Attractive and powerful three-row SUVs have so many reasons to be wildly popular among consumers, and the 2024 Chevy Traverse is a model that has been long-awaited here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! Delays have become so commonplace in manufacturing over the past few years, but the good news is that things are becoming steadily better and better. The Traverse is now finally getting the makeover it was scheduled for, and GM Authority spy photographers have captured it testing in camo.
This was not the first time this auto news crew saw it testing as a prototype, but it is the first time it was spotted in the LT trim level. Covered in typical camouflage, there are still several visual elements that provide clues on what to expect. The front end boasts very broad and square horizontal styling elements across a multi-tiered fascia, which is separated into a series of horizontal dividing lines. There are three grille dividers for the lower intake, and five grille dividers to host the upper intake.
Since one of the upper dividers is larger than the others, it provides a strong visual connection between what appears to be LED lighting signatures on the thinner side. This LT prototype was also spotted rolling on a set of split-spoke wheels, which are quite a bit like the 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels that come standard with the Chevy Traverse LS.
The finished product of a boxy and upright shape sees two ridges suggesting that roof rails may reside there, and there is a trailing-edge roof spoiler attached directly to the top of the hatch.
It is rumored that the 2024 Chevy Traverse may ditch the high-country trim level, while also adding a new active trim to the lineup. The turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-4 L3B gas engine is the sensible powertrain, which is also found under the hood of GM’s pickup trucks. It cranks out 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft of torque, propelling this popular and ideally large-sized crossover riding on the GM C1-2 platform.
Production is scheduled to begin at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan this coming December, which is GM’s newest US location built from the ground up. Here the best practices of new technology and the rewards of dedicated men and women giving it 110% every day are faithfully etched into each vehicle.
The standard 7.0-inch and available 8.0-inch infotainment screens could be replaced with a larger unit, as a glance at the relative in the form of the Blazer features a 10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Among the convenience features already included are a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated seats, a power liftgate, and a power-folding third row. We’d also be willing to bet that the engine could gain an automatic start and stop technology, which has been a massive game changer in the quest to always conserve fuel. Ideal for the tougher of workdays and the well-prepped play days, the Traverse can tow up to 5,000 lbs. and carry a payload of 1,850 lbs.
