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2018 L Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $29,930
2018 LS w/1LS Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $32,600
2018 LS All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,600
2018 LT Cloth w/1LT Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $35,100
2018 LT Cloth w/1LT All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $38,900
2018 LT Leather Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $41,700
2018 RS Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $42,600
2018 LT Leather All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $43,700
2018 Premier Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $45,000
2018 Premier All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $47,900
2018 High Country All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $52,600

Overview

As Chevrolet's largest crossover, the Traverse has always been a vehicle that walks the tightrope between having the same seating capacity as a large SUV, being able to carry as much cargo as a minivan, and sporting all of the latest technology. And now, with the 2018 model, the Traverse is better than ever.

What's New for 2018

Featuring a completely redesigned exterior, the Traverse's looks now match that of Chevrolet's newer offerings, which include the Malibu, Cruze, and Equinox, as the automaker shifts towards a harmonious design throughout its entire range. The crossover's design has moved upstream, as well, with more chrome pieces, LED lighting, and nifty LED running lights.

In addition to the new look, the Traverse's wheelbase has been stretched by two inches, resulting in even more interior space. Second-row captain's chairs are now available, as is a new split-folding second-row that is capable of tilting upwards and sliding forward to provide easy access to the vehicle's third row. The interior also benefits from a new multimedia system that comes with Andorid Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.

A new host of safety features have been added to the Traverse, including a rear-view camera as standard, Surround Vision, a rear-seat reminder, Chevrolet's rear camera mirror, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control.

Other changes have been made underneath the Traverse's body, as well. A new 3.6-liter V6 engine provides a boost in output and now works alongside a nine-speed automatic. A new Traction Mode Select allows drivers to change the crossover's driving mode in differing road conditions. And two new trims have been added to the lineup with the sporty RS and luxurious High Country.

Chevrolet Traverse

Choosing Your Chevrolet Traverse

The majority of Traverse models are equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The engine is matched to a new nine-speed automatic transmission that helps improve the large crossover's fuel economy. Front-wheel-drive models are rated to get 18 miles per gallon in the city, 27 highway, and 21 combined, while all-wheel-drive miles can get 17 mpg in the city, 25 highway, and 20 combined.

A new engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four is available only for the latest RS model, although it isn't immediately available at launch. The turbocharged engine generates 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and is paired to the same nine-speed automatic transmission.

As a large crossover, the new Traverse boasts 41 inches of front legroom, 39 inches for passengers in the second row, and 33.5 inches for individuals sitting in the third row. That means full-sized adults can sit all the way in the back of the vehicle comfortably. As far as cargo space goes, the Traverse provides owners with 23.5 cubic feet behind the third row and 58.1 cubic feet with the third row folded. That space is easy to access, too. The third row is easy to stow manually, although a power-folding option is available, while the second row slides fore and aft and can be pushed forward for easy access to the third row.

For 2018, the Traverse comes in seven different trims:

Chevrolet Traverse

L

The Traverse L is priced at $30,875 (all prices include the destination fee). The trim comes with Chevrolet MyLink, which includes a seven-inch color touch screen, six USB ports, built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, seating for eight, premium cloth seats, keyless open, tri-zone automatic climate control, 18-inch aluminum wheels, active aero shutters, heated exterior mirrors, and more. This trim is only available with front-wheel drive.

Expect to only see the L on rental company lots – Chevy won't be offering many for sale to consumers.

Chevrolet Traverse

LS

Available in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, the LS trim is effectively the real base model and starts at $32,995 for front-wheel drive and $34,995 for the all-wheel-drive model. The LS trim has all of the same standard features as the base L trim, but adds tinted rear glass.

Chevrolet Traverse

LT Cloth

The LT Cloth, which is available in front- and all-wheel drive, starts at $35,890 and adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated exterior mirrors, fog lamps, roof rails, SiriusXM satellite radio, seating for seven with second-row captain's chairs, eight-way power driver's seat, a three-spoke leather steering wheel, and power windows with driver express-up/-down and front passenger express-down.

