First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Proves to Be a Balanced 3-Row SUV, with One Exception
Sounds from the turbocharged four-cylinder drew the most ire from our testers
Update: Since this first drive was originally published in October, 2024, we finished testing the Chevrolet Traverse. Read the complete Chevrolet Traverse road test.
The midsized, three-row Chevrolet Traverse was redesigned for the 2024 model year, adopting a more traditional SUV-ish appearance instead of the minivan-evoking style of its predecessor. The prior V6 was replaced with a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine; the interior is outfitted with large screens; and it boasts a lengthy roster of standard active safety equipment.
The Traverse is a key part of General Motors’ product renaissance, which sees many new and redesigned models emerge from its four brands. This three-row SUV is closely related to the GMC Acadia—even more so with this generation than the previous one. In the Chevrolet lineup, the Traverse is flanked by the redesigned Equinox and new Equinox EV and the larger, freshened Tahoe and Suburban.
