You are so damn good at these reviews! I have no intention of buying a car anytime soon, but I still watch all of your videos just to see where the industry is going
I am with you on the engine. You slap a BMW B58 engine in the Acadia Denali or the Enclave and it's a true luxury SUV that competes with anything. That 4 cylinder sounds terrible and it kills all 3 versions of this (Traverse, Acadia, Enclave). GM needs a 4 cylinder hybrid or a better 6 cylinder for at least the Acadia and Enclave, if not all 3.
4 cylinders can be fine like the 2.0T in Germans or the 2.5T in Koreans. Even Hondas 2.0T is okay. But GMs 2.5T and Toyota/Lexus 2.4T are a no go. Really unrefined although quite powerful. Really all these cars need to copy the 2.0T hybrid engine from the new Lincoln Nautilus. About 300 ho/torque, 0-60 in under 7 seconds, 30mpg combined, and a 20 gallon tank means it's powerful enough and the range is amazing. Toyota 2.5l hybrid is okay but a bit gutless IMO for a nearly 5000lb car. Especially if the battery is low and it's mostly the engine tryna pull a full passenger load.
I truly hope GM hears all of the complaints and reads all of the comments. I know they could do a few tweaks and fix it. I have a 2025 Enclave loaner car while our truck is in for warranty work. The engine sound is horrific.. I daily a 2023 Volvo with the 2.0t. Zero issues with the sound of it. I’ve never had an issue with the sound of a turbo 4 until this SUV.
Just imagine how loud it would get when pulling a medium sized trailer (3000-3500) lbs I think the turbo charged 4 cylinders are fine in vehicles like the edge, Santa Fe but there’s a reason why Hyundai/Kia, Nissan, Dodge and Honda are sticking with the V6 for now in this vehicle class.
GM/Chevrolet long time reliability is terrible. Our Equinox has just over 100K miles on it. I have to add a couple of quarts of oil before I get to the oil change. Not acceptable. This is the second Chevy I've owned with problems coming in at 100k. Chevy doesn't do well with long term reliability. I want to like the traverse, but it's a Chevy and I can't get past that.
I have had the Z71 since October 8. It's a great SUV for the price. I like the room and the off roadability of the Z71. I have no problems with the engine. It has plenty of power and it's a nice cruiser. I have gotten a high of 28.1 mpg on the highway. My highway mileage has averaged 27.5. City mileage is 21.8. Good mileage for a vehicle this size. One other thing. I moved a full sized desk from my office to my house with room to spare. This desk would not fit in my 2018 Ford Explorer. Finally, my thought is GM will fine tune this engine and power train making it smoother and quieter. This is the first iteration. I think we may see different interior colors and trim pieces.
Test drove the Traverse and Acadia. Overall, I came away extremely impressed. The engine had plenty of power and 99% of the time your not driving wide open to find it at all intrusive. Either one is near the top of our list to buy. Thanks for the review!
I test drove the base Traverse back to back with an Atlas and Grand Cherokee L on the same roads at the same speeds. The Traverse was the quietest of the bunch. I don't normally push engines too hard; getting to 65 mph on the highway was effortless. The Grand Cherokee L engine noise was awful inside the cabin. That was a surprise because I drive a '23 Ram with the v6 and a Town and Country with the v6 and both vehicles were quieter than the Grand Cherokee L. Overall, I was very impressed with the Traverse.
How about the atlas? Because I was thinking between the atlas sport and the Chevy rs. The atlas seems perfect too aside from the cargo space and the old design steering wheel but I love the lights tho lol
Hats off to Chevy for producing such an awesome vheilce, I think it needs a hybrid system to compete really well against the Grand Highlander. Obviosuly if you need the most amount of space then the Traverse is your winner but the GH provides most of the space with better fuel economy especially in the regular hybrid trim.
The Traverse looks the best out of the 3 GM vehicles…engine noise can be overlooked when you are pumping the Bose. For the money and cargo capacity, the Chevy is hard to beat. Nice screens too!
Assuming the repair costs of a Traverse (21mpg) and Grand Highlander (34mpg) were identical over the first 150K miles (we all know that is improbable), the fuel cost difference would be staggering. Per AAA today, in KS at $2.68/gallon - Traverse $19,143; Highlander $11,824. If you live in CA at $4.36/gallon - Traverse $31,143; Grand Highlander $19,235. Love your reviews, Alex! When you review a "family" vehicle I might suggest two things: 1.) a quick view/showing of the cargo area with all the seats folded down would be appreciated and, 2.) compare fuel costs in actual dollars. I suspect most people watching your channel regularly understand the difference but the casual shopper searching YT reviews before making a purchase probably does not. Eg. At $3.00/gallon the Traverse would cost $8,194 more in fuel costs and at $6.00/gallon a Traverse would cost a whopping $16,385 *more* than a Grand Highlander over their first $150K miles. Just for gas...
Grand highlander in city is 21 mpg at best and 28 mpg highway so not accurate but still. There's no vehicle this size on regular fuel (not hybrid) that can do 34 mpg.
I don’t get the complaints about the engine, it’s a Chevy family hauler, not an M Series X5, so it doesn’t need to sound good. No one is buying this to take to cars and coffee or track Saturday’s. This is big, it looks good, and has Super Cruise…an excellent option.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide please test drive the 2025 VW Atlas SEL premium R line it has massaging front seats and test the predictive adaptive cruise control and travel assist compare it to super cruise
If your main goal is to save on gas when buying an SUV, this is definitely not the one for you. It presents no difference in gas efficiency compared to the previous V6 of competition. What GM did is to make up with the aesthetics inside and outside for you to forget about everything else that matters most these days.
