Used 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Premier for sale 

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is available in three trim options, namely LS, LT, and LTZ. The base LS model is available at $28,700 and gets a decent amount of standard features. The LT trim is available at $34,000 and gets bigger wheels along with improved interior features. The top LTZ trim is available at a premium price of $42,145 and adds in multiple driver-assistive technologies along with a better seating function and a navigation system. Here are a few of the key features available in the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse.

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We would recommend opting for the mid-LT rim, as it adds multiple updated features in the interior as well as the exterior. Some of them include tri-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, a power liftgate, and a better infotainment system. All the trims get the same V6 engine option and thus provides a similar level of performance. Thus at $34,000, the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse provides the best value for money spent.

The 2016 Chevy Traverse is available in a single-engine option. The 3.6-liter V6 engine generates a maximum power output of 281 hp along with 266 lb-ft of torque.

The engine is mated with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission and delivers the power to the front wheels as standard. This engine setup accelerates the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 16.3 seconds. The Traverse has the lowest top speed of 91 mph. 

The 2016 Ford Explorer is the most powerful in this comparison with a power output of 290 hp, while the Buick Enclave sits just below the Ford with 288 hp. The Ford is the quickest in 0-60 mph acceleration at 7.1 seconds, while the Enclave tasks 7.3 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark. But the Enclave has a higher top speed of 130 mph as compared to the 122 mph of Explorer and just 91 mph of the Traverse. 

Even if the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is not the most powerful in this comparison, it does not do well in terms of fuel economy as well. The Traverse provides us with a mileage of 15 mpg in the city which improves to 22 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 22 mpg from the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. Along with that, the Traverse has a fuel tank capacity of 22 gallons, which provides a maximum range of 484 miles. 

The 2016 Buick Enclave matches the fuel economy of the Traverse and provides a combined mileage of 17 mpg. The Ford Explorer proves to be more efficient on fuel economy even with higher power output. It provides us with a combined mileage of 19 mpg. The Ford has a smaller fuel tank capacity of 18.6 gallons, yet provides a maximum range of 528 miles. 

The interior of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is decent in the overall design and is adorned with respectable quality materials. The top trims get leather upholstery along with enough bolstering to provide great overall comfort. The Traverse can carry up to 7 or 8 passengers depending upon the second-row captain’s seat.

The front two-row passengers get a decent amount of headroom and legroom, but the third row is best suitable for children. It provides a cargo volume of 24.4 cu. ft behind the third row and increases to 116.3 cu.ft with the last two row seats folded. Thus the Chevy Traverse provides the maximum cargo capacity in this comparison. 

Both the Buick and Ford Explorer can carry up to 7 passengers. The Ford Explorer provides the best in class spacing for the front and second-row passengers, while the Buick Enclave matches the spacing provided in the Chevy Traverse. But the higher spacing for passengers cuts down the cargo spacing in the Ford which is limited to a maximum of 81.7 cu.ft with the fear seats folded. The Enclave provides a maximum cargo capacity of 115.2 cu.ft. Here is a list of interior features available in the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Front and rear air-conditioning
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats
• Second-row captain's chairs 
• Leather upholstery
• Driver seat and side mirror memory function

How is the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse gets multiple features as standard even on the base variant. It gets a 6.5-inch touchscreen display along with Bluetooth connectivity, 4G LTE, CD Player, USB audio interface, and a 6-speaker audio system.

The LT trim adds in the MyLink infotainment interlace which includes voice controls and a better 10 speaker Bose surround-sound audio system. There is an option to add the navigation system as well. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse:

• 6.5-inch touchscreen display
• Bluetooth phone connectivity
• 4G LTE
• CD Player
• USB audio interface 
• 6-speaker audio system
• Voice controls 
• 10 speaker Bose surround-sound audio system
• Navigation system

The exterior design of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has not changed a lot since years apart from a few uplifts in the front and rear fascia. It still looks modern after all with its sleek headlight design along with the bigger 20-inch wheels.

The Traverse has a curb weight of 4713 pounds. It is the longest at 204 inches along with a wheelbase of 119 inches. It has a considerable amount of found clearance of 7 inches, which is slightly lower than the rivals.

The 2016 Buick Enclave is the heaviest in comparison with a curb weight of 4,922 pounds, while the Ford Explorer is the lightest at 4,433 pounds. All the vehicles in comparison have similar exterior dimensions. Both the Buick and Ford have a ground clearance of 8 inches, but the Ford Explorer has a much smaller wheelbase of 113 inches. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Power-folding mirrors
• Automatic headlights
• Roof rails 
• Rear spoiler
• Heated outside mirrors
• Rear parking sensors

The NHTSA has given the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse a perfect 5-star safety rating. The IIHS has also given the Traverse a 'Good' rating in all of the test segments. Thus the Traverse proves to be a safe vehicle that safeguards the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the Traverse is equipped with multiple safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse: 

• Antilock disc brakes
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Rearview camera
• Blind-spot monitoring system
• Rear cross-traffic alert system
• Forward collision warning 
• Lane-departure alert

2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2016 Honda Pilot

Currently, the Honda Pilot is one of the most versatile cross-over SUVs available on the market, as compared to the Traverse the Pilot has better features along with higher fuel efficiency and above all the Pilot's base trim also has impressive features which the Traverse lacks.

In terms of styling the Pilot seems more modern than the Traverse because the Traverse has never been redesigned since its launch unlike the Pilot.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

In terms, of design the Traverse is quite the opposite of the Explorer, the curvy design language of the Traverse looks elegant and classy whereas the Explorer looks boxy and aggressive. Both the SUVs have impressive interiors along with loads of features but the Traverse has superior cargo capacity as compared to the Explorer.

However, the Explorer has better fuel efficiency than the Traverse as the Traverse has an older motor than the Explorer. Overall, the Explorer is better deal than the Traverse as Ford recently redesigned the Explorer with up to date features and better mileage as well.

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is one of the complete package SUVs in this segment. The 3.6-liter V6 is not the most powerful in comparison, neither is it quick in acceleration. It is low on fuel efficiency as well. But the interior is spacious and provides great comfort. The top trims get multiple safety features along with perfect safety ratings from government organizations. Thus the Traverse has its pros and cons, and we need to decide what is more important to us.