2019 Chevrolet Traverse Review: A Roomy 3-Row Family SUV
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- If you need a lot of space to haul big kids and all their stuff, the interior of the 2019 Chevy Traverse promises cargo space, seating room, and a roomier approach to the midsize SUV. Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr asks in her review of the Traverse if there are any midsize SUVs that feel a little more grown-up.
About the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet redesigned the Traverse crossover SUV last year. It is now lighter and offers an additional 3 inches of legroom for second-row passengers, not to mention more third-row legroom than the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander. The Traverse is one of the roomiest three-row crossovers available. For more room, you'll have to look at a minivan or a full-size SUV like the Chevrolet Suburban.
The Traverse uses a 310-horsepower V6 that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, a combination that helps achieve up to 21 mpg combined (18 city/27 highway). There's also a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but it's only available on the sport-styled RS trim.
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse boasts seven trim levels: L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier and High Country. These trims run the gamut from reasonably well-equipped to luxury SUV competitor. Most trims are fitted with a V6, with the sport-styled RS an exception.
The range-topping Chevy Traverse High Country comes with all the goodies from the Premier trim and adds an all-wheel-drive system with an auto-locking rear differential, along with automatic high beams, the panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, a power-folding third-row seat, and unique interior leather upholstery. It can only be had with all-wheel drive.
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It would be nice if car critics would review a base model instead of a top of the line one. Most people can’t afford a $50,000 vehicle.
You are on point. I am looking at base price right now and would be nice to see some review about it.
it would be nice for them to review each trim in one video; showcase each engine options, showcase the standard colors, new looks, wheels, and do some road test or something.
Mine is a base model.2019. For mine the first thing was the auto stop at red lights. Well it shuts off when it wants to. Then during the day the rpm runs about 900 rpm it does race the engine. Then if you idle it. It will shut off. So for some that’s good some that’s bad. For me it was bad. If the dealer told me that I would not buy it. Lots of room yes. Looks great yes. Then I have a lot of metal noise inside the auto. Not the spare tire. It took them a total of 13 days to fix the problem. Every time I took it in. They say they fixed it. To find out it was never fixed. Now that noise is fixed and I have a lot of vibration going on. In the rear inside right side. Glad the metal noise is fixed. Then I just found out my my lift gate does not lock. Maybe I got a lemon. Then I found out on my own they just rigged the metal noise. And now I can’t slide my rear seat back. I have to slam it back. Then I noticed the seatbelt lates are not the ones that came with the auto. I can’t speak for others. But all together with my base model I’m paying close to 40 grand for all the insurance and crap they offer. It could just be my auto that is a lemon or it could be others. I will say this tread lightly when buying this auto I got mine from the avenues of Jacksonville Florida Cogin Chevy of the avenues
Most of the trim lines drive the same, they just add more options.
Agree 100%. And it seems ALL of the mainstream reviewers do this, i.e. review the top of the line model. You really have to dig to find base or mid-range models.
It’s funny to think that the traverse has a better third row than the tahoe.
JTL2017 I went to the dealer looking to get a Tahoe, left with a Traverse. More 3rd row leg room and more cargo space with the 3rd row up.
That's the penalty to be paid with a body-on-frame versus a unibody SUV.
Not anymore 2021 gots you covered
IT DOES!!! I HAVE BOTH!
Our little kids (3 & 5) use the charge ports for their iPads. Our best mileage was 35.8 over 50 miles of LA traffic with high speed and low speed and we average 27 plus mpg when driving from LA to Oregon keeping within the 5 mph of the speed limit. We love our 2019 Traverse more than we did our 2013 Traverse and the 2013 took a special spot in our family as it gave its life to save ours (head on with drunk driver who was exceeding 60 mph).
No matter what other pluses or minus a vehicle might have, saving your famiy's life is a recommendation that merits replacing it with another version of the same model.
You got better mileage in stop and go traffic than you did on open highway?
We have old school 2017 Acadia Limited and could only see 26 mpg at 65 mph and that was with FWD.
How's the reliability? I'm thinking about buying this or the pilot.
