2019 Chevrolet Traverse Premier AWD Full Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ธ.ค. 2018
- The 2019 Chevy Traverse Premier AWD provides best-in-class cargo capacity, but is that enough to sway buyers? How about active safety? Can it compete against rivals like the Volkswagen Atlas, Honda Pilot and Subaru Ascent? In this full review we check out all the features.
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What would you buy in this class? The Traverse... or...?
Mazda CX9 formthe build quality, materials, and driving engagement. Hyundai Palisade is my second choice as its just gorgeoous inside out but not sure how that 3.8L Atkinson cycle engine will perform
If one really needs the 6+ passenger and cargo capacity on a regular basis in an SUV this large, the Traverse (or the better equipped Enclave) is a reasonable choice. I'd have to say, though, the lack of adaptive cruise control is a major downer. I never thought much about its value before having a vehicle with ACC but now I wouldn't own a vehicle aimed at long highway slogs without it. Does a great job of reducing fatigue and lengthens the need for rest stops by about a third. If you've never owned a vehicle with ACC, don't discount its value. Finally, the lack of automatic AWD engagement is simply ridiculous. I assume it's a fuel saving choice but expecting a driver to anticipate when AWD might be useful is beyond stupid.
As far as competitors are concerned, the VW Atlas offers even more room, especially in the third row, in a somewhat more efficiently designed package. But considering the greater likelihood of discounts from a Chevy dealer in real world negotiations, you'll probably pay somewhat more than for a comparably equipped Traverse. The Ascent offers somewhat less passenger and cargo room at a somewhat lower price point (for a top trim) but the interior is less premium and I'm inclined to believe that a V6 is a better choice than a turbo 4 in vehicles of this kind. Likewise, the new Pilot offers somewhat less interior room but it does have a V6 and in most configurations more features than an comparable Traverse.
A number of commenters will tout the Mazda CX-9. But in terms of the actual features that are priorities in this class of vehicles, it fails miserably. Externally, it's huge. At 199 inches long it's only 5.3 inches shorter than the Traverse. It's even longer than the humungous VW Atlas. But it offers only about 60% of the passenger and cargo space of the Traverse. In fact, the CX-9 offers less interior space than a Kia Sorento or a Honda CR-V! And the CX-9's third row seating is especially shortchanged. At 29.1 inches of legroom it's a full 4 and a half inches less than the Traverse and even 2 inches less than the much smaller Sorento. Add to that the fact that a V6 is not available for the CX-9 and it's difficult to justify the CX-9 on any basis other than its relatively good looking profile and handling on secondary roads, not exactly the most critical priorities for a vehicle in this class.
If I need AWD, the Ascent from Subaru. Otherwise the Honda Odyssey is more attractive than this boring, behemoth crossover.
@@stephenhendricks103 What exactly Is Adaptive Cruise Control?
@@BWKAPPA Set the cruise control to a specific speed. Your speed is then reduced to maintain a set distance to a vehicle in front of you typically via a radar sensor on the front of the vehicle. Once the lane in front is clear, the vehicle automatically accelerates to the set cruising speed.
I have the 2019 Chevy Traverse Premier model and there is adaptive cruise control. There are a lot of things missing in this review, like for the rear view camera has a button to adjust the brightness. You also have lane assist if you just hit the button next to the drive knob.
I have a high country traverse 2018 and mine has adaptive cruise control sometimes you can't listen to these review guys they don't do enough homework or they get paid by other companies to give false information
bolo 77 if you would’ve listened to this reviewer he said the model they had does not have adaptive cruise control.. but the upper models does. This Chanel knows its stuff. Just listen next time before looking stupid
robert bob You should listen again, you are looking real stupid right now.
@@PatelPresh 7:24 he clearly says 'adaptive cruise isn't available on ANY trim of the Traverse' - which as bolo and 949 pointed out, is wrong. I agree though, this channel does know their stuff, I'm surprised by the miss :(
But man you have to admit that the high country is expensive
I was literally about to say the exact same thing my mom has a 2018 High County witch has it
Love the rearview mirror camera!
Love the rear view camera. No obstruction
Rear view cameras are a federal requirement. All new cars have them now.
Yes. I know.
Thank you for your review. I own a 2019 Premier FWD and I am really satisfied (so far!) with my car. Just a comment on your statement about available safety features: the Premier trim actually comes with auto braking (I know from experience!) and the adaptive cruise control is indeed available with the High Country trims.
What exactly is Adaptive Cruise Control?
BWKAPPA it’s the evolution of standard cruise control and allows you to “adapt” the speed of your vehicle to traffic conditions. You would be able to set a desired speed AND how distant from the car in front of you you want to stay, and the car will cruise, accelerate or decelerate according to your selections. Some cars with adaptive cruise control will also come to a complete stop if the car in front of you has stopped. In other words it’s the closest thing to having a “self-driving” car, but you still have to constantly keep your hands on the steering wheel!
