The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Is Finally Exciting! Seriously! 2024 Traverse First Look
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Date: 2023-07-18
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springertube
Alex, great report! The Z71 in particular is enticing especially for those that don't want a bulky body-on-frame vehicle but still want to take on some back roads that most lesser unibodies can't. And props to Chevrolet for the strut hood props! Broken record but. need to make 8 passenger configuration (middle bench) available in ALL trims. The light controls should be put back where they belong, manual. Pretty funny: while most manufacturers have been making their manual volume controls either small or absent, here they make one of the biggest volume knobs ever seen! (I was expecting to see that was the shifter or vehicle dynamic control, etc) Better this than the other way(s) however. Speaking of shifters, loss of console location is regrettable. Space savings? For what? Others have been able to fit everything, including chargers, with a shifter. Don't fix what ain't broke. But, given the fact that that it now is on the column. having grown up with the old school column shifters, I prefer that specific (and larger, more assuring mechanical feel) up/down action to this smaller movement, just out of familiarity, but this is better than button or dialers. In addition to the latter type, those (and even the silly dash button pushers and pullers) being non-intuitive or otherwise still requiring looking and fiddling around to select, .and often just take up the same space that the regular shifter did.
And that over-the-shoulder right rear quarter visibility - why? That huge sail panel doesn't even make sense aesthetically - looks very problematic. Yes, I know there are mirrors but. Last, gloss black on the exterior trim and grille, to me, never dresses up but sends it downmarket (cheap refrigerator black. Sounds like a trip to the powdercoater is in order to make it satin like the grille surround (bumper trim.
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Alex, great report! The Z71 in particular is enticing especially for those that don't want a bulky body-on-frame vehicle but still want to take on some back roads that most lesser unibodies can't. And props to Chevrolet for the strut hood props! Broken record but. need to make 8 passenger configuration (middle bench) available in ALL trims. The light controls should be put back where they belong, manual. Pretty funny: while most manufacturers have been making their manual volume controls either small or absent, here they make one of the biggest volume knobs ever seen! (I was expecting to see that was the shifter or vehicle dynamic control, etc) Better this than the other way(s) however. Speaking of shifters, loss of console location is regrettable. Space savings? For what? Others have been able to fit everything, including chargers, with a shifter. Don't fix what ain't broke. But, given the fact that that it now is on the column. having grown up with the old school column shifters, I prefer that specific (and larger, more assuring mechanical feel) up/down action to this smaller movement, just out of familiarity, but this is better than button or dialers. In addition to the latter type, those (and even the silly dash button pushers and pullers) being non-intuitive or otherwise still requiring looking and fiddling around to select, .and often just take up the same space that the regular shifter did.
And that over-the-shoulder right rear quarter visibility - why? That huge sail panel doesn't even make sense aesthetically - looks very problematic. Yes, I know there are mirrors but. Last, gloss black on the exterior trim and grille, to me, never dresses up but sends it downmarket (cheap refrigerator black. Sounds like a trip to the powdercoater is in order to make it satin like the grille surround (bumper trim.
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Zhenocnra
Big plus for the rear window wiper and upright proportions for the rear. The third-row headroom is a big plus too. I really do not like the huge C-pillar. The floating roof design in the rear with the D-pillars is annoying especially because the C-pillar is so needlessly huge for style reasons.
Three-person bench seat for the third row is kind of eh for me. I know Alex loves his third rows with more seats but honestly I would prefer two seats max for the third row of that size.
I agree with the odd choice for the AWD system opinion Alex has for the RS trim. The one thing I haven't heard or seen is adaptive dampers for this Traverse. I know the price point means that's not going to happen but that suspension travel is certainly welcomed with adaptive dampers. Air suspension at this price point is basically almost impossible so adaptive dampers make more sense for both the off-road and RS trims.
I don't like how safety-focused features like the headlights are controlled by the infotainment system. That should always be a dedicated physical control.
I cannot stand stalk-controlled drive shifters in place of where the windshield wiper controls normally live. That has always been a serious deterrent for me from buying any European-brand cars that use that same layout. I would not mind a hunt and peck button shifter at all as long as the shifter isn't in the place where normally the wiper stalk is normally placed (right side of steering wheel.
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Big plus for the rear window wiper and upright proportions for the rear. The third-row headroom is a big plus too. I really do not like the huge C-pillar. The floating roof design in the rear with the D-pillars is annoying especially because the C-pillar is so needlessly huge for style reasons.
