2019 Chevy Traverse Billed as “A Hit on our Hands” By Roadshow Blog

During the last few years at West Chevy of Knoxville, we have had the opportunity to watch the popularity of crossover SUV's grow with every passing moment. It is one of those categories that is always going to be as family-friendly as can be, and will definitely require a very stand-out contender to even make a tiny dent in the stratosphere as far as sales. The 2019 Chevy Traverse debuted in 2008, and for the 2018 model, an all-new second-generation version was put out. With the capacity for seating for 8, two separate available engines, and receiving shifting support from a nine-speed transmission, the knowledgeable folks atRoad Show blog thought that the Traverse would be a good vehicle to showcase in their digital print version for the week.

The first available engine choice is a 3.6-liter V6, which is rated for an edging- forward 310 horsepower, and 266 lb – ft of torque. If you choose to equip your Traverse with front-wheel drive, it yields 18 miles per gallon city, and 27 mpg highways, while all-wheel-drive versions can nail down certified EPA scores ranging from 17 to 25 miles per gallon. You also have the choice of opting for the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, with 257 horsepower, and 295 lb-ft, which is the spotlight featured power source for the RS trim level. Offered with front-wheel drive only, it is much more efficient in all ways than the V6, with EPA ratings at 20/26 mpg.

 The Roadshow experts were quite excited about the luxury trims available for the Traverse: The Premier and High Country. The Premier trim build on the LT leather with LED headlights, 20-inch wheels, the addition of more exterior chrome, a heated steering wheel, a power steering column, heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, and the very useful feature of wireless phone charging. If you opt for the High Country, it tops things off appropriately with features like adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, a sunroof, a power-folding third row, and the dependable and trusty towing package.

Writer Andrew Krok plainly states for the record that “Chevy has a hit on its hands” here, due to the high level of in-car tech, driving dynamics that don't stale, and the high level of space available across all three rows. He was pretty excited about the second-row legroom, and claimed that a 6-ft tall person sitting behind another would be comfortable enough, even on a longer interstate journey.

Another great feature that Andrew highlighted in this writeup was the fluidity during the shifting of gears: The Traverse's nine-speed automatic was “butter smooth” whether in up or downshift. Come to see us soon, to check out the very high-performing fuel economy, a solid ride, and space to do whatever you want that will undoubtedly sway you for a great purchase next fall, straight into the throngs of the new ownership in the highly-acclaimed and comfortable zones of Traverse country!