2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS: Why the Family SUV Should Be On Your Radar
The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS is a comfortable and powerful family SUV.
Written by Alexandra Maloney
Reviewed by Lisa Steuer McArdle
There’s a new, comfortable, and exciting three-row crossover that you should know about—the
Chevrolet
Traverse RS. The 2023 Chevy Traverse is a powerful and roomy SUV that’s great for families or those that just love driving larger vehicles. Here is the lowdown on this new vehicle.
2023 Chevy Traverse RS: Interior and cargo space
One of the main reasons that the Chevrolet Traverse RS is such a
great car for families
is the ample, comfortable room for passengers (and cargo)! The RS trim has captain’s chairs in the middle, but the LT leather trim has a three-passenger bench. Car and Driver
reports that the third row of the RS is one of the roomiest in the segment. The middle captain’s chairs can even slide forward and backward to make more room for those in the third row!Passengers in the backseats enjoy USB ports and cup holders. And the passengers aren’t the only ones with a lot of room—cargo also fits comfortably into this crossover. The 2023 Chevy Traverse has 23 cubic feet of room, which is enough for about six carry-on bags. If all the seats are folded down, cargo space changes to a fantastic 98 cubic feet.
2023 Chevy Traverse RS: Engine and Performance
A 3.6-liter, V6 engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission brings the 2023 Chevy Traverse RS both speed and power.
Consumer Reports
found that the vehicle can get from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, which is one of the fastest run times in the segment. Other notable performance features are the virtually noiseless cabin while driving, brakes that perform well on short notice, a suspension that absorbs bumps and potholes, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity.
Despite this vehicle’s large size,
handling is surprisingly quick and nimble
. Consumer Reports found that although it carries eight passengers, this vehicle didn’t have excessive body lean and carried itself gracefully. MORE: The Top 10 Best Family Cars
2023 Chevy Traverse RS: Cost
U.S. News
reports that the Chevy Traverse RS, which is the base model, comes in at an MSRP starting at $34,520. For midrange trims, prices range between about $37,000 to $47,000. The most luxurious trims cost over $50,000, and all-wheel drive is available for an additional $2,000.
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