Three-person bench seat for the third row is kind of eh for me. I know Alex loves his third rows with more seats but honestly I would prefer two seats max for the third row of that size.
I agree with the odd choice for the AWD system opinion Alex has for the RS trim. The one thing I haven't heard or seen is adaptive dampers for this Traverse. I know the price point means that's not going to happen but that suspension travel is certainly welcomed with adaptive dampers. Air suspension at this price point is basically almost impossible so adaptive dampers make more sense for both the off-road and RS trims.
I don't like how safety-focused features like the headlights are controlled by the infotainment system. That should always be a dedicated physical control.
I cannot stand stalk-controlled drive shifters in place of where the windshield wiper controls normally live. That has always been a serious deterrent for me from buying any European-brand cars that use that same layout. I would not mind a hunt and peck button shifter at all as long as the shifter isn't in the place where normally the wiper stalk is normally placed (right side of steering wheel.
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Tim
Glad to see it s not an EV. Overall, the styling is nice. However, the third row window is not pleasing to me. I still like to look before changing lanes and the sight line is really blocked. However, with lane change warning sensor perhaps it is OK. But, don t think I d want to sit in the third row seat for a long trip; one could not see any scenery. I m not a fan of 4 cylinder engines, but until I drive it I guess that s up in the air. It would be nice if they could offer a towing capacity around 7500 pounds but that would certainly drive up the price and require a different engine and transmission. I d put it on my short list. Definitely worth a test drive to see how it handles. Thanks for the video. Good review, as usual.
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Glad to see it s not an EV. Overall, the styling is nice. However, the third row window is not pleasing to me. I still like to look before changing lanes and the sight line is really blocked. However, with lane change warning sensor perhaps it is OK. But, don t think I d want to sit in the third row seat for a long trip; one could not see any scenery. I m not a fan of 4 cylinder engines, but until I drive it I guess that s up in the air. It would be nice if they could offer a towing capacity around 7500 pounds but that would certainly drive up the price and require a different engine and transmission. I d put it on my short list. Definitely worth a test drive to see how it handles. Thanks for the video. Good review, as usual.
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keytothegate
Better looking wheels and the Info syst. and the cosmetics. But that's where it ends. The 4 banger T offsets any possible improvements. Vehicles this size must have the proper V-6. The backs of front seats are short. For taller people the head rest begins bellow the head. Imagine 5 people in this car pretending to be driving in an aggressive looking SUV that would need over 8 seconds to 60. Then they are smoked off by a small unassuming electric vehicle doing o to 60 in half that time.
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Better looking wheels and the Info syst. and the cosmetics. But that's where it ends. The 4 banger T offsets any possible improvements. Vehicles this size must have the proper V-6. The backs of front seats are short. For taller people the head rest begins bellow the head. Imagine 5 people in this car pretending to be driving in an aggressive looking SUV that would need over 8 seconds to 60. Then they are smoked off by a small unassuming electric vehicle doing o to 60 in half that time.
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Marc
Looks like they shrunk the Traverse and this will have a shorter wheelbase and less passenger and cargo room. Notice how the rear doors now go partially over the wheel well(as with the GMC Acadia after they shrunk it, whereas in previous Traverses(and Enclaves) the rear doors were entirely in front of the wheel wells.
Edit: Sorry, it's still the same size. The Enclave still has that space behind the rear door and in front of the wheel wells. But it's just a difference in the body design.
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Looks like they shrunk the Traverse and this will have a shorter wheelbase and less passenger and cargo room. Notice how the rear doors now go partially over the wheel well(as with the GMC Acadia after they shrunk it, whereas in previous Traverses(and Enclaves) the rear doors were entirely in front of the wheel wells.
Edit: Sorry, it's still the same size. The Enclave still has that space behind the rear door and in front of the wheel wells. But it's just a difference in the body design.
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G-
I cannot believe people are wanting to make the c-pillar into an issue for driver visibility. I highly doubt driver s won t be able to see out of the new Traverse. People will literally complain about anything, even when it isn t an issue.
This looks absolutely amazing. Chevrolet knocked this out of the ballpark, city and state! I can t wait to experience this new cockpit in person. This looks & feels very premium and it s giving me luxury vibes if I m being honest.
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I cannot believe people are wanting to make the c-pillar into an issue for driver visibility. I highly doubt driver s won t be able to see out of the new Traverse. People will literally complain about anything, even when it isn t an issue.
