When the all-new, third-generation 2024 Chevy Traverse came out, its trim structure was a little different than the outgoing 2023 model. Even with the addition of the all-new Z71 variant, the new Traverse had fewer trims than the old Traverse. That’s because its two most luxury-oriented trims, the Traverse Premier and Traverse High Country, were both removed from the lineup. That left the RS as the new top trim.
The Chevy Traverse High Country has returned for the 2025 model year. Its starting price is $54,995 with front-wheel drive and $56,995 with all-wheel drive (pricing figures include the $1,395 destination charge). For comparison, the 2024 Chevy Traverse Limited High Country started at $53,395 with FWD and $55,595 with AWD. The 2025 model, which starts production next month, brings price hikes of $1,600 and $1,400, respectively.
2025 Chevy Traverse High Country Rendering
In keeping with Chevy’s Y-shaped trim structure, the 2025 Chevy Traverse High Country is the premium counterpart to the sportier Traverse RS. A bit surprisingly, the High Country trim is actually cheaper than the RS. Looking at the Tahoe, Suburban, and Silverado lineups, their High Country models are much more expensive than their respective RST trims. Still, the Traverse High Country has feature content similar to the RS, with the differences between the two being primarily aesthetic.
The Premier and High Country trims of the outgoing Traverse were arguably redundant. As GM Authority has previously reported, Chevy was considering dropping the High Country from the Traverse lineup, but we later learned that a new Traverse High Country wasn’t off the table. We expected a Premier trim for the 2025 model year when we saw one in the wild in Spring, but Chevy has since decided to keep the High Country name instead.
Third-Generation Chevy Traverse Premier Prototype
Outside of the Traverse model range, Chevy reserves the High Country moniker for luxurious trims of full-size trucks and SUVs. Meanwhile, Chevy applies the Premier trim to more affordable cars and crossovers like the Blazer and, previously, the Malibu, Equinox, Bolt EV, and Bolt EUV.
High Country is like Chevy’s counterpart of GMC’s Denali and Buick’s Avenir, and applying it to the Traverse gives it a little more in common with more expensive and aspirational SUVs like the Tahoe and Suburban.
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Apparently, the new Traverse is flying off dealer lots but I've yet to see one.
I have seen a few.. impressed everytime I see them, but that 4 cylinder gives me the creeps.. I guess the only way I will get pass it is one day just go and take a test drive...
The four cylinder is okay. If, you can get past the sound.
I like the look but not sure about the 4- holer under the hood.
In line with ford platinum explorer . I’ve seen quite few rst around SoCal
I'll wait until they put a V6 in them...
Mary’s chick executive already said they went with tiny turbos because GM customers don’t care about engine size. Bud Light anyone?
Yeah, maybe cater to the bud light crowd from those commercials. Gosh I hope not!
More gM weirdness making the cheaper looking blackout version more expensive. It's just another profit generator for other projects.
Some like the black wheels, etc., for me the contrast of the chrome or silver colored wheels adds a much classier look.
I have a 2018 Chevy Traverse that has had a few problems. I am definitely going to buy the new 2025 Chevy Traverse hopefully at the beginning of 2025, right now The only thing holding me back from ordering one is no models offer HUD and Could be a game-breaker for me. I have HUD in my 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and totally love it. With the new awesome technology in the 2024 traverse I am super surprised they don’t have HUD.
Traded my 2021 Traverse High Country for a 2024 GMC Acadia Denali. Very beautiful and includes the HUD. No power issues with the 4 cylinder turbo. I’m very pleased
IF HUD is what you want get the GMC Acadia. Better looking grill, HUD standard, 3rd seat window looks MUCH better than Traverse...Giant information screen...they are a nice looking and comfortable car.
What is HUD?
HUD. Stands for heads up display.
Most HUD systems project driver information to the bottom driver side windshield, or a panel in that location.
Not trying to be nit-picky, but it actually stands for head up display, as only the driver can see it and as of yet I haven't seen any two headed drivers since Rosey Grier and Ray Milland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWHNA_j7h5A
Totally understand. That's why after extensive search and test drives I ended buying an Acadia Denali. It has HUD plus much better sound insulation and Super Cruise is standard.
Does the new 2.5L Turbocharged engine require Premium fuel?
No, it does not, it takes regular 87... I am loving my 2024 Traverse Z71, even with a 4 cylinder turbo!
Who says Chevy buyers don't care about engine size. I have a 2022 Premier and will be keeping mine. I have driven the '24 and the engine is noisy with an unpleasant sound. As for power, that turbo is working overtime on that 4300 lbs vehicle. Since all the GM 3 row crossovers have the 4 cyl for '25, when I buy my next one I will be shopping other brands. Sorry, Mary!
And the ridiculous and flagrant lies constantly spewing from a few in this forum who claim that the four cylinder engine is the cat’s meow! They obviously work for GM and aren’t in touch with the reality of how stupid and pathetic that four cylinder engine really is!
Ridiculous how much people are paying for this car, even with that stupid and pathetic four cylinder engine in it! Go ahead, waste your hard earned money, I don’t care.
The 4 cylinder engine is a deal breaker for me. I will be keeping my 2022 Traverse Premier. If you want an auto writer's opinion of the 4 cyl engine read Aaron Bragman's review of the 2025 Buick Enclave in the GM authority. Not good!
Bragman's review is in cars.com
The four cylinder engine was a major deal breaker for me when I test drove two 2024 Acadia models, one of them being an AT4. The engine really struggled to move this larger and heavier vehicle, as well as being rough and noisy overall.
I’m still not understanding why GM didn’t at least continue to offer the option to purchase a V6 engine. I’d be driving the Acadia AT4 right now if I could have gotten a V6 engine in it!
Is there a way to tag GM, GM Executives and CEO in these comments? Ford listens to their consumers on some of the key things they want (like offering V6 options in certain trims).
GM completely alienates its V6 consumer-base. I indeed test drove the 2024 Chevy Traverse in the summer and that is definitely holding me back. The vehicle whined and struggled; I could feel it.
Startup was weak too, but that is much much a lesser issue compared to the Engine.
Another hesitation was all the Consumer Reports of Transmission failure at less than 2000 miles, many at less than 1000 miles. Other failed components / issues. 3rd row not folding appropriately.
I asked Chevrolet Sales agent. They all keep saying they’re not aware of those issues / reports, when it’s really everywhere and cars are being kept on lots until a fix is provided. (They must be lying !!)
The Top Trim Level in the Full Size GM SUV's has the 6.2 where as the other Trim Levels have 5.3. Why would you not offer the same selection in the Buick Avenir, Acadia Denali, Chevrolet High Country? Makes no Sense to me,
After driving both the Avenir and Denali I am not a candidate to buy one with the Engine Noise. I have been waiting for the re-design for a Number of Months but no Interest in spending the Money without 3.6 Engine. Starting to look at Competition.
Couldn't agree more
For what we do with our 2024 we love it the 4 cylinder does fine for us but we don't pull anything with it so hopefully it last