2024 Chevy Traverse

However, buyers are still treated to truck-like styling with a large grille and redesigned LED lights front and rear. We dig the standard dual-exhaust setup and the new Lakeshore Blue and Harvest Bronze exterior colors.

The 2024 Traverse lineup deviates slightly from last year's. The LS is the budget-friendly model, followed by the LT, the off-road-oriented Z71 and the sport-infused RS. The Traverse goes up against some heavy hitters, including the Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-90 and the Edmunds Top Rated favorite, the updated Kia Telluride. These three offer excellent styling and technology, something Chevrolet has struggled with in the past. However, this latest generation of Chevys looks to be a big step up across the board.

The Traverse is offered standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is also available. Regardless of drivetrain, power gets to the pavement through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Z71 gets an upgraded twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system for better traction off-road, as well as a 1-inch lift, all-terrain tires, an improved approach angle, uniquely tuned shocks and a Terrain driving mode. Meanwhile, the RS gets a sport-tuned suspension, 22-inch wheels and a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel.

The Traverse's interior materials are improved over last year, with plenty of soft-touch surfaces and interesting textures. Depending on the trim selected, you can get leather and heating for the first and second rows. However, that's not to say that everything is pleasing to the touch — the door handles feel extra-plasticky — but it's a significant upgrade from the 2023 model.

Front passengers are treated to a 17.7-inch infotainment display and an 11-inch digital gauge cluster, bringing the Traverse fully into the 21st century. Wireless charging is available and six USB ports are standard.

The Traverse gets a standard suite of driver aids that include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning and lane keeping assistance. There's also a new standard feature called Buckle to Drive, and it requires front seat passengers to be strapped in before driving. Every Traverse also comes with blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic warning and braking.

The coolest available tech to hit the Traverse is Super Cruise. This hands-free driving assist function works on over 200,000 miles of premapped roads and takes care of the braking, steering and acceleration of the vehicle. However, drivers must pay attention at all times as Super Cruise is not an autonomous driving system and will not steer to avoid an accident.

When configured properly, the Traverse can tow up to 5,000 pounds, which is typical for the segment but a fair bit behind the king of this class, the Dodge Durango (8,700 pounds).