G.M. had an all-new three-row SUV for the 2024 model year, the redesigned Traverse. No longer content to be a plainclothes SUV, the Traverse now has impressive new sheet metal, giving the Tahoe a run for its money. Chevy also has a savings Easter-egg in store, the Traverse “Limited” — the old Traverse body-style being sold brand-new, at a lower price than the new model. Let’s take a look at these mid-size Chevy SUV’s and why they’re a great choice for 2025.
The new Traverse LT is the entry-level model, starting at $40,700 msrp. It has a 2.5L turbo motor, eight speed automatic, seating for eight, side bicyclist alert (due to the vehicle’s size), and a host of other safety features that include HD rear vision camera, lane change alert, and rear cross traffic alert. This base motor is no slouch, with 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, and is in fact offered on all trims of the Traverse. Power windows, locks, mirrors, infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple Carplay, and so forth, are all standard.
The Traverse Z71 is where the Traverse gets interesting, starting at $47,800 msrp. It has a Terrain mode, an advanced twin clutch all wheel drive system, off road suspension, skid plates, hill descent control, tow hooks, Z71 badging, 18 inch black machined-face wheels with all terrain tires, and trailering equipment. Nearly the same size as the Tahoe, the unibody Traverse Z71 is likely up to all of the off-road challenges from today’s average consumer, without the truck-like handling that comes with the Tahoe’s body-on-frame construction.
Traverse High Country introduces a familiar Chevy trim from the likes of full size trucks and SUV’s to the Traverse lineup. It has High Country badges, chrome features, and dark grey accents, along with special dark seating accented in bronze. 22 inch high gloss Black machine faced wheels adorn the High Country. This is the top-of-the-line Traverse if you want a luxury model.
The other top-of-the-line Traverse is intended for the street and not the mountain, and it is the $54,100 msrp Traverse RS. It includes RS blacked out grille and badging, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and red interior decor, black leather seats with red accents, power folding second and third row seats, 22 inch high gloss black wheels, uplevel suspension, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and Bose audio system. For all that you get, the Traverse RS is a great value.
Chevrolet doesn’t make much fuss about its secret model, the Traverse Limited, but it does exist per Motor Trend. Pricing isn’t even listed on Chevy’s website in its own right, but the Traverse Limited is listed under Chevrolet’s deals and offers section. Right now, Chevy is offering the Traverse Limited front-wheel drive LT at great lease rates; the new Traverse leases for not much more.
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