Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options

The Buffalo area 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is a large crossover SUV available in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. Standard equipment on the LS includes 17-inch steel wheels, eight-passenger seating, split-folding second- and third-row bench seats, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, and OnStar system.

The midrange LT trim level is actually comprised of a choice of two sub-trims: the well-equipped 1LT and the more upscale 2LT. The 1LT package offers 18-inch alloy wheels, heated sideview mirrors, an eight-way power driver seat, a trip computer, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and rear parking sensors.

The Traverse LTZ steps up the luxury ante with 20-inch wheels, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power front seats (with driver memory settings), Bluetooth connectivity and remote ignition. Many of the standard features on upper trim levels can be added to the lower ones via optional packages. Other option highlights include a trailering package, a navigation system (with real-time traffic, a rearview camera and a USB port), dual sunroofs and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system (with USB port).

Powertrains and Performance

The engine/transmission combination available for the Chevrolet Traverse is a 3.6-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic with manual shift control. In the LS and LT trims, which have a single exhaust system, the V6 produces 281 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. In the uplevel LTZ, output jumps up to 288 hp and 270 lb-ft thanks to a dual-outlet exhaust.

Safety

Antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front seat side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for all three rows are all standard on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, as is one year of GM’s OnStar service, including turn-by-turn navigation and hands-free phone connectivity.

In both frontal- and side-impact crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Traverse received a perfect five-star rating for its protection of occupants in head-on and side-impact collisions.

Interior Design and Special Features

Inside the Traverse’s roomy cabin is an attractive layout in a two-tone color scheme with brushed aluminum and chrome trim. The instrument panel consists of dual gauges featuring bright white numbers on a black background that are simple and easy to read. The Traverse also adds a six-speaker CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio.

Depending on the configuration chosen, the Traverse seats either seven or eight passengers in three rows. The first- and second-row seats are quite comfortable and supportive, and the split-folding third-row seat. Maximum cargo capacity is a generous 117 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded down, and even with all three rows of seating in use, there are still a useful 24 cubic feet of luggage space.

Call West Herr Chevrolet of Hamburg, NY today so you can experience driving the Chevrolet Traverse. When it comes to purchasing  the car of your dreams at best finance rates available, your Buffalo Chevrolet dealer is the one stop. Call us at (716) 462-5062 to our Orchard Park location or at (716) 239-4833 to our Hamburg location.

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