First Impressions of the Chevrolet Traverse for 2009
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet Traverse are quite excited about their purchase. The Traverse has held a position among the top of the Traverse line of truck for a very long time. It is a significant truck, and the 2009 model is no different. The Chevrolet Traverse comes under the heading of sport utility models that are fun to drive.
Under the Hood
The restyled Traverse LT is equipped with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Traverse comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Traverse LT are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 Traverse is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Traverse LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Traverse LT sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Traverse.
Please, I really want to unload mine. Acura makes an awesome sport utility that I want.
My cousin had bad luck with this sport utility. Sours me to the whole Chevrolet line.
Chevrolets are my favorite