"In the same way that bowling is sporty." Lol. Elana, you're killing me! 🤣😂
Just bought a 2019LT and I love my Traverse. Great in 7 passenger and great space and ride. I am glad I made the choice.
What's your take on the auto start stop feature ?
@@johnbranski5107 I got mine in February and don't notice it much, except the transmission is sometimes a bit abrupt engaging from a stop. I would have liked an option. It doesn't auto shut off when the air conditioning is on.
Did you purchase the one with cloth seats and did it come with any of the packages? I'm trying to decide between a Traverse or Explorer. Lots of people say the Traverse looks like a mini-van, but I don't see it.
The Chevrolet Traverse is actually a full-sized SUV. The Chevy Tahoe is 204 inches long and is considered a full-size. The Chevy Traverse is 204 inches long too.
Indwell // Samurai There are differences though. The Traverse is a unibody and the Tahoe is a body on frame. You can feel it in the drive, see it in the gas mileage, and there are typically different gas mileages. They may be roughly the same size (some people say, to your point, though they are the same length the Traverse feels bigger and has more cargo space) there are some significant differences.
Largest crossover available along with Enclave. Car & Driver got 27 mpg at 75 mph on their 200 mile test. No other SUV can match that.
Pretty dang impressive given her comment on “noticeable more power than competition “
I know that it's just a joke that you're demonstrating but if you can't park your car forward without the need for a parking sensor, then you shouldn't be driving at all.
no kidding. these reviewers need to get a brain. The more nanny systems the lazier the driver gets.
Yes! Dumb test for sure.
Even the $46K Subaru Ascent doesnt have surround camera.
shut up
More family people would probably find this rig more useful when they desire the Tahoe/Yukon. And they'd save 20K.
Bingo
I went into Chevy dealer just yesterday to find my ultimate Tahoe. As I'm standing on showroom floor I see this SUV and move in for a better look. Once inside I was blown away. Now I'm rethinking my purchase and leaning towards the Traverse. Not to mention the $$$ I'd be saving to spend on gas/groceries. This is a very nice vehicle. I haven't seen these around or I just hadn't paid much attention.
Im looking to get either a Tahoe or traverse. Im leaning Tahoe. I know traverse has some advantages but I just like the look of the Tahoe and, well, it's a Tahoe. It's been a staple of Chevy for a long time. I have some time to think about it. I've been sifting through the internet to see what other ppl that are torn between the Tahoe and traverse think.
Agreed....the FS SUV's are great if you are literally trying to move 7 adults in comfort but for 2 adults a teen and a couple of tweens...this is a great sized vehicle that won't cut deep into the kids college funds.
LT with cloth is the way to go, I hate leather, it’s too hot in summer and cold in the winter.
Nice review and thanks for calling out the differences with the competition. I appreciate the pros/cons you mention without it all being positive. I like the teen driver report, infotainment system, spacious cabin, exterior cams and phone charging spots. I think I would still opt for the Mazda CX-9, but this is not a bad 3 row SUV.
The CX-9 is really nice and drives great but it is REALLY small compared to this behemoth. It just depends on what you need. The Traverse (and Buick Enclave) have the best 3rd row in the segment by a long shot.
@@oambrosia The CX-9 is tiny in terms of interior space but it's nearly the same overall size as the Traverse. (199" vs 204"). The award for the least efficient interior packaging in the industry goes to the CX-9.
CX-9 is too small and not the best handling in this segment. The Travsere RS is quicker and better handling in C&D compariaon with Subaru Ascent.
@@normt5463 Interesting perspective. I'll check out the C&D comparison. It's somewhat surprising since the CX-9 has earned more or less universal praise for its handling. And in my experience it handles well on secondary roads for a vehicle its size. (I haven't driven the Traverse.) My objection to the CX-9 is that handling on backroads is less important in this class of SUV's than navigating suburban traffic and parking lots. And for those duties the size of the CX-9 (and the Traverse for that matter) is a handicap. But at least the Traverse compensates for that issue with a cavernous interior and excellent passenger space throughout the cabin. The CX-9 does not.
