2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Basic Specs

Base Price $29,510
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4720
City (MPG) 17
Hwy (MPG) 24
Horsepower 281@6300
Torque (lb-ft) 266@3400
Wheelbase 118.9
Length (in.) 205.0
Width (in.) 78.4
Height (in.) 72.8

General Motors first took the wraps off of the fourth and final Lambda-based CUV -- the Chevrolet Traverse -- for the 2009 model year. Although the Traverse shares underpinnings with the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia , its styling reflects Chevrolet 's latest design direction.

By the looks of it, the crossover shares little or no sheetmetal with its siblings. As speculated, the Traverse wears a front fascia inspired by the Malibu and indicates the future styling of other Chevrolet models. It features a chrome-rimmed front grille and available projector beam headlights.

The current Traverse's exterior styling also includes turn signals integrated into the side mirrors, an integrated rear spoiler, 17-, 18- or 20-inch wheels, an available panoramic sunroof, and optional dual exhaust.

Inside, the Traverse uses the same twin-cockpit design that can be found in the Malibu. The Traverse's instrument panel houses twin gauge clusters trimmed with chrome accents. Standard and available interior amenities include a rear parking sensor, rear view camera, power liftgate, remote start, heated and cooled front seats, a navigation system, DVD entertainment and OnStar. Of note, customers don't have to opt for the navigation system to get a rear camera.

Instead, it can be added as a stand alone option that use a display integrated into the rear-view mirror. The Traverse also uses smaller mirrors integrated into the side mirrors to reduce blind spots.

This current-generation Traverse is rated at 286 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque -- 281 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque with a single-exhaust setup. Fuel economy is rated at 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway with the standard front-wheel drive configuration, while adding all-wheel-drive decreases both figures by one mpg.

Key Competitors
Thinking about pulling the trigger on a new Traverse? You should also research competitive models like the Ford Explorer , Honda Pilot , Dodge Journey and Toyota Highlander .

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 4720 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 205.0 in.
    • Width: 78.4 in.
    • Height: 72.8 in.
    • Wheelbase: 118.9 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 7.2 in.
    • Front Track: 67.8 in.
    • Rear Track: 67.4 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 8
    • Passenger Volume: 153.1 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 24.4 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.3 in.
    • Head Room: 40.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 62.0 in.
    • Hip Room: 59.1 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 36.8 in.
    • Head Room: 39.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 61.3 in.
    • Hip Room: 57.8 in.
    • Interior - Third Row
    • Leg Room: 33.2 in.
    • Head Room: 37.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 57.6 in.
    • Hip Room: 48.3 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.6L V6
    • Power: 281 hp @ 6300 rpm
    • Torque: 266 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 24 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 17 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: Yes
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 17" Steel
    • Front Tires: P245/70R17 ALS
    • Rear: 17" Steel
    • Rear Tires: P245/70R17 ALS
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 5200 lbs
    • Payload: TBD
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Traverse LS

      • 3.6L V6 engine with Direct Injection
      • Six-speed automatic transmission
      • 24 MPG hwy (FWD models)
      • 8-passenger seating
      • Driver Information Center

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      Traverse 1LT

      • 8-way power driver seat
      • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
      • Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones
      • Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
      • Enhanced Driver Information Center
      • 18" machined-aluminum wheels

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      Traverse 2LT

      • 7- or 8-passenger seating
      • Heated front seats
      • Power-remote liftgate
      • Remote start
      • Rearview camera system
      • Auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors
      • Bose 10-speaker sound system
      • Rear-seat audio controls
      • USB port
      • Tri-zone climate controls

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      Traverse LTZ

      • 7-passenger seating
      • First- and second-row leather-appointed seating with perforated inserts
      • Heated/cooled front seats
      • 20" aluminum wheels(5)
      • Power-folding exterior mirrors
      • Dual exhaust with bright tips
      • Power-adjustable passenger seat

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      Compact steel spare wheel & tire

      • For true peace of mind wherever you travel, this compact steel spare wheel and tire will replace any damaged tire and let you travel up 3000 miles – finishing your trip and allowing you to repair or replace the bad tire at your convenience. Stowing neatly and conveniently under the vehicle, the spare doesn't rob you of cargo room, either. Not available with the tire sealant and inflator kit, and its required with trailering equipment. You must specify 17" compact steel spare wheel and tire or tire sealant and inflator kit.