The Convenience and Driver Confidence Package ($1,795) adds Chevrolet MyLink Radio with an eight-inch touchscreen, a digital display in the instrument cluster, remote start, rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear power liftgate. This package is standard if you opt for all-wheel drive, which adds $3,800 to the price tag.

Chevrolet Traverse

LT Leather

The LT Leather trim is priced at $42,490, while the all-wheel drive trim increases the crossover's price to $44,490. The LT Leather trim adds Surround Vision with a bird's-eye view, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, 20-inch aluminum wheels, rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment, remote start, a navigation function for the Chevy MyLink system, Bose 10-speaker audio, Chevrolet's Rear Camera Mirror, and heated front seats over the LT Cloth trim.

Aside from dealer-installed accessory packages, there are no optional packages on the LT Leather.

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RS

The new RS trim with the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four making 255 hp is the next step up. Chevrolet hasn't released pricing for the RS trim, or the crossover's complete list of standard equipment. But the RS trim will come with blacked-out exterior cues, a black bowtie, 20-inch wheels, and a black chrome grille as standard.

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Premier

Available in either front- or all-wheel drive, the Premier trim starts at $45,790, and adds various features over the LT Leather trim, including dual exhausts, upgraded LED headlights, chrome door handles, 20-inch aluminum wheels, a hands-free rear liftgate, a memory function for the driver's seat, a power tilt and telescopic steering column, a heated steering wheel, perforated leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, and wireless charging.

The Driver Confidence II Package ($475) adds forward collision warning with low-speed automatic emergency braking with front pedestrian braking, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, and IntelliBeam headlights.

The Premier trim is also available as the Redline Edition ($2,495) that adds a lot of black accents. There are 20-inch gloss black wheels with red accents, smoked tail lamps, black mirror caps, window surrounds, door handles, rocker and wheel openings, grille, fog lamp bezels, and roof rails. The Chevy bowtie and Traverse badges are also done in black. A panoramic sunroof and trailering equipment are standard.

Chevrolet Traverse

High Country

The High Country trim is the new range-topping trim for 2018 and starts at $52,995 with all-wheel drive as standard. This is also the trim where the best safety equipment is available as standard – IntelliBeam automatic high beams, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and front pedestrian braking, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control. There are also 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and a power-folding third row.

Again, accessories packages are the only available extras.

CarsDirect Tip

The LT Cloth represents the best value in the range, with plenty of standard equipment at a price that won't break the bank. That said, the LT Leather isn't a huge jump and certainly allows the Traverse to feel like a more premium offering.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

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After skipping the 2017 model year, the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Traverse debuts, launching the second-generation of this three-row crossover SUV. New this year is an available turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission, offering more proof that Chevrolet intends to win your business.

Best Value

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse offers standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive. Customer have a choice of seven trims: L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country. A 3.6-liter V6 engine is standard; a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder is available. A nine-speed automatic transmission is the only gearbox available with either engine.

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth with a starting price of $36,095 (including a $995 destination charge). We chose all-wheel drive, which offers enhanced handling on slippery roads and while towing. The LT Cloth trim, despite its name, is quite different from the LT Leather – aside from the leather upholstery, the LT Cloth misses out on navigation, a surround-view camera, blind-spot monitoring, 20-inch wheels, power liftgate, Bose audio system.

The LT Cloth does add fog lamps, power-operated and heated side mirrors, roof rails, and 18-inch aluminum wheels, a power-controlled driver’s seat with lumbar support, and seven-passenger seating with second-row captains chairs. That's in addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rear-view camera, and HID headlights that already come standard on the Traverse.

A Convenience and Driver Confidence Package is included on the Traverse LT Cloth, but only with all-wheel drive – go with the standard front-wheel drive and this packages requires $1,795. We recommend getting it, though, because it introduces remote start, navigation, a rear power liftgate, an eight-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors.

