The 2022 Chevy Traverse introduces a mid-cycle enhancement (otherwise known as a refresh) for the full-size four-door crossover utility vehicle (CUV), debuting a number of changes and updates. Now, Consumer Reports has identified the 2022 Chevy Traverse as a top performer in the organization’s road tests.
The Consumer Reports road tests incorporate more than 50 individual assessments, with the final road test score wrapped into the vehicle’s Overall Score. Each vehicle that undergoes the Consumer Reports road tests is given a score out of 100 possible points, with a higher score indicating a better performance.
The 2022 Chevy Traverse was given a road test score of 95 out of 100, placing it between the Kia Telluride (97 points) and the Porsche 718 Boxster (95 points) with regard to Consumer Reports’ best road test results. At the top of the list was BMW 7 Series with 99 points. Notably, the the C8 Corvette was ranked third with 97 points.
Consumer Reports awarded the 2022 Chevy Traverse with a score of four out of five with regard to acceleration performance, four out of five with regard to transmission performance, and five out of five with regard to braking. Emergency Handling was scored at three out of five.
Consumer Reports was particularly impressed by the 2022 Chevy Traverse’s comfortable ride, quiet interior, easy-to-use infotainment, and rear seat reminder system. Critiques include relegation of advanced safety features to higher trims, lack of additional support adjustments for the driver seat, and the manual sunshade for the optional sunroof.
As a reminder, the Chevy Traverse nameplate was originally slated to receive a mid-cycle enhancement for the 2021 model year, but due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the model refreshed was pushed back to the 2022 model year.
Under the hood, the 2022 Chevy Traverse features the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 266 pound-feet of torque at 2,800 rpm, and connecting to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are offered. Under the skin, the 2022 Chevy Traverse rides on the GM C1 platform. Production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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GM resolved 2 of the 3 complaints they had (making all trims get additional safety equipment and the auto sunshade). We love our 2019, and at 88k miles it has impressed us with its reliability and lack of maintenance requirements. We have yet to replace the brake pads or a single light bulb. My wife insist she will not replace it until she can get an all electric one.
Just got a slightly used one and it’s fantastic! It’s a true winner.
We almost bought a 2017 Traverse LTZ loaded for 28,000… But the sales man showed my wife a 2019 Buick Enclave for the same money. Don’t get me wrong the traverse is awesome but the Buick was newer and it’s basically the same car and I can tell you first hand the Buicks really is an exceptional vehicle.
Buick seats are very comfortable, much better than our previous Traverse.
Well I had a 07 GMC Acadia was a great car has over $350,000 mi on it but I upgraded to the Buick enclave and that’s a 2011 I now have 200,000 miles on it and it is still a cream puff is a virgin to repairs my point is that the Buick is a little bit more quieter and comfortable then the traverse
Love my 19 Premier. 43k miles and is excellent for everyday driving but shines on long road trips.!
Wished I had electric sun screens like my Impala Premier had, that would have been really upscaled the Traverse. Those manual screens suck! Also, more cup holders for the second row seating, maybe, more functional cupholders. Those door cup holders suck.
Would really liked to have the rear hatchback window go up and down…
But overall, better than expected and would buy another Traverse.
I have 2011 traverse and it live in the car shop. It has been the biggest piece of junk we’ve ever owned!!!
I have 2018 redline traverse and let me tell you I’m always in n out of the dealer service department because it has a lot of should have stayed with my Nissan Pathfinder
2016 Traverse had repeated computer problems even while under warranty. GM nor dealer would never properly correct problem under warranty or accept responsibility for repairing. Terrible service!
Where are all the CR haters now?