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After a look around at our surroundings in the current auto
market here at Jim Butler Chevy of Saint Louis, it is evident that the mid-size
SUV category has plenty of options to choose from. A model that defines itself
as a winning selection needs some incredibly strong characteristics that
separate it from the populated pack. The 3-row 2023 Chevy Traverse is
slotted nicely in between the smaller midsize Equinox and full-sized Tahoe in
the Bow Tie brand’s lineup, and any busy family or business owner on the go is
going to love its segment-leading cabin space.
This model’s 2022-year refresh rendered it an even better
choice for the midsize SUV segment, making it ideal for those needing a vehicle
big enough to haul the family and get the practical chores of life done. All
the Traverse models are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers 310 horsepower
and 266 lb-ft of torque, with standard front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
capability. Most of its V6-powered rivals crank out under 300 horsepower, with
the Traverse blasting up to 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds and racing through the quarter
mile in 15.1 seconds.
The V6 pairs with a 9-speed automatic transmission, and the
auto start stop feature improves mileage with a smooth transition to the engine
being fully kicked on. The Traverse can tow 1,500 pounds regardless of
drivetrain, and you can opt for the Trailering Equipment Package that improves
the capability up to 5,000 pounds. Hauling has never been so easy and supported
by excellent technology as this: A trailer hitch, GMS, Hitch Guidance System,
and a heavy-duty cooling system offer their form of upgraded assistance for the
pull.
On the road, the Traverse’s suspension offers a soft
characteristic that provides a smooth ride experience, along with a taught
enough stance to deliver excellent cornering quality. The Traverse’s 2022
facelift shaped things up with a larger and blacked-out lower intake, new wheel
designs, slimmer headlights with integrated turn signals, revamped fog light
housings, and updated rear LED lighting. 18-inch wheels are standard in the LS
and LT trims, and 20-inch aluminum numbers are equipped in RS, Premier, and High-Country
models.
The base LS trim comes standard with a second-row bench seat
for seating up to eight, while all other models are fitted with second-row
captain’s chairs. The cabin provides room for adults in all three rows with
33.5 inches of third-row legroom and 39 inches of headroom. As you pack your loved
ones in for the outdoor adventures, amusement parks, and sporting events the
coming warm weather will offer, GMs Smart Slide second-row seats ease accessing
the third row with a useful hatch that slides the second-row seat forward with one
simple pull.
Even with the third row of seats in place, the Traverse’s
cargo hold can fit up to 23 feet of necessary things for the trip, and with the
rear row folded in this bonus convenience grows to 57 feet. A 7-inch
touchscreen is standard, with upper trim levels adding an 8-inch screen and
4.2-inch digital instrument cluster. The 2023 Traverse also received 4/5 stars
from the NHTSA for its overall safety rating: along with its very handsome
statures, functional cabin layout, and always-leading stance, it offers up a
workhorse on the heftier side of things that has fared well during the test of
time.