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      Tire Sealant & Inflator Kit

      • Be prepared and avoid the mess of changing a tire with this tire sealant and inflator kit instead of a spare tire. With a portable compressor that plugs into your vehicles power outlet, a built-in pressure gauge and an integrated and replaceable canister of GM-approved sealant, it can repair punctures up to 1/4" on a tires tread face, reinflate the flat and get you on your way for up to 100 miles. You also can use it to conveniently pump up any underinflated tire on the spot. Not available with trailering equipment and not included when the 17" compact steel spare wheel is ordered; you must specify tire sealant and inflator kit or 17" compact steel spare wheel.

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      Roof rack

      • Practical as well as good looking, this roof rack lets you carry cargo up top, leaving more room for people inside. Two C-channel rails run the length of the roof on either side, spanned by rugged, attractive cross rails – nice for ski or bike carriers. Capable of carrying up to 200 lbs.,1 the rack makes for a fashionable and functional addition. Requires available Hit the Road Package.
      • Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

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      Chrome assist steps

      • Step up the style and accessibility of your Traverse with these two chrome assist steps, spanning both the front and rear doors on each side. Passengers of every age will appreciate their full-length traction pads for easier, slip-resistant entry and exit. And you'll appreciate their sturdy aluminum construction and dressy chrome finish, which adds an elegant appearance to practical courtesy. Requires available Hit the Road Package.

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      8-Passenger Seating

      • With a full-size bench seat in the second row, Traverse comfortably accommodates 8 adults – more people than the Toyota Highlander or Ford Flex, with more third row legroom than a Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander. In this 2-3-3 configuration, you don't have to sacrifice flexibility for all that seating capacity, either. Like its third row counterpart, the second row bench splits 60/40 and folds flat to multiply cargo volume as you need it on the fly. Flattening just the third row yields 68.8 cu. ft. of cargo volume.1 Flattening the second row as well expands it to an enormous 116.4 cu. ft.
      • Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

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      Bluetooth Connectivity for Phone

      • Put hands-free calling and wireless connectivity at your command in Traverse with convenient Bluetooth technology for select phones. The system allows you to place and receive calls through the vehicles audio system from up to 5 compatible phones. Storing up to 30 contacts, it responds to your voice, so you can stay in touch with home or work without ever taking your hands off the leather-wrapped steering wheel (which is also included in this package). Bluetooth connectivity for select phones requires OnStar
      • Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.
      • Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.

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      8-way power-adjustable driver's seat

      • Finding the perfect position behind the wheel couldnt be more effortless, thanks to the 8-way power-adjustable drivers seat in your Traverse® LT. Three simple buttons with commonsense functionality do the trick. Just a touch on these buttons sends the seat gliding smoothly fore and aft, lifts or lowers it and varies the angle of the seatback to your physique and preferences. To further enhance your comfort and convenience, a button on the side of the seat extends or retracts the lower-back bolster, letting you choose the degree of lumbar support you need.

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      Reclining front buckets

      • Front cloth reclining buckets seats.

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      Audio system (AM/FM, CD, MP3)

      • Enjoy travels in your Traverse by selecting broadcast music, talk and news or CDs and MP3s from your home music library. The choice is yours with this 6-speaker audio system, including these must-have features:
      • AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan, automatic tone and volume control (which compensates for wind and road noise as the vehicle changes speeds), Radio Data System (RDS, which can display traffic alerts, weather bulletins and other info from stations you're listening to) and TheftLock
      • CD player for standard CDs or up to 512 digital music files and folders burned on a CD-R/CD-RW disc
      • Auxiliary jack for connecting your iPod or other music device
      • Digital clock
      • RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information.

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      Hit the Road Package

      • The Hit the Road Package1 equips you to do just what its name says, in style. It includes:
      • Two chrome steps, running below the front and rear doors along both sides, to enhance accessibility. Old and young alike will feel sure-footed on the steps full-length black traction pads. The chrome finish adds a dressy touch, and the rugged aluminum construction enhances your confidence.
      • A roof rack, with C-channel rails front to back on both sides of the roof and sturdy cross rails, capable of carrying up to 200 lbs.2 Perfect for top-mounted bike or ski racks, it allows more space for people inside.

