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The '''[[Chevrolet]] Bison''' (and similar '''[[GMC (General Motors division)|GMC]] General''') were [[heavy-duty]] [[Class 8]] [[truck]]s made by [[General Motors]] between 1977 and 1988. The Bison & General were both conventional rigs. [[Diesel engine]] choices included [[Caterpillar Inc.|Caterpillar]], [[Cummins]] and [[Detroit Diesel]] powerplants.
{{Infobox Automobile
| name          = Chevrolet Traverse
| image          = [[Image:2009 Chevrolet Traverse.jpg|250px|2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT]]
| manufacturer  = [[General Motors]]
| parent_company =
| production    = 2008-
| class          = Full-size [[crossover SUV]]
| predecessor    = [[Chevrolet Uplander]]<br>[[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]
| 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.


For some reason, the GMC version was more common than the Chevrolet version.
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.


A GMC General with a double-bunk sleeper was featured in the 1980 movie, ''[[Smokey and the Bandit II]]''.
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.


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== Powertrain ==
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/>


[[Category:Chevrolet vehicles|Bison]]
== Design ==
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.


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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.chevrolet.com/traverse/ Official Chevrolet Traverse website]
* [http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08chicago/brands/chevrolet080206/index.html Chevrolet Announces the All-New 2009 Traverse]
* [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124663 Edmunds InsideLine: 2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse]
* [http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/26/chevy-traverse-named-seamo-2009-family-car-of-the-year/ Chevy Traverse wins SEAMO 2009 Family Car of the Year Award]
 
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Revision as of 15:07, 3 February 2009

Chevrolet Traverse
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2008-
AssemblySpring Hill, Tennessee, USA
PredecessorChevrolet Uplander
Chevrolet TrailBlazer
ClassFull-size crossover SUV
Body style(s)4-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive / All-wheel drive
PlatformGM Lambda platform
Engine(s)3.6L VVT DI High Feature V6
Transmission(s)6-speed automatic
Wheelbase118.9 in (3020 mm)
Length205.0 in (5207 mm)
Width78.4 in (1991 mm)
Height69.7 in (1770 mm)
Curb weight2136 Kg (4700 Lbs)
Fuel capacity22 US gal (83 L; 18 imp gal)
RelatedGMC Acadia
Buick Enclave
Saturn Outlook
ManualsService Manual

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 Uplander minivan, Ascender SUV and Chevrolet TrailBlazer SUV. The Traverse is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee, at the former 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, 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.

Powertrain

The Chevrolet Traverse features the LLT engine, a 3.6 L (3564 cc, 217 cu in) V6 engine with VVT and direct injection.[1] 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.[2] The Traverse delivers 281 hp (210 kW) with the 3.6L VVT engine and one exhaust tip, or 288 hp (215 kW) with dual exhaust tips (the LTZ model).[1]

Design

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.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://media.gm.com/us/chevrolet/en/product_services/r_trucks/r_c_traverse/09index.html#specs
  2. ↑ "2009 Chevrolet Traverse, with Enhanced Powertrain, Delivers Efficient, Responsive and Safe Driving Experience". http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08chicago/brands/chevrolet080206/08_Chicago_09_Chevrolet_Traverse%20Driving_R.html. Retrieved on 2008. 

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