Edit: Just read the C&D comparison. I suspect you consulted the quantitative results rather than the accompanying narrative where the writer slammed the CX-9 for interior space but (like most automotive reviewers) praised the CX-9's handling over both the Ascent and the Traverse.
Numbers do sometimes lie, of course, but I think most reviewers are influenced by the looks of the CX-9 in their overall evaluations and commentaries. The CX-9's profile with its looong hood and high (numeric) ratio between the length of the vehicle from the front bumper to the A pillar versus the length from the A pillar to the rear bumper exemplifies a design trick used by designers for nearly a century to suggest potency and performance, factors that are especially appealing to male drivers (and automotive journalists.) :)
@@stephenhendricks103 I figured you would get buffaloes by the journalist that favor a vehicle that doesnt have sales to back it up. Of course the CX-9 feels small it is much smaller than the Traverse.
Or you can compare on Motor Trend numbers of each and see that the Traverse RS is one second faster in the figure-8 handling course than the CX-9 or about 3 car lengths at autocross speeds of about 40 mph. That is huge!
The MT longterm CX-9 inerior was well worn at 27,000 miles with noticeable signs of wear which is much too early.
www.motortrend.com/cars/mazda/cx-9/2017/2017-mazda-cx-9-touring-awd-long-term-update-5-review/
Important things first! "Let's do a burnout." Haha, thanks Elana!
Great review of an SUV that sometimes doesn't get the credit it deserves!
I bought a brand new Traverse in 2012. MSRP was $56 grand. It was a little overpriced, but still a great vehicle. Loaded right up with tons of power and all-wheel drive. Never any issues. I'll be keeping it for a few more years.
I will be buying a traverse pretty soon. But no way I'll be paying 55k for the high country. I want the LT with awd
You shouldn't. They are heavily discounted.
I was looking at the traverse too, until I bought a VW Atlas.
@@Voltec2010 that's a nice mid size SUV. But I'm loyal to GM. always had GM cars/trucks in my life.
You could get the High Country for as low as 46k.
LS DEMON me too. Until I realized that the $53k high country has manual sunshades.....unacceptable. My 2013 Escape had a power sunshade on its panoramic roof.
Just some FYI, I have the FWD LT3 edition and I can easily peel out on any surface. 😎 just sayin
I own this exact model. I have only ONE single complaint about them entire vehicle. And that is the no front parking assist, I guess that’s more of a pet peeve than a complaint. But all in all, this thing is fun to drive, smooth, quiet, and beautiful, inside and out! It actually feels like you’re driving a mid size sedan. I often forget I’m in a full size SUV. I mean this thing is the same length as a Tahoe, and has more cubic interior space than a Tahoe. But feels as nimble as a small to midsize sedan. Truly a remarkable vehicle by GM, and that’s saying something. But all in all, I don’t think I’d be this happy with any other current SUV on the market. Well maybe the Lincoln aviator.... but that’s a whole different beast lol
And a special bonus. If you have it repainted yellow you can fulfill that secret ambition to drive a school bus. :)
I’m about to pull the trigger on purchasing this year. You mentioned the Kia? Do you like that one better?? I am a mom to three teenagers, so I’m not sure what to do
Help! Should I get the Kia?
FYI it may not have front parking sensors but it does have a forward view camera in the grill that can be used at slow speeds.
Your are hilarious and as well a great reviewer, keep them coming. Well done, Is it able to be full stop and go cruise control and does it come with rain sensing wipers?
Great question - I am hoping this culture of car review starts leaning into these drive assist features in more detail. They are one of the coolest parts of a new car purchase and functionality can vary ALOT
Not sure about full stop and go acc, but no rain sensing wipers. Kind of an annoying oversight or cost cutting measure for the upper trims at least.
Love love love your reviews, wish you did all Edmund's reviews
The Traverse is 90% the price of a Honda Pilot. I would stretch and invest in a Pilot - yes, invest because in 5 years you would have to pay someone to take your Traverse from you - not the same with a Pilot.
Compare the specs with the pilot.
I'm reading a lot about "the chevy transmission" issues. What have you heard about this?
How tall are you?
Great review! Thank you!
