Next-Gen, 2024 Chevy Traverse Prototype Spied: Photos
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Back in December 2022, GM Authority exclusively reported that the all-new, next-generation Chevy Traverse will launch for the 2024 model year. Now, our spy photographers have caught the very first prototype of next-gen model, giving us our first look at what’s in store for the large, three-row utility vehicle.
The prototype is covered in body-hugging checkered camouflage, which is better than the heavier vinyl camo in seeing the next-gen model’s design direction and details.
The overall shape of this next-gen 2024 Chevy Traverse seems to be more boxy and upright than the current second-gen model. The boxy design direction is also likely the reason that the prototype appears smaller than the current offering.
2024 Chevy Trailblazer
2023 Chevy Blazer
At the front, we see a black grille with a prominent horizontal bar running across it. A dual-tier headlight arrangement, a theme that started with the 2019 and newer Chevy Blazer, is present and accounted for, though the lights are placeholders on this prototype. Once production-intent headlights are installed, the front end will likely have a very similar appearance to the Blazer and refreshed 2024 Chevy Trailblazer. A set of front aero curtain intakes are also found just below the primary headlights.
The side profile reveals the seemingly more upright and boxy shape. The large front and rear doors that make the current Traverse such a spacious vehicle seem to have carried over to the next-gen model. The treatment of the area between the C- and D-pillars is a question mark, as that section is fully camouflaged.
The ensemble rides on a set of black wheels with an aggressive dual five-spoke design. Black roof rails can be seen, as is a comms fin placed at the center of the roof, just fore of the liftgate.
The upright stylistic theme carries over to the rear, where we see an exposed rear window wiper, placeholder tail lamps, horizontally oriented reflectors in the bumper cover, and a set of dual exhaust outlets.
As GM Authority covered previously, GM President, Mark Reuss, has confirmed that the next-gen Chevy Traverse crossover is incoming during a GM Investor Day presentation last year.
“A nice enhancement for this, obviously a very popular three-row vehicle, high-volume, right in the heart of the market, right below the Tahoe in terms of size, but very much more trucklike as we introduce the refresh of that,” Reuss said during his presentation, referencing the Chevy Traverse.
Current, second-generation Chevy Traverse
Although specific details on the next-gen Chevy Traverse are still forthcoming, the full-size crossover is expected to ride on an iterated version of the GM C1 platform known as C1-2. The current 2023 Chevy Traverse is motivated by the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, which is rated at 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque and connects to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission. This combination has no problem motivating the large CUV.
Per previous GM Authority coverage, the next-generation Chevy Traverse will be the first of three next-gen, full-size crossovers out the gates, with the next-gen GMC Acadia set to launch after the next-gen Traverse, and the next-gen Buick Enclave set to launch after the next-gen Acadia. All three models will be produced at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant, as production of the GMC Acadia will be moved from the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee to the Lansing Delta Township facility.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the start of regular production (SORP) for the 2024 Chevy Traverse is set to kick off in December of the 2023 calendar year. It’s possible that this late production start date indicates that the 2024 Chevy Traverse will introduce the new generation for the full-size crossover nameplate.
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My 1 request is for better outward visibility for people in the 3rd row. The C pillar is much too big. See VW Atlas for better example.
Unfortunately it looks like there’s a huge goofy looking bubble/floating c pillar going on. The rest of the body lines appear that they’ll look great. Looking forward to the update.
Covid delayed the current refresh of the Traverse by a year so they needed to get as much out of it as they could.
Yea it’s about time that slug was looking old
Yeah, now it will look like a new slug.
COVID delayed the refresh? Or was it baseless governmental tyranny that delayed it? Man, you people really need to educate yourselves.
Mysterious C-pillar? It’s clearly a variation of the floating pillar of the Silverado EV.
I hear you that the 3.6 is capable of “motivating” the vehicle but I really hope the next Gen C platform, crossovers get a more punchy engine option.
If the V6 is retired its going to be with a turbo 4cyl. Wonder if the 2.7 can be setup for FWD?
I don’t know if the 3.6 is being retired or not, nor do I have the insight. I wouldn’t care if it was the 2.7 as long as it was a bit more exciting.
I test drove a 21 and it had really good acceleration for what it was.
To each their own. That said, Ford offers ST engines for the Explorer, Dodge offers mulitple engine options for the Durango more enticing, and if you look at the Genesis there is at least 1 engine > 3.6. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll stay loyal to GM, I’m just looking at the overall market. We’ve been driving a version of this engine in SUV’s since our 2013 Acadia. So after a decade spent in an Acadia, Traverse, Blazer and refreshed Acadia I hope you can understand why it feels stale to me.
I get it, I just don’t think the Traverse has ever had truely sporty intentions. Sounds like you want them to add that to the Traverse, like a Traverse SS and I agree that would be a good idea. For what it was though large crossover minivan alternative, it had plenty of getup.
GM just doesn’t seem that interested in making fast/quick vehicles that are not Corvettes or Camaro’s. But things may be changing as it’s finally easy to get a 6.2 truck and the the EV’s are bringing some performance to more regular vehicles. They did however ditch the 2.0T equinox and malibu but them needing premium made them a tough sell.
While it might not have sporty intentions, there are sport level trims like the RS in the Chevy lineup that would make it more than just sport looking, along with the Sport Trim in Buick, and the Sport trim in Cadi.
