2013 Chevrolet Traverse First Drive Review

It has been recently introduced 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. This car is presented with a new look, both from the outside and inside. In addition, the car is equipped with the new technology is more safely and innovative, some new equipment, and will certainly entice new buyers in the showroom.

This car is perfect for family members. As to its form, the car is perfect for driving in a comfortable and relaxing. As one of the crossover category, 2013 Traverse enough to meet the leading car.

Previously, the Chevrolet Traverse has appeared at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as a 2009 model. Built on GM’s Lambda platform, along with the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. With a unibody crossover that comes with the V6 engine and a choice between front and all-wheel drive. And most interesting, which has a cabin seats seven passengers, including the captain.

Then, in his latest production, Chevrolet make improvements in Traverse version. As reported that the front and rear fascia has been redesigned (new exterior design is more athletic, as well as the front display Chevrolet characters). In detail, the front end has a power dome hood, new grille design, new lights and chrome accents fresh. At the back of the scope, new license plate pocket and taillight redesign reflects the sporty look. Overall, this car is simple but looks more presentable.

In the interior especially the dashboard area requires updating new material. This is to create a soft touch surface. With silver accents, and a new chrome adds a contrast. At the center stack was found 6.5-inch touch screen, as well as the climate control system was redesigned with an array of larger numbers for easy reading. Then, the temperature up and down the previous model has been replaced with a round caller more user-friendly. The Chevrolet Traverse 2013 is equipped with a set of key entertainment. One of the software and hardware are also applied to the smartphone that lets you use the wireless Bluetooth, Pandora and Stitcher operation through the head unit.

On the powertrain does not change anything, it means a whole model of the Chevrolet Traverse using direct injection 3.6-liter V6 with continuously variable valve timing. With the addition of dual exhaust (standard on higher trim levels), assessed at 288 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Then the use of a single exhaust, slightly down on the 281 hp and 266 pound-feet of torque. Most of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse models are sold with front-wheel drive (FWD), but the choice is Chevrolet’s Intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) the system engineered to deliver torque to the wheels with good traction.