The 2025 Chevy Traverse is set to build on the momentum of the third-generation debut with a few notable updates for its second model year. Among the most significant changes is the reintroduction of the High Country trim, a name that had been absent from the Traverse lineup since the third-generation crossover was introduced for the 2024 model year. In addition, the 2025 Traverse will no longer offer the entry-level LS trim.
In terms of the trim level hierarchy, the 2025 Chevy Traverse High Country is positioned below the sporty RS. The trim level reshuffle also includes the removal of the LS trim, which previously served as the entry-level option, making the LT the new base trim.
For those familiar with the Chevy lineup, the High Country trim typically represents the pinnacle of luxury and feature content. However, when it comes to the 2025 Traverse, the High Country slots in as a more-premium, yet not top-of-the-line, trim – somewhat akin to where one might expect to find the Premier trim in other Chevy vehicles.
In terms of equipment, the High Country trim shares much with the RS, but with a few key differences:
- RS is equipped with a wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel (RPO code N5C), while High Country is equipped with the same wrapped steering wheel (RPO code N53) also found on the LT and Z71
- a power panoramic sunroof (RPO code CAJ) is standard on RS, but a standalone option on High Country. The sunroof is also available on the LT and Z71
- High Country is equipped with exclusive body-color door handles with a chrome strip (RPO code B1V)
- Z71 and RS are equipped with a sporty High Gloss Black grille (RPO code 5A0), while High Country is not
- Z71 and RS are equipped with a High Gloss Black door upper molding and Low Gloss Black belt molding (RPO code BSW), while High Country is not
- Z71 and RS are equipped with High Gloss Black roof rails (RPO code V5R), while High Country is not
- High Country is equipped with exclusive 22-inch aluminum wheels (RPO code RVD), but with the same 275/45R22 all-season tires as the RS. RS is equipped 22-inch High Gloss Black painted aluminum wheels (RPO code RUH)
- High Country is equipped with two exclusive interior colorways: Jet Black with Bronze accents (RPO code HQQ) and Jet Black with Sky Cool Gray accents (RPO code HQM), plus perforated leather-appointed seats just like in RS
Under the hood, the 2025 Chevy Traverse is powered by the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, and once again rides on the GM C1-2 platform. Production takes place at GM’s Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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Comments
What, so they can charge more???
It’s actually going to align pricewise with the RS but will have a different exterior appearance and wheels
Waiting on a 2nd row bench for the Z71.
There is a place the 4cyl turbos and gm electric vehicles it is in the graveyard better choices other than gm i have a gm 4cyl turbo silverado worst truck ever owned looking to trade for something else gas milage i had 5.3 better miles per gallon then the junk noisy turbo 4
WE NEED V6 ENGINE ON TRAVERSE
I agree with this, if it had a V6, I would most likely get one, and I already have a 2023 high country.
Might want to drive one a bit before wishing for the V6 return in the Traverse. I have the turbo 4cyl and for power and torque, it’s perfect for this particular vehicle. I agree with the comments below on the 4cyl turbo for a full size truck is not practical. I had the 5.3 in my Sierra and loved it. I no longer tow or haul anything of size so the Traverse became more practical for me.
So you need less HP and much less TQ just to say you have a V6? I really don’t understand these old school uneducated ways of thinking. People get hung up on cylinder count and ignore the large bump in power, especially torque in the mid range where it is needed the most in a large vehicle. Certainly glad GM and all other manufacturers aren’t listening to these dated and incorrect ways of thinking. Give me a smaller turbo motor over a NA larger motor in most any case. I have seen and tested these differences and know which is by far better and just as reliable when built right…
@TMI
Again you are criticizing, yet, have you driven a new Traverse or Acadia?? I have, and as a current owner of a 2021 Redline Premier Traverse, I can honestly say I didn’t feel a power difference. The Turbo 4 has to be SPUN-UP to get it moving!
