We expect the next-generation Chevrolet Traverse to reach the market in the vicinity of the 2025 model year. Until then, we expect the current, second-generation Chevy Traverse to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements.
Following is speculative and unconfirmed information about the future Chevrolet Traverse. This page is a continuous work-in-progress and will be updated on a regular basis as we await official details from General Motors and Chevrolet.
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| Last redesigned model year: | 2018 (second generation) |
| Expected refresh model year: | 2021 |
| Expected redesign model year: | 2025 (third generation) |
| Expected name: | Chevrolet Traverse |
| Current platform: | C1 platform (Chi) |
| Future platform: | VSS-F |
| Layout: | FF (front-engined, front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive) |
| Current body styles: | four-door crossover |
| Future body styles: | four-door crossover |
| Segment: | full-size crossover |
| Expected gasoline engines: | turbo I-4, naturally aspirated V-6, possible turbo-charged V-6 |
| Expected diesel engines: | four-cylinder turbo-diesel possible |
| Expected transmissions: | 9-speed automatic |
| Expected alternative fuel powertrains: | plug-in gas-electric hybrid or all-electric EV possible |
Overview
- What: an all-new full-size crossover representing the third generation of the Traverse nameplate
- When: a launch in calendar year 2024 as a 2025 model year vehicle
- Why: an all-new Traverse will continue to strengthen Chevy’s position in the full-size crossover segment
- Where: sold in all current markets where Chevrolet sells the Traverse, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, select south American markets, and the Middle East
Expectations
Following are our expectations of the future Chevrolet Traverse:
- Based either on the GM VSS-F platform/vehicle set
- Introduce the evolved Chevrolet design language, including headlights and taillights
- Introduce an improved interior, with increased levels of refinement, luxury, and convenience
- Include the GM Super Cruise autonomous driving technology
- Introduce a plug-in hybrid/PHEV variant or a pure battery electric model
- Introduce more “premium” features to distinguish it from Chevy’s new midsize crossover (expected to be the future Chevy Blazer)
Body Styles
We expect the upcoming future Chevrolet Traverse to continue being available as a full-size luxury crossover with four doors and three rows of seating.
Price
We expect the starting price of the next Chevy Traverse to rise to the $35,000 range in order to create more space between it and the rumored Blazer.
Platform
We expect it to ride on the GM VSS-F platform/vehicle set shared with other front-drive GM vehicles and crossovers.
Powertrain
We expect the next Chevrolet Traverse to feature the following engine choices:
- New turbo 2.0L I-4 engine with automatic engine stop/start functionality to replace the GM 2.0L Turbo LTG  (gasoline)
- 3.6L V-6 LGX with automatic engine stop/start functionality as an step up from the new 2.0L Turbo (gasoline)
- Possibly a twin-Turbo 3.0L V-6 LGW (gasoline) in a performance variant
- New turbo-diesel engine for select markets (diesel)
- Possibly an electric plug-in hybrid/PHEV (gasoline/electric)
- Possibly a pure battery-electric variant
We expect that the next Traverse will be offered with the new GM 9-speed automatic transmission. The potential plug-in hybrid and electric models would have their own powertrain.
Production
It is currently unclear where GM will produce the next-generation Chevy Traverse. The first-generation and second-generation models are assembled by GM USA at the GM Lansing Delta Township factory in Michigan.
Competitors
The future Chevy Traverse will compete with the following vehicles:
- Dodge Durango
- Mazda CX-9
- Ford Explorer
- GM’s own expected Buick Enclave
- Toyota Highlander
- Honda Pilot
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Volkswagen Atlas
- Dodge Durango
Before The All-New Model
Before the all-new future Traverse reaches the market, we expect the current second-generation Traverse to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements. See information about the current Traverse by using the following links:
- 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (introduction of first-generation model)
- 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2014 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (introduction of second-generation model)
- 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse (expected midcycle refresh)
Discussion
Discuss the future Chevrolet Traverse in our Chevrolet forum.
News
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