2022 Chevrolet Traverse

2022 Traverse SUV has enough capability to negotiate snowy roads and plenty of space to make road trips comfortable for the whole family. A 3.6-liter V-6 provides ample power, and it proved relatively fuel efficient in our testing; front-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive is optional. The Traverse is one of the bigger options in the mid-size SUV class and boasts one of the largest cargo areas. Chevrolet has given its three-row Traverse a light refresh for the 2022 model year that includes revised exterior styling and a host of new standard driver-assistance features. Among them are automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. An 8.0-inch display inside the gauge cluster is now an available tech option, and new upholstery designs dress up the interior. This update to Chevy's mid-size, three-row SUV was originally intended for the 2021 model year, but has been delayed to 2022 because of the global Coronavirus pandemic. The mid-range LT model represents the best value among the Traverse's six-trim lineup as it adds nice-to-haves such as second-row captain's chairs, a power-adjustable driver's seat, SiriusXM satellite radio, fog lamps, heated exterior mirrors, and roof rails. If you’d like something a little fancier without going up to the much more expensive Premier or High Country models, the LT trim offers a Leather package which adds a power-adjustable passenger's seat, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a power rear liftgate, and more.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

A standard 310 horsepower V-6 engine gives the Traverse its legs, and a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission changes gears unobtrusively. The V-6 pulls strongly; a Traverse we tested proved to be on the quicker end of its class. The cabin is so quiet that you need to steal a glance at the tachometer to ensure the engine is running while at a stoplight. Speaking of which, the Traverse features what is perhaps the most seamless automatic stop/start feature we've tested. When parking or maneuvering at low speed, the Traverse feels every bit its size. Pick up the pace, however, and the big Chevy feels smaller than it is poised, if not overtly athletic. Steering effort is low, but the system is precise and makes aiming the big SUV easy. The Traverse's suspension is tuned for a good balance between handling and ride comfort.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Judge the Traverse by its class-average EPA-estimated fuel-economy numbers, and you'd be doing so with only half the information. In our real-world testing, the all-wheel-drive Traverse High Country delivered 27 mpg, the best highway fuel consumption among its key competitors. For more information about the Traverse's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.