The second-generation Traverse arrived on General Motors' modern C1XX platform, shedding over 150 kg while expanding passenger and cargo space. Its sculpted proportions and upscale cabin transformed it into one of the most compelling eight-seat crossovers in its class, challenging rivals like the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot. It combines immense utility with noticeably sharper road holding, where routine Chevrolet Traverse maintenance ensures long-term powertrain durability.
The mechanical lineup is headlined by the refined 3.6-litre LFY V6 engine producing 310 hp, while the sporty RS variant briefly offered a 2.0-litre LTG turbo four-cylinder. Both engines are paired with GM's nine-speed automatic transmission and available disconnectable all-wheel drive. The LFY V6 eliminates many of the timing chain gremlins of its predecessor, but the nine-speed automatic gearbox and direct-injection fuel system still require meticulous servicing.