The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has been popular among buyers looking for a large, comfortable SUV with a dynamic engine. It is also perfect as a family vehicle, as it can seat about eight people and has generous cargo space. Plus, the exterior is built to be robust yet stylish, which appeals to consumers of various demographics. Another key feature of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is that it offers decent performance and various value-for-money features.
Trims
The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is available across five different trims. The base trim is the LS model. It is followed by the LT trim, which has two variations based on the seat upholstery—the LT Cloth Variant and the LT Leather Variant. The RS model is the mid-level trim, with the Premier and High Country being high-end variants. All the models across the Traverse trims are fitted with the same engine and a nine-speed automatic. While front-wheel drive is standard across the board, all-wheel drive is optional.
Cost
The price of the base trim of most 2023 Chevrolet Traverse models available for sale starts at approximately $35,900. The maximum price point across dealerships is around $53,390 for the highest trim level. So, the price varies across trims and depends heavily on the optional features, taxes, dealerships, and location. Here are the approximate prices for the various trims.
- LS costs $35,915
- LT Cloth is priced at $38,440
- LT Leather sells for $40,700
- RS costs $46,440
- Premier costs $48,595
- High Country sells for $53,395
Features of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
While the previous version of Traverse underwent a significant refresh, there have been some minor updates to the 2023 model. Two new colors are added to the palette: Radiant Red Tintcoat and Sterling Gray Metallic. Besides the two color options, a new wrapped steering wheel is available in a few trims instead of the standard urethane unit across the other trims. Apart from these two new updates, most of the features of the 2023 Traverse are the same as those of the version launched in the previous year.
1. Under the hood
Across all its trims, the 2023 Traverse has a 310 horsepower V-6 engine as standard. It gives the Traverse the necessary propulsion to ensure a slick and comfortable driving experience. The engine is robust enough to help this midsize SUV reach 60 mph in just over seven seconds. This means it can cover over a quarter mile in about 15 seconds. Despite the superior power, the engine is quiet enough to ensure a calm traveling experience, whether for daily commutes or longer drives. Besides this, the standard nine-speed automatic transmission is smooth enough to enable seamless gear shifts. Plus, the steering system under the hood is highly precise and stable. Aside from this, the automatic stop/start feature also works quite effortlessly, adding to the agreeable driving experience. Finally, the agile suspension system is tuned well to provide a fairly good balance of ride, comfort, and handling.
2. Fuel economy
The Traverse has a higher-than-average fuel economy than its competitors in the same segment. For example, the all-wheel-drive variant of the high-end trim High Country has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of about 27 mpg on highways. Meanwhile, the mid-level Traverse RS delivered about 22 mpg for the all-wheel-drive version. On the other hand, the front-wheel-drive variants of all the other trims returned ratings of approximately 18 mpg on city roads and 27 mpg on highways, while the all-wheel-drive models had a fuel economy of 17 mpg on city roads and 25 mpg on highways.
3. Interior
For a midsize SUV, the Chevrolet Traverse offers enough space for passengers and cargo. It can seat seven to eight passengers, with a third row of adult-size seats. Besides, having five trims allows the SUV to have options in terms of interior upholstery and materials. For instance, the materials used in the top-level High Country trim are fairly good for the price point.
There is also ample cargo space. Nearly six carry-on luggage bags can easily fit right behind the third row. If more space is needed, the second- and third-row seats can be neatly folded. Plus, there are generous cubby storage options for those seated in the first row.
Besides, the easy-to-use infotainment system with Wi-Fi feature makes the 2023 Chevy Traverse quite tech-savvy. It has a high-mounted touchscreen, colorful graphics, and several USB ports. In addition, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities come as standard.
4. Safety features
The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with some of the best safety features.
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control
The two higher trims, Premier and High Country have additional driver-assistance features like a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control.
