2024 Chevrolet Traverse -- Going The Rugged Route

The Chevrolet Traverse has, for most of its life, had styling that was mostly "urban" in theme.

Not anymore.

The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is throwing on its flannel and work boots.

This redesigned family hauler will come in four trims -- LS, LT, Z71, and RS -- and all will be powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 315 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque that pairs to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive will be available.

Yes, you read that right -- there will be a Z71 version of the Traverse. It will have a special twin-clutch all-wheel drive system, a 1-inch increase in ground clearance, all-terrain tires, 18-inch wheels, different front fascia, tow hooks, skidplate, hill-descent control, a trailering package, off-road dampers with hydraulic rebound control, and a special drive mode for off-road terrain.

All trims will have a standard package of advanced-driver assistance systems that includes: Automatic emergency braking, forward-collision alert, following-distance indicator, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, high-beam assist, and front pedestrian and cycling braking.

Optional safety ninnies include lane-change alert with side blind-zone alert, rear cross-traffic braking, adaptive cruise control, speed-limit assist, traffic-sign recognition, and intersection emergency braking.

A safety feature that seems both clever but also annoying for people who do certain low-speed maneuvering -- the driver and any front-seat passengers will need to be buckled for the car to move.

Midnight and Sport editions will be available on the LS and LT trims. The front and rear lighting is all new, and LEDs are standard.

So, too, is a "true" dual exhaust.

A new panoramic sunroof will be available, and there are some new colors available.

The RS trim will be the "sporty on-road" model, with a suspension tuned for on-road handling and 22-inch wheels. It will have unique badging and a flat-bottom steering wheel.

Available interior features include heated front and second-row seats, an 11-inch customizable gauge screen, a heated steering wheel, and a center-console pass-through. Seating will be for seven or eight.

The refreshed Traverse will be built in Michigan and go on sale early next year.

[Images: Chevrolet]

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