The Chevy Traverse features a significant shift under the hood with the debut of the latest third generation. Gone is the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY engine, replaced by the new turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine. While the turbo four-cylinder delivers more power and torque, some enthusiasts lament the absence of a V6 in this popular midsize crossover. So, we have to ask – would you honestly rather have a V6 in the Chevy Traverse?
Let’s start by comparing the numbers. The turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 generates 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, outperforming the previous V6 by a considerable margin, with the V6 in the previous-gen crossover generating 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. That means you get an extra 18 horsepower and 60 pound-feet of torque from the turbo four-cylinder.
Torque delivery is also worth discussing. The turbocharged engine produces peak torque at 3,500 rpm, while the V6 achieves peak torque at 2,800 rpm. However, while the V6 reaches peak torque slightly sooner, the turbo engine compensates with significantly higher output at its peak.
The transmission is another notable change. The second-gen Traverse used the GM nine-speed automatic transmission, whereas the third-generation model pairs its turbocharged engine with the GM eight-speed automatic. Per previous GM Authority coverage, GM engineers explain that the eight-speed transmission was selected to complement the new engine’s improved torque and fuel efficiency, making it a “very conscious decision” for the new model.
While the numbers favor the turbocharged I4 in terms of performance and efficiency, some drivers may still prefer the smoothness and character of a V6. Whether it’s nostalgia, personal preference, or performance perception, the debate continues among Traverse fans.
What’s your take? Do you embrace the power and efficiency of the turbocharged 2.5L I4, or do you wish GM had kept the naturally aspirated V6? Vote in our poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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Tiny, stressed-out, pressurized engine trend needs to stop. IMHO, my Trax would be a better driver with a naturally aspirated, modern 2.0 four.
Same with the Traverse and her sisters. I’ve heard quite a few complaints online about the sound of the 2.5t, and the 2.7t in the trucks. The 3.6 has a much more relaxed, understressed demeanor, which is what you want in a family cruiser. Give your engineers a bit of time and money to eke out a bit more power for the numbers-conscious customer and voila, everyone gets what they want.
I have one of the 2.7 turbos . It sounds fine . It certainly does not sound overstressed . With a 100,000 mile warranty , I’m willing to find out how good it is .
I heard one going down a highway at 60mph speed in high gear(lower RPM), and it sounded like an old Nissan, -not good, and it was a new truck! 4 cylinder engines don’t sound good even with a turbo, with a low restriction exhaust.
You are so right ! Had a 2018 Premier Red Line with the v6 and really enjoyed..liked the redisign of the 24 and was planning on buying one till i found out it was only available with a 4 cyl. In a 5000 lb vehicle…sorry..just ceme home in a 25 explorer ST with 3.0…sorry GM…you just lost a customer of 50 years.
Lets be brutally honest here. The turbo 4 and even the Buick Turbo V6 cars in the early to mid 80’s were crap. No turbo cooling for the bearing, no synthetic oils and poorer metals. They earn trust from buyers.
The truth today is these turbo 4 engines are not the same as we had before. Direct injection and other improvements have transformed these into reliable engines.
I was a anti turbo guy then I bought one. I had a 2.0 Turbo for 10 years and it had the GM tune on it. 300 HP AND 315 ft lbs. It was held back due to the 4 speed tranny backing it up could only take 325 FT LBS.
Never had an issue. It ran strong and pulled with a flat torque curve. From 1500 to 5400 RPM. It would spin the tires rolling down the road and set off the traction control. I went to my Canyon with the 3.6. It is ok but it has no where the low end torque. You need to rev the 3.6 to at least 3000 before it comes to life.
The 3.6 was crap till it was redesigned in 2017. I have three of them now and they are fine but still could never hold a candle to the 2.0 Turbo I had.
The truth is the Turbo can run less displacement and get better emissions with the higher boost and compression due to DI cooling the pistons as well the oil cooling under them. These are very efficient units and the only way to make them efficient and cleaner is smaller engines.
The greatest issue is to get people over the cylinder count stigma. It is all mental. Many semi trucks run 4 cylinders. How many decades did the Miller Offe dominate Indy racing. These engines are smooth and built to levels the old engines never were.
There are two negatives. The oil needs to be changed on time and synthetics need to be used. Also there are more parts that can fail vs some engines.
It also hurts marketing wise to sell a $60K vehicle with a small engine that most have never driven much less owned.
