General Motors has presented the latest addition to the Chevrolet family, the Traverse. Like the
Buick Enclave , the
Saturn Outlook and the
GMC Acadia , the
Chevrolet Traverse is an SUV based on the Lambda platform. With a base price of $34,655, the Traverse will be the most affordable of the lot.
Thanks to its three rows of seats, this SUV can accommodate up to 8 passengers. It's available in three different versions: LS, LT and LTZ, each offered with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The Traverse is powered by a 3.6-litre, direct injection, V6 engine producing 281 hp coupled with a 6-speed, automatic transmission. According to GM, the SUV has a fuel consumption rating of 12,7 L /100 km in the city and 8,4 L/100 km on the highway. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently recognized the Traverse as a 2008 Top Safety Pick. The Traverse will be offered in Canada this fall as a 2009 model.
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