I drive a first gen Honda Pilot with a V6 and my wife drives a first gen Toyota Venza with an L4. The Venza engine definitely makes more noise, but it doesn't bother her and I only think about it occasionally. It really is one of those things that could be better, but you stop thinking about it after a while.
I absolutely hate how in every 3 row vehicle INCLUDING MINIVANS, you can only get a bench seat in the middle row in the base models. Why do automakers think that only poor people need the 8th seat and wealthier people do not. If anything it's the other way around. Does it really save that much money to not have bench seats and captains chairs trim locked? I refused to buy a vehicle with second row captains chairs, it's bad enough you can't get benches in the front anymore due to regulations
Feels crazy to pay for all-wheel drive and not have it automatically engage when you lose traction. At least Chevrolet's got the 24" roller bag thing going for them! 😆
Alex, I really enjoy your channel and your reviews on the various automobiles. I was wondering if it would be possible to include fuel tank capability and recommend or preferred octane fuel in your reviews For example: The 2024 Z71 2.5l Turbo has a 93 octane rating with a 21.7 gal fuel tank. Our real world mpg is City/Hwy/Combine. The cost per fill up in the state of California would be (21.7*$4.747) $103 Just food for thought.
I have a fully loaded RS around $61,500 got it’s May 13,2024 Just me and my wife I the only one that rides in it 95% of the time. Love my purchase only have about.3350 miles on it could have got a $110,000 truck put it in sports mode turn on the 10 speaker Bose 4:53 system this 4 cylinder flys and it looks good too.
I ride in sport mode and AWD and turn that stop & start all the I could have got a corvette like most of my friends so I no power in sport mode take the engine and sound to a different level and again the 10 speaker Bose system can’t hear the engine noise and it doesn’t bother me .
Re the loud engine noises coming through into the cabin, I wonder if the GMC or Buick cousins are any better with sound absorption material etc to reduce that.
They are not. I have a 2025 Enclave loaner. The engine sound in the cabin is horrible. I really like the car otherwise. It has great power. Sounds god awful. Even at low revs, it is in your face grinding.
Ah thank you guys, I missed that part. Yeah that’s quite unfortunate that at least for the more premium models and brands there isn’t anything more in that regard than the base trim.
I mean, your an auto critic, so your going to hate something lol. 😂 😂 But everyone who’s gotten into it says it’s loud under hard acceleration. But it seems to sell well, so I wonder if GM will add more sound deadening or say screw it, people are buying it?
First, great review. You really fit a ton of information in your videos. Second, I don’t understand the appeal of these 3 row SUVs if your main concern is space. Minivans are way better in that aspect. These SUVs seem to be more expensive and I am not sure what advantage they offer a family with multiple kids.
Hoping with a couple of years they have been able to iron out some of the engine refinement. Most people are crying about losing the V6 but I definitely won’t mind the extra low end torque.
I'm honestly more disappointed you can't get it as a 5 seater, like the way gmc allowed the first gen Acadia at4 to have a third row delete. Less weight and more storage space means more cargo, something a z71 buyer looking for a z71 would appreciate
Hello Alex, Should we also add the number of speakers or music system fidelity as a criteria? I might have missed if you already did. Thanks for a Great Review, Again.
Whoever it is the keeps deciding to use shiny "piano black" interior components has never lived in the real world. STOP IT ALREADY! I'm about to take some fine steel wool and see if I can't even out the appearance with a "brushed" mat finish.
Thank you for being the only review I've watched to mention that about the AWD system... Outside of body on frame and off-roady types with locking diffs, you'd expect a vehicle in this class and amongst its competition to have that "slip and grip" type system that's almost synonymous with modern day crossover type SUVs. Living in an area with unpredictable weather systems, it's nice driving a vehicle that controls the AWD system as just that, AWD. I'm looking to get into a 3 row family mover from a Subaru Forester and this might just be a deal breaker.
I think the Z71 is the sweet spot in the trim line. Personally I'm not a fan of vinyl seats, but GM doesn't care what i want. My build would be Z71, second row bench, no third row, and cloth seats. One can wish. Thanks for the review.
Funny how you found styling below everything you compared it too while I think the traverse easily has the best look out of all of the competition. I think I'd go for Toyota, why. Reliability.
Engine noise is a deal-killer for some people. I consider the Chevy and GMC both to be exceptionally handsome, and have sat in the GMC version and loved it, but didn't want to waste the salesperson's time with a test drive as I hate four-cylinder harmonics and had heard that these are not well isolated in that regard.
Alex, I hope you get the Buick equivalent, which has active noise cancellation. Hopefully it will be quieter, both engine noise as well as general road noise... Or not?
So, GM successfully protects against cannibalizing sales from Tahoe/Yukon due to 4-cylinder whine and sound intrusion. Point for them. I’ll probably choose my 4th Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban for 2026.
As for the AWD system, we should all salute to Saab's XWD (the 4th Gen Haldex with torque vectoring). I believe GM uses a modified version of XWD to newer Opel and Chevy FWD based vehicles.
@@Jonathan-bk3dq I own a vehicle in this size category V6 powered and tow heavy I can’t imagine with how hard the engine works paired with the noise makes towing much of anything a good decision
Older engines almost always wear out sooner, though these days it's actually very uncommon for an engine to wear our before the rest of the car. High-powered fours have been around for a decade and don't seem to have unusual short lifespans. As long as they aren't getting too hot they're fine.
