2012 Chevrolet Traverse
Reviewers say the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will get you around comfortably and in style. Just don’t expect sporty handling or rip-roaring performance from this family-focused SUV. The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has the most interior space of any midsize crossover, making it a great choice if you have a lot of people or stuff to carry. Test drivers find that the Traverse’s third row is adult-sized, which is rare in a class where most third rows only fit children comfortably. However, two bones of contention are the Chevy Traverse’s powertrain and interior quality. While its V6 engine is adequate, it leaves some reviewers wishing for more power.
Still, if you don’t mind an interior with a few hard plastics, and you don’t expect canyon-carving driving ving dynamics out of your eight-seat, family-hauling hauling crossover, reviewers say the roomy and nd capable 2012 Chevrolet Traverse should uld be at the top of your shopping g list.
The 2012 Chevroolet Traverse comes in LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trims. Updates for the 2012 model include new ex terior colors and upgraded outside rearview mirrors on all but the base e LS trim.
The 2012 Chevy y Traverse performs about as well as can be expected for such a large, roomy crossover. Its acceleration should be adequate for most buyers, and its fuel economy and car-like handling are both fairly good for the class.
The Traverse comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, which makes 281 horsepower in LS and LTD models, and an extra 7 horsepower in LTZ models. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that some reviewers say isn’t very responsive. When equipped with a trailering equipment package, the Traverse can tow up to 5,200 pounds. All-wheel drive is available on each trim level for an extra $2,000.
According to the EPA, the front-wheel drive Traverse nets 17/24 mpg city/highway, while allwheel drive models get 16/23mpg. That’s about average for the class.
Reviewers say that the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is more attractive than most family-size SUVs.
The Chevrolet Traverse has a large cabin that earns praise for its functionality and utility, and especially for its cavernous cargo area. However, some reviewers say some of the materials and assembly aren’t quite as nice as some of its competitors, and its base trim doesn’t come particularly well-equipped.
The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse earns very good scores in federal government crash tests, and was named a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. Chevrolet covers the 2012 Chevy Traverse with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.