  • Model: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth
  • Engine: 3.6-liter V6 engine
  • Output: 310 hp/266 lb. ft
  • Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission
  • Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
  • MPG: 18 City / 27 Highway
  • Options: All-wheel drive ($3,800)
  • Base Price: $36,095 (plus $995 destination charge)
  • Best Value Price: $39,895

Performance

Chevrolet Traverse

We like the Traverse’s 3.6-liter V6 engine, which we found lively off the line and an adequate supplier of power as it picks up speed. You’ll find passing maneuvers wholly sufficient, whether navigating local roads or on highways. The transmission is just as good, shifting unnoticeably in lower gears and capably finding the right gear under hard acceleration.

But the Traverse’s steering is flat, even lifeless at times. What has improved over the first-generation model is the Traverse’s handling, thanks to MacPherson struts in the front for nimbler control. Stout brakes bring this crossover to a smooth and controlled stop, something you’ll appreciate with the gang onboard or when towing.

Chevrolet is offering the Traverse with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder, but under no circumstances should you consider it. Limited to the RS trim, the 257-hp 2.0-liter is less powerful, less efficient, more expensive than the LT Cloth, and is only available with front-wheel drive. Avoid at all costs.

Style

Chevrolet’s styling direction with the 2018 Traverse seems surprising — it is about as conservative as you’ll find in this segment. The Traverse’s front fascia isn’t especially aggressive, despite its gaping lower intake. It's all a bit bland, especially considering how expressive the last-generation was when it debuted (to be fair, it didn't age well).

Inside, the look is much more inviting, with ample room in the first two rows, although it is tight for the third row. An assortment of soft-touch materials, some plastics and brightwork trim grace most models. The center console seems pickup truck inspired, ported perhaps from the Silverado with its high, wide layout. This isn’t a bad thing as it meshes well with the Traverse and is designed to hold up under the abuse of youngsters who might escape their second-row car seats and fiddle with the controls (when the Traverse is parked, of course).

The Best and Worst Things

Chevrolet offers a generous suite of technologies, including standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. You’ll also find six standard USB ports — with two in each row, and OnStar with built-in 4G LTE wifi.

On the other hand, the top safety technologies are reserved for the top-trim models only. This forces families to opt for pricier models to get the features they want or do without. This isn’t the sort of dilemma families should have to face.

Right For?

Chevrolet Traverse

Customers who visit yard sales. With nearly 100 cubic feet of available storage space, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse can easily carry a dresser or most anything else that might fit in a truck bed.

Wrong For?

Families with teenagers, especially if you regularly tote soccer or baseball players. The third row is tight for tall passengers. You’re better off looking at the Suburban or even a Chrysler Pacifica instead.

The Bottom Line

Plain styling aside, the all-new Chevy Traverse is a clean and welcome departure from the first-generation model. Its strong V6 engine, advanced technologies and enormous cargo hold make this a strong contender in a highly competitive segment.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.6L V-6 / 310 HP / 266 ft.lbs.
Transmission
9-spd TAPshift w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
18 / 27 / 22 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
8
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.6L V-6 / 310 HP / 266 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
18 / 27 / 22 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
19.4 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$74
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
98.2 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
157 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
204.3 "
Exterior Width
78.6 "
Exterior Height
70.7 "
Front Headroom
41.3 "
Rear Headroom
40.0 "
Front Legroom
41.0 "
Rear Legroom
38.4 "
Front Shoulder Room
62.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room
62.2 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
4,362 Lbs.
Wheel Base
121 "
Turning Radius
19.5 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Front Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
8
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
24 Months / 24,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
72 Months / 100,000 Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

Used 2018 Chevrolet Traverse for Sale

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Chevrolet
Premier
Color: Summit White
Price

$24,899

Mileage

67,385 mi

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Camino Real Chevrolet (17 mi)

Phone: (877) 251-2759
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High Country
Color: Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Price

$25,770

Mileage

67,404 mi

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Jaguar Land Rover South Bay (8 mi)

Phone: (888) 206-0880
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High Country
Color: White
Price

$27,888

Mileage

76,000 mi

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Paradise Chevrolet (51 mi)

Phone: (805) 954-9170

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Mileage

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