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2009 Chevrolet Traverse Review
Sensible new alternative to the traditional SUV.
2009 Traverse Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevy Traverse and its Saturn, GMC, and Buick cousins are excellent family vehicles, and the Traverse is the most reasonably priced of the bunch. If you're buying a family mover, these vehicles are cooler than a minivan and more practical and efficient than a truck-based SUV. In fact, they make truck-based SUVs practically unnecessary for anyone who doesn't need the extra towing capacity.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Chevy Traverse LS 2WD ($28,255); LS AWD ($30,255); 1LT 2WD ($30,810); 1LT AWD ($32,810); 2LT 2WD ($33,515); 2LT AWD ($35,515); LTZ 2WD ($39,025); LTZ AWD ($41,025) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 281-hp 3.6-liter V6; 288-hp 3.6-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitor, traction control, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear park assist, rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Spring Hill, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-862-4389 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 28255 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Traverse AWD 2LT ($35,515) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, three-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, heated power mirrors with turn signals, trip computer, second-row captain's chairs, three-passenger split-folding third-row seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, Bose 10-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with ten speakers and subwoofer, rear radio controls, XM satellite radio, outside-temperature indicator, automatic headlights, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, remote engine starting, auto-dimming rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, power rear liftgate, roof rails, one year of OnStar assistance, rear park assist, P255/65R18 tires on alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather upholstery ($1775); rear DVD entertainment system ($1470); trailering package ($495); dual SkyScape sunroof ($1400); remote engine starting (4260); roof rack ($205) |
| Destination Charge | 735 |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 41855 |
| Horse Power | 281 @ 6300 |
| Torque | 266 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/23 |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 205.0/78.4/72.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.6/59.1/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/57.8/36.8 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/48.3/33.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 116.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5200 |
| Front Suspension | independent coil-over strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent linked H-arms with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Ground Clearance | 7.2 |
| Curb Weight | 4925 |
| Stock Tires | P255/65R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 |
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