The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse debuted just last month, dropping in with a fresh mid-cycle enhancement (MCE, otherwise known as a facelift) for the crossover’s second generation. There’s a new look, new cabin options, and new tech. Of course, that still leaves one question unanswered – is the 2021 Traverse Hot, or Not?
The first thing to catch our eye about the 2021 Traverse has to be the new exterior styling, where we see a brand-new fascia up front. Drawing inspiration from the new 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and 2021 Tahoe, the look incorporates restyled lighting elements and a new grille, with the former utilizing LED lighting elements, new daytime running lamps, and integrated LED turn signals, and the latter using broad horizontal styling lines that add to the model’s aggressive new demeanor. There’s also four new wheel designs on offer.
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse also gains a brand-new rear fascia treatment. The tail lamps utilize a “Dual Spear” inner graphic treatment, which is becoming more prevalent throughout the Chevy stable, as well as LED lighting elements as standard equipment.
Inside, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse offers new seating options, while an available eight-inch display  handles infotainment duties. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep users connected on the move.
Under the hood, we find the familiar naturally aspirated 3.6L LFY V6 engine, which produces 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Output is touted through the GM nine-speed automatic transmission, while either FWD or AWD put it to the pavement.
The tech front is replete with modern safety features, including standards like Front Pedestrian Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Keep Assist. Buyers who spring for higher trims like the 3LT, RS, or Premier will have access to upgrades like a new Adaptive Cruise Control – Advanced system.
To note, rollout of the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has been pushed back to the 2022 model year, along with several other General Motors vehicles under the 2021 model year.
So then, dear reader – is the 2021 Traverse Hot, or Not? Let us know by voting in the poll below, and don’t forget to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Traverse news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Solid styling from General Motors on this one. We like it very much.
It’s nice but the rendering posted on here a few months back is better
There was a previous GM Authority article that talked about 2021 refresh models being delayed, any more details on this? On Chevy’s website the 2021 Traverse was listed as a future vehicle, but now it’s not there.
All future GM models will likely be delayed since all of GM’s shops are now idle.
Definitely looks better than the Explorer and aging Durango inside and out so it’s a win for Chevy.
Mike – this refresh has been pushed back to the 2022 model year.
Wish they had more than 1 engine option. A 5.3 with AWD would be nice on top trims. MPG is not too much worse than a 3.6 to begin with, and you have more Torque.
Note rollout of the 2021 model will be pushed back to 2022 model. This should have been the very first statement in this column. That is the most important reading material, that we want to hear about.
GM should work on making their vehicles more affordable because all the new styling won’t matter if they aren’t able to sell their vehicles. $90,000 for a Tahoe that’s insane $60,000 for a Crew Silverado that’s unimaginable.
My friend and I were discussing those prices and we believe they are keeping prices at the German and the more expensive SUV’s trends, but Chevy ain’t no Mercedes or Maserati. This is coming from a hard core Chevy/GM guy.
@Rich: although I agree with you totally that ALL vehicles are just getting to expensive, I don’t know that GM is any higher than others.
I’m at a Volvo/Mazda store now for just over 4 years now. A Mazda CX9 ins’t near the car this Traverse is, and they get way up there too. Heck, a base no frills Mazda 3 is now MSRP of $21,000. Cloth, no leather steering wheel, no apple carplya/android auto, etc. They are all getting too high.
I agree with you with everyone getting higher prices but since we are on a GM site that is why I needed to point it out about a GM vehicle. Just think if GM lowered their prices they would be winning outselling other vehicles…..
They will sell them for what the market is willing to pay for them. If the Tahoe and Suburban are still popular at $90,000, Chevy has no reason to lower the price. When they linger on the dealer lots, they will offer discounts, often up to $10,000.
@Av $80,000 is still way to much for this vehicle. Who can afford a payment of $1500.00 a month for a vehicle and rent and or mortgage plus utilities and with the vehicle insurance and maintenance. When is the price increases going to stop. They have to remember who bailed them out of bankruptcy. They’re heading that way again.
