Brand new spy shots obtained by GM Authority photographers reveal interesting details of the wheels and tires on a 2024 Chevy Traverse prototype out testing in metro Detroit.
GM Authority previously brought you exclusive, up close and personal photos of the 2024 Chevy Traverse undergoing interstate testing, but the wheels and tires were covered. Today’s images give us a clearer look at what the next-generation crossover is rolling on.
The photos reveal the 2024 Chevy Traverse is wearing what appears to be a new alloy wheel design with a split-spoke layout and black finish.
The wheels are wrapped in Continental CrossContact LX20 tires, which up to this point have only been available in 20-inch sizes. The CrossContact tires on the Traverse are 275/45R22 and are TPC-spec, or Tire Performance Criteria, meaning they were developed for a specific use for a car manufacturer.
The 2024 Chevy Traverse in the images is still shrouded in camo, but is clearly wearing placeholder taillights and exhaust outlets. The new shots also reveal more detail of the vehicle’s C-pillar design than has been visible in previous spy photographs.
The 2024 Chevy Traverse will launch the first model year of the all-new, third-generation model of the nameplate. As such, it should incorporate a complete overhaul of the design, including both re-engineering and redesign.
An all-new exterior is expected for the 2024 model year, including distinctive front fascia styling for each trim level. A reshuffled trim level structure will likely see the previously range-topping High Country trim removed from the lineup. Instead, as GM Authority exclusively reported, a new off-road focused Z71 trim will be added.
GM Authority initially anticipated a 2024 Chevy Traverse Activ undergoing testing, which turned out to be the upcoming Traverse Z71. This prototype features several key details about its design, including red recovery hooks, a skid plate, and a front bumper providing a better approach angle. Other details included a taillight light strip and dual exhaust tips resembling those on the C8 Corvette Stingray.
The next-gen 2024 Chevy Traverse will benefit from an all-new, turbocharged 2.5L I4 engine, although output is unknown at this point. It will likely be paired with the GM nine-speed automatic transmission.
Under the body panels, the 2024 Traverse is expected to ride on an updated version of the GM C1 platform known as the C1-2. Production of the Traverse, along with the next-gen 2024 GMC Acadia and 2025 Buick Enclave, will take place the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan. Start of regular production (SORP) for the 2024 Traverse is scheduled for December 2023.
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Looks like rams limited rims to me , just saying
Very ugly!
For sure just another set of UGLY BLACK WHEELS!! Have no desire to have a vehicle with “GANSTER WHEELS” on it. Chrome of painted Silver is great.
Yup, I hate black wheels too!
As do I! They ruin the look of any vehicle they are on. Notice that the all black Buick Grand National even had the sense to offset the Darth Vader look with some chrome wheels. I don’t mind a two tone wheel with some black accenting but all black gives it a spare tire look or something pulled out of a junkyard!
Good looking vehicle, I like the wheels. But would prefer aluminum finish
A new 2.5L Turbo 4 with 22’s. That little engine will be SCREAMING, and the MPG’s will drop drastically!
Just keep the 3.6L, bump up the power a little and drop in the twin turbo 3.6L for a performance trim.
GM would probably love to do that to save development costs, but the EPA is mandating they do something different so they have no option but to comply.
I disagree, GM should stand up for their customers and just say no. Maybe other manufacturers would join in and things could change.
Carl: You said something that really made me laugh. “GM should stand up for their customers”.
The only customers that GM stands up for is the shareholders. As customers buying GM vehicles, we are disposable. They don’t care about us. They care about money only.
Perhaps you were too young or simply not paying attention. GM and the other North American domestic manufacturers followed your script back in 1970s and 1980s. In so doing, they handed automobile manufacturing dominance over to Japanese manufacturers.
Perhaps you’re a shareholder or simply not paying attention. But GM is on track to price out anyone not able or willing to pay 50 grand or more for a vehicle. And while GM is busy catering to the shareholders and grossly wealthy, Kia and Hyundai are taking over and the Japanese will once again see a resurgence in the same market that you speak about in the 70/80’s: The smaller vehicles with a lower price point.
Not quite so fast, GM is offering the new Trax which will be one on the most cost effective cars on the market both to purchase and to operate. They also have the Trailblazer, Encore/ Envista etc. GM will offer more budget minded cars than any other domestic manufacturer and the new Trax / Envista gives them the product to complete in the lower end of the market with Hyundai and Kai
Trax will be quite difficult to come by and I’m sure it will come with a lot of those wonderful dealer ad-ons. I’m doubtful many will be able to attain even the base Trax for less than 30 grand. But I’ll give you that one and the base Envista. All the rest of the models you mention will be loaded up and seldom will you find one for under that same 30 grand. So I’ll give you half on those. But there’s a huge flaw in your logic. That’s basically 4 models out of how many vehicles that GM offers.
