| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
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| Acceleration comments | Turning the traction control off allows a little bit of wheelspin at launch, and this improves the time slightly. Otherwise, the best technique is a brake torque, followed by matting the throttle and holding it there. Manual shifting is slower because redline is unmarked and the tach seems to lag. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Initial bite is good, but brake dive is pronounced and the stopping distances are disappointing. Consistent and fade-resistant, but the distances are a tad long. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Slalom: A good time requires one to drive "around" the non-defeatable stability control. Smooth and measured steering inputs are necessary, and the Traverse responds with reasonable accuracy. Still, there is no getting around the fact that the Traverse is big. Skid pad: Understeer is pronounced but not overwhelmingly so. Grip is reasonable, but stability control cuts in and out, limiting performance. |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
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| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,066 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,919 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 55.9/44.1 |
| Length (in.) | 205.0 |
| Width (in.) | 78.4 |
| Height (in.) | 72.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 118.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 67.8 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 67.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 40.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.8 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | 33.2 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.4 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 62.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 61.3 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | 57.6 |
| Seating capacity | 8 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 24.4 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 117.5 |
| Safety |
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| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front, rear and third row |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Five stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Five stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Five stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Five stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Four stars |
