2023 Chevy Traverse

• Overview

  

  Are you looking for a new, reasonably priced, midsize SUV for the family? You'll find none better than the 2023 Chevy Traverse. With a roomy cabin for eight passengers, a plethora of safety features, and a sturdy build, the Traverse is an excellent choice for families on the go. Whether you're loading up your kids and their classmates for a school trip, taking the kids to a birthday party, or simply running errands around town, the Traverse is capable, spacious, and modern, fitted out to serve the family tree.

  A midsize SUV is perfect for a growing family or one with varied interests. There's plenty of room for everyone and all equipment, gear, luggage, and necessities that come with being involved in after-school activities, family events, road trips, and the like. The Chevy Traverse stands out in the midsize SUV segment because it is so spacious, with plenty of room for both passengers and their cargo.

  In 2022, the Traverse underwent a minor facelift, so the 2023 Chevy Traverse is not much different, apart from adding a few new exterior color options—a gray metallic hue and a red tintcoat—and adding a few minor features on the upper trim levels, like a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Chevy seems to hold to the time-honored philosophy of "Why mess with a good thing?" They've got a good thing going, and there's no need to tinker with a solid design.

  What do you pay the most attention to when you look for a new vehicle? Are you curious about the hauling and towing capacity, or are you more inclined to care about the safety and tech features? Want something with all the bells and whistles? Whatever you're drawn to when looking for the next family vehicle, you'll find it in the 2023 Chevy Traverse.

  98.2

  Max. Cargo (cu.ft.)

  8

  Max. Occupancy (seats)

  18/27

  Fuel Economy (city/hwy MPG)

  Starting at

  $34,520^[a]

• Safety

  

  When you have a family vehicle that's put to use on the daily, you want to guarantee it's safe not only for you but your passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers on the road. Rush hour, school drop-off, teaching a new driver, and rushing to an appointment are common occurrences, and it's comforting to think that the 2023 Chevy Traverse is packed with enough safety features to help you navigate the hustle and bustle with peace of mind.

  Chevy's Safety Assist suite contains half-dozen safety features capable of helping you avoid collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, and difficult-to-see objects. The IntelliBeam auto high beams illuminate the night and will automatically dim upon detection of oncoming traffic. You'll be able to avoid the deer that bounds across the road, as well as the ditch beside the driveway, all without blinding that sixteen-wheeler or that mom with three kids.

  The Front Pedestrian Braking feature is incredibly helpful for navigating school pickup and drop-off times, parking lots, downtown crossings, and other places where large groups tend to congregate. It can be rather harrowing to try to nose your vehicle through the congestion of the fairgrounds, parade, concert, or wedding, but with your steady hand on the wheel and the Traverse's sensors keeping an eye out for pedestrians, you'll feel confident and relaxed while easing away from the crowd.

  The Traverse's Following Distance Indicator and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning are more helpful for longer stints on the road, such as highway driving. Whether you're on a family road trip, attending a gaming convention in the big city, or taking everyone on a weekend camping trip, you'll be grateful to have these two features keeping your course in check the next time you hit the highway.

• Cargo

  

  When you and your family load up in the Traverse, you're probably also bringing a lot of items with you—luggage, backpacks, snacks and drinks, electronics, etc. Even though the cabin of the Traverse is spacious, there are some things you want to make sure are out of the way; not all SUVs are created equally, so there may be plenty of trunk space or little to none at all. Fortunately, the 2023 Traverse resides in the former.

  The 2023 Traverse gives you a lot to work with, with 23 cu.ft. of cargo space in the rear; putting the second row of seating down will expand that to 57.8 cu.ft. of space—and if you put both the first and second rows down, you'll get an extraordinary 98.2 cu.ft. to work with. That's quite a lot of room, but the Traverse has additional space available with its hidden cargo department, perfect for those items that need to be out of the line of sight or smaller items that risk getting crushed by heavier ones.

  Other areas in which the Traverse maximizes on space are the multiple cubbies throughout the cabin and the ten cup holders; even if you don't have a drink to occupy each cup holder, you can utilize them to hold phones, pens, snacks, tools, spare napkins, etc. The roof is configurable for more oversized items, like kayaks and larger suitcases, when outfitted with a roof rack should the need arise.

  Interested in taking the family camper along on your next vacation? Many 23- to 30-foot campers are well-under three tons, and—when properly equipped—the 2023 Chevy Traverse can tow up to 5,000 lbs. It can also handle powersports haulers, livestock and horse trailers, utility trailers, and towing frames for smaller boats. Whatever you want to take along on your weekend getaway, the Traverse will be your shepherd.

• Tech

  

  Though having an incredible safety suite and the ability to take it all with you are definitely worth it, it's also nice to have those little extras and new tech features that make your vehicle the best it can be. You want a terrific experience every time you drive—for yourself as well as your passengers—and that's why the 2023 Chevy Traverse comes with a long list of convenience and tech features that ensure your time inside the SUV is just as enjoyable as the time you spend at your destination.

  Live in an area with inclement weather for at least part of the year? Whether you're dealing with rain, sleet, snow, or muggy air, you'll appreciate the keyless open-and-start features on the Traverse. You can stay inside and stay warm (or cool) while the SUV turns on and gets ready to rumble. This feature is also helpful when you're trying to load up the groceries or when everyone starts running back to the car because of a surprise rain shower. You'll be able to open the doors and start the engine with ease, no matter the occasion.

  Once everyone is inside, the Traverse ensures that everyone is in their seat and buckled, thanks to its Passenger Sensing System and Buckle To Drive features. It won't move until everyone is secure, with their seatbelts on. When you have a group of people all trying to get inside, scrambling eagerly to get somewhere together, it's a good idea to have this backup system. We all remember the mistake made in Home Alone that resulted in Kevin being left behind while his family flew to Paris for the holidays; with these two features, you'll be able to count everyone after they're all buckled in—and most importantly, you'll be able to count without interruption!

  Another helpful feature of the Traverse is the split-folding third-row bench seat, which allows you to open up extra cargo space if you have even one seat free. Two people can still sit in the third row, but with the third seat folded down, you've got that extra bit of space that is sometimes needed. The 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat is an incredibly popular feature, and the fact that it comes standard on all Traverse trim levels speaks to its ease of use and versatility.

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