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2019 L Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $29,930
2019 LS w/1LS Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $32,900
2019 LS All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,900
2019 LT Cloth w/1LT Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $35,400
2019 LT Leather Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $39,100
2019 LT Cloth w/1LT All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $39,200
2019 LT Leather All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $41,100
2019 RS Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $43,100
2019 Premier Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $45,500
2019 RS All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $45,700
2019 Premier All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $48,400
2019 High Country Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $50,900
2019 High Country All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $53,200

Overview

Fresh off last year's total redesign, Chevrolet's largest crossover comes to the rescue of families who need all the space they can get. With seating for eight and class-leading cargo space, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse deserves its ubiquitous presence on the American crossover scene.

What's New for 2019

Aside from minor equipment revisions, the Traverse is unchanged for 2019.

Chevrolet Traverse

Choosing Your Chevrolet Traverse

The Traverse's main virtue has always been interior room. It really can accommodate eight adults spread across three rows, or seven with the optional second-row captain's chairs. With a full crew aboard, the Traverse handles up to 23 cubic feet of cargo. This capability grows to 58.1 cubic feet with the second row folded, and a whopping 98.2 cubic feet with all seats out of the way. A 10-inch deep storage well hides under the floor.

Most models carry a 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. This engine is EPA-rated at 18 miles per gallon city, 27 mpg highway, and 21 combined with front-wheel drive, or 17/25/20 mpg (city/highway/combined) with all-wheel drive. The sporty RS trim gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Available only with front-wheel drive, the 2.0-liter is rated 20/26/22 mpg.

The Traverse covers a lot of market territory across its seven trim levels:

L

Priced from $30,925 (all prices include the $995 destination charge), the base L provides seating for eight, LED running lights, outside heated mirrors, a rearview camera, 18-inch wheels, six USB ports, keyless entry and start, tri-zone climate control, Chevrolet's Teen Driver system, and Chevrolet's seven-inch MyLink infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Exterior colors are limited to black and white, and package options and all-wheel drive aren't available.

LS

For $33,795, the LS gives buyers deep tinted glass and access to additional colors and options, including all-wheel drive ($2,000), a rear entertainment system with DVD player ($1,995), and 20-inch gloss black wheels ($1,995). The Black Accent Package ($600) and Blackout Package ($870) add black exterior touches, while the Chrome Essentials Package ($255) tacks on chrome mirrors caps and door sills. The Floor Liner Package ($385) adds all-weather floor and cargo liners. This equipment is available throughout the rest of the lineup.

LT Cloth

The $36,295 LT Cloth comes with second-row captain's chairs, roof rails, a power driver seat, fog lights, and turn signals in the side mirrors. Eight-passenger seating remains available as a no-cost option. The Convenience and Driver Confidence Package ($1,795) contains a power liftgate, remote start, an eight-inch infotainment screen, heated front seats, rear parking sensors, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. All of these features are standard on models equipped with all-wheel drive, so it adds $3,800 to the price. The 'Hit The Road' Package ($975) bundles molded assist steps and roof-mounted cross rails.

LT Leather

In addition to leather seats, the LT Leather gets a power passenger seat and the contents of the Convenience and Driver Confidence Package as standard. All-wheel drive remains optional at $2,000. The LT Premium Package ($3,095) throws in a 10-speaker Bose sound system, a household-style power outlet, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with rear camera display, navigation, a surround-view camera system, and 20-inch wheels. A panoramic sunroof can be added for $1,400, but it requires having the LT Premium Package first.

RS

Starting at $43,895, the RS gets the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, sportier exterior trim, and everything in the LT Premium Package. All-wheel drive isn't available with the 2.0-liter, but can be added to the RS along with the V6 engine for $2,600.

Premier

The plush Premiere, which starts at $46,295, carries ventilated front seats with driver memory, heated rear seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, a wireless device charger, a hands-free power liftgate, auto-dimming side mirrors, and LED headlights. The Driver Confidence ll Package ($475) includes automatic high beams, lane keeping assist, a following distance indicator, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. These features are standard with all-wheel drive ($2,900), along with adaptive headlights and a Trailering Package. Exclusive to the Premiere, the Red Line Edition Package ($2,495) adds black and red exterior accents, matching 20-inch wheels, and the panoramic sunroof.

High Country

For $53,995, the High Country comes standard with all-wheel drive and all the safety technology available on the Premiere. In addition, buyers get adaptive cruise control, an auto-locking rear differential, a power-folding third row, and an upgraded leather interior. The sunroof is also standard.

CarsDirect Tip

The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse L exists mainly for advertising purposes and isn't usually stocked by dealers. The LS is the real base model, but it's still too stingy on equipment for most families. The LT provides the best balance of features and price, and can be scaled up without going overboard. For buyers who want all the safety technology Chevy has to offer, only the Premiere or High Country will do.

