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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$1,200
Est. $16/mo
$2,509 Below market
RMV: $3,709
Mileage 155,579 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
9 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Salvage Reseller (Inloher Corp)
Coconut Creek, FL
(954) 67*****
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$3,999
Est. $54/mo
$2,484 Below market
RMV: $6,483
Mileage 194,915 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
16 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Car Castle
Zion, IL
3.0
(Based 183 Review)
(847) 24*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$7,324
Est. $99/mo
$2,057 Below market
RMV: $9,381
Price Drop, $1,216
Earlier Price: $8,540 (12 Nov 2024)
Mileage 74,292 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
14 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing
Lansing, MI
4.0
(Based 2588 Review)
(517) 48*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$5,999
Est. $81/mo
$1,123 Below market
RMV: $7,122
Mileage 127,012 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
20 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Sports Cars International
Bothell, WA
4.0
(Based 861 Review)
(425) 40*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse User Reviews


4.0

Overall Rating

(1 reviews)

Chevy Traverse Review. Good vehicle. Gets good gas milage. 2 sunroofs are amazing. . Love the smooth drive and the backup camera. Good miles on the highway amd

Kevin Massey • May 1, 2024

4.0

Good gas mileage, AC/Heat will run you up out of there. Car is equipped with backup camera that’s in the rear view mirror. This car has a smooth ride. Would love to update it to a newer model. This car is amazing on the highway. Heated seats...Read More


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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,000
Est. $54/mo
$2,049 Below market
RMV: $6,049
Mileage 160,799 mi.
Home Delivery
6 Owner
7 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Thomas Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Highland
Highland, IN
4.0
(Based 1960 Review)
(219) 53*****
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$3,995
Est. $54/mo
$1,868 Below market
RMV: $5,863
Mileage 166,155 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
13 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Car Bros
Virginia Beach, VA
4.0
(Based 85 Review)
(757) 45*****
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$5,999
Est. $81/mo
$1,526 Below market
RMV: $7,525
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $7,999 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 136,975 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
80 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
1st Choice Autos
Smyrna, GA
4.0
(Based 1527 Review)
(770) 44*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$3,000
Est. $40/mo
$1,759 Below market
RMV: $4,759
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $3,300 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 148,056 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 4 Owner
294 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Texas Best Deal Autos
Houston, TX
2.0
(Based 80 Review)
(281) 23*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,500
Est. $61/mo
$1,367 Below market
RMV: $5,867
Price Drop, $3,500
Earlier Price: $8,000 (2 Nov 2024)
Mileage 172,620 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
60 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Macke Motors, Inc.
Lake City, IA
3.0
(Based 256 Review)
(877) 80*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,995
Est. $67/mo
$1,821 Below market
RMV: $6,816
Mileage 133,110 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
8 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Preowned Auto Wholesalers LLC
Naugatuck, CT
3.0
(Based 91 Review)
(203) 63*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$1,591 Below market
RMV: $8,586
Mileage 92,893 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
111 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Audubon Wholesale
Kenner, LA
3.0
(Based 108 Review)
(504) 46*****
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,800
Est. $65/mo
$1,738 Below market
RMV: $6,538
Price Drop, $195
Earlier Price: $4,995 (11 Oct 2024)
Mileage 127,300 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
96 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Luxury Cars Xchange
Lockport, IL
4.0
(Based 102 Review)
(773) 59*****
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$8,299
Est. $112/mo
$1,606 Below market
RMV: $9,905
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $8,999 (24 Aug 2024)
Mileage 106,513 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
158 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Alpha Motors Corp
MA,  0
5.0
(Based 15 Review)
(855) 604*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,995
Est. $67/mo
$1,352 Below market
RMV: $6,347
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $5,595 (12 Nov 2024)
Mileage 143,714 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 4 Owner
70 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Global Imports Auto Sales
Buford, GA
3.0
(Based 337 Review)
(470) 59*****
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,650
Est. $63/mo
$1,192 Below market
RMV: $5,842
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $4,950 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 140,000 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
33 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Parkway Auto Superstore
Dover, OH
5.0
(Based 2 Review)
(330) 34*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$5,995
Est. $81/mo
$1,200 Below market
RMV: $7,195
Mileage 101,560 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
30 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Onetime Auto
Forest Park, IL
4.0
(Based 83 Review)
(815) 710*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$3,949
Est. $53/mo
$1,260 Below market
RMV: $5,209
Price Drop, $50
Earlier Price: $3,999 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 154,708 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
31 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Jersey Motors
NJ,  0
4.0
(Based 501 Review)
(201) 548*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$6,495
Est. $88/mo
$1,543 Below market
RMV: $8,038
Mileage 120,241 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
41 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
A Plus Autos, LLC
Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 20*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$6,777
Est. $92/mo
$961 Below market
RMV: $7,738
Price Drop, $222
Earlier Price: $6,999 (11 Nov 2024)
Mileage 97,706 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
141 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Perfection Auto Detailing & Wheels
Bloomington, IL
(309) 32*****
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,999
Est. $67/mo
$1,887 Below market
RMV: $6,886
Mileage 128,387 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 5 Owner
4 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Off Lease Orlando
Maitland, FL
3.0
(Based 353 Review)
(888) 721*****
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$6,990
Est. $94/mo
$991 Below market
RMV: $7,981
Price Drop, $390
Earlier Price: $7,380 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 88,800 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
31 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Seasell Inc
Wilmington, NC
4.0
(Based 885 Review)
(910) 39*****
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$4,995
Est. $67/mo
$947 Below market
RMV: $5,942
Mileage 130,035 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
67 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Wholesale Outlet Inc
Hazel Crest, IL
4.0
(Based 91 Review)
(708) 33*****
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$7,700
Est. $104/mo
$1,178 Below market
RMV: $8,878
Mileage 92,792 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
61 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Bob's Imports
Clinton, IL
4.0
(Based 43 Review)
(217) 93*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$6,900
Est. $93/mo
$985 Below market
RMV: $7,885
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $7,900 (9 Oct 2024)
Mileage 123,473 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
827 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Ultimate Motors
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 103 Review)
(916) 866*****
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About 2012 Chevrolet Traverse


