Entering Its Fifth Year Enhanced With A Fresh New Face The full-size crossover segment is chock-full of many decent players, and for good reason. For most buyers, the big vehicles deliver enough of the off-road and towing capabilities of a traditional sport utility, the roominess and high driving position of a minivan, and increasingly, the driving dynamics and fuel economy of a big sedan. Unfortunately, getting noticed among the growing crowd is a problem. Chevrolet is hoping to conquer this dilemma by introducing its 2013 Traverse with a fresh new look (both inside and out), ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: 3.6L V6
Power:: 288 HP / 270 LB-FT
Transmission:: 6-Speed Auto
MSRP:: $31,165 (base)

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