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Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
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$29,800
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Mazda CX-7
2012 Mazda CX-7
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$22,190
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Pontiac Torrent
2009 Pontiac Torrent
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$24,820
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.4-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gallons
Seating Capacity
8 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Chevrolet Traverse
Side View
Dashboard
15
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Mazda CX-7
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Rear Angle View
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Dashboard
35
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Pontiac Torrent
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
5
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
3.4-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
185 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
161 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
N/A
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,362 lbs
3,496 lbs
3,660 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
22 MPG
20 MPG
City
18 MPG
20 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
27 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 Tons/yr
8.5 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
N/A
5
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
16.4 gallons
20 gallons
Cruising Range City
349.2 miles
328 miles
340 miles
Cruising Range Highway
523.8 miles
442.8 miles
480 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
204.3 in
184.3 in
188.8 in
Height
70.7 in
64.8 in
69.3 in
Max Width
78.6 in
73.7 in
71.4 in
Front Width
67.3 in
64.1 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
67 in
63.9 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
108.3 in
112.5 in
Ground Clearance
7.51 in
8.1 in
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
8 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
41.7 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.3 in
39.7 in
40.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
62.1 in
58 in
55.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
58.1 in
54.8 in
51.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.4 in
36.4 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40 in
39.3 in
40.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
62.2 in
55.8 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.9 in
53 in
51.4 in
Third Row Leg Room
33.5 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.2 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
57.5 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
48.5 in
N/A
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
98.2 ft³
58.6 ft³
68.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
57.8 ft³
29.9 ft³
35.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23 ft³
N/A
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric variable-effort Power Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Variable pwr
Turning Diameter
39 ft
37.4 ft
41.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x TBD
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x TBD
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65R18
P215/70HR17
P235/65R16
Rear Tire
P255/65R18
P215/70HR17
P235/65R16
Spare Tire
T135/70R18
T155/90D18
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black Cherry Mica
  • Brilliant Black
  • Copper Red Mica
  • Crystal White Pearl Mica
  • Liquid Silver Metallic
  • Stormy Blue Mica
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Black, Cloth seat trim
  • Sand, Cloth seat trim
  • Ebony, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Ebony, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Sand, Premium Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Optional
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Optional

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
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
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

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
6 Years / 100,000 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 / 100,000 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
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 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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