One of the most anticipated full-size American SUVs from 2017-2018 was the Chevrolet Traverse. In view of the extensive advertising campaign, the automaker had to provide fairly extensive information about the model.
The first official presentation of the Chevrolet Traverse in Russia and the world was accepted by professional critics and car enthusiasts with a bang: the novelty from the American concern has collected a huge number of positive reviews. Despite such a vivid reaction, it is quite difficult to find objective and informative car reviews in the Russian-language Internet segment, which will try to fix this article.
Design features
The new Chevrolet Traverse is the first model in the production line of the concern, which has an external grace and original design. The technological component, body dimensions and some visual elements portend Traverse a worthy future and considerable popularity among motorists.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer plans a large number of modifications of different price categories, the appearance of the model will not radically change. This has a definite advantage: regardless of the selected equipment, the exterior design of the car will remain unchanged.
Exterior
The appearance of the car deserves much attention, as evidenced by the photo of Chevrolet Travers. The developer also confirms the information that the exterior of the new product will be changed and improved in the near future.
The design of the car has its own characteristics that make it more vivid and noticeable:
- Protruding wheel arches.
- LED headlights D-Optic.
- Monolithic body.
- Roof rails.
- Chrome grille.
- Wide rear window.
- Marker lights in a stylish shape.
- 20 inch wheels.
All of these elements are components of the basic configuration, the cost of which does not change depending on the functional elements and external features.
Automotive experts praised the exterior of the Chevrolet Traverse, noting the original appearance and design decisions.
Interior
Unlike previous models of the line, the Chevrolet Traverse interior has increased in size, which is striking at the first inspection. Despite the expansion, the interior remained unchanged, supplemented with only minor details.
The dimensions of the car interior can comfortably accommodate 7-8 people. Unlike other full-size SUVs, there is no need to reduce luggage space for a comfortable ride, which is an additional advantage of Traverse.
The luggage compartment itself is 651 liters, with the rear seats folded down. In this case, it is possible to increase the trunk to 2789 liters by folding the second and third row seats.
Interior decoration Chevrolet Traverse is made of high quality materials while maintaining the overall design and style characteristic of cars of this brand. Despite such a laudable commitment to tradition, the manufacturer diluted it with modern details, adding electric seats, a universal steering wheel and other elements.
There are no eye-catching and eye-catching details in the trim, however, if desired, the future owner can always add them by contacting the manufacturer with the appropriate request and adding the desired to the list of options for a specific Chevrolet Traverse configuration.
Vehicle Dimensions
Compared to its predecessor, Traverse has grown significantly in size:
- The body length is 5189 mm.
- Width - 1995 mm.
- Height - 1795 mm.
- Ground clearance - 180 mm.
- Wheelbase - 3070 mm.
- The total volume of the fuel tank is 100 liters.
- The curb weight is 1978 kilograms.
The dimensions listed above are standard for the basic configuration of the model, respectively, in any other modification, the dimensions of the body can vary up or down.
Specifications
Chevrolet Traverse will be presented on the Russian market with only one of two available power units. Despite this separation, motorists will receive a car with excellent technical characteristics.
The first gasoline engine available has the following characteristics:
- Power - 258 horsepower.
- The working volume is 2 liters.
- The torque is 400 Nm.
The top version of the power unit is significantly different from the basic version of the engine:
- Power - 308 horsepower.
- The torque is 351 Nm.
- The working volume is 3.5 liters.
All Chevrolet Traverse engines are equipped with an automatic nine-speed transmission equipped with a start-stop system.
Car safety
Numerous Chevrolet Traverse tests and certificates issued on their basis, coupled with the awards received by the model at various competitions, confirm its safety and reliability.
Airbags are located standardly in front of the driver and between him and the passenger sitting next to him. Additional protection is provided on the inside of the driver's seat. Seats are also equipped with passenger seats. The operation of the protection system occurs instantly, immediately after a collision with an obstacle.
Sound warning systems that prevent and prevent collisions and emergencies provide additional protection and safety. The StabiliTrak function controls the level of traction. The car is necessarily equipped with the Hill Start Assist system, which does not allow rolling on a steep slope even after releasing the brake pedal.
Luxury Traverse
The luxury version of the model is characterized by a rich interior decoration using expensive materials, an electric folding mechanism for the third-row seats and all-wheel drive with two clutches from GKN. The transmission is widely known for GMC cars and is practically no different from the base: torque is transmitted to the rear wheels by one clutch, while the second is responsible for locking the rear differential.
Among the additional options it is worth noting two sunroofs, LED optics, all-round cameras and an assistant electronics system that controls blind spots, automatic braking and tracking of road markings.
Summary
A new product from the Chevrolet company - the Traverse SUV - appeared on the American car market in the fall of 2017, while in Russia it is promised only by the beginning of 2018. Given affordable prices and a variety of trim levels, the Chevrolet Traverse threatens to become the most popular SUV model on the market, supplanting the Camaro, Corvette and Tahoe.