@ um, this has a turbo and turbo engines wear out quicker than naturally aspirated. That’s a well known fact. Plus, it’s never a great idea to put a 4 cylinder in a huge SUV like this. It sounds like it struggling already.
At 6' 10" tall I'm hoping that this new iteration of the GM three row SUV's is set up to be comfortable for me to drive. I've sat in the new Pilot (OK, but not great) and the Grand Highlander (nope) and I'm still looking for something that as or more comfortable than what I'm currently driving (1st gen Pilot). I know I can go really big (F150, etc.), but going really big has it's drawbacks as well. One thing that I'm hoping GM figures out soon is how to make a seat that doesn't feel like poured concrete.
I know Americans love big cars, but fact that this thing is the biggest of its main competitors biggest options, and there's another model thats even larger scares me a bit.
I test drove a Z71 yesterday and noticed that it did not come with 360 cameras as standard. Additionally, the front parking sensors were missing, making it challenging to park in tight garage spaces.
Yeah you have to add the driver confidence package they remove those features for 2025 model $500 option now stupid in my opinion it's standard on the RS and high country option on the other trims
They need a premier or high country trim. Ive actually seen like 5x as many Z71 and RS trims instead of LS or LT trims. In fact ive seen a 2025 Traverse Premier trim once at a grocery store. I assume it was a pre production model or something they are planning to release hopefully for the next model year. The RS trim doesnt feel as luxurious/expensive as it is inside and for 56K or whatever. The old high country trim was quite nice and has a nice premium vibe
That would have been hard to package. A hybrid with this four would have fit, give better gas mileage, and meant the engine wasn't straining so badly under load.
Yeah that engine noise is not what you think of when you see a big SUV - especially one that has the sharp, squared off design of this one. The Ford Bronco offers multiple engines, a 4 and a 6. The fact that you’re stuck with only the loud 4cyl in the Traverse may be a deal breaker for some, especially when there are so many options in this segment. If the EPA wants us to be more efficient, I say bring in more European models for people to use (like GM’s Vauxhall MPV’s) and leave a proper big, low stressed V8 engine for these big SUV’s. Obviously it’s a pipe dream… but a guy can dream!
I always though for reliability, Traverse has done very well. So not sure the reliability level SB that high. Also love the way they have a button to engage the AWD system.
All I want to know is since the headlamps are part of the infotainment system, is there a manual or back up system if you’re unable to access said infotainment system….
One question on the 4WD Traverse: Does having an on/off switch for the 4WD mean that it could be towed on a car dolly with the rear wheels on the pavement? That kind of thing would be of interest to those that tow a vehicle behind a motorhome.
Is that based on anything of substance? And even if somehow that were accurate, 2-3x of only a little amount is still probably only a little bit of money so probably not a big deal either way.
I was going to go from my 23 traverse to the 25 but when I found out it was a 4 cylinder I was completely turn off. Waiting to see if they bring back the 6 cylinder
Why can't Chevy put in more sound deadening material under the hood? Seems so simple vs people not buying the car because of the noise. The Lincoln Nautilus has a 4 turbo and is significantly more quiet.
Love your reviews - but seriously do folks NEED such a massive machine ? A wise car salesperson once told me "buy the car that's right for 90% of your needs" you can rent or borrow for the other 10%. I can't even Imagine needing something this big - maybe once a year ? I hate being near one of these monsters on the highway.
That's how the world is going. When you can get well over 300 hp and abundant torque from a four, a less efficient, more expensive six doesn't make much sense.
The Chevy Traverse impresses with features and affordability. For an environmentally friendly and tech-loaded SUV, explore the innovative Toyota bZ4X for a better drive!
Impressive GM. Unfortunately GM has never mastered the 4 cylinder engine unlike Ford, Toyota or (gold standard) Honda. A shame since their V6 and V8s have been largely good. And it’s clearly built to a price point so its junk after 5 years instead of the 10 years you get from the Japanese.
"and it won't break the bank starting at $41,995. But more than just being affordable, the Traverse is huge inside".... no, it will break the bank, just maybe not as badly as some other cars in its class. And it is not affordable. Even if you can find that 42k version with no add-ons, you're at 46k after taxes and fees. A 72 month loan at 5% interest gets you a monthly payment of about $750. When did we accept as a society that it is normal and affordable to have a monthly payment of $750 for the base model of a family SUV that likely will need major repairs by the time the loan is paid off?
GM did a great job with the styling, probably one of the better generational transformations of late..but can't help but notice another ballooning msrp for a car that was pretty cheap with a less complicated drivetrain for americans....maybe being ugly is better for consumer's wallets..
Design 10/10! Engine 0.5/10! GM really had an opportunity here, hopefully next year the higher trims get adequate HP! Shocked you even said it was the “Best Large SUV”…??? No way.