You are my favorite reviewer on Edmunds! Your reviews are more like that guy Johnny on motortrend or wherever it was Carlos used to work. It seems everyone else on Edmunds is boring now (even Carlos!). Thanks for having a lively and entertaining review
Nice review and thanks for calling out the differences with the competition. I appreciate the pros/cons you mention without it all being positive. I like the teen driver report, infotainment system, spacious cabin, exterior cams and phone charging spots. I think I would still opt for the Mazda CX-9, but this is not a bad 3 row SUV.
As long as you want a gigantic midsize SUV with very limited interior space, the CX-9 is a great choice. It's nearly long as the Traverse. (199" vs 204") But the Traverse has 37% more overall cargo space (98 vs 71 cubic feet) and 157 cubic feet vs 134 cubic feet of passenger space! In fact, the CX-9 has the less cargo space than the smallest three row midsize SUV.
The Traverae is large but drives small. It has as good or better handling in Motor Trend figure-8 testing.
@@stephenhendricks103 I am not choosing the Mazda CX-9 for more cargo room, I just like the styling, interior, etc. The one thing I am not super happy with is the CX-9 infotainment system, so Traverse might have that advantage - along with cargo space. All about what you are looking for.
@@joshmiller1640 To each his own, of course. I don't need the cargo space provided by the Traverse, either. I'm just appalled by the amazingly inefficient allocation of space in the CX-9. It's certainly stylish with its vast expanse between the front bumper and the A pillar and the ratio of that length to the rest of the vehicle. It's a design trick designed to suggest potency and performance that's been used by automotive designer for about a hundred years in sports cars. I just think a more effective approach to the same end is a Viagra prescription.
If only that crap is more reliable
Buying white 2013 this week. I don’t have children at home anymore but I have 2 dogs and 5 grandchildren. I hope it’s everything I’m hoping for.❤️
Awesome reviewer!!!!!!
Motor is good till 5 miles past the warenty then its 9800 to fix,and the extended warenty wont honor it,good luck.
But can I attach a trailer and haul quads? Our kids like to rode their quads and snow mobiles.
cracks in the asphalt.. Is it normal in USA?
I loved this review. I'm looking at the Traverse and Palisade. I'm loving the Traverse. I wish there was a comparison for those two models. Thanks for the great review. To the point, funny and informative.
Miesha McDade Did you end up buying one? I’m looking at the same 2 vehicles. The Traverse is bigger and more practical for families. The Palisade has better MPG and seems to be more fun to drive with good (not “Traverse Great”) cargo and leg room. The Palisades warranty is 3X better as well. It would be an easy decision for me if it wasn’t for the size of the Traverse
I HATE Chevy's Start/Stop bullshit... NO sale.
It was ridiculous that she was pulling up to the cone/marker things and could clearly see them in the screen, but said no front sensors. Her eyes were the sensors. #SMH
No, she's just testing out all the safety features so in case a parent had issues with the kids, the Traverse could give in a little bit of help.
@@kryogenicmx591 ok, thanks for clarifying, I thought otherwise, but now I understand. Makes perfect sense. My bad.... 🙄
@@cutt1293 its ok
Haha didn’t expect the review to start off with a burnout attempt. Nice touch.
What’s the average mpg? I’m interested on fuel efficiency. It’s looks like the best car for my family.
Samiuela Teulilo 20MPG AWD.
~22 MPG FWD
5:45 "when you didnt studie for the exam, and get a bad grade"
how is speeding around turns fun? its irresponsible
I love me some Elana.....
I just got the 2020 traverse AWD for almost $40K, Chevy is so cheap, beside all the safety options, the LS model has power Windows with auto down but not auto up, I just wonder how much did they save on that option? No manual lumbar support or power driver seat.
It looks nice it does. But don’t buy it. I got mine a few months ago. It was making so much metal noise and they could not fix it. Do they rigged the seat. They have the auto for a total time of 14 days. Now that was fixed. To have more noise from it. And now the back lift gate won’t lock. Also the auto brake stop is a joke you can’t turn it off. And if it is idling it will shit off. The dealer won’t tell you that. I’ve have nothing but problems with this auto. And now it’s going back to the dealer for more work on it. Don’t buy this auto. It is a huge problem. At least mine is the worst 2019 traverse so far to date. The worst.