We are on our second Acadia since 2017. Our issue is we may go to the Terrain as we bought the Acadia due to smaller than the Traverse. So we may down size to keep smaller. We have no need for larger. It is a personal thing that we will decide in the future depending what is out. We also have a Blazer now and it is nice too. But I expect it will be gone as will the Cadillac when we trade the GMC.
Note these turbo engines are very power dense. It is difficult to make this power and torque with an na engine and keep it drivable and affordable.
This is the rhetoric of someone who hasnt driven on and is speaking on the same speculative BS that truck drivers shunned Ford for when the EcoBoost debuted over a decade ago in the F150
The 2.5/2.7 have much more torque, especially at idle and low-mid rpms where it really matters/counts, and a broader power band. It is literally less stressed to develop boatloads more torque and power than the 3.6. With 3.6 you need to climb high into the rpms. This is further exemplified when towing, or merging/passing on the highway.
People giving baseless opinion without driving one can sit down. This engine architecture has been proven in the heavier Silverado where it’s rated to tow almost 10,000lbs.
The 5,000lb tow rating of the Traverse is not a limitation of the 2.5
We are on our 3rd Enclave (same as Traverse) and while I haven’t driven the turbo 4, the V6 with the 9 speed has been the best one yet. Noticeably better fuel economy and pep over the previous 2. I can’t imagine the 4 being as quiet or smooth as the V6. I think GM went to the 4 not because they wanted to, but because of ever tightening fuel efficiency requirements across the fleet – if GM Authority is to be believed haha
Needs the 3.0
if you are talking about the 3.0L turbo v6 they put in the Cadillac ct5 that makes 335hp and 405tq I think that would be a perfect engine option for the traverse so you can have the current 2.5L 4cyl engine as the base engine and then have the 3.0L 6cyl engine as the optional engine for those of us who care to have a more luxuries, smooth, and powerful engine.
I would still like the v6 it fits the vehicle and it is quieter and better for hwy and pulling my bass boat.
There is zero chance the much lower torque V6 would be better at towing than the high torque large turbo 4.
The 3.8 V6 was an exceptional motor. The 3.6 with the 9 speed is/was also very good combination and once again, GM decides the consumer will NOT have any say in a choice of powerplants. The author’s poll clearly indicates what the customers want but will be unable to get?
To me, it sounds like the author is love love with the 4.
I believe these should have a 6 in them.
I have the 2.7 turbo 4 in my truck . That engine is an absolute beast . It out pulls my 5.3 it’s faster than my 5.3 . The people complaining about these engines are people that aren’t actually driving them . People should actually go check out the engineering on these engines . They are very solid .
The concern is that they are overengineered and under built.
Many of the longest lasting engines are the ones that would be considered underpowered for their size. GM 3800 GM 6.0L Toyota 22RE, Chrysler slant 6, Ford 300 I6.
The new engines seem to have too much turbo, not enough engine.
It’s a long term reliability concern (whether valid or not) for those of us that keep our vehicles for a long time and don’t swap them every few years.
This comment is spot on. Some of us work on our own stuff and keep our vehicles for a long time. Longevity and ease of maintenance are extremely important. Not all of us can afford a new truck every 4 years, car payments, and the higher insurance and registration!
V6 and rwd like the explorer 🤌🏾🤌🏾
Ever wonder why the Monroney sticker on a new Silverado TurboMax does not mention 4 cylinder ?
My wife never looks under the hood anymore. And she’ll never know the difference. My daily driver is a hybrid and you adapt.
Come back when that turbo 4 gets some age and mileage. Every manufacturer has had trouble from turbo engines. From internal failures because of overstress, to turbocharger failures throwing a load of shrapnel into the engine.
A normally aspirated V6 at least has a chance to live.
Yeah that’s why GM’s firsr generation 3.6 V6 was known for bad timing chains. I own a turbo Equinox and I love it, it’s much smoother, quiter, and gets way better gas mileage then my old V6 equinox .
That 1st gen. V6 in the Lamda platform was a disaster and GM knew it and had a different part number for the stretching timing chains that they would use when the chains failed while still under the original warranty. We had one in a Buick Enclave and dumped it early once we discovered what was going on. Instead of a recall, GM only extended the warranty. The 3.8 would be preferable to the downsized 2.5T in the heavy Traverse but NOT the 3.6 trouble.
I have a 2018 Traverse redline series. I love this thing waiting for the 24 to come out found out. It only has the turbo four. Not gonna happen when you put the V6 back in. I will buy one till then I’ll be driving around in my 2018. Traverse general motors better get their act together I’ve been a loyal general, motors guy since I was 16 years , from Cadillac Chevrolet Trans am and GTO’s. And my new C8 Corvette!
