For families that need a big crossover SUV for its space and safety, the Chevy Traverse merits a test drive.
There are some alternatives that fare even better in our ratings and rankings.
Toyota's Highlander offers seating for eight in a nice, well-built cabin.
It rides well, and comes in Hybrid trim.
The redesigned Honda Pilot drives well and has a very versatile seating arrangement.
The Ford Explorer and Ford Flex have plenty of space, and the Flex uses the Explorer's chassis to offer a lower, urban-focused twist on the family crossover.
The Dodge Durango drives and handles exceptionally well—with plenty of comfort—though it isn't quite as spacious as many of its competitors.
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The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has aged gracefully; it's still one of GM's best minivan replacements. |
The 2017 Dodge Durango tows like an SUV, drives like a crossover—but crash test scores are a dull spot. |
The 2017 Ford Explorer adds a sport appearance package and Sync 3, both of which are important to today's SUV buyers. |
The 2017 Ford Flex is a spacious family hauler with a style all its own. It lacks the fuel economy of some of the competitors, but beauty doesn't come without effort. |
The 2017 Honda Pilot is a capable, refined crossover SUV with all the goodness of a minivan, save for the sliding doors. |
The Toyota Highlander gets a stronger, more responsive powertrain for 2017, but the main strengths are the ride quality, the cabin refinement, and the space for eight. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $28,700 | $29,995 | $31,660 | $30,025 | $30,745 | $30,630 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | Standard SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door LS w/1SM | SXT RWD | Base FWD | SE FWD | LX 2WD | LE I4 FWD (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2017 Dodge Durango | 2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2017 Ford Explorer | 2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2017 Ford Flex | 2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2017 Honda Pilot | 2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2017 Toyota Highlander | |
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