Now in its second generation, the Chevrolet Traverse finds itself at exactly the right place at exactly the right time: people are hot for crossovers, and the Traverse is a very attractive, highly-competitive full-size crossover. Traverse sales increased 18 percent in 2018 vs. 2017 and 5.8 percent from 2017 vs. 2016. The second generation of Chevy’s largest crossover, which was initially introduced for the 2018 model year, enters its third model year for 2020, and it’s bringing with it some changes and updates to take note of. So, here’s what’s new for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse.
Exterior
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse loses three exterior colors while gaining three new ones:
Deleted colors:
- Havana Brown Metallic
- Black Currant Metallic
- Pepperdust Metallic
New colors:
- Stone Gray Metallic
- Black Cherry Metallic
- Midnight Blue Metallic
Meanwhile, two sets of 20-inch wheels get replaced by two new sets, as follows:
Deleted wheels:
- 20″ machined face aluminum wheels with Technical Gray pockets (SP6)
- 20″ Argent Metallic machine faced aluminum wheels (SLY)
New wheels:
- 20″ machined face aluminum wheels with Technical Gray pockets (Q6S)
- 20″ Argent Metallic machine faced aluminum wheels (Q6T)
There’s also a new center cap design for 20-inch Dark Android painted aluminum wheels (SS9).
Rounding out the exterior changes is the deletion of the active aero shutters on all models as well as the introduction of the newly-redesigned 5-digit programmable keypad as an option.
Interior
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse doesn’t see any changes to the interior, but does deliver some notable updates on the in-vehicle technology side.
Technology
For starters, the 2020 model year replaces the last-generation infotainment systems with the new Chevrolet Infotainment System 3, as follows:
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- Chevrolet Infotainment System with 7″ diagonal color touch-screen (IOA) replaced by Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with 7″ diagonal color touchscreen (IOR) on L, LS and LT Cloth models
- Chevrolet Infotainment System with 8″ diagonal color touch-screen (IO5) replaced by Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with 8″ diagonal HD color touchscreen (IOS) on LT cloth (optional) and LT leather (standard)
- Chevrolet Infotainment System with Navigation and 8″ diagonal color touch-screen (IO6) replaced by Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with connected Navigation and 8″ diagonal HD color touchscreen (IOT) on LT leather (optional) and RS, Premier and High Country (standard)
In addition, the Rear Vision Camera and Surround Vision have been replaced by higher-resolution HD versions. Finally, the 2020 Traverse adds Trailing Assist Guidelines along with Hitch Guidance with Hitch View.
Mechanical
On the mechanical side of the equation, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse deletes the turbo-charged 2.0L I-4 LTG engine (257 horsepower / 295 pound-feet of torque) that was previously standard only on the Traverse RS. In fact, this change was made mid-2019 model year. That engine was replaced by the naturally-aspirated 3.6 V6 LFY engine (310 horsepower / 266 pound-feet of torque). The engine continues to connect to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission driving either the front or all wheels.
The engine swap for the Traverse RS has enabled the model to now offer trailering the equipment package, which includes a heavy-duty cooling system, trailer hitch and trailering assist guidelines. What’s more, the engine swap for the RS model has also resulted in the deletion of the 155-amp alternator.
Finally, the auxiliary electric heater has been deleted for the 2020 model year.
Packages
Rounding out the changes to the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse are various package-level changes, as follows:
- Deletion of Premium Carpet Mat Package
- Driver Confidence II Package (BGP) is now standard on 1FL, 2FL, 2LT and Premier and available on 1LT and 3LT
- Was standard on Premier AWD and available on Premier FWD in 2019 Traverse
- Driver Confidence II Package (BGP) now includes automatic heated steering wheel (KI3) on 1LT, 3LT, 2LT and 1LZ
- Convenience and Driver Confidence Package (ZL3) now includes:
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with 8″ diagonal HD color touchscreen (IOS), replacing Chevrolet Infotainment with 8″ diagonal color touch-screen (IO5)
- LT Premium Package (CXH) on 3LT and 2LT now includes:
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with connected Navigation and 8″ diagonal HD color touchscreen (IOT), replacing Chevrolet Infotainment System with Navigation and 8″ diagonal color touch-screen (IO6)
- HD Surround Vision (UV2), replacing Surround Vision
- LT Premium Package on 3LT (CXH) now includes 20″ machined face aluminum wheels with Technical Gray pockets (Q6S) on 3LT, replacing 20″ machined face aluminum wheels with Technical Gray pockets (SP6)
- Automatic heated steering wheel (KI3) is now included in Driver Confidence II Package (BGP) on 1LT and 3LT and is now standard on 2LT
- Interior Protection Package (LPO PDH) and Floor Liner Package (LPO PDF) now available to order with horizontal cargo net, (LPO WH6)
- Blackout Package (LPO PDB) now includes Black fog lamp trim (LPO 55W) on LT and Premier
Looking Ahead
As we mentioned previously, the 2020 model year represents the third MY of the second-generation Traverse. We expect to see a midcycle enhancement (MCE), also known as a refresh, for the 2021 model year that will deliver updates to the exterior and interior, along with various packaging modifications.
We recently spied the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse refresh undergoing testing (see 2021 Traverse spy shots). As of this writing, we expect GM to debut it in the first half of the 2020 calendar year. Until then, be sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Traverse news, Chevrolet news, and ongoing GM news coverage.
Comments
Can you disable the awful start/stop system that annoys unsuspecting owners and ruins the entire car?
If not, then why bother spending the money on an update?
I hate that feature too! Wish I could shit it off
Why would you want to disable it?
