The crossover SUV market is chock-full of competition, giving the Traverse some rather stout competitors. First up is the 2013 Ford Explorer, which features a $29,135 base MSRP, great looks and a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds. The next competitor is the 2013 Honda Pilot, which comes in with a $29,420 base MSRP, a 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a 4,500-pound maximum towing capacity. Finally, you have the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which comes in with a base MSRP of $27,495, a 290-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine and a stellar 7,200-pound maximum towing capacity.
The Traverse’s competition is rather stiff and plentiful, so if Chevy expects to stay in the crossover race, it needs to bring something special to the table.