This looks absolutely amazing. Chevrolet knocked this out of the ballpark, city and state! I can t wait to experience this new cockpit in person. This looks & feels very premium and it s giving me luxury vibes if I m being honest.
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HellKitty
Chevy seems to have finally given true life to the Traverse. No more jelly belly styling, and the mini-Tahoe look works very well here.
The Traverse has always been quite a heavy CUV, so I'm curious to see how the 2. 5T stacks up against it; hoping Chevy trimmed some weight. And the C-pillar looks rather large and makes the 3rd row have tight visibility. Overall though, this is a major step up and in the right direction!
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Chevy seems to have finally given true life to the Traverse. No more jelly belly styling, and the mini-Tahoe look works very well here.
The Traverse has always been quite a heavy CUV, so I'm curious to see how the 2. 5T stacks up against it; hoping Chevy trimmed some weight. And the C-pillar looks rather large and makes the 3rd row have tight visibility. Overall though, this is a major step up and in the right direction!
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Iigsniper
1. Looks good from the outside
2. No vented seats even in top trim- fail.
3. Tiny window in third row -fail
4. Super dark interior, hopefully a lighter interior is offered
5. Console is all piano black -fail
6. Vents in ceiling - Very good for car seats
7. Car seat frindly second row - very good
8. Volume knob - at least its there
There is no option except black for an interor color - Fail
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1. Looks good from the outside
2. No vented seats even in top trim- fail.
3. Tiny window in third row -fail
4. Super dark interior, hopefully a lighter interior is offered
5. Console is all piano black -fail
6. Vents in ceiling - Very good for car seats
7. Car seat frindly second row - very good
8. Volume knob - at least its there
There is no option except black for an interor color - Fail
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Kevin
I like it but I would have really liked it if they would have put an inline 6 Turbo that would have C piblur I wish they would have left that alone when sitting in the back of the people don't get so classi folder or sick with a larger window I also would have liked to sing the Z71 with more aggressive look like they have in the Colorado Then they could have made another model that would be considered a touring package
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I like it but I would have really liked it if they would have put an inline 6 Turbo that would have C piblur I wish they would have left that alone when sitting in the back of the people don't get so classi folder or sick with a larger window I also would have liked to sing the Z71 with more aggressive look like they have in the Colorado Then they could have made another model that would be considered a touring package
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Arham
I really like the design of the traverse although I dislike the massive grey area of plastic in the third row. It would make it seems a tiny bit claustrophobic for some but not for me. I think the Traverse will do well, but the competition is fierce now.
I ll give it to Chevy though, they probably have the best infointanment systems in the industry for easy use and practicality.
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I really like the design of the traverse although I dislike the massive grey area of plastic in the third row. It would make it seems a tiny bit claustrophobic for some but not for me. I think the Traverse will do well, but the competition is fierce now.
I ll give it to Chevy though, they probably have the best infointanment systems in the industry for easy use and practicality.
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FSAPO
What a night and day difference VS the outgoing model, which I always found extremely bland and boring in just about every way.
I still wouldn't get this over a Highlander or Pilot due to reliability concerns, but for a lease it's not as bad of an option as the outgoing model was, which people basically only got because dealerships would throw deals at them.
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What a night and day difference VS the outgoing model, which I always found extremely bland and boring in just about every way.
I still wouldn't get this over a Highlander or Pilot due to reliability concerns, but for a lease it's not as bad of an option as the outgoing model was, which people basically only got because dealerships would throw deals at them.
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Jim
Z71 sounds interesting for that rough road capability that all CUVs should have to warrant purchasing them over a minivan. But no 2nd row middle seat on this or the Pilot Trailsport is a deal killer for me. Seating at least 5 in first 2 rows helps free up cargo room with the 3rd row folded. I really don't understand the logic or appeal of 2nd row captain chairs.
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Z71 sounds interesting for that rough road capability that all CUVs should have to warrant purchasing them over a minivan. But no 2nd row middle seat on this or the Pilot Trailsport is a deal killer for me. Seating at least 5 in first 2 rows helps free up cargo room with the 3rd row folded. I really don't understand the logic or appeal of 2nd row captain chairs.
