2013 Chevrolet Traverse gets updated exterior and interior, coming to New York
Here it is – the brand new 2013 Chevrolet Traverse crossover that will debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show next week. The model will enter production later this year and builds on the model’s popularity of offering space, comfort and utility.
“The new Traverse is a family vehicle without compromise,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet Global Marketing and Strategy. “It is more capable than many sport-utility vehicles, with as much room as a minivan and better functionality than both. The Traverse is clever, capable and confident – and there when you need it most.”
GM says that the new looks of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse also introduce a new face for Chevrolet crossover utilities, meaning we could see this design trickle down to the Equinox as well.
“We have injected a stronger presence into the Traverse exterior by focusing on the details,” said Phillip Zak, GM director of exterior design. “The small but important changes give it a more vibrant personality that more closely reflects the lifestyles of the families who rely on the Traverse to get them through their busy lives.”
New for 2013, the Chevrolet Traverse now offers a better quality interior with soft-touch materials, contrast stitching, chrome and silver accents, ambient lighting, a new 6.5 inch color touch radio with the optional MyLink infotainment system, more comfort and color options.
Power for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse comes from a 3.6 liter V6 engine making 288-hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. While official figures have yet to be released, Chevy says that the new 2013 Traverse offers the ‘best fuel economy ratings of any eight-passenger (FWD) utility vehicle.’ Like before the Traverse is available with all-wheel-drive. The crossover maintains its 5,200 lbs towing-capacity.
The new 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ models. Pricing will be announced closer to launch date.
Overview
| Model: | Chevrolet Traverse |
| Body style / driveline: | crossover-utility vehicle / front-engine; front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive |
| Construction: | body-frame integral |
| EPA vehicle class: | sport utility vehicle |
| Manufacturing location: | Lansing Delta Township Assembly, Lansing, Mich. |
| Key competitors: | Honda Pilot; Ford Explorer |
Engines
| Type: | 3.6L V-6 DI VVT |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 217 / 3564 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC; four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing |
| Fuel delivery: | direct, high-pressure fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW): | 281 / 210 @ 6300 (single exhaust)* 288 / 215 @ 6300 (dual exhaust)* |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm): | 266 / 361 @ 3400 (single exhaust)* 270 / 366 @ 3400 (dual exhaust)* |
| Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded |
| Max. engine speed (rpm): | 6700 |
| Emissions controls: | dual close-coupled converters; two pre- and two post-oxygen sensors |
| EPA fuel economy: | 17 / 24 (FWD) 16 / 23 (AWD) |
Transmission & Power Take Off Unit(PTU)
| Manufacturer: | GM |
| Type: | Hydra-Matic 6T75 6-speed FWD/AWD automatic transmission |
| Gear ratio (:1) | |
| First: | 4.48 |
| Second: | 2.87 |
| Third: | 1.80 |
| Fourth: | 1.41 |
| Fifth: | 1.00 |
| Sixth: | 0.74 |
| Reverse: | 2.88 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.16 |
Chassis/Suspension
| Front: | coil-over strut; direct acting stabilizer bar; full perimeter isolated cradle |
| Rear: | linked H-arm independent suspension; coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers mounted on isolated sub-frame |
| Steering type: | hydraulic rack-and-pinion; straight ratio and variable effort |
| Steering ratio: | 16.1 |
| Steer wheel turns, lock-to-lock: | 2.89 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): |
40.4 / 12.3 |
Brakes
| Type: | four-wheel disc |
| Rotor diameter (in / mm): | front: 12.8 x 1.1 / 325 x 29, ventilated rear: 13 x 0.8 / 331 x 20, ventilated |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS): | Bosch 8.0 Chassis Controls: ABS / ETC / ESC w/rollover mitigation |
Wheels/Tires
| Wheel size and type: | 17 x 7-in; steel 18 x 7.5-in; machined cast aluminum 20 x 8-in; machined cast aluminum |
| Tire size and type: | P245/70R17 ALS blackwall P255/65R18 ALS blackwall P255/55R20 AL3 blackwall |
Dimensions
Exterior
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 118.9 / 3019 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 203.7 / 5173 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 78.4 / 1991 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 72.8 / 1846 (w/roof rails); 69.7 / 1770 (w/o roof rails) |
| Track | |
| Front (in / mm): | 67.8 / 1721 |
| Rear (in / mm): | 67.4 / 1711 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | 4713 / 2138 (FWD) 4956 / 2248 (AWD) |
| Min. ground clearance (in / mm): | 7.2 / 183 (FWD and AWD) |
Interior
| Seating capacity: | 7 or 8 |
| Headroom | |
| First row (in /mm): | 40.4 / 10264 (w/o sunroof); 38.6 / 979 (w/ sunroof) |
| Second row (in / mm): | 39.4 / 1000 (w/o sunroof); 38.73 / 983 (w/ sunroof) |
| Third row (in / mm): | 37.8 / 960 (w/o sunroof); 38.1 / 968 (w/ sunroof) |
| Legroom | |
| First row (in / mm): | 41.3 / 1049 |
| Second row (in / mm): | 36.8 / 937 |
| Third row (in / mm): | 33.2 / 843 |
| Shoulder room | |
| First row (in / mm): | 61.5 / 1563 |
| Second row (in / mm): | 61 / 1549 |
| Third row (in / mm): | 57.6 / 1463 |
| Hip room | |
| First row (in / mm): | 58 / 1472 |
| Second row (in / mm): | 57.8 / 1467 |
| Third row (in / mm): | 48.3 / 1227 |
| Cargo volume | |
| Behind first row (second-row seat folded and third-row seat and cargo management system removed (cu ft / L): | 116.3 / 3293 |
| Behind second row with third-row seat and cargo management system removed (cu ft / L): | 70.3 / 1990 |
| Behind third row with cargo management system removed (cu ft / L): | 24.4 / 691 |
Capacities
| EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L): | 150.8 / 4269 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | 22 / 83.3 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | 5.5 / 5.2 |
| Transmission fluid (qt / L): | 9.5 / 9.0 (Dexron VI only) |
| Cooling system (qt / L): | 11.8 / 11.18 |
| Max towing capacity (lb / kg): | 5200 / 2358 |
| GCWR (lb / kg): | 10250 / 4649 (FWD) 10450 / 4740 (AWD) |
| GVWR (lb / kg): | 6411 / 2908 (FWD) 6459 / 2930 (AWD) |
– By: Omar Rana
