Compare 2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $31,660 | $31,660 | $31,195 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $30,077 | $30,077 | $29,723 |
| Destination | $825 | $825 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | Optional | |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 8 Passengers | 7 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Fixed | |
| 3rd Row Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | |
| Navigation System | N/A | Garmin With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Parksense | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Sentry Key | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | TheftLock | N/A | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Argent | N/A | |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Colored W/chrome Surround | |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Optional | |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | |
| Front Tires | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P265/60TR18.0 BSW AT | |
| Wheels | 17" Steel | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | All Wheel | |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Short And Long Arm | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | TAPshift | Standard | |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.16 | 3.09 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 205.0 " | 199.8 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.4 " | 75.8 " | |
| Exterior Height | 70.4 " | 70.9 " | |
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 281 @ 6,300 Rpm | 290 @ 6,400 Rpm | |
| Torque | 266 @ 3,400 Rpm | 260 @ 4,800 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 16 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 23 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.1 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 15.1 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 87 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 55 Mph | 56 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.37 " | 3.78/3.27 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,859 Lbs. | 4,913 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,459 Lbs. | 6,500 Lbs. | |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,197 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,527 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Payload | N/A | 1,410 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | |
| Maximum GCWR | 9,698 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 " | 119.8 " | |
| Front Track | 67.8 " | 63.9 " | |
| Rear Track | 67.4 " | 64.1 " | |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | 18.5 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | .35 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 40.3 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 36.8 " | 38.6 " | |
| Third Row Legroom | 33.2 " | 31.5 " | |
| Front Headroom | 40.4 " | 39.9 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 39.4 " | 39.8 " | |
| Third Row Headroom | 37.8 " | 37.8 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 59.1 " | 57.0 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.8 " | 56.0 " | |
| Third Row Hip Room | 48.3 " | 42.8 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 62.0 " | 58.5 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.3 " | 58.3 " | |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 57.6 " | 50.4 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 24.4 Cu.ft. | 17.2 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 116.4 Cu.ft. | 84.5 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 154 Cu.ft. | 141 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 22.0 Gal. | 24.6 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
