The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is a 3-row, full-size SUV with seating for up to eight passengers. It offers minivan-like utility, optional all-wheel drive, and a 5,000-pound towing capacity.
In 2018, the Traverse got a complete update, giving it a lot more interior room and lightening it by 350 pounds. It got better looking inside and out and offered more features and power. Chevy also unveiled a new top trim: the Traverse High Country.
For 2019 Chevy built on the good thing it started. You can get chromed roof rails and silver-painted aluminum wheels on some models.
There are six different trims available in the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. Here’s how they break down.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse L (Original starting price: $30,925)
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The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse L started at $30,925.
The base-level Chevrolet Traverse L comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission making 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. It comes in front-wheel drive (FWD) only and gets OnStar as standard.
On the safety front, you get a tire pressure monitoring system with tire fill alert, a rear camera, LED daytime running lights, and HID headlights. Standard teen driver technology gives a report card of how frequently the vehicle engaged its safety systems and when the SUV drives too fast. Adding OnStar requires a subscription.
You also get outside heated, power-adjustable, manual-folding mirrors, black side and rocker moldings, body-colored door handles, and a spare tire.
Inside, you get Chevy’s infotainment system with a 7-inch color touch screen, AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth streaming, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, six USB ports, a 2.5-inch driver information screen, keyless entry and start, power windows with express down for driver and passenger, a tri-zone automatic climate control system with separate settings for the driver and the passenger and interior lighting including second and third-row map lights. You also get 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability for as many as seven devices (you have to pay for a data plan).
The interior is cloth at this trim, and you get 10 cupholders.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is great for anyone who needs lots of space and functionality at an affordable price.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse L includes
Teen driver tech: Make sure those younger drivers in your household aren’t exceeding the speed limit.
Rear camera: The Traverse is a big vehicle. Having a backup camera is a good idea.
Seating for eight: Plenty of room for the entire soccer team.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse LS (Original starting price: around $33,000)
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The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LS started at approximately $33,000.
This trim adds to the features of the Traverse L with tinted privacy glass.
At this trim level, you get the option for all-wheel drive (AWD).
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LS is great for someone looking for the additional option of AWD.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT (Original starting price: around $35,500)
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The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT started at about $35,500.
The Traverse LT comes in two variants and adds to the LS. It gets a cloth (known as the 1LT) or leather (known as the 3LT) seating, and each variant is slightly different.
The Traverse 1LT adds turn signal indicators to the powered adjustable, heated, manual-folding mirrors. It also gets fog lamps and roof rails. It gets the addition of Sirius XM and comes in a 7-passenger configuration with second-row captain’s chairs instead of a bench seat. It also receives an 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and power up-and-down windows for the driver and passenger.
The Traverse 3LT comes with leather seating and gets additional safety equipment, including lane change and blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking assist. It also has a power rear liftgate, a larger 8-inch infotainment screen that can be up or down, and hidden storage. The driver information screen is also larger at 4.2-inches and upgraded to a color display. You also get a 6-way power front passenger seat with power lumbar control, heated passenger and driver seats, and a universal remote garage opener. At the 3LT trim, you can also opt for a sunroof and Chevy’s unique rearview camera mirror, which puts the camera view into the rearview mirror to make backing up even easier. In addition to this, you can choose to upgrade to the surround vision tech that uses cameras around the vehicle to give you a birds-eye view.
In both trims, you can get 7- or 8-passenger seating, but at the LT3 trim you can get access to the LT Premium Package, which adds an upgraded infotainment system with navigation, a Bose 10-speaker sound system, the rear camera mirror, and a 120-volt power outlet in the back seat.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT is an excellent trim for those who want more features in their SUV. We recommend the LT3 for its additional safety tech.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT includes
Optional AWD: For when you drive in snowy or icy climates.
Leather or cloth interior: The trim level determines the included amenities (1LT vs. 3LT).
Optional additional safety features: Blind spot alert and lane change alert are standard on the 3LT trim
2019 Chevrolet Traverse RS (Original starting price: around $43,000)
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The RS builds on the LT trim but swaps the engine out for a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 257 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. You can opt for the 3.6-L, and the RS comes in both optional AWD and standard FWD.
At this trim level, you get the surround vision cameras with birds-eye view, black accents around the vehicle, the rearview camera mirror, a 120-volt power outlet in the second row, the upsized infotainment screen with navigation, and a Bose 10-speaker sound system with a subwoofer.
At the RS level, you only get seating for seven passengers; no option for eight.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse RS is an excellent trim for those who want the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse RS includes
Turbocharged engine: Better for efficiency.
Surround-view cameras: These make backing up or parking a large Traverse much easier.
Seating for seven: There is no option to seat eight.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse Premier (Original starting price: around $45,400)
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The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Premier started at $45,400.
The Premier trim adds to the RS trim but gets the 3.6-liter V6 instead of the turbocharged 4-cylinder in the RS. All-wheel drive is still optional at this trim level. The RS seats seven passengers.
It gets LED headlights, adds dimming to the driver-side mirror, gets body-colored moldings and chrome inserts around the SUV, and gets a liftgate that projects the Chevy logo. You also get a memory power driver seat, a heated, power tilt and telescoping wheel, ventilated and heated leather front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, and wireless charging.
Premier trims are available with the Redline Edition, which includes blacks out much of the exterior. It includes 20-inch black gloss painted wheels with red accents, black badges with a red outline, black bowties, and black grilles and tail lamps.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Premier is an excellent trim for those who want more luxury and comfort in their SUV.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse Premier includes
Upgraded front seats: With heating and cooling, you can always be sure to be at the right temperature.
Options to black out the chrome: The RS trim is the only trim that gets this treatment.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse High Country (Original starting price: around $53,000)
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The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse High Country started at $53,000.
The High Country is the highest trim line of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse that you can buy. Like the lower trims, it builds on all the amenities of the Premier trim. It gets the 3.6-liter engine and adds a standard sunroof, all-wheel drive, trailering equipment, several safety systems, and a power-folding third-row seat.
Safety additions include standard lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, forward collision alert with following distance indicator, and forward automatic braking.
You get a fully-loaded vehicle at this trim level, so there are no additional packages from which to choose. This trim only seats seven passengers.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse High Country is for those who want all the safety and trailering equipment in a lux-like SUV.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse High Country includes
Standard safety: Lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, and other features come as standard at this trim.
Power folding third-row seat: When you need to load something in the back quickly.
