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Chevrolet has changed up the Traverse lineup, eliminating the Premier and High Country and adding the Z71, which joins the LS, LT, and RS. This three-row SUV is driven by a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine (328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft. of torque), which is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive (AWD) available on every trim except for the newly introduced Z71, which has a twin-clutch AWD system. A properly equipped ’24 Traverse has a 5,000-pound towing capacity.
The LS is configured with a middle-row bench that allows for eight-person capacity. This base trim also has keyless entry and ignition, heated front seats, premium cloth upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, an 11-inch diagonal driver information center, two USB ports on the rear of the center console, two USB ports on each outboard location, a 120-volt power outlet, an AutoSense power liftgate, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, LED exterior lighting (headlights/taillights), and 18-inch wheels. The LT gets a pair of captain’s chairs in place of the second-row bench (which can be added back as an option) and adds wireless phone charging, an 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, and black roof-mounted side rails.
The Traverse-first Z71 is set apart by its trail-centric upgrades, including twin-clutch AWD, an off-road suspension with hydraulic rebound control, hill descent control, a Terrain Mode within the drive-mode selector, and a standard trailering package. Its exterior has enhancements that contribute to both appearance and performance, including 18-inch high-gloss black machined-face wheels with all-terrain tires, an aluminum skid plate, red tow hooks, trim-exclusive badging, suspension dampers, an increased track width for a sportier stance, and a trailering package containing a factory-installed hitch, Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, a heavy-duty cooling system, and a 220-amp alternator. The cabin is differentiated by Jet Black Evotex upholstery with red contrast stitching and Z71 embroidery.
The RS flaunts a dark design concept marked by 22-inch black-painted aluminum wheels and blacked-out bodyside moldings, rocker moldings, grille, and roof rails. It also ramps up the luxury factor with perforated leather upholstery, ventilated and heated front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, a six-way power front passenger seat, a power 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat, rain-sensing automatic wipers, a heated wiper park, heated power-folding side mirrors with auto-dimming, a panoramic sunroof, a wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel, ambient interior lighting with personalized color selection, a rear camera mirror, and a universal home remote.
Every 2024 Traverse comes with the Chevy Safety Assist suite. Its technologies include IntelliBeam automatic high beams, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, a following distance indicator, front pedestrian and bicyclist braking, and intersection automatic emergency braking. Also standard are traffic sign recognition, speed limit assist, adaptive cruise control, a following distance indicator, an HD surround vision camera, lane change alert with blind-zone steering assist, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, side bicyclist alert, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, rear pedestrian alert, reverse automatic braking, rear park assist, and a safety alert seat (which applies vibrations on the left or right side of the driver seat, depending on the identified direction of a potential collision). The RS adds enhanced automatic parking assist, driver attention assist, and Super Cruise, a semi-autonomous drive mode that allows for hands-free driving on compatible roadways. The LT and Z71 are eligible for those additional technologies via the optional Enhanced Driving Package.
All trims get a Google-based infotainment system with a class-leading 17.7-inch color LCD display. Its standard components are SiriusXM satellite radio (with trial subscription), a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Google built-in compatibility for hands-free texting and calling, navigation, and Google Play downloading. While the lower trims get a standard audio unit with six speakers, the RS is loaded with a ten-speaker Bose premium audio system, which is available on the LT and Z71.