2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2021 Toyota Highlander

2020 Chevrolet Traverse

2021 Toyota Highlander

#4 in Large SUVs

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AWD 4-Door High Country

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door High Country	17	25	$50,752	$53,200
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	17	25	$33,294	$34,900
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT Cloth w/1LT	17	25	$37,396	$39,200
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT Leather	17	25	$39,209	$41,100
Traverse AWD 4-Door Premier	17	25	$46,173	$48,400
Traverse AWD 4-Door RS	17	25	$43,597	$45,700
Traverse FWD 4-Door High Country	18	27	$48,558	$50,900
Traverse FWD 4-Door L	18	27	$29,770	$29,800
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	18	27	$31,386	$32,900
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT Cloth w/1LT	18	27	$33,771	$35,400
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT Leather	18	27	$37,301	$39,100
Traverse FWD 4-Door Premier	18	27	$43,693	$45,800
Traverse FWD 4-Door RS	18	27	$41,594	$43,600

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Hybrid LE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD	35	35	$36,773	$40,110
Highlander Hybrid LE FWD	36	35	$35,306	$38,510
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD	35	34	$43,286	$47,215
Highlander Hybrid Limited FWD	36	35	$41,499	$45,265
Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD	35	34	$46,221	$50,415
Highlander Hybrid Platinum FWD	36	35	$44,434	$48,465
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD	35	34	$39,340	$42,910
Highlander Hybrid XLE FWD	36	35	$37,874	$41,310
Highlander L AWD	20	27	$33,334	$36,510
Highlander L FWD	21	29	$31,873	$34,910
Highlander LE AWD	20	27	$35,343	$38,710
Highlander LE FWD	21	29	$33,882	$37,110
Highlander Limited AWD	20	27	$41,828	$45,815
Highlander Limited FWD	21	29	$40,048	$43,865
Highlander Platinum AWD	20	27	$44,750	$49,015
Highlander Platinum FWD	21	29	$42,970	$47,065
Highlander XLE AWD	20	27	$37,899	$41,510
Highlander XLE FWD	21	29	$36,438	$39,910
Highlander XSE AWD	20	27	$39,675	$43,455
Highlander XSE FWD	21	29	$37,895	$41,505

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,752

$36,773

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,200

$40,110

Monthly Payment Estimate

$887 / month

$669 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Chevy Traverse is a three-row family mainstay with plentiful interior space.

The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway.

TCC Likes

Good interior room
Powerful V-6 standard engine
Good options

Better style
New sporty XSE look
Still practical…

TCC Dislikes

Automatic emergency braking isn’t standard
Base versions skip some good features
Outside looks are aging

Infotainment is still a headache
Exterior is a little busy
Pricey top models

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicles

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

141.3

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.1

Third Leg Room (in)

33.5

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.5

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

36.1

Front Hip Room (in)

58.1

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

120.9

112.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

Track Width, Front (in)

67.3

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

204.3

194.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

57.8

48.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

98.2

84.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.64 x - TBD -

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.40 x - TBD -

13.3

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

17.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/55R20

P235/65VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Q3N

Front Tire Size

P255/55R20

P235/65VR18

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q3N

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4465

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x- TBD -

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 2800

175 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LFY

Displacement

3.6L/217

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6800

243 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

Trans Order Code

M3V

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.49

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.8

5.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Chevrolet Traverse

2021 Traverse arriving now; 2020s remain on hand
GM Employee Pricing + rebate up to $3,000 on both years
Lease a 2021 from $329 for 36 months
0.9% APR for 72 months + $1,450 bonus on 2020s

2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Highlander is in stock
Lease: From $379/mo.
Finance: 1.9% for 60 months
Rebate: Get $1,000 off

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