4.1

Overall Rating

The Chevrolet Traverse comprises a bigger and typical midsize SUV ideal for your daily driving and also for long journeys with family during the weekends.

Priced at $29,660, the Chevrolet Traverse goes against the likes of Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander, and the Kia Sorento. It comes with a 3.6 Liter V6 engine mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission that does its job quite well. The transmission shifts are quick and smooth and help the car with a comfortable ride. The base trim may lack features, but as you climb higher, all the modern features start to thrill you. 

It also has one of the best cargo spaces and safety scores in the segment, which makes it a tough to beat car in the segment. The Chevrolet Traverse comprises a bigger and typical midsize SUV ideal for your daily driving and also for long journeys with family during the weekends. It has an enormous cabin, and thanks to its unibody structure, this big SUV is light and is more maneuverable than most of its rivals in the segment.

We recommend you to go with the 2LT trim. It comes with a price sticker of $35,905 and comes loaded with features. It has the perfect balance between performance and features and is perfect for those in need of a proper mid-size SUV. The 2LT trim comes with features like Remote ignition, 10-speaker Bose surround sound system, Tri-zone automatic climate control, and more, making it a value for money proposition in the lineup.

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$5,000
Est. $67/mo
$1,201 Below market
RMV: $6,201
Mileage 157,856 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
22 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Glassman Hyundai
Southfield, MI
4.0
(Based 1153 Review)
(248) 247*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$7,500
Est. $101/mo
$1,020 Below market
RMV: $8,520
Price Drop, $2,400
Earlier Price: $9,900 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 111,537 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
49 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
PBP Auto Service LLC
Aurora, CO
4.0
(Based 31 Review)
(720) 796*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$5,995
Est. $81/mo
$690 Below market
RMV: $6,685
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $6,495 (21 Sep 2024)
Mileage 109,752 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
383 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Fairtrade Auto Sales
Tallahassee, FL
3.0
(Based 194 Review)
(850) 50*****
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$5,495
Est. $74/mo
$1,290 Below market
RMV: $6,785
Mileage 151,321 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
49 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Showcase Auto Sales LLC
Chesaning, MI
4.0
(Based 3793 Review)
(989) 84*****
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$3,995
Est. $54/mo
$464 Below market
RMV: $4,459
Mileage 178,277 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
28 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Showcase Auto Sales LLC
Chesaning, MI
4.0
(Based 3793 Review)
(989) 84*****
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS

LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

$6,500
Est. $88/mo
$270 Below market
RMV: $6,770
Mileage 122,941 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
7 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Suburban Subaru of Troy
Troy, MI
4.0
(Based 1363 Review)
(947) 44*****
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse User Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.0 (1 Reviews)

KM

Kevin Massey

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

••4.0

Posted On: May 1, 2024

Chevy Traverse Review. Good vehicle. Gets good gas milage. 2 sunroofs are amazing. . Love the smooth drive and the backup camera. Good miles on the highway amd

Pros

2 sunroofs, Smooth ride

Cons

Engine Parts hard to get to, Need newer model


Good gas mileage, AC/Heat will run you up out of there. Car is equipped with backup camera that’s in the rear view mirror. This car has a smooth ride. Would love to update it to a newer model. This car is amazing on the highway. Heated seats

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Review


Pros

  • Comfortable ride
  • Adult friendly third row of seats
  • Great cargo space in its class
  • Top safety scores

Cons

  • Cheap interior materials
  • Compromised rear visibility
  • Not easy to maneuver

The Chevrolet Traverse comprises a bigger and typical midsize SUV ideal for your daily driving and also for long journeys with family during the weekends.

