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2018 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Following are the specifications for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.

These specifications are preliminary.

Overview

Model: Chevrolet Traverse
Body style / driveline: crossover SUV / front-engine; front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive
Construction: body-frame integral
EPA vehicle class: sport utility vehicle
Manufacturing location: Lansing Delta Township, Michigan, USA
Key competitors: Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer

Propulsion

Engine: 3.6L V-6 VVT DI Ecotec 2.0L Turbocharged I-4
Displacement (cu in / cc): 223 / 3649 122 / 1998
GM production code: LFY LTG
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.74 x 3.37 / 95 x 85.8 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
Block material: cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuous VVT DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuous VVT
Fuel delivery: high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control
GM-est. Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 305 / 227 @ 6800 (est.) 255 / 190 @ 5500 (est.)
GM-est. Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 260 / 351 @ 2800 (est.) 295 / 400 @ 3000 (est.)
GM-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): 18 / 25 (FWD) 20 / 23 (FWD)
Transmission: Hydra-Matic 9T65 9-speed automatic

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension (front): MacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar
Suspension (rear):  Five-link independent with auxiliary spring aids and hollow stabilizer bar
Steering type: electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist
Turning circle (ft / m): 39 / 11.9
Brakes: four-wheel-disc, variable brake system with power assist; Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers
Wheel size and type: 18-in. aluminum and 20-in. aluminum
Tires: P255/65R18 all-season or P255/55R20 all-season

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm): 120.9 / 3071
Overall length (in / mm): 204.3 / 5189
Overall width (in / mm): 78.6 / 1996
Overall height (in / mm): 70.7 / 1795
Front track (in / mm): 67.3 / 1709
Rear track (in / mm): 67 / 1702
Curb weight (lb / kg): 4362 / 1978 (base)

Interior Dimensions

Seating capacity: up to eight passengers, depending on model/configuration
Front headroom (in / mm): 41.3 / 1049 (without sunroof)
Second row headroom (in / mm): 40 / 1016 (without sunroof)
Third row headroom (in / mm): 38.2 / 970
Front legroom (in / mm): 41 / 1042
Second row legroom (in / mm): 39 / 990
Third row legroom (in / mm): 33.7 / 856
Front shoulder room (in / mm): 62.1 / 1577
Second row shoulder room (in / mm): 62.2 / 1580
Third row shoulder room (in / mm): 57.5 / 1460
Front hip room (in / mm): 58.1 / 1475
Second row hip room (in / mm): 56.9 / 1445
Third row hip room (in / mm): 48.5 / 1232
Cargo volume behind third row (cu. ft. / L): 23 / 651
Cargo volume behind second row, third row folded (cu. ft. / L): 58.1 /1645
Cargo volume second and third rows folded (cu. ft. / L): 98.5 / 2789

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