The current, second-generation Chevy Traverse is the right product at the right time: not only is it an all-new and competitive vehicle, but it’s also a crossover – making it the right vehicle at exactly the right time. In fact, Traverse sales have set new monthly records for the last 8 months. For the 2019 model year, the biggest Chevy CUV gets a few slight tweaks and updates.
Exterior
On the outside, the 2019 Chevy Traverse gets a new Premier badge on the liftgate as well as new bright roof rack cross rails on the Premier (1LZ) and High Country (2LZ) models when those are ordered with the Hit The Road Package. For the prior model year, the roof-rack cross rails were black, and the black units are now only available on LT, RS and Redline Edition models.
Rounding out the changes to the exterior is the deletion of 18-inch Bright Silver machined face painted aluminum wheels. The units were bundled with the 2FL and 1LT trim levels, and those models will now get 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels as standard.
Interior
Arguably the most notable change to the 2019 Traverse is this one: the user-activated heated steering wheel is replaced with the new automatic heated steering wheel, which automatically turns on when selectable automatic activation enabled.
The remaining of the changes are to packages. First, the Cargo Package no longer includes LPO-level integrated cargo liner, which will now be included in the Floor Liner Package. And second, the Premium Carpet Mat Package is now only available on High Country (2LZ) models. On the 2018 Traverse, it was available on LS, LT and 1LZ.
About Chevrolet Traverse
The Chevrolet Traverse is a full-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV). It is the biggest Chevrolet crossover currently offered, slotting above the subcompact Chevrolet Trax and compact Chevrolet Equinox. It will also slot above the much-rumored, future Chevrolet Blazer.
The current model was introduced for the 2018 model year and represents the second generation of the Traverse nameplate. Compared to its first-generation predecessor, the second-gen Traverse is an all-new vehicle that is larger, lighter, sleeker and more modern. It also introduces new trim levels, including High Country and RS – neither of which were present on the first-generation model.
The first-generation Traverse rode on the GM Lambda platform shared with the Saturn Outlook, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia. The second-gen rides on the extended-length GM C1 platform shared with the second-generation Buick Enclave. A shorter variant of the same platform underpins the second-gen GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5.
For the 2019 model year, which represents the second year of production of the second-gen Traverse, the Traverse gained a few minor updates including an automatic heated steering wheel, a new Premier badge for the tailgate, and more.
The Chevrolet Traverse is built at the GM Delta Lansing Township factory in Michigan operated by GM USA. It is currently the only plant that builds the vehicle alongside the second-gen Buick Enclave.
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Comments
I have a 2015 Traverse LTZ and it has given me zero issues with over 40k miles, it is mainly used for road trips not to and from work, it has been very reliable.
The new Traverse looks like a great replacement, the front and rear fascia could have been styled more aggressively, but I am still thinking of trading mine in for a new Red Line.
Traded my 2015 Traverse LT2 for a 2018 Premier Redline and the best move I ever made. Early 8/17 production and not a single flaw in the 5K and 6 months of ownership. Only problem with the 2015 was the A/C which was losing cooling power – probably the fan brush shedding problem eating pinholes in the evaporators , now the ’18s solved the problem using brushless motors.
By all rights the ’18 Traverse should have a new name badge – it is an entirely new vehicle, larger inside and out, new features, improved ride – the only interchangeable parts are the tires!
Tow package still only available with High Country? Dang…
No, can get it on LT FWD and above
Still can turn off the start/stop feature? No sale, looking elsewhere now
System in the ’18 is completely different than the one in my new gen ’16 Malibu which I initially disliked – now no more 2 battery system, AGM battery and DC-DC convertor for constant voltage, improved algorithm governing operation, and split solenoid starter and first cylinder TDC firing for motor engagement in less than 1/3 sec and faster than you can move your foot to the brake.
At 22-25 mpg for a 310 hp engine and 9 speed tranny that does 0-60 in 6 sec. with the ride of a limo, I’ll live with it. Now I wouldn’t even waste my time using a defeat switch on every start even if it had one – besides die hards can always defeat start stop by shifting the tranny into M9 using the shifter button and it will cycle through all the gears in normal operation.
Any chance we will see a Cocoa/Dune interior option?
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