Three Highlights of the Newly-Redesigned 2024 Chevy Traverse 

The Chevy Traverse has already earned a solid reputation as the go-to choice for busy families or any driver who values the clever fusion of utility, performance, cargo, and passenger space the three-row SUV has to offer. The new third-generation model improves on the model’s winning formula while making significant advancements in technology, design, and off-road ability that give drivers a good excuse to check out a new Chevy Traverse for sale.

One of the most notable upgrades for 2024 would have to be the Traverse’s new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The potent powerhouse puts out an impressive 328 hp, which tops the second-gen version by almost 20 hp thanks to a little forced induction. While this enhanced engine certainly deserves a test drive, the fact that it doesn’t even make our list of the three most significant improvements tells you just how thorough Chevy has been when it comes to redesigning the midsize crossover. Join us as we explore three highlights of the 2024 Traverse and learn how Chevy has managed to reinvent the midsize model without losing sight of what made it so special in the first place. 

#1 – A New Off-Road Trim

The Traverse is the latest Chevy model to get the Z71 treatment, joining the Silverado, Colorado, Tahoe, and Suburban Z71 with an off-road-ready makeover that ups the SUV’s utility from top to bottom. While automakers are prone to throwing a set of all-terrain tires and a special badge on existing SUVs and pickups and labeling them as off-road models, Chevy has taken a much more comprehensive approach, overhauling everything from the all-wheel drive system, suspension, and approach and departure angles to turn the three-row SUV into a true off-road contender.

The most exciting improvement would have to be the Z71’s twin-clutch all-wheel drive system, which offers some important advantages when compared to a run-of-the-mill AWD system. By employing two clutches to engage the wheels, the Z71’s AWD system can maximize traction while preventing the binding that plagues some AWD offerings. It’s about as close as you can get to a true limited-slip differential without the added cost and should allow the third-generation SUV to go where no Traverse has gone before. 

The Traverse Z71’s revised suspension is great at soaking up all the bumps and bruises that come with intense off-road driving, while the extra inch of ground clearance helps drivers avoid obstacles that might otherwise mar the paint job or damage sensitive underbody components. Two skid plates offer even more protection, as do the front and rear bumpers. Chevy has even upped the SUV’s approach and departure angles, adding six degrees to the front end and two degrees to the back. It might not sound like much, but it could mean the difference between safely navigating a steep grade or incurring some costly dents. 

The Z71 also received a wider track that improves the Chevy’s stability and handling, as well as all-terrain tires, Hill Descent Control, exclusive 18-inch wheels, tow hooks, and a valuable addition to the Travese’s suite of selectable drive modes in the form of Terrain mode. Every Traverse comes standard with a number of custom drive modes, including dedicated settings such as Sport, Off-Road, and Tow/Haul, but the Z71 adds Terrain mode to the mix, shifting the Traverse’s shift mapping, throttle response, suspension and braking and enabling the SUV to tackle tough off-road obstacles and steep hills with ease.   

#2 – A Focus on Technology

The Traverse has certainly stepped up its game in the tech department for 2024. While Chevy has always kept the midsize crossover up to date with the latest in comfort, convenience, and safety technology, the third-generation Traverse is on a whole different level with one of the most cutting-edge cabins to date. As with most modern vehicles, the Traverse’s touchscreen infotainment display represents the centerpiece of its tech-forward cabin. Unlike other vehicles, the SUV’s infotainment touchscreen measures in at an expansive 17.7 inches and comes standard on every trim. That gives the Traverse one of the largest displays in its class, but the infotainment system boasts more than just pure size thanks to a state-of-the-art Google-based platform that delivers crisp graphics, a responsive user interface and plenty of functionality.

While this touchscreen display is sure to meet the needs of even the most tech-obsessed driver, it’s what the infotainment screen doesn’t do that makes it special. Instead of asking drivers to endlessly click through icons and menus on the infotainment display to adjust various settings, the Traverse is designed with physical knobs and buttons for the stereo volume and HVAC controls. It’s a refreshing approach that proves just how in tune Chevy is with the desires of the modern driver. 

