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Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
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$29,800
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,675
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Ford Flex
2019 Ford Flex
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$30,575
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Overview

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
8 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Chevrolet Traverse
Side View
Dashboard
15
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Ford Explorer
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Driving Back View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Front Seats
24
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Ford Flex
2013-2019 Ford Flex Rear Three-Quarter Right Side View
2013-2019 Ford Flex Steering Wheel Controls
58
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
287 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,362 lbs
4,345 lbs
4,439 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
5,300 lbs
2,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
24 MPG
19 MPG
City
18 MPG
21 MPG
16 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
28 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
18.6 gallons
18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
349.2 miles
390.6 miles
297.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
523.8 miles
520.8 miles
427.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
204.3 in
198.8 in
N/A
Height
70.7 in
70.2 in
68 in
Max Width
78.6 in
78.9 in
75.9 in
Front Width
67.3 in
66.9 in
65.4 in
Rear Width
67 in
66.9 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
119.1 in
117.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.51 in
8.2 in
5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
8 seater
7 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
43 in
40.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.3 in
40.7 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
62.1 in
61.8 in
58.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
58.1 in
59.2 in
55.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.4 in
39 in
44.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40 in
40.5 in
40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
62.2 in
61.9 in
58.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.9 in
59.1 in
55 in
Third Row Leg Room
33.5 in
32.2 in
33.3 in
Third Row Headroom
38.2 in
38.9 in
38.7 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
57.5 in
54.6 in
50.8 in
Third Row Hip Room
48.5 in
40.9 in
41.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
98.2 ft³
87.8 ft³
83.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
57.8 ft³
47.9 ft³
43.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23 ft³
18.2 ft³
20 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric variable-effort Power Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
N/A
40.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x TBD
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x TBD
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link independent
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65R18
P255/65HR18
P235/60TR17
Rear Tire
P255/65R18
P255/65HR18
P235/60TR17
Spare Tire
T135/70R18
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Agate Black
  • Blue Metallic
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic
  • Oxford White

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim
N/A
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
N/A
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