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autos
It's interesting their definition of most luxurious doesn't include ventilated front seats. Super cruise is interesting. Don't like the piano black in the center console at all. I'll probably test drive it, but I wouldn't think it's better than palisade or grand highlander unless it's cheaper in top trim (maybe under 50k fully loaded with AWD.
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It's interesting their definition of most luxurious doesn't include ventilated front seats. Super cruise is interesting. Don't like the piano black in the center console at all. I'll probably test drive it, but I wouldn't think it's better than palisade or grand highlander unless it's cheaper in top trim (maybe under 50k fully loaded with AWD.
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David
Looks super nice and love that it offers an offroad trim. I just don't like this new there of divorced headlights as to my taste they look better on top and the bottom should be foglights. Would I buy it? Don't think so, the fact that checy bad quality rep and no hybrid or v6 engine like the mazda is sort of a deal breaker.
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Looks super nice and love that it offers an offroad trim. I just don't like this new there of divorced headlights as to my taste they look better on top and the bottom should be foglights. Would I buy it? Don't think so, the fact that checy bad quality rep and no hybrid or v6 engine like the mazda is sort of a deal breaker.
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Cure
Glad I purchased a 2023 model. V6 ipo turbo 4, tactile feel buttons for HVAC ipo touch screen only, conventional shifter ipo of MB style shifter. I can only hope GM's 8 speed is as smooth and economical as the 9 speed in the 2023. Fuel economy so far is averaging 25mpg. Will the 2. 5 turbo 4 be able to match this?
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Glad I purchased a 2023 model. V6 ipo turbo 4, tactile feel buttons for HVAC ipo touch screen only, conventional shifter ipo of MB style shifter. I can only hope GM's 8 speed is as smooth and economical as the 9 speed in the 2023. Fuel economy so far is averaging 25mpg. Will the 2. 5 turbo 4 be able to match this?
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Georgia
Can you delete the third row or is it removable? Vertical rear hatch is great for cargo. Where can I obtain interior dimensions? You spoke about AWD in these models. Is this a stock RWD veh? Was looking at RAV4 hybrid bc it has most cargo room than competitors. Traverse finally came to life and it looks great.
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Can you delete the third row or is it removable? Vertical rear hatch is great for cargo. Where can I obtain interior dimensions? You spoke about AWD in these models. Is this a stock RWD veh? Was looking at RAV4 hybrid bc it has most cargo room than competitors. Traverse finally came to life and it looks great.
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Alwaysiyi
I have to say I m impressed with this new Traverse. I didn t even know they were releasing this. The old traverse was never really my favorite. It was outdated and just boring. This new one is the opposite. I think it s biggest competition is the Grand Highlander especially in hybrid max format
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I have to say I m impressed with this new Traverse. I didn t even know they were releasing this. The old traverse was never really my favorite. It was outdated and just boring. This new one is the opposite. I think it s biggest competition is the Grand Highlander especially in hybrid max format
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Auto
What do you think? This or Telluride? If Chevy can build enough, I could see this boxy SUV making a real dent in the sales of the Telluride, Pilot and being a solid contender to the Grand Highlander. Just one problem that tilts things in Toyota's direction: they have the only hybrid in the segment.
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What do you think? This or Telluride? If Chevy can build enough, I could see this boxy SUV making a real dent in the sales of the Telluride, Pilot and being a solid contender to the Grand Highlander. Just one problem that tilts things in Toyota's direction: they have the only hybrid in the segment.
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Doc1885
The ALL NEW, with 34 year old, outdated, gloomy, depressing, drab, boring Gray or Black interior colors that became popular in 1990.
It seems that every automaker has a hard on for those interior colors that they ve shoved down everyone s throats since 1990.
So HELL NO, it s NOT ALL NEW!
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The ALL NEW, with 34 year old, outdated, gloomy, depressing, drab, boring Gray or Black interior colors that became popular in 1990.
It seems that every automaker has a hard on for those interior colors that they ve shoved down everyone s throats since 1990.
So HELL NO, it s NOT ALL NEW!
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99
I like the direction they went with the styling. The styling of the newer Tahoe should have been the styling that they should have put on the Blazer. I wonder if they are going to switch out the current 3. 6 v6 and put in the new 2. 5t. It has a decent power increase with substantial increase to tq.
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I like the direction they went with the styling. The styling of the newer Tahoe should have been the styling that they should have put on the Blazer. I wonder if they are going to switch out the current 3. 6 v6 and put in the new 2. 5t. It has a decent power increase with substantial increase to tq.
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