The Traverse rounds out its arsenal of tech features with six USB ports, a wireless phone charging pad and Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility, a customizable 11.0-inch digital gauge display and a new AutoSense Liftgate that can swing open the trunk as soon as it detects and approaching driver. Of course the Traverse comes packed with a generous assortment of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) like Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Rear Park Assist, as well as a new Buckle to Drive feature, but it’s the long-awaited arrival of Chevy’s Super Cruise hands-free driving technology that really deserves all the attention. 

The Super Cruise hands-free driving system is one of the industry’s best driver-assistance tools. The feature can be used on over 750,000 miles of compatible roads across the U.S. and Canada, which makes Super Cruise the most comprehensive hands-free driving system in North America. As soon as you merge onto one of Super Cruise’s pre-mapped highways, feel free to sit back, take a load off, and let the system handle all the braking, steering, and acceleration duties. The system can even be used when towing a trailer, helps to change lanes, and is notable for how it smoothly and steadily navigates through curves. The Super Cruise system still requires drivers to keep their eyes on the road and ready to take over the controls should the need arise, but should still go a long way towards reducing fatigue and making for more relaxing road trips. 

#3 – A Modern Redesign 

The introduction of a new generation gives a brand an opportunity to revisit a model’s styling and make some improvements that bring it more in line with current trends. Chevy has seized on this opportunity with the 2024 Traverse, imbuing the SUV with a new grille, lights, and a sporty stance that give it an enticing new look while retaining some of those classic design cues that have long attracted drivers to the three-row model. The Traverse keeps its squared-off profile and unique LED running lights, but the new front fascia gives the SUV a more pickup-like presence that speaks to the model’s improved utility. It’s all part of Chevy’s new design language that largely takes its inspiration from the brand’s best-selling pickups like the Silverado and Colorado.

The Traverse’s new forward-leaning C-pillars and quad chrome exhaust tips lend the SUV a sporty look, but if you really want to turn some heads, just step up to the RS model. This range-topping trim sees the Traverse graced with a sporty makeover and some performance-related enhancements that’ll have you itching to see what the SUV is capable of. Chevy has retuned the crossover’s suspension for a more responsive, engaging ride, and fitted the RS with a set of black 22-inch wheels. Other styling enhancements include a panoramic sunroof, blacked-out exterior trim, red interior accents, and even a performance-minded flat-bottom steering wheel.

The three-row Traverse has always traded on its ample interior space, and the third-generation model is no exception. The crossover tops its class when it comes to cargo space, offering 98 cu.ft. of real estate for groceries, sports equipment, camping gear, or whatever else you may need to bring along for the ride. While that sort of cargo capacity is always nice, it’s the way in which it’s deployed that really sets the 2024 Traverse apart. With all three rows in place, the SUV boasts 23 cu.ft. of cargo space; a number that grows to 57 or 98 cu.ft. when the third and second rows are stashed away. Chevy has even designed the Traverse with second-row captain’s chairs that are set into adjustable tracks, allowing passengers to easily access the spacious third row without removing child seats or having to perform a complicated set of automotive acrobatics.  

The Traverse Continues to Be One of the Best Three-Row SUVs on the Market

The Chevy Traverse has long been one of the industry’s most successful three-row midsize SUVs, and it’s easy to see why. While Chevy could have probably coasted on the SUV’s considerable reputation for years to come, the decision to update the Traverse for the modern era shows that the company is committed to continual improvement. Chevy has seized on the current off-road craze, giving the Traverse a rugged Z71 makeover that’s sure to up the SUV’s fun factor, or at least keep you out of a sticky situation. The trim’s exceptional twin-clutch all-wheel drive system is about as heavy-duty as they come in the crossover segment, lending the Traverse a little off-road cred to go with its tow hooks, skid plates and all-terrain tires.

The 17.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system provides the perfect interface for interacting with all your favorite apps and adjusting various settings. In contrast, the Super Cruise hands-free driving system allows drivers to take advantage of the latest and greatest self-driving tech. Throw in a fully designed exterior, a spacious cabin with plenty of room for cargo and passengers, and the athletic RS trim, and it’s hard to make a case against taking a quick test drive. Come by our Chevy dealership today if you’re ready to see what the third-generation Chevy Traverse has to offer. 

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