The gh hybrid and tx hybrid are way overpriced and worse in most ways. Just suck it up and pay more for fuel. It’ll still be significantly cheaper than getting the hybrids from Toyota
@@amitgupta-rv1sh it’s nothing special. For the torque it has its slow. An MDX type S has the same torque yet it’ll destroy it Even a ford explorer with slightly more torque will obliterate it
GM almost kicked a field goal, great size, great styling, great price, hit the post with the engine, very noisy and also you can hear it in the car with all the other noise. So close! Bit not quite there yet to dethrone the Asian equivalents. Shame
It's peppy and damn quick. It's also an overbuilt engine block. Or at least the 2.7l in the pickup trucks are and this is a derivation of the engine. Only downside is it sounds bad and you hear it quite a bit when driving on adaptive cruise control and the car tries to accelerate. But it's quick 0-60 in 6.5 seconds or so
@ayushmalpeddi2793 I'm less concerned about the 0-60 and more about the reliability of putting a small displacement 4 cylinder in a large 3 row SUV meant for towing and people hauling.
@@RealElectechThese things aren't really meant for towing. They're boxes for families and their stuff. I don't think they're going to be working hard most of the time.
For this market I don’t think the noisy 4 cylinder is a big of deal that people make it. Your average consumer doesn’t know or care about that. I’m eyeing the Acadia and cross shopping that and the Telluride.
Sorry, but every single one of us is the average consumer and a lot of us are going to buy something like this despite the engine noise what’s disgusting to me is that Buick has gotten away from its quiet tuning so what is the point of buying one then?
Best large family suv is still a suburban. Given the bigger and heavier and v8 Tahoe gets 20 mpg, if this had a v8 it's reasonable that it would be within 1mpg of this 4 banger
Yeah so don't forget to mention electrical issues and torque converter issues ones been replaced on mine and not even 30 days after replacing doing same thing it's gotta go back into shop pretty sure it's same issue
LT accounts for only 10% of expected sales. The top trims account for the majority of models sold to non-fleet buyers. Also, we don’t always have the choice of which trim we’re testing.
Over $60k for a weak grumbly 4 banger, worst in class depraciation and questionable reliabilty. The Palisade Caligraphy and Grand Highlander are cheaper with a nicer interior and a better warranty.
Won't break the bank; but starts at $41k? Sorry, but to more than half of America, that is a lot of money. Auto manufactures are putting out nice stuff. That said, they are so out of touch with the reality of many Americans inability to actually afford these vehicles. Our family previously owned a Traverse. It was an excellently thought out vehicle that had a lot of great family minded features. The biggest drawback about it; it was made by GM.
The Buick Enclave, this and its sister models are in need of a hybrid version or at the very least a diesel version with fuel economy and torque to tow. The horrid 4 turbo is an anemic gas guzzler.
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You are so damn good at these reviews! I have no intention of buying a car anytime soon, but I still watch all of your videos just to see where the industry is going
Same here. He’s literally my go to RUclips
Same!
Having owned several GMs over the years, most had at least one major issue.
LOVE the latch infographic, please make that a permanent thing!!
That’s the plan with most full reviews
I am with you on the engine. You slap a BMW B58 engine in the Acadia Denali or the Enclave and it's a true luxury SUV that competes with anything. That 4 cylinder sounds terrible and it kills all 3 versions of this (Traverse, Acadia, Enclave). GM needs a 4 cylinder hybrid or a better 6 cylinder for at least the Acadia and Enclave, if not all 3.
4 cylinders can be fine like the 2.0T in Germans or the 2.5T in Koreans. Even Hondas 2.0T is okay. But GMs 2.5T and Toyota/Lexus 2.4T are a no go. Really unrefined although quite powerful.
Really all these cars need to copy the 2.0T hybrid engine from the new Lincoln Nautilus. About 300 ho/torque, 0-60 in under 7 seconds, 30mpg combined, and a 20 gallon tank means it's powerful enough and the range is amazing. Toyota 2.5l hybrid is okay but a bit gutless IMO for a nearly 5000lb car. Especially if the battery is low and it's mostly the engine tryna pull a full passenger load.
I truly hope GM hears all of the complaints and reads all of the comments. I know they could do a few tweaks and fix it. I have a 2025 Enclave loaner car while our truck is in for warranty work. The engine sound is horrific.. I daily a 2023 Volvo with the 2.0t. Zero issues with the sound of it. I’ve never had an issue with the sound of a turbo 4 until this SUV.
Just imagine how loud it would get when pulling a medium sized trailer (3000-3500) lbs
I think the turbo charged 4 cylinders are fine in vehicles like the edge, Santa Fe but there’s a reason why Hyundai/Kia, Nissan, Dodge and Honda are sticking with the V6 for now in this vehicle class.
GM/Chevrolet long time reliability is terrible. Our Equinox has just over 100K miles on it. I have to add a couple of quarts of oil before I get to the oil change. Not acceptable. This is the second Chevy I've owned with problems coming in at 100k. Chevy doesn't do well with long term reliability. I want to like the traverse, but it's a Chevy and I can't get past that.
@@JasonCottingEXACTLY. It’s not even a 100K keeper let alone 200K+.
This is the best and most comprehensive vehicle review I have ever seen. Very well done!!!
Your channel will be my go-to for reviews from now on.
I have had the Z71 since October 8. It's a great SUV for the price. I like the room and the off roadability of the Z71. I have no problems with the engine. It has plenty of power and it's a nice cruiser.
I have gotten a high of 28.1 mpg on the highway. My highway mileage has averaged 27.5. City mileage is 21.8. Good mileage for a vehicle this size.
One other thing. I moved a full sized desk from my office to my house with room to spare. This desk would not fit in my 2018 Ford Explorer.
Finally, my thought is GM will fine tune this engine and power train making it smoother and quieter. This is the first iteration. I think we may see different interior colors and trim pieces.