I’m not saying that’s the solution either because I’m sure 310hp and 27xtq are plenty for most but I think there is likely missed market.
The other options you mentioned are RWD platforms whereas this is a FWD platform. I’m sure they could give the platform more power, but I don’t see 400+ levels of HP and TQ coming for this platform anytime soon.
I hope they receive hybrid options.
Other than Corvette, GM is not doing hybrids
Going to 2.7 turbo with hybrid to pump mpg would be appreciated
Pretty much explorer now
Not a bad thing. The original explorer was a tank. Burned oil like it was a tank made in Russia, but would go anywhere and do anything you asked it to do. A refined version of that is very appealing.
and a Chevy version=very appealing
Like the dimensions. Would like to see a model name change, Traverse is damaged goods.
Explain. Because it reviews well, sells well and you don’t hear about too many issues. Are you just fishing for attention?
According to who? Besides the first gen model hanging on a couple years too long, nobody seems to have any real issues with the Traverse. This generation was a good improvement just as it promised, and the only common complaint anyone has is that it’s not very exciting. Which, it probably won’t be. It’s a GM car. A lot of us are here driving their cars for exactly that reason. Why mess with it, the Traverse is a recognizable name and sells well.
I like the wheels. it could also just be the camo but it looks smaller than the current gen. I wish it was more curvy than upright and boxy. I really dislike when cuv’s are very upright and they’re fwd
If this went rwd based awd and could pull an honest 22mpg average in would be very interested.
Current Traverse is a great vehicle with a lazy refresh and a now dated interior. GM likes to let vehicles go stale but do all new models more often. It’s just their cycle. Big refreshes are very very rare with them.
RWD does zero for anything regarding this vehicle. Ford tried that and failed. Sales haven’t spiked, reviews haven’t been positive. In this class, fwd is the way to go. No need to make a whole brand new chassis to support rwd for one vehicle with no benefits other than added cost.
Unrelated and anecdotal. Explorer reviews knock the lower quality interior, poor launch and a myriad of reliability and other issues. None of them due to RWD except cramped 3rd row, but the Explorer is smaller.
Outside the ST package there is nothing worth talking about with the Explorer but the ST is a nice package.
Honestly, it doesn’t look like they did all that much to the exterior, other than the nose. Comparing pics side-by-side with the current Traverse, it’s quite similar (which really isn’t a bad thing at face value — the Traverse is a decently handsome vehicle for a box).
What unfortunately is bad: because of the lack of exterior updates, it makes a strong case that GM just phoned this one in (literally, i.e. remote workers). Which means that it’s probably still FWD biased, has a NA V6, and a weak transaxle. Maybe it’s just the tire size in the spy shot, but those brakes don’t inspire confidence either. Front rotors look smaller to me than the ones on the current Traverse, but ultimately hard to tell.
Time will tell, but I’m leery this is shaping up to be a, “We added a 13.4″ screen, a tricked out digital DIC, and a whole bunch of other bright flashy electronic doodads. Enjoy!,” (while fundamentally not changing or improving anything about the vehicle).
Much of that is GM doesn’t have to do much to stay competitive in this segment. What’s their competition? Honda pilot? Toyota highlander? Ford really dropped the ball on their current explorer and while they went RWD, everything else was average at best. In all honesty they could keep on going with a facelift, but it’s nice to see an overhaul. Hopefully they increase market share.
Disagree. The Korean twins are deep into this segment now. Jeep has an all-around more capable people mover, jack-of-all-trades with the JGC-L. Toyota is launching the Grand Highlander. Mazda’s throwing down a twin-turbo V6. This segment is more competitive than ever.
… But GM resting on its laurels and getting blindsided by the competition is pretty much par for the course.
Hyundai and Kia yes, but they are smaller which is good or bad depending on the customer. JGC is much more expensive and a different vehicle. Hopefully GMC goes for that market but all signs point to another different but not better Chevy with more standard options and goofy styling.
Yeah the styling as a whole for GM is messy and unattractive
I think I’m ok with that, because those are the problems with the Traverse. It’s big, comfortable, affordable (relatively) and has good handling, steering and acceleration already. I would much rather have rwd based awd and a turbo 2.7 but the 3.6/9 speed is really good.
If they have 4′ between the wheel wells for hauling stuff and a 6000lb tow limit I can stop buying 1/2 ton trucks and have a better ride, better mpg and a better vehicle for the family. Tahoe’s simply cost to much for me.
I like it. I prefer a more square body w/ sharp lines.
Same here.
Looks like the head space around the third row might be a bit shorter, as the this shows a more curved roof than the current versions. Don’t take our space…
I like it. It is more a SUV look vs large mini van look.
The C pillars are large on all CUV models as the roof crush standards are requiring it. To fix it with smaller pillar often can be expensive.
Looking very promising.
Hopefully the old 3.6HF engine is replaced with a Single Turbo 3.0 V6 from the CT6
The GM 3.0 Liter Twin Turbo V6 LGY engine would be a nice top-level engine for the High Country / Avenir / Acadia Denali
I wonder why this engine isn’t more utilized at GM.
@ma7mgte
I do not think Chevrolet or any other GM brand besides Caddy should get a Twin Turbo version.
Cadillac needs some exclusivity.
What they can do with other brands is exactly what GM did with upcoming Colorado which has different HP/TQ numbers for different Trim Levels while utilizing same Engine.
The thing is, Cadillac isn’t even using the 3L TT right now