I know what it is and i find it quite dangerous. I think cars are becoming "TO TECHIE" in my honest opinion. I'm just fine thanks with standard cruise control. If you need a car to accelerate or decelerate for you. Your just to damn lazy considering the cruise switch can do the same thing with the flick of a button up or down with your finger.
Does the travers AWD have the individual wheel breaking that solves the open differential problems?
I have a 2019 Traverse High Country and yes it has adaptive cruise control, lane departure assist and other features. Granted the High Country is the top trim, I am pretty sure the Premiere has adaptive cruise control as well. The maker of this video should release a correction.
Adaptive cruise control is only on high country. Chevy has gotten a lot of flack because they have limited these safety features to, in some cases, the top two trim levels or, as with acc, limited it to the highest trim level.
Most of their competitors at the very least offer all these features as options even on lower trim levels.
I’m driving a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse rental from Enterprise and the only thing I didn’t like is the rear back up camera because it looks like I’m in a tunnel backing up. I have to be very cautious. My wife’s Lexus back up camera works great and it’s clear . No tunnel effect.
I’m driving a 2020 right now and agree that it’s almost bizarre how wide angle it is. Image quality is great on the 2020 premiere model, though.
The high country has adaptive cruise control I have one
I bought a 2018 loaded Chevy equinox and the bad thing about GM is that they don’t offer a long warranty on their vehicles. Because they want u pay extra outta pocket which they’re vehicles only comes with a 60,000 mile factory warranty. I paid extra money onto my loan for an extended warranty coverage of 100,000 mile.
See the. Difference 🤔🤔
Hyundai vehicles, I also drive a 2020 Santa Fe AWD
But my vehicle is covered up to 200,000 factory warranty meaning if any goes wrong like engine transmission, awd system all I pay is $200 and the warranty takes care the rest.
That’s Hyundai vs Chevy!!!
HELO I LOVE THAT I HAVE ONE 2018 IN WRITE TLZ
My 2018 High Country has Adaptive Cruise Control...
Ok
The Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse, and GMC Acadia are the same vehicle, but different trim packages.
Acadia is significantly smaller.
I like that GM has vehicles available without all of that electronic safety bullshit that drives the cost of vehicles up dramatically. There are many vehicles, across manufacturers, with the collision avoidance systems are having random braking issues where the system either slows the car dramatically, or even bringing the car to a complete stop for no reason (sometimes while even on the freeway). No computer is as safe as a driver that's paying attention to the road and his/her surroundings.
Statistically speaking, they are safer. As in they prevent more accidents than they cause for the average driver. But yeah, not perfect and very disconcerting when it takes control away from you.
I have a 2019 traverse
What song is used? At 1:47
I'm glad GM now differentiates between the Traverse, Acadia, and Enclave.
What about the Blazer hahaha
@@swanblake
I don't believe the Blazer shared the previous GM Lambda platform which underpinned the aforementioned "triplets". Your Blazer reference is 🤔🤔
I really need every inch of storage
Something tells me he doesn't drive a family with the cargo space maxed out. The digital rear view mirror is a must have not to be laughed at.
I have two kids and have gone camping with all four placket in a car. Still don’t like it. -RD
Sorry, but you need to get your facts straight before giving your opinion. I have a 2018 Traverse Primer and it indeed has ACC adaptive cruise control AFB which is part of the ACC package. Yes this is a very expensive vehicle at any option level, but making incorrect statements as to the available options is misleading to people comparing prospective vehicles...just saying🤔
Traverse or Ford explorer??? whats the best ????
Traverse is fat better in space, specs, but not torch.
No adaptive cruise control? NO SALE CHEVROLET!!
We drove them all and chose the the Traverse. The interior is dated but the space, comfort, and driving dynamics are unmatched for family duty on real-world roads. Also, importantly, it is available on dealer lots for under MSRP.
Is because you’re so picky, the mirror, the maps, the off road, the buttons, the trim,
Ehh...i hate compact SUV. To me, they just don't realy make any sense why going to an SUV if its just gonna look like a compact sedan. This 2nd gen traverse is the proper midsize crossover SUV.
How is the first genable able to more than this generation😆
The chevy durango
Durango is RWD based so really, no
@@swanblake it looks like a dingo, the body
So your a traverse hater then
Chevy leather looks a lot like bonded fake leather from rooms to go 🐥
I'm still going to choose dodge journey..
Jesus Rey I feel you. Get a dodge durango instead. More powerful.
Dodge LOL
NO PONEN EL PRECIO ABURRE ESCUCHAR A LOS PROPAGANDISTAS
Wow, what an overpriced vehicle. And, the High Country trim? What a waste.
Mentioned models of Ascent, Pilot, or Explorer are a much better value, not to mention quality.
Starting prices are all in-line (with this Traverse coming standard with the V6), so what's the issue?
Alan Bowers he’s broke
Honda Odyssey for family, Subaru Forester for fun and off roads