I disagree I like the looks of the Chevy better over the grand highlander
Right? Grand Highlander is snoozefest. It’s totally benign and unremarkable.
Agreed. And the interior is more interesting in the Chevy Buick or gmc than especially Toyota or even Lexus
Test drove the Traverse and Acadia. Overall, I came away extremely impressed. The engine had plenty of power and 99% of the time your not driving wide open to find it at all intrusive. Either one is near the top of our list to buy. Thanks for the review!
I test drove the base Traverse back to back with an Atlas and Grand Cherokee L on the same roads at the same speeds. The Traverse was the quietest of the bunch. I don't normally push engines too hard; getting to 65 mph on the highway was effortless. The Grand Cherokee L engine noise was awful inside the cabin. That was a surprise because I drive a '23 Ram with the v6 and a Town and Country with the v6 and both vehicles were quieter than the Grand Cherokee L.
Overall, I was very impressed with the Traverse.
How about the atlas? Because I was thinking between the atlas sport and the Chevy rs. The atlas seems perfect too aside from the cargo space and the old design steering wheel but I love the lights tho lol
@@Mo_25.8i have atlas peak edition. And i love it
Hats off to Chevy for producing such an awesome vheilce, I think it needs a hybrid system to compete really well against the Grand Highlander. Obviosuly if you need the most amount of space then the Traverse is your winner but the GH provides most of the space with better fuel economy especially in the regular hybrid trim.
The Traverse looks the best out of the 3 GM vehicles…engine noise can be overlooked when you are pumping the Bose. For the money and cargo capacity, the Chevy is hard to beat. Nice screens too!
@@pokerfred68 especially when the grand Highlander interior looks like a Tonka truck with terrible quality
I have the RS trim in all black and love it. And....I pump my bose speakers....lol.
Assuming the repair costs of a Traverse (21mpg) and Grand Highlander (34mpg) were identical over the first 150K miles (we all know that is improbable), the fuel cost difference would be staggering. Per AAA today, in KS at $2.68/gallon - Traverse $19,143; Highlander $11,824. If you live in CA at $4.36/gallon - Traverse $31,143; Grand Highlander $19,235. Love your reviews, Alex! When you review a "family" vehicle I might suggest two things: 1.) a quick view/showing of the cargo area with all the seats folded down would be appreciated and, 2.) compare fuel costs in actual dollars. I suspect most people watching your channel regularly understand the difference but the casual shopper searching YT reviews before making a purchase probably does not. Eg. At $3.00/gallon the Traverse would cost $8,194 more in fuel costs and at $6.00/gallon a Traverse would cost a whopping $16,385 *more* than a Grand Highlander over their first $150K miles. Just for gas...
Grand highlander in city is 21 mpg at best and 28 mpg highway so not accurate but still. There's no vehicle this size on regular fuel (not hybrid) that can do 34 mpg.
I don’t get the complaints about the engine, it’s a Chevy family hauler, not an M Series X5, so it doesn’t need to sound good. No one is buying this to take to cars and coffee or track Saturday’s. This is big, it looks good, and has Super Cruise…an excellent option.
In a vacuum it’s not a problem, it’s only an issue for some if they are cross shopping competitors which are quieter.
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please test drive the 2025 VW Atlas SEL premium R line it has massaging front seats and test the predictive adaptive cruise control and travel assist compare it to super cruise
If your main goal is to save on gas when buying an SUV, this is definitely not the one for you. It presents no difference in gas efficiency compared to the previous V6 of competition. What GM did is to make up with the aesthetics inside and outside for you to forget about everything else that matters most these days.
I drive a first gen Honda Pilot with a V6 and my wife drives a first gen Toyota Venza with an L4. The Venza engine definitely makes more noise, but it doesn't bother her and I only think about it occasionally. It really is one of those things that could be better, but you stop thinking about it after a while.
I absolutely hate how in every 3 row vehicle INCLUDING MINIVANS, you can only get a bench seat in the middle row in the base models. Why do automakers think that only poor people need the 8th seat and wealthier people do not. If anything it's the other way around. Does it really save that much money to not have bench seats and captains chairs trim locked? I refused to buy a vehicle with second row captains chairs, it's bad enough you can't get benches in the front anymore due to regulations
Pilot, Odyssey and Carnival come with second row bench on top trims.
Traverse LT trim, you can choose the bench seat
@@james2042 expedition pilot odyssey carnival can be had with a 2nd row bench in top trims
Poor people buy bench seat. Rich people buy captain chairs.
@@danguelph2676 stupid response
"feels like you're in an ejection seat, going out the window" can't say I know what that feels like 😂
Wow! Your reviews are so informative! Thanks for all that you do to make them!
Love this type of review! Thks for all the hard work…
If the engine sound is so bad, they need to make sure the sound dampening is taking care of it…
Feels crazy to pay for all-wheel drive and not have it automatically engage when you lose traction. At least Chevrolet's got the 24" roller bag thing going for them! 😆
These GM triplets are my favorite in the segment and my number 1 pick. If i strictly wanted driving dynamics, it'd be the explorer st.
Alex, "But.... the Traverse is not perfect, " may be your understatement of the year. 😉
Engine is the problem, nuff said. Alex you are correct in your criticism.
If it had a V6 I’d buy it tomorrow
@@Tenfamlearnthe engine is a fantastic drive if they could fix the sound. It has huge torque.
I've been driving one for 3 months. The engine is not a problem. Put it in sport mode and it's quick.