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      Engine Block Heater

      • Put an end to wintertime worry with this engine block heater, which helps deliver sure starts in bitter-cold conditions. Just plug it in before you go to bed (or four hours before you need to start the engine). It comes on automatically when the mercury dips below zero, keeping engine fluids flowing freely. You'll get to work – and the kids will get to school – on time in any weather with this reassuring extra.

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      Trailering Equipment

      • Get your Traverse ready for more family fun with this complete package of trailering equipment. It includes everything you need to haul the equipment for a refreshing, action-filled getaway:
      • A hitch suited to your Traverse, letting you tow a boat or trailer up to 5200 lbs. packed with camping, hunting and fishing gear and the rest of your vacation needs.
      • Heavy-duty cooling system for worry-free travel
      • Requires a 17-inch compact steel spare wheel and tire.
      • Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped base vehicle plus driver. See dealer for details.

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      3.6L V6 engine

      • Brute strength and penny-pinching efficiency combine in this 3.6L V6 engine. Thanks to sophisticated technology, it generates power similar to a V8s, but with fuel economy you'd expect from a V6. Check out these family-friendly attributes:
      • At-your-service muscle (281 hp, 288 hp with dual exhaust) for hauling your whole family and their gear without breaking a sweat
      • Ready-to-pull torque (266 lb-ft, 270 lb-ft with dual exhaust) with 90 percent available between 2500 and 6000 rpm for confidently merging with highway traffic and easily hauling a trailer up to 5200 lbs.1
      • Budget-friendly economy (EPA-estimated 24 MPG highway with front-wheel drive) on affordable regular unleaded
      • Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped base vehicle plus driver. See dealer for details.

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      6-speed automatic transmission

      • With all the smooth-shifting elegance you'd expect in a family vehicle, the 6-speed automatic transmission offers fuel efficiency that will keep more dollars in your wallet. Mated to the big, muscular V6 engine, it requires FWD models and offers:
      • Precise shifting, thanks to electronically controlled stabilization
      • Enviable fuel efficiency (EPA-estimated 24 MPG highway), with front-wheel drive and low-revving overdrive
      • All the fun and hands-on control of a manual transmission, thanks to TAPshift, which lets you work through the gears manually, without a clutch, simply by pressing a button on the shifter
      • Automatic engine grade braking, which uses the powertrain to slow Traverse downhill, helping prevent brake overheating and premature brake wear

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      (4) 20-inch Wheel

      • Personalize your Traverse with these attractive 6-Spoke-Split 20-inch Chrome Accessory Wheels, validated to GM specifications. Available with center cap and lug nuts. Use only GM-approved wheel and tire combinations. See www.gmaccessorieszone.com for important tire and wheel information.

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      Assist Steps

      • These stylish chrome Assist Steps make it easier to get in and out of your Traverse. Constructed of high-strength aluminum, they are topped with full-length slate traction pads.

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      Cable - Portable Music Player

      • Expand your listening pleasure with a portable music player interface cable. Now your portable music device can be played directly on the car audio system for the ultimate in music personalization. This interface cable connects the headphone jack on your portable music player to the auxiliary jack on your car stereo system.

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      Cargo Security Shade

      • Keep the cargo area of your Traverse under wraps with this ebony fabric Cargo Security Shade. Quick and easy installation and removal. It attaches with four bungee cords and folds or rolls for easy storage.

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      Molded Hood Protector

      • This custom-designed Molded Hood Protector follows the contour of your Traverses hood for a perfect fit to help deflect insects and road debris. It also helps protect the hoods finish from stone damage.

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      Roof Rack Side and Cross Rail PackageRoof Rack Side & Cross Rail Package

      • Carry a load on the roof of your Traverse with this complete Roof Rack Side and Cross Rail Package. This package adds both function and style to your Traverse and can accommodate up to 200 lbs. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

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      Trailer Wiring Adapter

      • Utilize your trailering wiring harness to power other devices through the custom-designed adapter that converts a 7-pin trailer harness to a 12-Volt power outlet. The 7-pin round to 4-pin flat adapter allows for easy connection of trailer wiring harnesses that only require the standard 4-pin connector.

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