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A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Traverse for 2009. As Chevrolet’s entry in the sport utility market the Traverse (and in this case specically the LS version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door Traverse is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Chevrolet Traverse Engine Specs

Chevrolet Traverse Engine Specs: The Traverse LS comes outfitted with a 3.6 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a six-speed transaxle by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Traverse uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Traverse is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average 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 traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2009 Traverse gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Traverse

The 2008 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Traverse. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Traverse LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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