2023 Chevrolet Traverse

The Chevrolet Traverse is a three-row family SUV offering voluminous seating room, loads of cargo space, handsome styling, and a sense of athleticism that belies its size. Propulsion is provided by GM’s peppy GM's 3.6-liter V-6, which is mated to a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission and paired with either front- or all-wheel drive. Following its refresh in 2022, Chevy gives the Traverse a couple of minor updates for the 2023 model year. For starters, it gets two new colors: Sterling Gray Metallic and Radiant Red Tintcoat. In addition to the two new hues, select trim levels of the third-rower now feature a wrapped steering wheel instead of the standard urethane unit. Standard equipment includes LED headlights with automatic high-beams, heated side mirrors, three months of SiriusXM Radio, a whopping 10 cupholders, a suite of driver-assistance features like automated emergency braking, and more. A standard 310 horsepower V-6 engine gives the Traverse its legs, and a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission changes gears unobtrusively. The cabin is so quiet that you need to steal a glance at the tachometer to ensure the engine is running while at a stoplight. Speaking of which, the Traverse features one of the most seamless automatic stop/start features we've tested. Steering effort is low, but the system is precise and makes aiming the big SUV easy. The Traverse's suspension is tuned for a good balance between handling and ride comfort. The Traverse provides spacious accommodations for seven or eight passengers, including a third row sized for adults. Fold down the second- and third-row seats and any Traverse becomes a cargo-hauling champ with more space than any of its rivals. Six carry-on suitcases fit behind the third row, which means it wins at carrying both people and their luggage. It offers the most first-row cubby storage in its class as well. Chevy blessed the Traverse's cabin with a bounty of USB ports and an easy-to-use infotainment system with colorful graphics, a high-mounted touchscreen, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. An infotainment system that responds quickly to user inputs and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot make this a tech-savvy SUV.