2022 Chevy Traverse Leads Mid-Winter Model Pack With Spacious and Comfortable Interior, Intuitive Tech, Punchy V6

With roomy seating and cargo space, an awesome intuitive touch screen, a gentle ride, and a powerful V6 engine, the 2022 Chevy Traverse is an excellent option to take home from the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! It boasts a huge interior with room for up to 8 passengers plus all cargo, and it’s even comfortable to drive on less-than-stellar roads. Though not quite as large and burly as the Tahoe and Suburban, the Traverse is a spacious three-row crossover that underwent a massive facelift for the 2022 model.

This year’s Traverse sees the addition of front and rear-end styling, standard LED headlights and taillights, four new wheel designs, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and newly standard driver-assist safety features. During the Motor Trend drive test, the 2022 Traverse impressed with its remarkably smooth ride characteristics and body control. The standard 310-horsepower V6 and 9-speed automatic offer strong acceleration and smooth and responsive shifts, along with intuitive infotainment that rounds out a well-equipped cabin. 

The assortment of included safety content for this year provides automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator. Adaptive cruise control is now available on 3LT, RS, and Premier trims, and High Country models. You’ll be enjoying seating for 7 or 8 across three rows, and legroom that measures 41 inches up front, 38.4 inches in the second row, and 33.5 inches for those in the back. 

The Traverse offers more cargo space than ANY vehicle in its segment. The space behind the third-row bench is rated at 23.0 cubic feet and expands up to 57.8 and 98.2 cubes with the second and third-row seats folded down. Base models still are equipped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen display with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and higher trims will retain the 8.0-inch system. 

Three-row crossovers such as the new Traverse remain competitive and sought-after. The Premier Trim is one of the sweet spots of the lineup, boasting chrome door handles and roof rails, a hands-free liftgate, power-adjustable steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. The High Country is the peak, featuring trailering enhancements such as the hitch, upgraded system and panoramic sunroof, as well as the power-folding third-row seat. Visit the Mid Missouri Powerhouse to test drive your Traverse today!

2022 Chevy Traverse Earns “Superior” Rating as a Top Safety Pick

Last week, it was officially announced that the 2022 Chevy Traverse once again earned a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS, solidifying its position as a trusted and durable crossover. An improved set of LED headlights on the top Premier and High Country trims fared well for the Traverse’s standing this year, and the vehicle earned “Good” ratings in all six crash tests from the IIHS. 

After testing its available automatic emergency braking systems, the IIHS put the Traverse in the “Superior” category. It boasts a more-than-capable V6 engine, decent gas mileage, and a customized ride that provides the best in comfort even over rough roads. Few SUVs in any class can claim as much cargo space, and the Traverse can comfortably provide space for adults in each row. 

If you’re on the hunt for an SUV that is perfect for cruising around with the family on long and short trips alike, then the Traverse is one of the best options out there. The US News staff claimed that the current year’s Traverse easily beats out the Toyota Highlander when it comes to livelier powertrain, ample cargo space, and third-row seating. You’ll enjoy standard technology such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which you can only find in higher-trim levels of the Pilot. 

23 cubic feet of room behind the third row and 57.8 feet with the third-row seats folded will be great for storage, and with both the second and third rows folded, you’ll be working with 98.2 cubic feet. The infotainment 3 interface is well-organized, making navigating through menus a snap, and it is incredibly easy to sync with your smartphone. A 7-inch touchscreen comes standard along with six USB ports, Bluetooth, and a WI-Fi hotspot. There are available upgrades to the rear entertainment with a DVD player, 8-inch touchscreen, and 10-speaker Bose system along with satellite radio.

Getting out to the lake sounds more and more appealing during the final days of summer, and when the spontaneous pumpkin patch run with the family comes this fall, you’re going to find plenty of fun uses for the Traverse’s 5,000-pound towing capacity! Standard advanced safety features on the Traverse include rear-seat reminder, buckle-up reminder, rearview camera, and Teen Driver mode. The High Country trim is a great buy for those looking for upper-end features and luxury: it is loaded with just about every tech feature you can get in a Traverse, including adaptive cruise control, power-folding third-row seats, as well as additional trailering equipment.