Used 2014 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT for sale 

The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse is available in three trim options, namely LS, LT, and LTZ. The base trim is available for $30,795 and gets a decent amount of standard features. The LT trim is the mid-level trim available at a price of $34,010. The LTZ is the top trim available at a premium price of $41,255 and gets better driver-assistive technologies as standard. Here is a list of the key features that are available with the trims of Chevy Traverse.

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Chevrolet has offered the Traverse in multiple trims to cater every strata of consumers. We would recommend to opt for the mid LT trim as it adds to the feature list of the base LS trim. It gets bigger wheels, rear parking sensors, and a better infotainment system. All the trims are available in the same V6 engine option and thus provide similar performance. 

The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse is available in a single engine option. The 3.6-liter V6 engine provides a power output of 281 hp along with 266 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission that gets a manual shifter as well.

The power is transferred to the front wheels as standard, while an all-wheel-drive system is optional. This engine setup accelerates the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 8 seconds, while the quarter-mile is covered in 16.3 seconds. 

The Dodge Durango is the most powerful in this comparison with a power output of 290 hp, while the Toyota Highlander is available with a power output of 270 hp. The Durango is the quickest in this comparison with 0-60 mph covered in 7.3 seconds, while the Highlander takes 7.8 seconds. Both the Chevy and Toyota have a top speed of 130 mph, while the Durango has a slightly higher speed of 136 mph.

The V6 engine in the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse is the least efficient in this comparison. It provides a mileage of 17 mpg in the city, which improves to 24 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined fuel economy of 19 mpg from the Chevy Traverse. It is equipped with a higher 21 gallons of fuel tank capacity, which provides a maximum range of 528 miles. 

The Toyota Highlander is the most efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 21 mpg, while the Durango is not far behind with a combined mileage of 20 mpg. But the Durango has a much bigger 24.6 gallons of fuel tank capacity that provides a maximum range of 615 highway miles. The 19.2 gallons of fuel tank in the Highlander limits the range to 480 highway miles.

The interior design of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse has been improved in the previous few years. The interior panels are well padded with decent quality materials, which improves to much better in the top LTZ trim to provide a premium feel.

The interior is spacious and provides a considerable amount of spacing to all the passengers right till the third-row seat. The Traverse can carry up to 8 passengers inside its cabin and provides a cargo capacity of 24.4 cu.ft behind the rear seat. With the rear seats folded, the cargo volume increases to the best in class 116.3 cu.ft.

The Toyota Highlander can accommodate up to 8 passengers inside the cabin, while the Durango can carry only up to 7. The Highlander provides better spacing than the Durango, but the Durango is much more premium in the interior. The Durango provides a maximum cargo capacity of 84.5 cu.ft, while the Highlander has a cargo capacity of 83.7 cu.ft. Here is a list of all the interior features that are available with the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Front and rear air-conditioning
• Full power accessories
• Cloth/leather upholstery
• 60/40-split-folding third-row seats
• Eight-way power driver seat 

How is the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with multiple standard features. It gets a 6.5-inch touchscreen display along with a 6-speaker audio system. It also gets a CD player, USB port, satellite radio, and Bluetooth connectivity.

The upper trims get the MyLink infotainment interface that brings in voice control and smartphone app integration. There is also an option to opt for the much better 10-speaker Bose audio system and rear-seat DVD entertainment center at an extra cost. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse:

• 6.5-inch touchscreen display
• 6-speaker audio system
• CD player
• USB port
• Satellite radio 
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Voice control 
• Smartphone app integration
• 10-speaker Bose audio system 
• Rear-seat DVD entertainment center

It's been a long time since we saw a refreshed design of the Chevrolet Traverse. But it is still holding to modern standards with its curvy appearance and smooth edges. The Chevy Traverse has a curb weight of around 4,646 pounds. It is the longest in length at 204 inches along with a wheelbase of 119 inches. It has a higher ground clearance of 8 inches, which makes it equally capable on the off-roads. 

The Dodge Durango is the heaviest in comparison with a curb weight of 4,756 pounds, while the Highlander is the lightest at 4,244 pounds. The Highlander is also the smallest in length but is slightly wider than its competitors. All the vehicles in comparison have a ground clearance of 8 inches. Few standout exterior highlights of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse are-

• 17/18/20 -in wheels
• Automatic headlights
• Roof rails
• Fog Lights
• Heated mirrors 
• Rear parking sensors
• Power-folding mirrors

The NHTSA has given the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse a perfect 5-star safety rating. Along with that, the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ rating in all of the test segments. Thus the Traverse is capable of safeguarding the passengers. Along with all this, it gets multiple safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of all the safety features that are available with the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Four-wheel antilock disc brakes
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Rearview camera
• Front-seat side airbags 
• Automatic crash notification
• On-demand roadside assistance
• Rear cross-traffic monitoring system
• Forward collision-alert 
• Lane-departure warning systems 

The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse is one of the most powerful SUVs that we see in this segment. The V6 engine provides great overall performance, but is slightly slower on acceleration and provides low fuel economy. The interior is spacious and provides great comfort to all the passengers. The exterior design is old but still keeps up with modern vehicles. Thus if you are looking for a powerful SUV, you should definitely try out the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse.