Yahoo Autos 2024 Chevy Traverse Brings Adventurous Spirit with New Z71 Model
The 2024 Chevy Traverse arrives with a bolder exterior design and a classy cabin featuring a huge 17.7-inch infotainment display as standard.
The V-6 engine has been swapped out for a new turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four producing 315 hp and 317 pound-feet of torque.
Chevy has added an off-road-oriented Z71 trim which features a unique all-wheel-drive system, Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires, and a redesigned front bumper.
Three-row SUVs have become the vehicle of choice for the suburban American family, and Chevrolet expects the segment to get even more popular in the next five years. Hoping to capitalize on that growth, Chevy has revealed the new 2024 Traverse with an in-your-face design, a more potent powertrain, and an expanded lineup that now includes an off-road-focused Z71 model.
Fresh Looks, Bigger Screens
The 2024 Traverse's design isn't a huge departure from the outgoing crossover, retaining the boxy profile, high-mounted LED running lights (with the main headlamps below), and a squared-off grille. But the 2024 model looks more assertive thanks to a more athletic stance and a larger grille, and the LED taillights mimic the L-shaped units on the 2024 Trax. Chevy didn't provide specific dimensions but told Car and Driver that the 120.9-inch wheelbase remains the same.
The cabin has been fully revamped with a clean, cohesive design centered around a new standard 17.7-inch touchscreen, a huge upgrade over the 7.0- and 8.0-inch units in the previous Traverse. Luckily, the Traverse still has physical controls for volume and the climate control system. An 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster and six USB ports are standard while a WiFi hotspot and wireless phone charger are also available. A pass-through under the center console opens up extra storage space.
The base LS trim comes standard in eight-passenger configuration, also offered on the LT. The Z71 and top-of-the-line RS are exclusively seven-seaters due to the second-row captain's chairs. Heated front seats, second-row outboard seats, steering wheel, and sideview mirror are all available, while a power-folding second row that moves at the press of a button for easy access to the third row is exclusive to the RS. The LT and Z71 can be specced with General Motors' Evotex faux-leather upholstery while the RS wraps the first two rows in leather.
The RS model also brings black 22-inch wheels, blacked-out exterior trim, a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, and red accents on the black interior for a flashier look. The RS's suspension receives a sportier tune and a lighting animation plays as owners approach the vehicle with the key. A panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade is offered on the LT and Z71 and is standard on the RS.