Now go look at the ATP’s for all GM products and then come back and we will talk more then.
GM is interested in nothing more than shareholders and the wealthy.
“all four of GM’s U.S. brands (Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC) combined, the ATP for a new GM vehicle was recorded at $51,973”
This just taken from a fresh article on GMA.
Aren’t all those suvs made in Mexico or China?
But the 3.6 has been getting better mpg.
I am interested in this, big crossover fits my needs better than my truck. It needs 5500lbs towing capacity and at least matching current MPG capability. On 87 octane like now.
That’s not asking for too much. I know the 3.6 can do it.
@ Mr. Mike
I agree with you!! Bump the 3.6L power up to the Camaro’s output of 335HP/284TQ. That extra 25 HP would be a nice gain!!
the weight of wheels are not what they once were. i’m pretty sure a middle schooler could pick up one of those wheels w/o much issue.
Tell us you know nothing about engines without actually telling us. That little motor will have a ton of torque and way down low, it will do the complete opposite of what you are stating (minus the MPG).
Keep the six forget the 4
Those taillights look like big bug eyes
I pray the camo is hiding the real taillights and that those taillights are temp-lights attached over the top of the camo,
They are placeholder taillights. Not production tail lights.
I NOTICED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS ARE HIDDEN WITH THESE ADDED FOR STREET USE WITH A CORVETTE STYLE WHEEL. COULD THIS BE THE NEW CORVETTE SUV?
Is it me or does this new version look a lot smaller that the current Traverse.
i noticed that also. it looks smaller
@camaro kyle
I hope it is not smaller. Hopefully it look smaller because it is a boxier design.
We shall see. I know of at least four that purchased the Traverse only because of its size. They all hate the plasticity interior and they could not afford the Enclave.
i think its the design of the rear glass. if the c pillar wasn’t so broad at the bottom and the glass stretched to the bottom then it would probably look bigger.
20″ wheels weigh 40lbs. I bet the 22s are 45-50. Add a tire and you’re 90-100lbs.
22s are heavy. They also move the weight to the outside and are harder to move than a similar weight 18″. It’s science.
I’m putting my dislike of over-sized wheels aside for a moment and I’m asking a serious question and hope someone will give a solid answer.
When will the madness of these over-sized wheels stop? At what point will they be too big? 24″? 26″? Will they keep going up?
I personally know and see the issues associated with over-sized rims. There’s higher costs, worse ride, higher rates of damage from bumps/holes, etc. I’ve also been around long enough to see some very attractive 16, 17 and 18″ rims. And for the love of god, the black rims fad has got to go.
Nobody going to talk about the c-pillars? They look just like the current Terrain. That’s not a good thing in my opinion.
Hmm, that’s the familiarity I was trying to figure out. Couldn’t quite place it and was thing so many lines don’t match up on the rear profile.
Now thinking about the comments that this looks smaller. This isn’t the Traverse, it’s the next Acadia. The Acadia will be larger than the current model but not as large as the Travers and Enclave.
I agree, with that skinny side window taken from the Terrain, this is most likely a GMC. However, the wheels may be Chev, as they tend to go 5 spoke vs gmc 6 spoke. What’s confusing is that 22’s are usually for higher end, and it seems Chevy is getting rid of Premier and LTZ in favor of RST and Active, leaving high end to GMC.
Less on the exterior changes. After 7 Suburbans, and now downsizing, all I care about is CARGO areas behind the front & second row. Toyota now will have the Grand Highlander with 20 cu.ft. instead of 16 behind the third seat. I was ready to buy a Palisade (more features & warranty than Traverse) but now need to see if the Traverse is any larger INSIDE and why can’t I get the full option High Country?
My guess after reading a few more comments. This is the new Acadia with Traverse RS wheels.
Gonna be nice.
In my pot hole filled state, the last thing you need on your daily driver are short sidewalls on a large diameter wheel.
Love everything about how this new vehicle looks to be coming together, except that c-pillar. Why put a curved c-pillar on a boxier vehicle. And affect the vision in the third row? I hope I’m wrong and the style fits when the camo is off.
going to a 4 cylinder yuk more junk
If the 2.5t is anything like the 2.7t then it should prove to be a decent upgrade to the 3.6 v6. So far the 2.7t (at least comparing cylinder deactivation to cylinder deactivation) has been more reliable than the gas v8 and even diesel counterparts in the Silverado lineup. On top of that they should find some way to implement a hybrid system to the Traverse. Toyota does a 1.87 kHw battery. It shouldn’t be too difficult to add in the 1.9 kHw battery from the E-Ray to some of the other models in GM’s lineup.