A few of the deciding factors involved were the
cushioned ride, seating for up to 8 passengers, a third row that can still
accommodate adults and much more cargo capacity than most midsize SUVs.
Everyone here at the Mid-Missouri
Powerhouse fully recognizes the neck-and-neck competition factor in the
room courtesy of the Kia Telluride, which the publication claimed was close on
our heels! It too possesses a capable powertrain, competitive towing capacity,
and even light off-roading capacity, and we specifically designed our prized
Traverse to win the constant popularity battle.
The Traverse also beat out the Volkswagen Atlas
and Honda Pilot in these rankings, as well as the Mazda CX-9. For the 2020
year, the crossover now has three new exterior colors, newly available wheel
options, and a freshly updated infotainment system. The decision was also made
to discontinue the turbocharged 2.0-L I-4 LTG engine from the lineup, which was
standard in the Traverse RS, and replace it with the naturally aspirated 3.6-L
LFY engine. As the experienced staff of Car and Driver points
out, the Traverse stands out because of its very comfortable and roomy
interior, and class-leading ride even over the roughest of surfaces.
HD backup and 360-degree cameras are also included
in the new model, greatly aiding during any situation when the trailer needs to
be hooked up. Make sure you check out all of the great benefits of the Premier
Trim: here you step up to middle-row captain's chairs, a Bose 10-speaker audio
system, wireless phone charging in the center console, and all of the
driver-assistance technology you could ever ask for. The Interior Protection
Package offers all-wheel-drive and extra-heavy rubber floor mats, and this is
the vehicle that brandishes the most seamless automatic stop/start feature on
the market.
Poised and athletic while also capable, the
Traverse feels a bit smaller once you accelerate rapidly, and the suspension is
tuned for a perfect balance between handling and overall ride comfort. During
real-world testing, the all-wheel-drive Traverse High Country with the V6 delivered
27 mpg, the best highway fuel consumption among key competitors. Drop all of
the Traverse’s folding seats and it morphs into a cargo-hauling beast touting
more space than any of its rivals: six suitcases fit behind the third row, and
it offers the most first-row cubby storage in its class to boot!
