2013 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Its Competition

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Apr 4, 2013

If the Chevy Traverse is on your shopping list, you're probably most concerned with safety and with space to carry people and cargo.

So while you're looking at the Chevrolet crossover, you'll also want to take a look at the Ford Flex and Explorer.

Both seat seven, but the Flex's lower ride height and funky styling are an urban twist on the same mechanicals that underpin the more SUV-like Explorer.

The new Dodge Durango is an excellent vehicle that shares some DNA with the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and its tight construction and supple ride quality are dead giveaways, though styling is a bit bland.

The Toyota Highlander rides very smoothly and comes in hybrid form, but its handling is wallowy and compared to prior versions, it's quite large.

The Honda Pilot used to be one of our favorite crossovers, but the 2010 redesign left it riddled with cheap plastic.

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8.2 The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse hits a sweet spot for SUV replacers, with none of the flamboyance of a real SUV and more practical gas mileage and interior space.	8.4 A composed family hauler most of the time, the 2013 Dodge Durango isn't afraid of getting its hands dirty when it needs to.	8.8 The Ford Explorer trades some trail-riding and towing for on-road driving lessons, and comes out fluent.	9.2 With an unmistakable design, strong performance, and a roomy, comfortable interior, the 2013 Ford Flex proves that three-row crossovers don't have to be boring.	7.6 The 2013 Honda Pilot looks tough and truck-like from the outside, yet inside it's one of the better family haulers.	7.6 The 2013 Toyota Highlander isn't exciting in any dimension, but like the Camry, it's competent and is a good value.
MSRP From
$30,510	$29,495	$29,100	$30,900	$29,520	$29,020
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas I4
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
FWD 4-Door LS	2WD 4-Door SXT	FWD 4-Door Base	4-Door SE FWD	2WD 4-Door LX	FWD 4-Door I4 (Natl)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
8	7	7	7	8	7
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle	Wagon	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic w/manual shift	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic w/Manual Shift