Because it’s a choice every driver should get to make for themselves. I doubt it destroys the starter or the battery, because all these automakers would be in pretty serious trouble if that’s the way they did things. But I had a 2016 Cruze with the stop-start and it was downright annoying. Perhaps not as annoying some people make it out to be… And it isn’t even close to a deal breaker for me on a car as amazing as the Traverse.
But still, it’s annoying. I don’t even care if it really saves any serious amount of fuel. There are just days where it drives a person crazy. On those days, I want the ability to turn the thing off. And that’s fair, since I bought the car.
Put the transmission in L and tap + on top off the shifter till a 9 is shown on the lower right corner of the driver information center. The transmission will operate like normal put no start/stop active.
Put the transmission in L and tap + on top off the shifter till a 9 is shown on the lower right corner of the driver information center. The transmission will operate like normal put no start/stop active.
Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/11/2020-chevrolet-traverse-heres-whats-new-and-different/#ixzz65r9AbQEV
On the Encore put it in M and use the + – on the shifter which is the equivalent to paddle shifters.
Jeremy, does this method have to be implemented each time the car is turned on to keep it out of the start/stop mode? I despise the start/stop mode and won’t buy any vehicle you cannot shut it off somehow.
I am not Jeremy but that is correct. Like any car that has a disable feature you have to disable it every time you drive the vehicle. All cars will have this standard within 5-years and it really is not that bad.
I have the stop/start system in my 2019 Silverado. After a few days I no longer even noticed it. Why does it “Ruin” My entire truck?
Because its annoying as hell and destroys the starter.
It sounds like you are not aware of how the system works. The whole system is heavy duty and has a specific starter and AGM battery for this application, among other parts. This is not just a General Motors thing it is most automobiles manufactures using it today. General Motors version just happens to be one of the smoothest versions on the market!
Having a Heavy duty starter and slightly lager battery only extends the failure slightly. If you sit in stop and go traffic a lot you will 100% have a starter go out under warranty, probably a battery as well. It also may be smooth but it still takes a second to start when you hit the gas.
It starts when you release the brake with no lapse, try it sometime.
Ive tried it plenty, it sucks
Dude, just stop. You obviously aren’t educated on the subject. Educate yourself then start commenting.
I must agree. I have a 2020 Silverado with the new 3.0 Diesel and the start stop in no way takes away from this truck. It is probably more noticeable in this engine than any other I have felt, but complaints aren’t warranted. It’s just something different than we are use to and will become the norm.
So will replacing starters. My other issue with this is if you have a somewhat flat battery and go to drive the vehicle around to get a charge back on it, you better hope you dont have to stop for any reason.
Please read up on the system because you are lacking. If the battery for some reason goes low the start/stop will be disabled. Everything is compensated for, your arguments are way off. Read, read, read!
Its funny those who don’t have it are the ones who complain about something they nothing about. Most every manufacture has it and GM’s is considered the best. I sought out my vehicle specifically with this system!
We dont have it because we hate it. I have used it with work vehicles and a family members, all of which I couldn’t stand.
Good for you that you like a system that puts unnecessary strain on your starter and your battery , how often do you sit in traffic? Im sure the 1000 starts a day should be just fine for longevity
Read up on it. The system doesn’t use stock components. You had better hold onto your vehicles because this will likely be the norm for future gasoline engine vehicles.
Umm technically if it comes off the line with it then it’s factory….that said, all it is is a baby duty starter and a larger battery. AGM batteries are in damn near everything these days, they are nothing special. Heavy duty starters are just built for higher use, they do not have some magic technology outside of the starter for this purpose.
These starters have been tested and are meant to be used hundreds of thousands of times, not just a heavy duty starter.
I was expecting them to have hybrid and eawd option with new year. It’s not about a lot of sales but not offering plug-in /hybrid versions will harm image. All most all competitors offer in new model
I think Toyota really started to en-cash the Voltec with Rav4 Prime ( 39 miles, 0-60 in 6 sec , 302 HP ).
Traverse was one potential (other than equinox ) vehicle GM should least tried to en-cash the Voltec.
It does ruin it for me.
I won’t drive a car unless there is a switch to defeat the start/stop system.
Cadillac has added it to all of their products for the 2020 model year. The Malibu and the Blazer got it added recently. GM knows people hate not being able to turn this off.
The Enclave and Traverse don’t have a defeat switch for this. It’s a Massive oversight. It’s a deal breaker for a lot of buyers.
I hope they clean up all the issues these have been having. The 9 speed transmission seems to be a big trouble spot as do the infotainment. So far everybody I know that owns a 2018 or 19 one of these has had far more issues than they should. And that is a shame because the Traverse is a decent vehicle.
Not quite sure what your hearing about the transmission. But I know people in the service department at two different dealership here in Northeastern Florida and they said they haven’t seen any issues with the 9 speed transmission. I don’t know if it is a issue in your area do to adverse driving conditions.
What’s still missing is the 650 hp LT4 supercharged 6.2L V8 engine as it is something General Motors needs to introduced to compete against Aston Martin’s new DBX which features a twin-turbo V8 making almost 600 hp; by making the LT4 available in the Chevrolet Traverse and the new C8 Corvette digital dash would be killer.
the dbx is a nearly $200K vehicle. speaking of the dbx, it looks eerily similar to a ford escape.
This. GM needs to get pricing under control though. The fact you can spend 50k on a traverse with no V8 is nuts.
I would like to see the 5.3 available on the Traverse and you think $50k on a v6 is bad Ford a 4 banger Explorer for the same price
If I wanted to drive a golf cart, I would buy one. I want my vehicle to run while I am driving.
??? Best analogy yet
To disable the start/stop feature, when your ready to drive instead of shifting into drive shift to manual then put it in the highest gear possible on that transmission. While you drive it will automatically shift up and down until you take it out of manual. It should not “auto stop” while on manual shifting mode.