Offer the 3.0 diesel as an option. Better power and fuel economy .
Why not just improve on a v6 with more hp and torque?
The GM Transverse/Arcadia is way too noisy and needs a more solid 6 cylinder Turbo like the Lincoln Aviator. GM needs to listen to its customers and not green politics.
Precisely why I acquired a 2024 Enclave ST, last model year with a V6, for now.
It coulda had a V8…VROOM!!
4.3 liter V6 ….maybe?
The lords V6. A chopped down small block 5.7, with all the reliability…. I dream of the 4.3l return
So, these Turbo 4 Bangers hardly do any better on gas mileage than the V6.
If you still want the V6, get the 2024 Traverse Limited which is standard in all the editions from LS up to High Country, and as the gentleman mentioned who bought the 2024 Buick Enclave with the same V6. In addition, GM never changed that same V6 engine on the 2024 and now the 2025 Cadillac XT6. It’s still there. You can still get the same V6 on the Higher editions of the Chevy Blazer.
Others are keeping the V6 such as the 2025 Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-70 and CX-90. Toyota supposedly brought back the Gasoline Engine on the 2025 Highlander due to the same loud engine noise of the turbo 4.
I have the 2023 colorado trailboss and have been putting on some miles with it. It’s been great! Driving through mountains is a breeze because it can breath well at altitude unlike natural aspirated engines. I like my dad’s 5.3l at low altitude but it’s still slower and less torque everywhere. The only thing v6 and v8s have on the 2.7T is sound, and they a petty thing to base a purchase on. I will not go back to heavy slow and weak Naturally aspirated V6s or V8s. If it doesn’t have dual volute turbo then I won’t own it.
Blame the EPA. GM’s hands are tied tighter than by a dominatrix without a safe word.
They want that carbon burned ASAP, with as complete and clean of a burn as possible before even hitting a catalyst. Hence all these turbo engines showing up everywhere — they more thoroughly burn up fuel in a total combustion process compared to naturally-aspirated engines. GM has to use these things to pass emissions set by the Gobberment of the United States of Autocracy.
If you want naturally-aspirated engines, start marching on Washington. Your ire should be directed at two entities:
The EPA and the Democrats that allowed them to do this to you, your vehicles, and your country.
I have a 2009 Chevy Equinox witb a 3.4 L V6 and it has been flawless in 15 years. I have driven other V6 engines (3.8 L in the Buick Regal), and V8s in older cars. The larger displacement lasts longer as they run with lesser RPMs. My Regal could idle at 500 RPM and hit 55 MPH at onlu 1700 RPM. I sold it after 22 years with no problems. Smaller engines have shorter lives.
4 cylinder Turbo will never last the mileage the V6 will deliver. Further more these little 4’s in turbo produce less gas mileage than the V6.
I have long term concerns about the GDI & turbo charging on these small displacement engines. Time will tell, but I prefer the V6 until we all saw the maintenance outcome after 5-10 years of service life.
gm, just give people the choice. Let people decide what engine they want.
Unfortunately GM being GM, that “choice” would likely be having the V6 exclusive to the $60,000+ High Country trim.
Despite it rolling down the same assembly line with the same chassis as the base model…
Honda does it. Pilot & Passport . Sewing machine quiet under full acceleration. Refinement and precision. 3.5 , 285 HP V6. Ten speed automatic.
I will never be sold on the fact that a smaller 4 cylinder engine is better than a V6, and that’s why I am keeping my 2019 Traverse for now. Such large vehicles should utilize a V6 as a minimum or higher!
My preference is a V8. A V6 is the minimum for me. I will never buy a vehicle with 4 banger or an EV…!!! I agree the Democrats have allowed EPA run out of control ruining the automobile business…!!!
If 2.5 proves as reliable as the 2.7 turbo in the trucks I think I would prefer it over the V6. It would be nice to see more of an mpg difference but with these larger vehicles it looks like that mpg difference is minimal.
Just sold our 2020 Traverse. It was a great vehicle but GM needs to offer a midsize SUV with RWD, 4×4, and a decent towing capacity, regardless of the engine. We occasionally pulled a skiff with it when the truck was towing the RV but still never attempted to launch with the Traverse (would drop the camper and swap the boat to the truck when we got to the campground). Now our boat is larger so we had to get a full size SUV for towing purposes.
