and roomy choice. There’s enough technology to keep all your passengers connected and protected and more than enough space for everyone’s gear. Choose from six trims starting with the L and moving through the top-of-the-line High Country. The sporty RS models gets a turbocharged two-liter four-cylinder that puts out 295 pound-feet of torque. The standard engine is a direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 that can tow up to 5 000 pounds. Both engines have intelligent stop-start technology and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Traction Mode Select is standard and on-demand all-wheel drive is available. With three rows of seats your Traverse can fit up to eight people. The standard Smart-Slide second-row seat tilts forward so third-row access is easy and an available hands-free power liftgate makes loading cargo simple. Once you’re on the road everyone can stay connected. The MyLink infotainment system comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability and available Wi-Fi hotspot. Plus there are up to seven USB ports. Choose from a variety of colors and options to custom your own Traverse today. The Chevrolet Traverse. It’s your mobile command center.
Technology
The Chevrolet Traverse is loaded with technology. Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system is standard equipment on every Traverse. It features a touchscreen display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. It even has an available WiFi hotspot. Can’t remember if you locked the doors of your Traverse? No problem. Download the myChevrolet Mobile App and you can lock your doors from an airplane use your office desktop computer to send the available navigation system a destination remote-start the engine and more. The Chevrolet Traverse. It’s the smarter choice.
Safety
With a host of available advanced safety features your Chevrolet Traverse helps keep you out of trouble. Something catches your attention and you don’t see the car in front of you stopping. But the available Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking system does and applies the brakes to potentially help reduce the severity of impact. It may even help avoid a collision altogether at very low speeds. We’ve all missed cars in our blind spot when we’re changing lanes. Available Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert provides side mirror alerts to warn you when other vehicles are in your blind zones. Teen Driver technology helps parents foster good driving habits in their kids. The Chevy Traverse. It’s the smarter choice.
Performance
The Chevrolet Traverse has all the performance goodies you want. The sporty RS gets a two-liter inline four cylinder that puts out 295 pound-feet of torque. All other trims come with a standard direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 that can tow up to 5 000 pounds. Both engines have intelligent stop-start technology and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Worried about driving in less than ideal conditions? Going off-road? Traction Mode Select is standard and on-demand all-wheel drive is available. The Chevrolet Traverse. It’s ready to take you wherever you want to go.
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Performance Award Winner
Awarded to the models with the highest owner ratings for design and performance after the first 90 days of ownership