I buy cars by the seat of my pants. Like the way she talks about the seats. If a vehicle doesn't have comfortable seats I won't buy it. The short time spent during a test drive is not enough time to determine seat comfort. Just tell the salesperson you'll be sitting here for awhile.
This supposedly replaced the Trailblazer back in 2009. Bad move Chevy! The TB was a body on frame real 4x4 SUV. with lots of options and off road capabilities . You could even get an SS version with a Corvette power-plant. Say what you want about them but there are millions of them still on the road w/high miles and still running great. The new Blazer is nice if you want a Rav4 with a Camaro grill. No 4x4 , only AWD as an option. Same with this grocery getter. If this new design was body on frame and had a 4x4 drive train with a 4Low available with the Atlas 4200 Vortec I would purchase one right now. So I'll keep my Trailblazer till it falls on it's face . By the way the "new" Trailblazer will be out next year . A total disappointment in my opinion. Just another Rav4 clone. No 4x4, only AWD. th-cam.com/video/omNJ5JUhsXo/w-d-xo.html
The secret storage is so "pimp"! Plus, I don't fault them for not offering adaptive cruise as standard. The brands that do are just going above and beyond... it's even optional on Mercedes. But, not having sensors on the front is a deal breaker as far as I'm concerned.
Did you really just put Miata and corvette in the same category? As the proud owner of a Miata, I say Nay!! Just kidding I’m looking at this vid cause I’m trading in my Stingray Corvette for a Traverse! 😭
I own a 2011. Complete garbage. I wouldn't risk a new one. My advice.. buy a Suburban.
Not sure why haters are mad, these cute gas savers are not sporty. I drive an altima and 27mpg isnt sporty it's convenient.
If you can’t park a car then you shouldn’t be driving!!! And seeing a non top model would be a better review
Off topic but has anybody seen the latest Traverse TV ad ? I do remember the teenage girl has a huge tuque on her head. I have to know what song was used in that commercial?!
She put a Miata and a corvette in the same category. She shouldn’t be doing car reviews just for that comment alone.
the Infiniti QX80 is the best SUV you want luxury it has it, you want fun it has it, you want room it has it, you want storage it has it
is it better choice than Hyundai palisade?
Abul Shifat excellent question
two rising i bay chevrolet traverse as paw when i need as room when i need one rising i dont g. m. financial services is blood shocker
CHEVY ENGINEERS WON'T INSTALL AN AUTO START STOP KILL SWITCH , ANNOYING AND YOU NEVER GET USE TO IT
Chevy loves to use that toothpaste-blue color for the gauge and dash lights. Yuck
Yeah a burnout with awd.. Karens..
I liked the Bonus Bonus Points. How every my 17 Impala has the same touch screen interface as this 2019 Top Level Traverse. I thought Chevy Updated it’s infotainment look?
After looking at other cars in this class the interior/dash of American cars is embarrassing..
Love the 30 Rock reference at 5:45. Lol
where is the battery ? where is the spare tire important things
Why didn’t you say anything about the heated steering wheel? I’m guessing it doesn’t have one ?
This vehicle is sharp..👍
Does the 2019 have a shut off for the auto start/stop engine feature?
@ihategooglespooks are you sure? I can't find it on my 2019. But it doesn't shut off if air conditioning is on.
@ihategooglespooks the engine starts as soon as lifting your foot off the brake, and it has a feature to prevent roll back on a hill so these are not issues. But I wish it was optional.
@ihategooglespooks thanks. I'll give that a try.
nice so beautiful
Traverse review huh? The traverse is an ok car...yup
Is parking sensors at the front for blind drivers ? 😆
Your eyes are your forward parking sensors.
Which trim offers the 360 camera? Lt? Or premier?
You're so cute
Improve the interior and infotainment system and I’ll trade my Pilot in for the High Country.
Jason the interior is already way nicer with real leather and suede on the dash and all four doors. And for the 2020 model year the infotainment is the new version.