People have already indicated transmission issues (on social media). I believe a TSB was put out. Some owners had to wait for "new" transmissions.
Alex, I really enjoy your channel and your reviews on the various automobiles.
I was wondering if it would be possible to include fuel tank capability and recommend or preferred octane fuel in your reviews
For example:
The 2024 Z71 2.5l Turbo has a 93 octane rating with a 21.7 gal fuel tank. Our real world mpg is City/Hwy/Combine. The cost per fill up in the state of California would be (21.7*$4.747) $103
Just food for thought.
I have a fully loaded RS around $61,500 got it’s May 13,2024 Just me and my wife I the only one that rides in it 95% of the time. Love my purchase only have about.3350 miles on it could have got a $110,000 truck put it in sports mode turn on the 10 speaker Bose 4:53 system this 4 cylinder flys and it looks good too.
I ride in sport mode and AWD and turn that stop & start all the I could have got a corvette like most of my friends so I no power in sport mode take the engine and sound to a different level and again the 10 speaker Bose system can’t hear the engine noise and it doesn’t bother me .
Sound of engine is not a problem again people
Re the loud engine noises coming through into the cabin, I wonder if the GMC or Buick cousins are any better with sound absorption material etc to reduce that.
22:20 Same engine and no extra sound deadening in Acadia and Enclave
They are not. I have a 2025 Enclave loaner. The engine sound in the cabin is horrible. I really like the car otherwise. It has great power. Sounds god awful. Even at low revs, it is in your face grinding.
Ah thank you guys, I missed that part. Yeah that’s quite unfortunate that at least for the more premium models and brands there isn’t anything more in that regard than the base trim.
No they are not
I mean, your an auto critic, so your going to hate something lol. 😂 😂 But everyone who’s gotten into it says it’s loud under hard acceleration. But it seems to sell well, so I wonder if GM will add more sound deadening or say screw it, people are buying it?
First, great review. You really fit a ton of information in your videos. Second, I don’t understand the appeal of these 3 row SUVs if your main concern is space. Minivans are way better in that aspect. These SUVs seem to be more expensive and I am not sure what advantage they offer a family with multiple kids.
If the engine sound is so bad, they need to make sure the sound dampening is unbelievable
If you‘be been asking for fun trips to car dealer, this Traverse will make sure it will happen as often as it can.
if only chevy did a hybrid. I would seriously consider them.
Hoping with a couple of years they have been able to iron out some of the engine refinement. Most people are crying about losing the V6 but I definitely won’t mind the extra low end torque.
Really annoying that can't get 8 passenger seating in Z71.
The main reason why I had to skip it
I'm honestly more disappointed you can't get it as a 5 seater, like the way gmc allowed the first gen Acadia at4 to have a third row delete. Less weight and more storage space means more cargo, something a z71 buyer looking for a z71 would appreciate
Hello Alex,
Should we also add the number of speakers or music system fidelity as a criteria? I might have missed if you already did.
Thanks for a Great Review, Again.
Any ideas to dampen the engine noise , any aftermarket options?
Whoever it is the keeps deciding to use shiny "piano black" interior components has never lived in the real world. STOP IT ALREADY! I'm about to take some fine steel wool and see if I can't even out the appearance with a "brushed" mat finish.
Thank you for being the only review I've watched to mention that about the AWD system... Outside of body on frame and off-roady types with locking diffs, you'd expect a vehicle in this class and amongst its competition to have that "slip and grip" type system that's almost synonymous with modern day crossover type SUVs. Living in an area with unpredictable weather systems, it's nice driving a vehicle that controls the AWD system as just that, AWD. I'm looking to get into a 3 row family mover from a Subaru Forester and this might just be a deal breaker.
I think the Z71 is the sweet spot in the trim line. Personally I'm not a fan of vinyl seats, but GM doesn't care what i want. My build would be Z71, second row bench, no third row, and cloth seats. One can wish. Thanks for the review.
You just described rav4 xle 😂
@@danguelph2676 Are you comparing Traverse and RAV4 in interior/cargo space?
It's a very nice SUV from Chevrolet
Funny how you found styling below everything you compared it too while I think the traverse easily has the best look out of all of the competition. I think I'd go for Toyota, why. Reliability.
So this is the new Tahoe. Got it ✅
Engine noise is a deal-killer for some people. I consider the Chevy and GMC both to be exceptionally handsome, and have sat in the GMC version and loved it, but didn't want to waste the salesperson's time with a test drive as I hate four-cylinder harmonics and had heard that these are not well isolated in that regard.
Gotta have a hybrid option. And for the price, these sb some of the quietest on the road.
Alex is keeping Marshall's in business.
Alex, I hope you get the Buick equivalent, which has active noise cancellation. Hopefully it will be quieter, both engine noise as well as general road noise... Or not?
The engine noise isn’t any better, road noise is a bit better that’s all
So, GM successfully protects against cannibalizing sales from Tahoe/Yukon due to 4-cylinder whine and sound intrusion. Point for them. I’ll probably choose my 4th Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban for 2026.
As for the AWD system, we should all salute to Saab's XWD (the 4th Gen Haldex with torque vectoring). I believe GM uses a modified version of XWD to newer Opel and Chevy FWD based vehicles.
These automakers putting 4 cylinders into big SUV's is a BIG problem. I do not see this working out for longevity. Give me an older vehicle any day.
