The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse looks just like a little Chevy Tahoe.  That's due to the Tahoe's redesign as of the same model year.

And Traverse is a midsize SUV.  But here's the thing.  It's huge inside.  Best in class cargo room with up to 98.2 cubic feet of stuff space.

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Plus it's a -row SUV that seats up to eight.  And it can tow up to 5,000 lbs.  Additionally, it can deliver up to 27 mpg.  So yeah, families dig it - a lot.

Top-3:

Interior - space!

Versatility.

Drive

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204.3-inches length & 70.7" height

Chevrolet Traverse Review

It's surprisingly quick.  And it's long but agile.  No problem with u-turns or navigating tight spots.  And it's a great-looking sport-ute.  But the show-stopper for the 2021 Traverse is inside.  In fact, it's the entire interior.  Because there's a huge amount of space and great use of it.  Finally, there's the NHTSA 5-Star Overall safety rating.

Trims And Prices

There's a Traverse trim for just about every need and budget.  So, without including Special Editions and options Traverse is offered in seven different trims.

2021 Chevy Traverse Trims & MSRPs:

L starting at $29,800

LS $32,900

LT Cloth $35,400

LT Leather $39,100

RS $43,700

Premier $45,800

High Country $50,900

As Chevy is known for, Traverse is offered in its Redline Edition.  And that's what you see pictured in this article.  Premier w/ Redline and all-wheel drive.

Engines And Transmissions

Unlike its trim options, Chevy keeps the Traverse engine and transmission combos simple.  Because you only have one choice.  And that's two-wheel (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

And that's great because the engine and transmission combo delivers a fun and powerful driving experience.  So the engine is a 3.6-liter V6.  It delivers 310-horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque.  And the transmission is a smartly geared 9-speed automatic.

Redline Edition wheel

So, with that little variation in engine and transmission Traverse's fuel-economy is stable.  AWD will give you 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.  And FWD delivers 18/27mpg.

It's highly-capable too.  Traverse has 5,000 lbs of towing capacity.  And a curb-weight of 4,236 lbs.

What's the 2021 Chevy Traverse Look Like?

With Chevrolet's redesign of Tahoe and Suburban, Traverse looks exactly like a scaled-down version of those.  And considering Suburban was basically the original sport utility vehicle, Traverse delivers that DNA impeccably.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

What's nice about having so many trim options is there's a look for every taste.  From on-road sporty or off-road rugged, Traverse goes there without a struggle.

Class-Leading Space Interior Space

Sure, as a Dad I like to look cool.  And Traverse delivers that.  But, it's all about my family.  And that's why so many families are choosing Traverse.   Because the interior space is huge and very well designed.

Cockpit - Premier trim

My Premier trimmed Traverse had pinhole leather and surfaces that were quality to the touch.  One of my favorite features on any car is ventilated seats.  And Traverse has about the coolest I've tested in a long-time.

Secret compartment in-dash

And there are two hidden compartments inside the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.  One is behind the infotainment touchscreen.  And the other is below the cargo area floor.

Under-floor hidden compartment