The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is a refresh, not a redesign. Chevy rebuilt this three-row SUV for 2024, so this year’s changes are targeted: an available interior camera, two new paint colors, new wheel designs, and a revised High Country trim. The 328-horsepower turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic carry over. Here is what to check before you drive one.
What is new on the 2027 Traverse?
The headline addition is the Cabin Glance interior camera, which lets the driver check the second and third rows on the touchscreen. It is standard on RS and High Country and available on the other trims. Twilight Blue and Trillium Green Metallic are the new colors, and most trims get updated wheels. The High Country adds new badging, satin exterior accents, and a refreshed interior with wood trim.
What should you test on the drive?
A spec sheet cannot tell you how a three-row SUV fits your routine, so build the drive around your own roads.
Start with power. Merge onto I-80 near New Lenox and see how the turbo four pulls at highway speed. Then try the stop-and-go of Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park to judge throttle response and brake feel in traffic.
Next, check ride quality. Chicago-area pavement takes a beating every winter, so aim for a rough stretch and listen for harshness over expansion joints and patched potholes.
Then test the tight spots. Downtown La Grange parking can be unforgiving, which makes the surround-view camera and the 40.7-foot turning circle worth trying in a real space.
Finally, bring your passengers. The second-row SmartSlide seat is meant to make third-row access easy. Climb back there yourself, and if you carry strollers or hockey bags, load them. Cargo space tops out at about 97.6 cubic feet.
Is the Traverse a good fit for Chicago winters and commutes?
If your week includes the Stevenson or the Dan Ryan, you will care about three things: visibility, driver assistance, and traction. The Traverse’s large screens and available camera systems help with the first two. For the third, consider AWD. Fuel economy runs about 20/26 mpg city/highway with front-wheel drive and about 19/24 with AWD, so factor that into a long commute.
Ready to compare? Start with the Silverado
Whether the Traverse becomes your family hauler or you decide you need more truck, the best way to know is to drive both. Browse our Chevrolet Silverado inventory at Phillips Chevrolet, schedule a test drive, and see which one fits your commute, your payload, and your budget.
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FAQ: 2027 Chevrolet Traverse
Q: What engine does the 2027 Traverse have?
A: Every trim uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder rated at 328 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic.
Q: How much can the 2027 Traverse tow?
A: Up to 5,000 pounds with the included trailer equipment.
Q: Does the Traverse come with all-wheel drive?
A: AWD is optional on most trims and standard on the Z71, which is offered only with AWD.
Q: What warranty covers it?
A: Chevrolet’s basic warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles, and the powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles.