After months of speculation and GM Authority coverage, the next-gen 2024 Chevy Traverse has finally been officially unveiled, and brings along a complete overhaul to the exterior, interior and powertrain. During this reveal, General Motors also made an announcement regarding its Lansing Delta Township plant, where the all-new Traverse will be built.
During the official debut, The General announced that it is currently planning to add a third shift to its Lansing Delta Township plant starting next year. Notably, this will be the first time since 2017 that the assembly facility ran on three shifts.
It’s worth noting that this announcement likely comes as a result of GM’s future plans for the facility. As of the time of this writing, the Lansing Delta Township plant is responsible for the production of the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave. However, as GM Authority has covered extensively, the next-gen GMC Acadia will also be built at this facility starting in early 2024. As a result, it’s likely that this decision is in response to the expected increase in production demand at the plant.
For reference, the newly revealed 2024 Chevy Traverse is the first of a trio of next-gen full-size crossovers to be launched in the near future, with the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave to follow at a later date.
As previously mentioned, the General Motors has finally unveiled the details on the 2024 Traverse. Heralding the arrival of the third-generation of the Bow Tie brand’s full-size crossover, the all-new Traverse boasts a more truck-like appearance and incorporates Chevy’s “High Brow” design language.
The cabin is highlighted by the standard 17.7-inch diagonal color infotainment touchscreen. The thoroughly overhauled cockpit sports a redesigned steering wheel, while there’s more interior space overall, along with improved ergonomics, new colorways, and higher-quality materials.
Under the hood, the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine has been supplanted by the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, which is rated at 315 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the front wheels as standard through the GM eight-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, AWD is available as an option.
As for structure, the 2024 Traverse rides on a revised version of the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform, which now incorporates the likes of the Global B digital architecture. Production is expected to kick off late December 2023.
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I’m glad it’s ICE but disappointed that it’s a 4 banger with no optional engine upgrade.
Why disappointed? Did you see the power numbers? As the era of ICE power for passenger vehicles is very nearly over, it’s exciting to see this small efficient powerful last generation of ICE power. Enjoy ‘em while you got ‘em.
” As the era of ICE power for passenger vehicles is very nearly over” so you’re one of those dimwits ? ROTFLMAO ! Time and the market will prove you battery-powered fan boys dead wrong.
LOL get over the cylinder count already FFS grandpa
GM gone woke? Why no 6 cylinder or even an 8 cylinder? I am sure there is a market for both.
Buyers are gonna’ discover they have to wind that turbo up to get those torque numbers needed to move these heavy vehicles out of their own way. The so-called LAMBDA PLATFORM these SUV’s are built on regularly tips the scales at 5000 lbs. + and they keep their transmissions constantly searching for lower gears to provide the power the drivers need….especially if you live where any terrain is just slightly hilly. Dropping the naturally aspirated DOHC V-6 was dumb….just like what Toyota did lately with their popular Tacoma.
You are absolutely right about the torque issue. I don’t like the 9-speed trans as it is. Too much hunting for gears. Ain’t nothing like low end grunt. That’s why we went for a Sierra duromax.
This engine makes more torque than the outgoing engine, plus turbocharged engines generally make more torque at low RPM (it would be more likely you would have to wind up the old V6). If the power was fine on the outgoing Traverse it should actually be better in the new one.
If you want to talk reliability, that could be valid but I don’t think anyone really knows at this point.
Higher maintenance is likely to be higher with a turbo four than with a NA six.
Have you ever driven one of these modern lower revving turbos? From your comment I am guessing no. They all have lots of torque way down low in the rpm range, with lower peak/flatter torque curves than V-8’s. The 1.5 Turbo in the Equinox is at its best when you don’t rev it high, it has lots of torque at low and mid rpm’s. I drove a rental Equinox up I-70 to the Eisenhower tunnel and if you are smooth it stays in 6th gear lockup the entire drive because it has such a flat, low peaking torque curve. The 2.5 and 2.7 are much better with far more torque.
The longevity issue has nothing to do with the torque curve being generated at lower engine speeds because they “tweaked” the angle of the turbo’s compressor blades. Rather, it has a LOT to do with failure to continue oil flow to the turbo bearings while it is still rotating at high-speed at a hot shut-down and how the little oil that remains on/in the turbo housing will then “coke” and cause premature failure of a very expensive turbo. You have to have owned a turbocharged anything for any length of time and dealt with care issues of the vital turbocharger to understand.
Never run with conventional oil and that turbo will last longer.
LOL really man? Look at where it develops its peak torque. Look at where the old V6 achieved its peak torque. Talking out your ass is not a good look.
The 4 banger has more horses and better gas mileage.
It’s been hilarious watching the phrase woke evolve into basically a thing that someone doesn’t like. That word has completely lost its meaning.
Well, in a word, woke means allegiance to the ideologies and values of the ruling elite (these ideologies and values are often at odds with those of the common man). Under this definition, GM has definitely gone woke with its engine decisions.
That’s not what woke means, or at least what it use to mean lol. Wild. But hey, I guess whatever you want it to be these days, it’s a free for all now.
I was amused that the information regarding the announcement of the 2024 Traverse I received from Chevrolet this morning made no mention of the Premier or the High Country trim levels…… They only listed LS, LT, RS, and the new Z71…..
I saw specifically that the High Country is no longer offered. Pretty sure the 4 trim levels mentioned are the 4 offered.
I know everyone on here will rag on the engine, but this is a nice looking vehicle – best looking Traverse, by far. With stricter emission standards on the horizon, GM has no choice but to employ these measures.
It is a good looking vehicle but with 6 passengers ,a/c on ,up hill these 4 bangers aren’t enough . GM is screwed up like our Government
I think these motors for the first 60-80k will outperform their replacements, but with so many moving parts in the cam phasing area. One missed oil change will be fatal.