2023 Traverse Exterior
The three-row Chevy Traverse has a neater appearance after changes to the headlights, grille, taillights, and wheel designs last year. It's still a conservatively styled vehicle, but nothing about it is overdone, giving it a premium air. The base model comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting (including LED daytime running lights), and a manual liftgate. At the other end of the spectrum, the High Country comes with a rear camera mirror washer, a hands-free power programmable liftgate, and a two-panel power sunroof. 20-inch alloys are equipped on upper trims and optional on lower trims.
Our Cherry Red Tintcoat Traverse RS AWD tester came with 20-inch dark aluminum wheels, a power liftgate, black roof rails, and power-folding heated outside mirrors. It's an attractive-looking crossover that doesn't scream "minivan" in any way. The somewhat sportier-looking RS trim does its best to look cool as the Cherry Red paint and dark wheels did attract a few stares. But in general, Chevy played it safe with the exterior design which was definitely the right move for this segment.
2023 Traverse Exterior Photos
Dimensions
To accommodate three spacious seating rows, the Traverse's dimensions reflect its size. The SUV is 205.9 inches long, 78.6 inches in width excluding the mirrors, and 70.7 inches tall. The wheelbase is 120.9 inches. Not an off-roader by any means, a handy 7.51 inches of ground clearance help tackle dirt roads or mall curbs.
The base curb weight of 4,710 pounds applies to the LS with front-wheel drive, but the all-wheel drive trims are naturally heavier at 4,956 lbs.
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior Dimensions:
| Chevrolet Traverse Trims | LS | LT Cloth | LT Leather | RS | Premier | High Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Width | 78.6 in. | 78.6 in. | 78.6 in. | 78.6 in. | 78.6 in. | 78.6 in. |
| Length | 205.9 in. | 205.9 in. | 205.9 in. | 205.9 in. | 205.9 in. | 205.9 in. |
| Height | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 120.93 in. | 120.93 in. | 120.93 in. | 120.93 in. | 120.93 in. | 120.93 in. |
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Weight Information:
| Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Curb Weight |
|---|---|
| LS | 4,310 lbs. |
| LT Cloth | N/A |
| LT Leather | N/A |
| RS | N/A |
| Premier | N/A |
| High Country | N/A |
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Tires:
| Front Tire | P255/65R18 |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire | P255/65R18 |
| Spare Tire | T135/70R18 |
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Wheels:
| Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size | 18" x TBD |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18" x TBD |
Exterior Colors
The cheapest LS has a bland color palette limited to only four shades. These are Summit White and three metallics: Sterling Gray (replacing last year's Silver Ice), Mosaic Black, and Northsky Blue. Moving up to the LT trims adds Silver Sage and Black Cherry. Two premium colors - Radiant Red Tintcoat at $495 (replacing last year's Cherry Red Tintcoat) and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat at $995 - are also added at this level. The sportier RS removes Northsky Blue, Silver Sage, and Black Cherry from its selection, but it's one of the lookers in the range with its black wheels and blacked-out Chevy bowtie badge.
As for the pricier models, the Premier and High Country are available with all colors besides Northsky Blue and Silver Sage.