@@Jonathan-bk3dq I own a vehicle in this size category V6 powered and tow heavy
I can’t imagine with how hard the engine works paired with the noise makes towing much of anything a good decision
Older engines almost always wear out sooner, though these days it's actually very uncommon for an engine to wear our before the rest of the car. High-powered fours have been around for a decade and don't seem to have unusual short lifespans. As long as they aren't getting too hot they're fine.
@ um, this has a turbo and turbo engines wear out quicker than naturally aspirated. That’s a well known fact. Plus, it’s never a great idea to put a 4 cylinder in a huge SUV like this. It sounds like it struggling already.
How tall are you btw to better assess the legroom/headroom in this car
At 6' 10" tall I'm hoping that this new iteration of the GM three row SUV's is set up to be comfortable for me to drive. I've sat in the new Pilot (OK, but not great) and the Grand Highlander (nope) and I'm still looking for something that as or more comfortable than what I'm currently driving (1st gen Pilot). I know I can go really big (F150, etc.), but going really big has it's drawbacks as well. One thing that I'm hoping GM figures out soon is how to make a seat that doesn't feel like poured concrete.
I'm tall and would love driver side thigh support extension!
I know Americans love big cars, but fact that this thing is the biggest of its main competitors biggest options, and there's another model thats even larger scares me a bit.
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I test drove a Z71 yesterday and noticed that it did not come with 360 cameras as standard. Additionally, the front parking sensors were missing, making it challenging to park in tight garage spaces.
Yeah you have to add the driver confidence package they remove those features for 2025 model $500 option now stupid in my opinion it's standard on the RS and high country option on the other trims
Make these crossovers the size of a school bus is what you’re saying to make them practical.
Other GM clones dont have a bench seat option. Would be useful to have mentioned that
I would buy one of these triplets in a heatbeat. . .if they offered a 32+ mpg hybrid powertrain.
They need a premier or high country trim. Ive actually seen like 5x as many Z71 and RS trims instead of LS or LT trims. In fact ive seen a 2025 Traverse Premier trim once at a grocery store. I assume it was a pre production model or something they are planning to release hopefully for the next model year. The RS trim doesnt feel as luxurious/expensive as it is inside and for 56K or whatever. The old high country trim was quite nice and has a nice premium vibe
He said they have a high country trim for 2025
I have the Traverse 2025 and I really dissatisfied and disappointed with the way the engine sounds and the lack of power,,,
Why did you buy it? Didn't you test drive it. That alone should have told you right away.
Does GM put active sound cancellation in their vehicles still? I thought Buick used to. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Great design in and out- it felt short on powertrain. They should have kept the v6 and add hybrid drive instead .
That would have been hard to package. A hybrid with this four would have fit, give better gas mileage, and meant the engine wasn't straining so badly under load.
@ Mazda CX90, Lexus Tx 550 h and Toyota grand higlander - all have v6 with hybrid system 🤷
Yeah that engine noise is not what you think of when you see a big SUV - especially one that has the sharp, squared off design of this one.
The Ford Bronco offers multiple engines, a 4 and a 6. The fact that you’re stuck with only the loud 4cyl in the Traverse may be a deal breaker for some, especially when there are so many options in this segment.
If the EPA wants us to be more efficient, I say bring in more European models for people to use (like GM’s Vauxhall MPV’s) and leave a proper big, low stressed V8 engine for these big SUV’s.
Obviously it’s a pipe dream… but a guy can dream!
I always though for reliability, Traverse has done very well. So not sure the reliability level SB that high. Also love the way they have a button to engage the AWD system.
All I want to know is since the headlamps are part of the infotainment system, is there a manual or back up system if you’re unable to access said infotainment system….
It's so strange you have to manually engage AWD. That's a big flaw.
One question on the 4WD Traverse: Does having an on/off switch for the 4WD mean that it could be towed on a car dolly with the rear wheels on the pavement? That kind of thing would be of interest to those that tow a vehicle behind a motorhome.
I don’t believe so
Best reviews in the biz. At 150k miles I would guess this is 2-3X more expensive to maintain (repair) than any Toyonda competitor.
Is that based on anything of substance? And even if somehow that were accurate, 2-3x of only a little amount is still probably only a little bit of money so probably not a big deal either way.
Reputation (granted, subjective) and historic resale value (objective). To clarify, I should have said repair, not maintenance.
Probably so, given GM's record. It won't necessarily be that loud engine, just everything else.
I own a GM 4cyl turbo engine car. Complete POS. Never again GM.
I haven’t watched the video yet, but I HAVE been waiting for you to see how that engine stacks up!
I bought one in October and it's already in for transmission problems 🍋
I was going to go from my 23 traverse to the 25 but when I found out it was a 4 cylinder I was completely turn off. Waiting to see if they bring back the 6 cylinder
Why can't Chevy put in more sound deadening material under the hood? Seems so simple vs people not buying the car because of the noise. The Lincoln Nautilus has a 4 turbo and is significantly more quiet.
Love your reviews - but seriously do folks NEED such a massive machine ? A wise car salesperson once told me "buy the car that's right for 90% of your needs" you can rent or borrow for the other 10%. I can't even Imagine needing something this big - maybe once a year ? I hate being near one of these monsters on the highway.
Stay home and hide.
Seems like a big car for a 4 cylinder engine.
That's how the world is going. When you can get well over 300 hp and abundant torque from a four, a less efficient, more expensive six doesn't make much sense.
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can you please make standard test if 85" TV fits in the cargo ? thanks
I know it's not the same size....but a 75" fits....I have the RS Trim.
