2018 Chevy Traverse growing from midsize to fullsize

The first thing you’ll notice about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: it’s huge. The Traverse has always been on the larger size of the midsize crossover segment, but in its new generation, it grows even more, surpassing big-brother Tahoe in a number of dimensions. The Traverse also comes to market with a wider trim range than before, with a choice of two powertrains. 

Chevy’s new Traverse is 204.3 inches long, riding on a 120.9-inch wheelbase. Compare that to a Tahoe, and the Traverse is 0.4 inches longer overall, with a 4.9-inch longer wheelbase. With both rows of seats folded, a Traverse can carry 98.5 cubic feet of cargo space. A Tahoe, on the other hand, carries 94.7. When asked about this size difference, Chevyofficials basically told us that the main reason to buy a Tahoe now, is if you need the 8,600-pound towing capacity. This also means there’s a serious difference between the Traverse and its platform mate, the GMC Acadia – the Chevy is nearly nine inches longer. