more about this model The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has been redesigned from the ground up. Changes include reduced weight and more passenger room, technology and power.
The previous-generation Traverse offered a generous amount of passenger and cargo space. Unfortunately, it was also heavy, and wound up feeling ponderous and slow on the road. For 2018, Chevy is looking to make the Traverse a strong all-around competitor in the three-row midsize crossover SUV market.
For starters, the Traverse has lost a few hundred pounds and gained 20 horsepower from its 3.6-liter V6 engine. It also comes with Chevy's new nine-speed automatic transmission. Taken all together, that should improve the 2018 Traverse's handling and acceleration. It's certainly improved fuel economy, which is up 3 mpg to an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined (18 city/27 highway).
Passenger space has increased as well, with 3 extra inches of legroom for the Traverse's second row. Cargo capacity has decreased, but at 98.5 cubic feet (with the seats folded down) it still offers above-average storage space.
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse comes in seven trim levels, starting with the base L trim. Standard equipment includes LED running lights, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable mirrors, 18-inch wheels, and engine stop-start. Inside, you get cloth upholstery, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, seating for eight, a rearview camera, OnStar with a 4G LTE connection and Wi-Fi, Chevy's Teen Driver system, and a 7-inch MyLink touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Moving up to the Traverse LS gets you access to all-wheel drive and some other options. The LT Cloth adds second-row thrones in place of a bench and an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat. You can also get a power rear liftgate, heated front seats, remote start and an 8-inch touchscreen (all standard if you opt for all-wheel drive).
The LT Leather then adds — you guessed it — leather upholstery along with a premium Bose sound system, a rearview mirror with a built-in backup camera display, a 360-degree camera, and six-way power-adjustable passenger seat. The Traverse Premier adds LED headlights, auto-dimming side mirrors, a hands-free liftgate, heated rear seats and ventilated front seats.
In between the LT Leather and Premier is a bit of a wild card in Chevy's lineup: the Traverse RS. This sporty version of the three-row SUV comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
The new range-topping trim for the Chevrolet Traverse is the High Country, which gets unique leather, adaptive cruise control, a power-folding third row, and a unique all-wheel-drive system with a locking rear differential.
Make sure to read Edmunds' full review to find out more about the redesigned Traverse, and take advantage of our shopping tools to get the best deal on a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse in your area.
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High Country 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
Review
We spent a couple months looking at all the 7 passenger options. (We had a 2013 Traverse - but had several concerns). The 2018 fixed them all and then added more capabilities and features. We knew you can get a great deal on a 2017 but waited for the 2018. Glad we did. In the end we decided on the Premier, but the dealer parked the Premier and High Country in the Iridescent White Paint option next to each other. For the small ($51k vs. $54k) price difference we went with the HIgh Country. I love the additional safety feature like adaptive cruise, etc. We also liked the interior color combination, polished aluminum wheels, twin rear axle clutch, power third row, and exterior trim. In our opinion, since we were spending that much money, and plan on keeping it a few years - why not. The dealer also closed the gap by providing a larger discount.
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Available Chevrolet Traverse 2018 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: LT, LS, LT w/1LT, LTZ, Premier, LT Cloth, LT1, LT w/2LT, High Country, LT2, LT Leather, LS Base
Exterior Colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Summit White, Tungsten Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, Blue Velvet Metallic, White, Champagne Silver Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Graphite Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Siren Red Tintcoat, Atlantis Blue Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Red Jewel Tintcoat, Black Currant Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Dark Cherry Metallic, Silver Moss Metallic, Sable Brown Metallic, Sable Metallic, Steel Green Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic, Desert Brown Metallic
Interior Colors: Ebony premium cloth, Dark Titanium / Light Titanium premium cloth, Jet Black premium cloth, Jet Black leather, Ebony leather, Jet Black/Loft Brown leather, Dark Gray w/Light Gray Inserts premium cloth, Ebony premium leather, Ebony cloth, Dark Gray w/Light Gray Inserts cloth, Light Gray premium leather, Dark Titanium / Light Titanium premium leather, Light Gray leather, Dark Titanium / Light Titanium leather, Ebony / Saddle Up premium leather, Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray leather, Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray premium cloth, Cashmere premium leather, Jet Black/Dark Galvanized premium cloth, Ebony/Mojave leather, Ebony/Mojave premium leather, Ebony / Saddle Up premium cloth, Jet Black/Dark Galvanized leather, Ebony / Saddle Up leather, Cashmere leather, Ebony/Mojave cloth, Ebony/Mojave premium cloth
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Third-row seating, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Bluetooth, Power Driver Seat, USB Inputs, Parking sensors, Back-up camera, Remote Start, AWD/4WD, Heated seats, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Mobile Internet, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Leather Seats, Towing Hitch, Blind Spot Monitoring, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Headlights, Cooled Seats, Upgraded Stereo, 360-degree camera, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Entertainment System, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Pre-collision safety system, Adaptive Cruise Control
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
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