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Expert Review

Expert Rating
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Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

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

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Still hot off a 2017 upgrade, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse hits the road with style and plenty of substance. It’s a family hauler, built to carry up to eight passengers in comfort. Its workmanlike attitude is well placed in a competitive class, and while it’s not perfect, the Traverse isn’t hard to like.

Best Value

You won’t find many base-spec Traverses on dealership lots, and that’s not a bad thing. Given that nearly all models share the same heart – a willing 310-horsepower V6 – choosing a trim comes down to the right blend of features and value. In our opinion, even the LS trim is too spartan.

Instead, we’d skip up to the Traverse LT Cloth, which includes a few welcome creature comforts like an eight-way power driver’s seat, heated side mirrors, fog lights, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It still allows access to safety tech, but won’t inflate prices into luxury SUV territory. All-wheel drive is available, but it’s a primitive system that we wouldn’t recommend unless your climate requires it. Parking sensors, however, are all but a necessity with the Traverse’s bulk.

Ours would look like this:

  • Model: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth
  • Engine: 3.6-liter V6
  • Output: 310 hp / 266 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • MPG: 18 City / 27 Hwy
  • Options:Convenience and Driver Confidence Package ($1,795, eight-inch infotainment touchscreen, 4.2-inch driver information display, heated front seats, universal home remote, remote start, power liftgate, lane change alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking assist)
  • Base Price: $36,495 (including a $1,195 destination fee)
  • Best Value Price:$38,290

Performance

Chevrolet Traverse

Chevy technically offers two engines with the Traverse, but one is a bit of a mystery. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is only available on a single trim in front-wheel drive, and it’s no sportier and barely more efficient. Most buyers will get the V6, and that’s a good thing. It has power aplenty, and the nine-speed transmission is a willing companion. The ride matches the cabin’s comfort with a modern suspension that absorbs most turbulence.

On the downside, the two gas engines are the only options, without a plug-in, hybrid, or diesel in sight. Efficiency is poor, and the Traverse achieves a maximum of just 22 miles per gallon combined. Like the people-carrier it is, the Traverse also pitches heavily in the corners. It’s a comfortable drive, but not an exciting one.

Style

The Traverse shares plenty of design cues with Chevy’s line of trucks, lending a utilitarian edge to the SUV’s sharp but graceful shape. A newly taller grille is balanced by slim headlights and taillights, and the overall impression is a cut above most family crossovers. Inside, the cabin can be either leather-clad luxury or wash-ready plastic, but it’s always well put together. Best of all, there’s plenty of space for both passengers and cargo. All three rows will fit adults, and useful storage spaces abound. Behind the seats is a generous 23 cubic feet of space, which will expand up to a staggering 98 cubic feet with the rear rows removed.

Base trims of the Traverse are reasonably priced, but the options list gets pricey in a hurry. To make matters worse, some useful active safety features (like automatic emergency braking) are confined to the expensive upper trims. The Traverse has achieved good crash ratings so far, but other brands are more liberal with their safety technology, and we wish Chevy had followed their lead.

The Best and Worst Things

The Traverse checks all the right boxes for an all-around family vehicle...except for one: accessible modern safety tech.

Right For? Wrong For?

Chevrolet Traverse

The Traverse is great for big families with big needs. It has USB chargers for every row, more cupholders than a movie theater, and a third row fit for people over 13. Plenty of customizability means that most families can find a sweet spot.

The Traverse still suffers a little from its old-fashioned package. Many crossovers deliver more of a complete package nowadays, including better efficiency, technology, and driving dynamics. Buyers who don’t need quite so much space can find more sophisticated options elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

Aside from a few quibbles with the powertrain and the options list, the 2019 Chevy Traverse is a polished package. It’s not premium enough to compete with the luxury badges, but it has a sense of identity and utility. A strong engine, a stylish exterior, and a capacious cabin add up to a car the whole family can enjoy.

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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 Driver Shift Control 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
12 Months / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
72 Months / 100,000 Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

Used 2019 Chevrolet Traverse for Sale

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Chevrolet
LS
Color: Satin Steel Metallic
Price

$20,439

Mileage

78,625 mi

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Sierra INFINITI of Monrovia (28 mi)

Phone: (626) 669-1514
Chevrolet
LT
Color: Graphite Metallic
Price

$23,495

Mileage

57,220 mi

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DCH Honda of Oxnard (49 mi)

Phone: (805) 204-0454
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LT Cloth
Color: Gray
Price

$26,150

Mileage

41,221 mi

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Mountain View Chevrolet (44 mi)

Phone: (888) 499-3829
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LT Leather
Color: Gray
Price

$27,696

Mileage

35,730 mi

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Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach (37 mi)

Phone: (949) 999-5511
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