Dimensionally, the Traverse and the Tahoe aren’t far off, and GM did that on purpose. They want to upsell you into the Tahoe if you want RWD and higher towing capacity … they make more profit on the full size SUVs. Pretty sad that GM quadruplets (Traverse, Acadia, Enclave, and XT6) can be “out-towed” by a BMW, or Mercedes at 7,700 pounds towing capacity! Last time I saw, the Buick was rated to tow up to 5,500 lbs… the other three at 5,000 lbs. Who’d have thought that a Buick would out tow a GMC?
Why couldn’t they just fit the 2.7 from the full size trucks, or create a Duramax engine to fit?
In Barra’s gm, things don’t make sense at times.
My wife has a 2021 RS 3.6 and I recently got a 2025 Z71 2.5T. I haven’t laid into the 2.5T yet as I have only clocked 500 miles on it, but so far it seems adequate. But I really like the sound, predictable power and efficiency of the 3.6. I’m currently undecided on the 2.5T as I’m still learning the shift patterns and power curve but the gas mileage is definitely worse but that could be attributed to the tires on the Z71.
GM should build a 2.5 to 2.8 liter twin turbo V-6 or twin turbo inline 6.
That would be perfect for the bigger unibody SUVs and mid-size trucks.
As a matter of fact, they were working on an inline 6 and cancelled the program for some reason.
Dumb.
Turbo 4s are great in little sports cars, but not much else.
As I understand it, the Traverse competes head-to-head with the Ford Explorer.
I have been a GM Guy for a LONG time, but I bought an Explorer because it has a dual-turbo V6 that effortlessly makes 400 HP.
I wasn’t going to put up with a whiny four-cylinder for a couple of miles/gallon.
Pros and Cons 2.5 …V6. Over all V6 will always last longer if one keeps over 100k unless continue better technology.
I love all the comments and interest and it proves that people love the niche that the Traverse provides. The solution is simple and its what the customers want…a choice. Its that simple. For those who want a turbo 4 go ahead. For those who want a V6 go ahead. At least this way the car survives. Otherwise all the V6 folks will be shopping somewhere else.
Give us consumer a choice V6 or 4. I have a 2018 Traverse Premier and I love it.
GM has taken the choices out of the consumers hands, they only want to sell you what they want to make, they can’t even make a car anymore! Remember the good old days when they had a large variety of cars and trucks and you could order anything you wanted on them. Not now get what we make or go somewhere else!
My 2021 Acadia lease ended in April, and I wound up buying it. The 2.0 Turbo 4 in my wife’s 2019 Terrain is the perfect fit for it. Having a turbo 4 as the only engine available in the new Traverse, Acadia and Enclave, in my opinion, is a mistake. The 3.6 V6 in my Acadia is smooth as silk, has great power and gets pretty dang good gas mileage, especially on the highway. Last trip I took, it averaged almost 32 mpg! Unless GM offers a V6 in the new Acadia (especially since they made it a good amount bigger than the 2nd generation,) I’ll be keeping my 2021. As a 50+ year GM customer, I implore GM to give us a choice….
Leave it to someone to turn this conversation into a political opportunity to bash democrats. Love my v6 traverse but not opposed to more power with the turbo four and if it sounds strange then I’ll just turn up the tunes! That big warranty will help.
Recently almost bought a 2024 Traverse. I loved the looks, feel and size of it…then I drove it and was afraid it was going to blow up. The engine screamed 😱 like it was in severe pain. On top of that the brakes were inadequate for the size of the vehicle. Instead I bought the Tahoe and am much happier with both engine and brakes. Having just traded in a Colorado ZR2 with the V6, I can tell you that the V6 would be a much better engine for the Traverse.
We love our 2020 Traverse. One of the main reasons I bought it was for the reliable v6. I’m going to consider getting a Mazda with their inline 6. We got one as a rental and it was pretty sweet.
We have a 2023 Traverse with V6 i don’t think I would buy one with the 4 cylinder engine probably look to buy another model of vehicle instead.
The sales numbers speak for them selves. Ford Explorer out sells the GM brands 3 vehicles and they can not even come close to the Ford Explorer.
With start/stop a 4 banger always has a vibration which I find annoying. I have had two 3.6 V6s, one needed a water pump, but both went 120 000 miles plus, no tune ups. etc.
It’s all about the power pulse. 6 is smoother than a 4. If they have fixed that, there is a chance, but it will take time to overcome past experience, not the least of which renting a gm 4 cylinder car with lots of power but an uncomfortable ride.
