The Chevrolet Traverse was originally expected to be refreshed for the 2021 model year, however, due to complications caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the changes were pushed into the 2022 model year (see more 2022 Chevrolet Traverse info).
As such, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, which marks the fourth model year of the second-generation model, sees very few changes from the 2020 model year.
Assembly location | Lansing Delta Township Plant, Michigan, USA |
Layout | Front-Engined, Transverse |
Engine | 3.6L LFY V6 |
Max Horsepower | 310 |
Max Torque | 266 |
Transmission | 9-Speed Auto, CVT |
Drive wheels | Front-Wheel-Drive, All-Wheel-Drive |
Availability | U.S.A., Canada |
Predecessor | – |
Successor | – |
Changes, Updates, New Features
Exterior
- Deletion of two exterior colors
Interior
- Addition of 3-button universal garage door opener with programmable remote (LPO-level item)
- Deletion of universal tablet holder (LPO-level item)
Mechanical
- Deletion of automatic locking rear, twin clutch differential (G99)
- Traction Mode Select is now called “Driver Mode Selector
Packages
- Driver Confidence II Package (BGP) is now shown as Chevrolet Safety Assist (PED) in the order guide
See detailed 2021 Chevrolet Traverse changes, updates and new features here: 2021 Chevrolet Traverse change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.
Body Styles
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse will continue to be offered as a full-size four-door crossover utility vehicle (CUV) with three rows of seating.
Powertrain
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse offers a single engine choice:
Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Axle |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.6L LFY V6 | Gasoline | Naturally Aspirated | 9-speed automatic M3V | 310 @ 6800 | 266 @ 2800 | 3.49 |
Additionally, the 2021 Traverse continues to be offered in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive configurations.
Platform
Like all second-generation units of the Chevy Traverse, the 2021 Traverse continues to ride on the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform (or “Chi”) shared with the following vehicles:
- 2018 and newer Buick Enclave (second generation)
- 2020Â Cadillac XT6Â (first generation)
Meanwhile, the short-wheelbase version of the C1 platform is used to underpin the following vehicles:
- 2017 and newer Cadillac XT5 (first generation)
- 2018 and newer GMC Acadia (second generation)
We also expect that the rumored future Chevy Blazer will ride on the same platform, expected for the 2019 model year. See more on the 2019 Chevy Blazer.
Production
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse will continue being assembled by GM USA at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
Availability
We expect the 2021 Chevy Traverse to follow the regular GM model year rollover sequence, and launch in the third quarter of calendar year 2020.
Beyond 2021
We expect that the current, second-generation Chevrolet Traverse will remain in production for at least the 2021, 2022, 2023 and probably the 2024 model years, and that an all-new, future Chevrolet Traverse will launch in the vicinity of the 2024 or 2025 model year.
Discussion
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