Overview


Priced at $29,660, the Chevrolet Traverse goes against the likes of Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander, and the Kia Sorento. It comes with a 3.6 Liter V6 engine mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission that does its job quite well. The transmission shifts are quick and smooth and help the car with a comfortable ride. The base trim may lack features, but as you climb higher, all the modern features start to thrill you. 

It also has one of the best cargo spaces and safety scores in the segment, which makes it a tough to beat car in the segment. The Chevrolet Traverse comprises a bigger and typical midsize SUV ideal for your daily driving and also for long journeys with family during the weekends. It has an enormous cabin, and thanks to its unibody structure, this big SUV is light and is more maneuverable than most of its rivals in the segment.

Pricing and Features
9.0/10


The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse comes in three major trim levels. They are the LS, LT, and LTZ. The intermediate trim LT is subdivided into two trims, mainly 1LT and 2 LT. The LS represents the base trim and comes at a price of $29,600, whereas the LTZ is the top-end variant and the asking price for the same is $39,035. The SUV comes with many standard features such as a split-folding third-row bench, A/C, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and more.

Trim

LS

1LT

2LT

LTZ

MSRP

$29,660

$32,760

$35,905

$39,035

Key-features

17-inch wheels

18-inch alloy wheels

All features of 1LT, plus:

20-inch wheels

 

8-passenger seating

Rear parking sensors

Auto-dimming driver side mirror

Power folding mirrors

 

Split-folding third-row bench seats

Heated mirrors

Power liftgate

Leather Upholstery

 

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

8-way power driver seat

Remote ignition

Heated and Ventilated front seats

 

A/C

Bluetooth

Tri-zone automatic climate control

Driver memory functions

 

Full power accessories

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Rearview camera

 
 

6-speaker sound system

 

10-speaker Bose surround sound system

 
 

CD Player

     
 

Satellite Radio

     
 

Auxiliary Jack

     

We Recommend

We recommend you to go with the 2LT trim. It comes with a price sticker of $35,905 and comes loaded with features. It has the perfect balance between performance and features and is perfect for those in need of a proper mid-size SUV. The 2LT trim comes with features like Remote ignition, 10-speaker Bose surround sound system, Tri-zone automatic climate control, and more, making it a value for money proposition in the lineup.

Engine and Performance
7.9/10


The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse comes with a 3.6 Liter V6 engine that generates 281 horsepower @ 6300 rpm and 266 lb-ft of torque @ 3400 rpm.

The 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission takes care of the shifting duties and pushers all the power to the front wheels of the SUV. The SUV touches the 60 mph mark in 7.6 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16 seconds. The SUV tops out at 132 mph.

Model

Chevrolet Traverse LS

Kia Sorento EX V6

Toyota Highlander V6

Nissan Murano S

MSRP

$29,660

$27,950

$29,395

$29,960

Engine

3.6 Liter V6

3.5 Liter V6

3.5 Liter V6

3.5 Liter V6

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed shiftable automatic

6-speed shiftable automatic

5-speed shiftable automatic

Continuously variable-speed automatic

Power

281 hp @ 6300 rpm

276 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 hp @ 6200 rpm

260 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

266 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm

248 ft-lbs. @ 5000 rpm

248 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm

240 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm

Top Speed(mph)

132 mph

148 mph

147 mph

145 mph

0-60(mph)

7.6 sec

7.0 sec

7.3 sec

7.3 sec

Quarter-mile

16.0 sec

13.5 sec

13.8 sec

13.8 sec

The Chevrolet Traverse is the most powerful car in the segment. It has ample power for most needs, and the 6-speed transmission shifts smoothly and efficiently. The Kia Sorento holds the second position, followed by the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Murano. When comparing the top speed of the SUVs in the competition, Kia Sorento is the fastest with a top speed of 148 mph. 

Fuel Economy
6.0/10


The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse with its 3.6 Liter V6 engine delivers fuel efficiency of 17 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 19 mpg combined. It is somehow average for its class and can't be termed to be the best. The Kia Sorento with its 3.5 Liter V6 engine delivers a fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. 

