Where we are situated in the gorgeous Show-me State, we have good reason to love our trucks. Hauling, towing, tearing down, and spittin' mud are all favorite pastimes here, and the quintessential truck is a much needed and celebrated vehicle here and around Lynn. But SUV's have also risen drastically in popularity as of late, and are very functional and practical vehicles for the urban areas and back country to boot. The redesigned 2018 Chevy Traverse is a crossover that offers the convenience of a minivan, with the looks and flavor of an SUV.
This is its first major revamp within the last nine years, and it grows nicely into its role as a midsize crossover, even after shedding 350 noticeable pounds. You're going to love how it feels a bit like the Suburban and Tahoe, and the character is a bit more rugged after adding a wider grille. Some of its major competitors are the new VW Atlas and Honda Pilot, and the Traverse has more than a foot greater length to boast about. This added length gives passengers in the second row more space, and the third row can fit two adults.
The first thing you notice in the second row is how safety features collide perfectly with minivan-style convenience. There is a sliding seat that tilts forward, so a front-facing child seat stays still while third-row passengers come and go with ease. Up to 7 USB ports, available wireless charger, and a power lift gate button on the driver's door to open the gate at various heights are all additives that will make any excitable fleet get there in style. There's even an unlimited data plan: $20 / month will scoop up for you tons of streaming movies and music for your traveling companions, over a 4g wi-fi hotspot.
The Infotainment system in a Chevy is the best that exists for mainstream makes, and the touchscreen is actually not put to use much, thanks to high-fidelity voice commands and steering wheel controls. Ask us how opting for the top-of-the-line Premier trim will cushion the interior with black, soft-touch materials, and add to the comfort as well as appearance. You'll have no trouble blasting happily around the outer edges of town, with a 310-horsepower V-6 engine that is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Many test drivers have been surprised by the overall quiet of the Traverse when in full-op mode, and we urge you to check it out ASAP: you'll be pulling down around 27 mpg on the highway, and will have plenty of time to decide whether it feels more like an SUV or minivan later!