I love our 2021 Redline Traverse. Averages over 24 mpgs and can get in the upper 26 to 27 running 72 on highway to Minneapolis to see the family. I test drove a new Acadia Denali and wasn’t that impressed with it. The room in them is great because they are bigger, but the engine didn’t accelerate like the “acclaimed” HP/TQ advantage it has over the 3.6L it replaced. No thank you
Is Duramax a choice? I choose that.
So I am more than fine with having a high output turbo 4 as the base engine. It’s not a bad motor. I would also like to have a naturally aspirated v6 and even more Ideally an update 4.2 inline 6 like was in the OG trailblazer.
That engine in it’s form from 20 years ago was capable of towing 6000+ lbs with a 4 speed transmission. Hook it with modern engine management and valves to a 6 or more speed and give it a turbo option. (There’s a tuner movement for using the blocks that does this, ) and you would have a 25+ mpg city rating and capable of towing a ridiculous amount.
I don’t have an issue with 4 cylinders or 3. I like forced induction to a point. Make bigger motors for sale as an option and don’t tie them into ridiculous packages.
That’s another thing let people use a build sheet and buy it. The current way seems to tie you into packages with alloy wheels and special floor mats to upgrade a motor or transmission. Why?
This SUV looks good but is absolutely a no go with the current powerplant. Needs to at least have an option on the higher trim levels for a V6 with significantly more power. You can get an explorer ST with 400hp, why can’t you get a Traverse RS or Z71 with equivalent or more? There’s no reason to buy a traverse when there are other SUV’s from competing brands that are equivalent or better in power.
Test drove the Traverse. The turbo 4 was noisy and shifting not smooth enough. We easily decided on the 2025 Honda Pilot which came with a twin overhead cam V-6. The engine is quiet with plenty of power and good fuel economy. It also is built with better quality……just closing a door tells a lot.
Rick . . . I test drove two 2024 Acadia models one right after the other to see for myself if that first drive I had with the 2.5L turbo was a fluke or not. The second test drive with an AT4 model wasn’t any better. The engine was rough and noisy on both vehicles and struggled to move this larger and heavier Acadia.
Bottom line: THAT STUPID AND PATHETIC FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE IS A REAL LOSER! IT DEFINITELY NEEDS TO GO AWAY!!
V6. Keep the 3.6 vvt. Less stressful on the engine. 2.5 still too small. THIS IS GM. NEED TO BE DIFFERENT. NEED TO SET THE STANDARD. LIKE YOU USE TO.
A big fan of 3.6 V6.Does it go away forever? Why does GM always get to the 1 yard line and lose the game? They always had star Engineering and styling with many choices.But now I find my self trying to find GM to buy.There are not many choices left.Every Car in my family has been a GM for decades,now I find my self looking elsewhere.I have been telling my friends for a while that it seems that General Motors is Built to Fail.It seems like everytime they are on top they drop the ball.Examble RIP- 5.7L,5.0L,4.3L,3.8L soon 3.6L which for long term owner ship goes on. Many Forgein Brands tryed to copy them because they had a reputation.Now they just mesh right in with the rest.So I find my Self at 60yrs young going away from the stupid decisions made and not caring about loyalty.What brand of Vehicle Will my Grandkids see in my driveway to pass the Torch? I will pass on to them My Buick Riviera,Olds Toronado,and Cutlass so they Can say They don’t make them like that ANYMORE! I appreciate this forum to enjoy real voices.I agree with a lot of you.Even if we disagree,Hope you find a Cool ride…
The small increase in HP is insignificant to use the 4. No replacement for displacement! Lower revs = longer engine life.
I was looking at the new models until I saw the 4 supercharge. I’ll keep my 6
GM is quite adept at pigeonholing it’s loyal base; believing they’ll buy whatever they manufacture. At least they think so. Pushing raspy sounding and over compressed 4 cylinder engines for large SUVs and full sized pickups. Engines that aren’t all that efficient and have yet to prove their real world longevity. They think we’re all loyalists just because our grandfathers and fathers were GM lifers.
No wonder why GM’s market share has dropped so much since the 70s.
I have a 22 traverse and had a 19 and 21. I really wanted to upgrade until I heard they got rid of the V6. When I do trade in, it won’t be for a turbo 4 cylinder traverse. You lost me.
Id let all the piston Neanderthals has an optional v6 despite power deficiency and Chevy Citation soundtrack of the 3.6….
YES. Next question?
