2009 Chevrolet Traverse: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $29,215 - $41,975
- Invoice: $27,608 - $39,666
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. See if the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | LT |
| Arrival Date: | 03/19/2009 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 35,515 |
| Price as Tested: | 41,855 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 6841 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 7152 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 311 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 18.513 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 16.8 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Leather Seating (Leather Appointed Seats [First and Second Row], Heated Front Seats, Power Seat Adjust-Passenger [4-Way]), DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (w/115-Volt Power Outlet), Trailering Package (Heavy Duty Cooling System, Trailer Hitch), Dual Skyscape Sunroof, 2-Way Advanced Remote Start (Dealer Installed), Roof Rack Cross Rails (Dealer Installed).
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
GM can't buy a break. In happier times, Chevy could probably count on Traverse to push 200,000 units per year. Given the current economic climate and the corporation's precarious standing, this crossover will probably be lucky to see 40 percent of that figure. That's really a shame, too, because Traverse is nothing short of excellent. It does a wonderful job of blending smooth performance, quiet operation, cavernous passenger and cargo room, and value pricing. If you want or need what a seven- or eight-passenger SUV has to offer, Traverse deserves a spot at or very near the top of your shopping list.
Jennifer Geiger
This tester strikes me as a bit expensive, but it's also totally loaded with features. Overall, I think Traverse is an excellent alternative to a minivan or a large SUV. It's got all the creature comforts of a minivan, but none of the stodgy styling. It's got a lot of the cargo and passenger space of a larger SUV, but is more maneuverable.
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