The only snag, and it’s an annoying one, is the rear window wiper, which has been disassociated from its front windshield counterparts. In concrete terms, this means the front wipers are controlled via a lever on the side of the steering wheel, as is tradition, while the controls for the rear wiper are located directly under the buttons for the stereo – on the centre console. An un-intuitive approach, to be sure.
It’s hard to talk about the Traverse’s cabin without mentioning the echoing vastness of the cargo area and the numerous storage compartments. There’s a bunch of nooks and crannies to stash all that small stuff you always have on you.
Once the rear seats have been folded down, you get one of the biggest cargo areas in the class. It can in fact accommodate 3,200 litres (a little over 600 litres with the seats up) worth of gear, room enough for the whole family’s luggage.
Kudos too to the machine’s towing capacity. At 2,300 kg, the Traverse truly deserves the title of Sport Utility Vehicle.
Flawless dynamics
Only one engine powers this leviathan, in all its forms: a 3.6-litre mill that generates 281 hp or 288 in the LTZ variant thanks to different settings. The six-speed autobox is quick to respond, although it could be a little more aggressive on the downshift.
Although it’s easy to understand why it emphasizes fuel economy rather than brute power. And surprisingly enough, in this regard the Chevrolet Traverse fares quite well considering its girth, as according to Transport Canada it burns an average of 10 litres of fuel per 100 km. Of course, I couldn’t manage anything better than 13.3 litres, but the weight-performance ratio is nevertheless reasonable.
Conclusion
The Chevrolet Traverse isn’t for everyone. It targets buyers needing lots of power and room for family and gear. Once that has been established, though, it’s easy to conclude that at under $50,000, this SUV offers great and honest value.
It’s hard to talk about the Traverse’s cabin without mentioning the echoing vastness of the cargo area and the numerous storage compartments. There’s a bunch of nooks and crannies to stash all that small stuff you always have on you.
Once the rear seats have been folded down, you get one of the biggest cargo areas in the class. It can in fact accommodate 3,200 litres (a little over 600 litres with the seats up) worth of gear, room enough for the whole family’s luggage.
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| Once the rear seats have been folded down, you get one of the biggest cargo areas in the class. (Photo: General Motors) |
Kudos too to the machine’s towing capacity. At 2,300 kg, the Traverse truly deserves the title of Sport Utility Vehicle.
Flawless dynamics
Only one engine powers this leviathan, in all its forms: a 3.6-litre mill that generates 281 hp or 288 in the LTZ variant thanks to different settings. The six-speed autobox is quick to respond, although it could be a little more aggressive on the downshift.
Although it’s easy to understand why it emphasizes fuel economy rather than brute power. And surprisingly enough, in this regard the Chevrolet Traverse fares quite well considering its girth, as according to Transport Canada it burns an average of 10 litres of fuel per 100 km. Of course, I couldn’t manage anything better than 13.3 litres, but the weight-performance ratio is nevertheless reasonable.
Conclusion
The Chevrolet Traverse isn’t for everyone. It targets buyers needing lots of power and room for family and gear. Once that has been established, though, it’s easy to conclude that at under $50,000, this SUV offers great and honest value.
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