I’m going to be in the market for vehicles and would give the Traverse real consideration if it had a V6. But as it currently stands with the 4 buzzer? Meh.
(What I NEED is a sedan with a V6. But in the area when a Chevy dealer is minutes away and the Cadillac and import sedan dealers are an hour or more away, service/support is a factor.)
I was excited when I ordered my 2024 Traverse. However on day one I was not happy with the smaller engine. The 2024 is my 6th new traverse. I would trade it for a 6 cylinder model today if available. I will look for a model with a 6 cylinder next time.
About time that people on this forum are finally voicing their dislike for that stupid and pathetic four cylinder engine and sending kudos and high regards for the discontinued V6 that once graced the Traverse and Acadia models.
Despite the tremendous acclaim for the V6 engine that I’m seeing on this thread, I doubt GM will ever bring it back. Amazing though that GM fan boys are still constantly touting the increased horsepower and torque in the 2.5L turbo, when in fact it’s a total loser of an engine! They need to be real about how much a failure that four cylinder engine really is; GM failed miserably on this one and they know it.
The compression ratio on that 4 banger requires premium gas. Your spending 75 to 1.00 more per gallon for the same gas mileage. Bet the owners manual says premium. It will run on 87 octane (badly) but it will have to detune and lose mpg. Put the turbo on the V6.
I think everyone, myself included, would like any V6 just because it sounds better.
I’m not sure we can definitively say the turbo 4 is destined to be less reliable just by nature of being forced induction as engineers can certainly design to accommodate increased compression/power. There is something to be said about increased complexity though.
But for the market these are targeting, the mass consumer won’t give two craps or even know about turbo 4 vs V6. These are family haulers and the turbo 4 is a good match for the target market. Turbo 4 cylinders have been available for mass-market vehicles across the industry for awhile now and seems to be going okay with the average consumer.
(Hint: if you are on a GM-centric website arguing about engine choices, you are NOT the target market that GM aims to please.)
I want no turbo, no transmission, no CAT, no EGR, no pistons, no tailpipe!
I have a 2023 Traverse RS with the V6 and 10 speed. Lovely engine. Smooth, quiet and shifts amazingly well. More torque than I ever need. At 130 km or roughly 81 mph it cruses at 2000 rpm. Was going to buy another 2024 Traverse for my wife but when they came out with a 4 banger turbo I hesitated. My son bought one and said it sounds tinny. Went right to my Ford dealer and now she has the V6 Explorer Platinum. This is another smooth, quiet, smooth shifting powertrain like mine, and even more torque than she will ever need
Always buy GM/Ford. Wife’s Acadia’s lease is due. Drove the new Acadia and the engine was sooo awful sounding. We wanted to buy so we chose a Honda Pilot. GM lost this customer due their garbage engine. ✌🏻 Peace
I recently purchased a 2024 Z71 Traverse and love everything about it except the engine sound. It’s loud in the cabin when accelerating.
On the traverse put a V6 turbo engine in. And go have fun.
I’ve been a loyal GM customer for years. My first SUV was the Chevy Equinox & I loved it. I have generally been leasing. All of a sudden they shortened it which took away the roominess in the back. So I moved up to the Traverse & I love, love, loved it….until they went to the turbo 4. I currently have a 2022 Traverse. I test drove the turbo 4 and there was so much I hated about it, besides the straining sound it had. The larger display was too much & I’m sorry but I like the gear shift where I can rest my hand on it, not on an arm like for the windshield wipers. I agree with most everyone else—-give your customers a choice. My husband wanted me to look to a different brand, but I love my Traverse & decided to buy out the lease & see what they do down the road.
Let’s be honest, the only reason GM parked a little four banger in Traverse was so they could meet the ridiculous Federal CAFE requirements. This was done so they could keep a V8 in their money making Tahoe’s and Silverados. Why should I suffer with a dinky engine in a 5k lb + vehicle, while others enjoy their whopping V8s! It’s a joke. I’m a long-time Traverse owner and my V6 has been bulletproof. Note to GM: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
The people have spoken, and this “poll” is overwhelmingly in favor of having a V6 engine in the Traverse! That stupid and pathetic 2.5L turbo really needs to be reevaluated, and better yet, simply offer a V6 engine as an optional purchase for those that want one.
I had every intention of getting a 2024 Acadia, until test driving a couple and came to the conclusion that I really wouldn’t be happy having that horrendous four cylinder engine in it, so now I’m looking at the 2025 Honda Pilot with a standard six cylinder. Sad, because I really like the styling of the third generation Acadia.