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| name           = Chevrolet Traverse

| image         = [[Image:2009 Chevrolet Traverse.jpg|250px|2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT]]

| manufacturer   = [[General Motors]]

| production     = 2008-

| class         = Full-size [[crossover SUV]]

| body_style    = 4-door [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]

| platform       = [[GM Lambda platform]]

| layout        = [[Front-engine design|Front engine]], [[front-wheel drive]] / [[All-wheel drive]]

| related        = [[GMC Acadia]]<br />[[Buick Enclave]]<br />[[Saturn Outlook]]

| transmission  = 6-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]

| assembly      = [[Spring Hill, Tennessee]], [[USA]]

| weight        = 2136 Kg (4700 Lbs)

| wheelbase      = {{Auto in|118.9|0}}

| length        = {{Auto in|205.0|0}}

| fuel_capacity  = {{Convert|22|usgal|L impgal|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}

| height        = {{Auto in|69.7|0}}

| width          = {{Auto in|78.4|0}}

| engine         = 3.6L VVT DI [[GM High Feature engine#LLT|High Feature]] [[V6]]

The '''Chevrolet Traverse''' is a full-size [[crossover SUV]] built on the [[GM Lambda platform]] that underpins the [[Buick Enclave]], [[GMC Acadia]] and [[Saturn Outlook]]. It replaces the [[Chevrolet Uplander|Uplander]] [[minivan]], [[Isuzu Ascender|Ascender]] [[SUV]] and [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] [[SUV]]. The Traverse is built in [[Spring Hill, Tennessee]], at the former [[Saturn Corporation|Saturn]] plant where the S-Series, Ion, and Vue were produced from 1990 to 2007.

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse debuted at the 2008 [[Chicago Auto Show]] and arrived at dealerships in October 2008, competing with the [[Ford Flex]] which debuted around the same time. The Traverse was part of a [[product placement]] by GM in the NBC drama ''[[My Own Worst Enemy (TV series)|My Own Worst Enemy]]'', along with the new [[Chevrolet Camaro]]; the show was cancelled in mid-November 2008.

It is speculated that the Traverse is GM's replacement for their new lack of minivans. The Traverse offers seating for 8, and has less ground clearance than its sister crossovers (on the lambda platform). The only minivan feature missing are the trademark sliding side doors.

The Chevrolet Traverse features the [[GM High Feature engine#LLT|LLT]] engine, a {{auto cc|3564}} [[V6 engine]] with [[VVT]] and [[Gasoline direct injection|direct injection]].<ref name=2009specs>http://media.gm.com/us/chevrolet/en/product_services/r_trucks/r_c_traverse/09index.html#specs</ref> The other Lambda-based vehicles also have this powertrain in the 2009 model year.  A 6-speed [[automatic transmission]] gives power to the front or all wheels.<ref>{{cite web|title=2009 Chevrolet Traverse, with Enhanced Powertrain, Delivers Efficient, Responsive and Safe Driving Experience|url=http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08chicago/brands/chevrolet080206/08_Chicago_09_Chevrolet_Traverse%20Driving_R.html|accessmonthday=[[February 6]]| accessyear=2008}}</ref>  The Traverse delivers {{convert|281|hp|abbr=on}} with the 3.6L VVT engine and one exhaust tip, or {{convert|288|hp|abbr=on}} with dual exhaust tips (the LTZ model).<ref name=2009specs/>

The Traverse name was originally used for a [[concept car]] at the 2003 [[North American International Auto Show]] in Detroit, but that concept gave way when the [[Chevrolet Equinox]] launched for the 2005 model year.  The production Traverse's design was inspired by the 2005 [[Chevrolet Sequel]] concept, and has a [[chevron]]-shaped grille similar to the 2008 [[Chevrolet Malibu]]. The Traverse has unique sheet metal different from the other Lambda crossovers, with the exception of the doors.

[[Category:2000s automobiles]]

[[Category:Vehicles introduced in 2008]]

[[Category:Chevrolet vehicles|Traverse]]

[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]

 

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