CHICAGO — The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse joins the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook in General Motors' growing portfolio of full-size crossover vehicles. Production begins in the third quarter.
The Traverse fills the gap in Chevy's family-vehicle portfolio left by the demise of the poor-selling Venture minivan. GM now is effectively out of the minivan business, while Chevy continues to expand its range of family-oriented crossovers.
The Traverse shares many of the features of its siblings, including three rows of seats with accommodations for eight, four-wheel independent suspension, electronic stability control, six airbags and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. It will come in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ.
The Traverse is fitted with a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 281 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque with single exhaust, 286 hp and 255 lb-ft with dual exhaust. The transmission is a six-speed automatic.
Chevy is offering a choice of 17-, 18- and 20-inch wheels. Among the options are ultrasonic rear parking assist, a rearview camera, rear-seat entertainment system, power liftgate, heated windshield fluid, DVD navigation with XM Satellite Radio and traffic routing, and a panoramic power sunroof.
What this means to you: Nothing Ventured? — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
The Traverse fills the gap in Chevy's family-vehicle portfolio left by the demise of the poor-selling Venture minivan. GM now is effectively out of the minivan business, while Chevy continues to expand its range of family-oriented crossovers.
The Traverse shares many of the features of its siblings, including three rows of seats with accommodations for eight, four-wheel independent suspension, electronic stability control, six airbags and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. It will come in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ.
The Traverse is fitted with a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 281 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque with single exhaust, 286 hp and 255 lb-ft with dual exhaust. The transmission is a six-speed automatic.
Chevy is offering a choice of 17-, 18- and 20-inch wheels. Among the options are ultrasonic rear parking assist, a rearview camera, rear-seat entertainment system, power liftgate, heated windshield fluid, DVD navigation with XM Satellite Radio and traffic routing, and a panoramic power sunroof.
What this means to you: Nothing Ventured? — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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