Model

Chevrolet Traverse LS

Kia Sorento EX V6

Toyota Highlander V6

Nissan Murano S

MPG (City) (mpg)

17

20

18

18

MPG (Highway) (mpg)

24

26

24

24

MPG (Combined) (mpg)

19

22

20

20

Fuel Capacity (gallon)

22.0 gal

18.0 gal

19.2 gal

21.7 gal

Range (City/Hwy)

374 / 528 miles

360 / 468 miles

346 / 461 miles

391 / 521 miles

Here, the Kia Sorento is the most fuel-efficient SUV of the segment as can be seen from the impressive fuel mileage the vehicle offers. Both the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Murano occupy the second position with a combined mileage of 20 mpg, while the Chevrolet Traverse ranks the last in this segment. 

Interior
7.9/10


The Chevrolet Traverse is a three-row SUV that can happily accommodate a total of 8 passengers inside its cabin combining all the rows of seats inside it. The interior of the Traverse is solidly built and represents one of the best build-quality in its class.

However, the presence of hard plastics in some places can be a bit disappointing. The SUV comes with a cargo capacity of 24.4 cubic feet behind the third-row seats which can be enhanced by folding down the second and third-row seats whenever needed.

Model

Chevrolet Traverse LS

Kia Sorento EX V6

Toyota Highlander V6

Nissan Murano S

Seating Capacity

8

7

7

5

Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

40.4/62.0/41.3

39.2/59.3/41.3

40.6/59.7/43.2

40.1/59.6/43.6

Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

39.4/61.3/36.8

39.2/58.7/37.6

40.1/59.5/38.3

39.4/58.7/36.3

Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)

24.4 cu. ft.

9.1 cu. ft.

10.3 cu. ft.

31.6 cu. ft.

The front seats are quite comfortable. It is ideal for those long trips, and it is relaxing to sit on them. The second row of seats is equally comforting, and the wide opening of the doors makes it easier for ingress and egress. The third row of seats can't be said to be the best, but they are large enough for adults. Some major interior features include:

  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver Lumbar Support
  • Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
  • A/C
  • Rear A/C

Infotainment

The infotainment system of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse consists of a 6-speaker sound system with CD Player. Other standard features include an Auxiliary Audio jack. The standard onboard OnStar system helps with the Turn-by-Turn Navigation System and point of interest information. On the list of optional features are included 10-speaker Bose Stereo System, Bluetooth connectivity, and a Navigation System. Some of the important infotainment features of the Chevrolet Traverse are:

  • CD Player
  • 6-speaker sound system
  • Auxiliary Audio Jack
  • Navigation System(optional)
  • Bluetooth connectivity(optional)
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Satellite Radio

Exterior
8.0/10


The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse rolls on a set of 17-inch steel wheels with front and rear All-Season tires. However, the top-variant LTZ can be equipped with 20-inch Aluminium Wheels and includes features like a power liftgate, a rear spoiler, a dual exhaust system, and a panoramic sunroof. The SUV weighs 4,658 lbs and stands 7.2 inches above the ground.

Model

Chevrolet Traverse LS

Kia Sorento EX V6

Toyota Highlander V6

Nissan Murano S

Curb Weight (lbs)

4658 lb.

3977 lb.

4045 lb.

3841 lb.

Length (in.)

205.0 in.

183.9 in.

188.4 in.

189.9 in.

Width (in.)

78.4 in.

74.2 in.

75.2 in.

74.1 in.

Height (in.)

72.8 in.

67.3 in.

68.1 in.

67.0 in.

Ground Clearance (in.)

7.2 in.

7.5 in.

8.0 in.

7.4 in.

Wheelbase (in.)

118.9 in.

106.3 in.

109.8 in.

111.2 in.

In terms of curb weight, the Chevrolet Traverse ranks the heaviest in the segment. It is followed by the Toyota Highlander, which occupies the second position, and then comes the Kia Sorento and Nissan Murano. When it comes to ground clearance, Toyota Highlander stands the tallest above the ground at 8.0 inches. Some of the major exterior features include:

  • 17-inch steel wheels
  • Power liftgate(optional)
  • Rear Spoiler(optional)
  • Dual Exhaust System(optional)
  • Panoramic sunroof(optional) 

Safety
9.3/10


In the crash-test conducted by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has earned an overall rating of five stars that includes four stars for frontal-impact and five stars for side-impact. Even the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS) has given it the highest rating of ‘Good’ in the frontal-offset, side-impact, and roof-strength tests. Some of the important safety features are :

  • Anti-lock disc brakes
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Front seat airbags
  • Side curtain airbags

Final Verdict


The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is a good affordable midsize SUV for the price. It is known for its practical third row of seats and a decent fuel economy in its class, which is at par with most of the competitions. The V6 engine of the vehicle is powerful enough for all the needs, and the transmission shifts are quick. It has a precise steering and a composed ride, which is great for easy parking in tight spaces. However, the interior feels a bit cheap because of the presence of hard plastics. But the seats are comfortable and offer ample support and comfort level on long journeys. Overall the SUV is a decent pick for the segment.