Chevrolet has been doing quite well in recent years
And if they don’t the dealer will. I can’t afford that much but clearly a lot of people can and GM is doing very well with it
I just wish GM would focus on replacing the current V6 with a more reliable, less complex engine that would resolve the timing chain issues that have plagued the current engine. Styling is awesome!
The LFY and LGY have those issues too? I thought the timing chain problem was limited to the LLT motor?
Say what? I have not heard a single issue with the timing chain/tensioner issues on any of the 2012 on up LLT/LFX/LFY/LGX series of engines. In fact I had a 2013 Impala with the 3.6 LFX and over 100K miles with zero issues, my buddy had a 2012 Impala with the same engine and 180K miles with zero issues and his current 2015 Epsilon Impala 3.6 is closing in on 130K with zero issues. Its called following directions provided in your owners manual people and using the correct oil and changing it at the correct intervals.
146K on my 2012 LTZ and no timing chain issues doing 5K oil Changes
Where are the headlamps on this design? If its the slim slit at the top, I thought thats why Cadillac couldn’t give us true Elmiraj styling. The slim slit headlamp design was impossible to execute.
Yes, on my 2018 headlights are on top. But I believe on 2020 Blazer headlights are on the bottom and top is just daylight running lights. Don’t quote me on it.
Looks like my 2019 Santa Fe Limited.
Don’t really like that front fascia fog light with chrome. It’s starting to look like a Hyundai Palisade
Those are the headlights, not fog lights
Horrible, they went to the Blazer style. Not really fond of that square box on bottom front fascia. In my opinion it kills the aerodynamic look of my Traverse. I like the 18 front.
O.K. you all are picking on 1 or 2 things, Well I bought a 2017 for $34,000.00 thousand and in 5 years they have double in price. YES they. say they have added better stock options and removed others ! Come to find out they removed the expensive stuff and add more cheap stuff and raises the price ! Let me say I won’t be buying a new one ever again !!!
I’m not understanding your comment in 2017 you bought a Traverse and in 5 years they double in price. 5 years would bring us to 2022 which has not arrived yet. I understand GM thinks they are in competition with Mercedes but they are forgetting they are an American company selling to hard working Americans that aren’t all making $150,000 a year to afford the prices they are asking. Watch you’ll see them crying again shortly they are going bankrupt and want another bailout.
I own a 2019 top the line, traverse high country. Other than being under powered, the worst design feature is the impractical and very cheap roller shade blocking the sun roof that rattles constantly. Should be a solid sliding cover. Second sun roof unnecessary. Beyond that, a nice vehicle.
I got lucky, no shade rattle.
Hopefully they upgraded the transmission but no mention of it.
Is there an issue with the current transmission?
I love my 2018 Traverse. I’m not digging the mid cycle refresh
I like the updated front and back end of the Traverse. I liked the current one as well.
The issue with the Traverse has always been its interior. How on Gods earth has GM let Kia embarrass Chevrolet in the interior game this badly in mind numbing. GM DO BETTER!!!
They must love making things out of plastic!
It’s funny why GM won’t offer more than the 3.6. on it’s big CUVs?.The 3.6 is ok but the domestic competition is offering more than one engine and even the Tahoe, Equinox, Blazer and TB have more than one engine, get on it GM.
Not a fan of the latest design fad the skinny tinny headlight look. Combined with the revised grille it makes the front end look blander.
Then why does this extensive list from nhtsa exist?
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10118250-9999.pdf
Fritz
Explain this from NHTSA https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10118250-9999.pdf
6 oversized fishermen, average per person 255lbs, 2 less than and 4 more than, a small trailer with our gear inside it. It’s tough to find much on towing and hauling on the Traverse that is used once or twice yearly for this purpose. Anyone out there with something close to this scenario?