I love my N/A 3.6L V6. It has been flawless in the 60K+ miles we have put on it, and average above 24 mpgs with it. I took the family to St. Louis for vacation and it averaged over 26 mpgs the entire trip! That little turbo 4 is getting NOWHERE near that!
Glad to see a luxury-oriented trim added, I was surprised we didn’t see this at launch. But could we PLEASE move on from Jet Black interiors? A lighter tone would be appreciated.
This is a classic example of GM making a business decision that leaves me scratching my head. I thought the idea behind doing away with luxury trim Chevrolets was an attempt to push more people over to Buick. So if you truly wanted a luxury focused Traverse, you go for the Buick Enclave. Otherwise you get a plushy but sporty RS. But instead, they are re-adding the trim level that would internally compete with the Enclave while removing the affordable base trim. So now, at $43k, why would I go for the Traverse when I could get the more reliable and better depreciating Grand Highlander or the less expensive Pilot?
I was truly hoping the trim package on the inside of the Z71 was going to change, not the red accents, but all black trim option. I’ve been holding out for not only (hoping) the inside trim options would change, but certainly hope all the mechanical issues will be fixed on the new one.
Our Chevy Cruze Premier (top trim) RS (appearance pkg). I like to be able to get “luxury” with an added sport pkg. In other words, top of the line with all the extra stuff.
When I first saw the new Traverse I was not impressed with the styling. Now that I have seen the GMC and Buick variations I think the Chevy is the best looking.
The Traverse looks like an SUV. The GMC and Buick variations look like Mini-Vans.
I own a 2019 GMC Acadia Denali with the high-cost white exterior and the Cocoa and Shale interior (no black). It is beautiful. It also has the 3.6L V6 LGX engine and 6 speed automatic. It does not have automatic stop-start (I’m smiling now). I love it (now that the shift to park problem has been fixed.) I see nothing that I want to buy to replace it. I didn’t need or want the third seat because I would rather have the extra storage. The third seat wastes space even when it is folded down. But I had to have the Denali features and the Cocoa and Shale interior (I hate black interiors). I drove the 4-cylinder engine variation and it had enough power but I could feel it shaking when idling. Not for me. I have owned 14 GM vehicles in my lifetime. Most were V8s. Some were 6s. One was a 4. The 4 couldn’t pass a kid on a bicycle. I know that the new 4s are better and more powerful but are they smoother?
I’m hanging on to my 2021 Blazer with the 3.6 V6 LGX motor. Simple, reliable, old school, and sounds oh so good!!!
What? No Heads Up Display in the 2025 Traverse High Country?
2025 Traverse High County doesn’t add any options past the RS trim level. High Country is simply different styling. Generally speaking, the older demographics didn’t like the all black and read styling of the RS trim, furthermore, they also found the wheel design to be very bold. High Country simply gives GM the ability to build the same spec vehicle as the RS, and reach more demographics. I also was a little surprised by this as well. I really thought GM would bring some features over from the Acadia Denali into the Traverse High Country (upgraded Bose, HUD, etc)
Now I’m down to a Tahoe or a Buick.
I test drove the 24 tahoe and the 24 traverse rs, I have owned a 07 tahoe loved it , 13 and 18 traverse loved it , but the new tahoe with the 355 horse drove like $hit it was bumpy and the acceleration was not good and it’s a pain in the @ss to climb into so that’s a no go , the rs traverse was fast enough comfortable and drove better. It made me happy, the tahoe is so dam big I had anxiety from it
I concur with your comments and after all, the Traverse RS has been nicknamed “baby tahoe” without the larger size and $$ difference. Additionally, the 328 hp and 325ft lbs of torque are pretty impressive for a turbo 4cyl. The ride can be manipulated by changing which mode you select for your driving experience.
People complaining about small fuel efficiency engines and then complain about gas prices being to high is hilarious to me.
Personally I would have preferred a hybrid instead of a V6. Quieter and even better fuel economy.