:o is that south dakota?
Ive been there
Good video; great presentation.
Does anyone know the ground clearance for the Traverse? I can't find it anywhere?
8 inches
@@jasonlash544 thank you
Failed to mention the high country is close to 60k. And more suited for Grand parents with teenaged Grand kids lol. I'm in the market to purchase a new midsized 3 row within the next few months and they all seem about $10k overpriced. Leaning towards Atlas but not sure I can trust it to not leave my family stranded on the drive home one day. (previous Touareg owner. Loved it til it died at 170k miles) But it has the best blend of style, spaciousness, tech, and comfort. Waiting to drive the Telluride to make our final decision.
I feel the same with the atlas as far reliability . But not they do the 5 year 70k warranty i believe .. so thats a little comfort there
@@guillermoortiz1492 yes that warranty is a big plus.
ANYBODY that requires a camera to park CANNOT drive...change my mind
This chick was basically hating on the vehicle throughout the entire review, lol!
Lol.. over 50k for this POS? Why buy this when you can just get a Palisade or Teluride for less?
If you need parking sensors then maybe the vehicle is too big for you. I see too many people driving trucks and suvs that are too big for them to handle.
Mid trim reviews are needed.
No front sensor ?????
Looks good inside and out. They just have to extend warranty so it’s good for five years and 60,000 miles before it can be considered ahead of Toyota and Honda. Otherwise, stick with the Japanese.
The Japanese do not offer a crossover at this size.
....aaaaaannoying
kinda like a suv mini van
No front sensors? What the what?
bfee20021 no sensors but it does have a front view camera you can use at slow speeds.
Did she just say, “Corvette or Miata?”
Great review
The nose knows
Good review 👍!!
Love it!!!
They aren’t really selling are they?
It's the 17th best selling SUV in US. Up 20% in sales last year from the year before. Not that bad.
It's the 17th best selling SUV in US. Up 20% in sales last year from the year before. Not that bad.
Chevy sucks general motors are juust cheap and unrealiable. Consumber reports chevy buick gmc cadilac. Chevy was pulled out of dedt from us taxpayers money why buy any gm product.
Women have ruined car reviews too I honestly given up on the idea of good reviews it's just like hearing over loud neighbor bitching all day my neighbor is women who lives with dogs and cats
The internet is the only place you come in contact with women
Just another jacked up mini van without the sliding doors.
If a minivan interior got married to a suv exterior, I would think that is a good thing.
If a minivan interior got married to a suv exterior, I would think that is a good thing.
Turf Surf people don’t want minivans with sliding doors, so I feel like if this is what it takes to get them to buy it, all the more power to companies.
So it has more ground clearance, no sliding doors, more towing capacity, but its basically a minivan...... ok.....
I don’t like the fact that the “other than black” interior is only available on the top trim level. I don’t do black.
If you need sensors to park a large vehicle, don't buy it.
I like Elana's front airbags...
quietguy 😂
You complaining bout it to much more then reviewing it....jzt get off and WALK
Wanna see complaining? Go watch any reviews by "Redline Reviews" and you'll see what real nitpicking and complaining is all about.
In real life this car is quite good looking. Chevy really nailed a nice design. Unfortunately, the reliability of Chevy in general will keep me away...
There is some transmission issues with it being rough but it is just the new 9-speed break-in process for fuel economy.
Before redesign Traverse was ranked tops in segment over Toyota Sequoia by Consumer Reports.
Not sure if this is relevant but our 2012 Equinox has been rock solid for reliability. I’ve changed the oil and wiper blades - that’s it.
@@PhillipsMikeC Not relevant. Why? If a car brand has a vehicle where 20% of them are crap, that still means 80% of them aren't. You have to look at the larger sample size. Toyota makes lemons too. Just far far less, as a percentage, than Chevy. Thus Toyota is considered more reliable...
@@PhillipsMikeC our 2015 Terrain 2.4l AWD went 45,000 miles on a lease and never had a problem.with it. We took it over the Rockies and back zinging the engine to 5,300 rpms and it never used oil or missed a beat!