Unleash the Ultimate 2025 Chevrolet Traverse Review: A Flawed Yet Impressive Family Hauler
The Chevrolet Traverse: A Lovable, Flawed SUV
I’ve got to be honest – I miss the old Chevy Traverse. The last-generation model surprised me with its unassuming, family-friendly vibes. Sure, it didn’t win any design awards, but it was comfortable, built well, and practical. There was an honesty to it that I appreciated. It made me feel like a responsible adult.
Unfortunately, the 2025 Traverse is the polar opposite. Here’s What’s Right: For anyone seeking a spacious, stylish family hauler, the Traverse delivers. Its massive size and seating capacity ensure that even your rowdiest crew will find a comfortable perch. However, What’s Wrong: It’s style over substance. There are better vehicles in this segment that balance their dimensions with competent performance, let alone offer respectable fuel economy. The Traverse? Not so much.
Let’s break down the Essentials:
- Engine: 2.5L turbo-four | 8-speed automatic | Front- or all-wheel drive
- Price: Starting at $41,995 (with our Z71 test vehicle maxing out at $54,050)
- Seating Capacity: Up to 8 passengers
- Curb Weight: FWD: 4,504 lbs, AWD: 4,793 lbs
- Towing Capacity: Up to 5,000 pounds
- Cargo Volume: 98 cubic feet behind first row
- Ground Clearance: 7.8 inches
- EPA Fuel Economy: FWD: 20 mpg city | 27 mpg highway | 23 mpg combined; AWD: 19 mpg city | 24 mpg highway | 21 mpg combined
If Driving means anything to you, the Traverse falls short. The 2025 Score: 7/10
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