85-in should fit with the seats down
Too bad the driver seat only scored an 8/10. Best looking suv in the segment, too bad it’s a Chevy! Where’s the hybrid!?
Impressive GM. Unfortunately GM has never mastered the 4 cylinder engine unlike Ford, Toyota or (gold standard) Honda. A shame since their V6 and V8s have been largely good. And it’s clearly built to a price point so its junk after 5 years instead of the 10 years you get from the Japanese.
"and it won't break the bank starting at $41,995. But more than just being affordable, the Traverse is huge inside".... no, it will break the bank, just maybe not as badly as some other cars in its class. And it is not affordable. Even if you can find that 42k version with no add-ons, you're at 46k after taxes and fees. A 72 month loan at 5% interest gets you a monthly payment of about $750. When did we accept as a society that it is normal and affordable to have a monthly payment of $750 for the base model of a family SUV that likely will need major repairs by the time the loan is paid off?
The engines on these are so bad
GM did a great job with the styling, probably one of the better generational transformations of late..but can't help but notice another ballooning msrp for a car that was pretty cheap with a less complicated drivetrain for americans....maybe being ugly is better for consumer's wallets..
In my experience, GM just can't make a comfortable seat.
Mechanics love this car 😂
Lol
Bring back the 3800 V6…
They are too stupid to do that
Design 10/10! Engine 0.5/10! GM really had an opportunity here, hopefully next year the higher trims get adequate HP! Shocked you even said it was the “Best Large SUV”…??? No way.
@alex we love this vehicle any idea when will the hybrid on this come out.? Else we will have to go grand highlander route as TX hybrid is too pricey
GM won’t comment. It’s unlikely for the next 18-24 months
The gh hybrid and tx hybrid are way overpriced and worse in most ways. Just suck it up and pay more for fuel. It’ll still be significantly cheaper than getting the hybrids from Toyota
@@AAutoBuyersGuidethanks a ton..!!!
@@naveenthemachinethanks its for the torque that i prefer the hybrid max.
@@amitgupta-rv1sh it’s nothing special. For the torque it has its slow. An MDX type S has the same torque yet it’ll destroy it
Even a ford explorer with slightly more torque will obliterate it
GM almost kicked a field goal, great size, great styling, great price, hit the post with the engine, very noisy and also you can hear it in the car with all the other noise. So close! Bit not quite there yet to dethrone the Asian equivalents. Shame
You had me all the way until you said it came with a turbo 4 cylinder *facepalm*...
It's peppy and damn quick. It's also an overbuilt engine block. Or at least the 2.7l in the pickup trucks are and this is a derivation of the engine. Only downside is it sounds bad and you hear it quite a bit when driving on adaptive cruise control and the car tries to accelerate. But it's quick 0-60 in 6.5 seconds or so
Also the base AWD gives you a 360 deg camera, essential for something this big @ayushmalpeddi2793
@ayushmalpeddi2793 I'm less concerned about the 0-60 and more about the reliability of putting a small displacement 4 cylinder in a large 3 row SUV meant for towing and people hauling.
@@RealElectechThese things aren't really meant for towing. They're boxes for families and their stuff. I don't think they're going to be working hard most of the time.
For this market I don’t think the noisy 4 cylinder is a big of deal that people make it. Your average consumer doesn’t know or care about that.
I’m eyeing the Acadia and cross shopping that and the Telluride.
Sorry, but every single one of us is the average consumer and a lot of us are going to buy something like this despite the engine noise what’s disgusting to me is that Buick has gotten away from its quiet tuning so what is the point of buying one then?
Best large family suv is still a suburban. Given the bigger and heavier and v8 Tahoe gets 20 mpg, if this had a v8 it's reasonable that it would be within 1mpg of this 4 banger
You did not mention adaptive cruise control.
Oh you mentioned it in the pricing section.
It’s in the active driver assist section as well
I will take double the warranty over double the roller bags, any day of the week.
Is Cadillac going to redesign the xt6?
I think they’ll do a great job. Even the current xt6 is competitive still even though Alex would say otherwise
It’s perfect for me
Yeah so don't forget to mention electrical issues and torque converter issues ones been replaced on mine and not even 30 days after replacing doing same thing it's gotta go back into shop pretty sure it's same issue
Test the cars that most buy. An LT is fine.
LT accounts for only 10% of expected sales. The top trims account for the majority of models sold to non-fleet buyers. Also, we don’t always have the choice of which trim we’re testing.
She's got it all....except an engine. Sounds like a Civic. Barf
Over $60k for a weak grumbly 4 banger, worst in class depraciation and questionable reliabilty. The Palisade Caligraphy and Grand Highlander are cheaper with a nicer interior and a better warranty.
Won't break the bank; but starts at $41k? Sorry, but to more than half of America, that is a lot of money. Auto manufactures are putting out nice stuff. That said, they are so out of touch with the reality of many Americans inability to actually afford these vehicles.
Our family previously owned a Traverse. It was an excellently thought out vehicle that had a lot of great family minded features. The biggest drawback about it; it was made by GM.
Sadly no car companies care about “half of America” when only around 12 million out of 330 million will buy a new car in a given year…
Woah! There is a $98k Tahoe?? LOL
I think so, and they will sell every single one of them and MSRP so get out of your fantasy land
The Buick Enclave, this and its sister models are in need of a hybrid version or at the very least a diesel version with fuel economy and torque to tow. The horrid 4 turbo is an anemic gas guzzler.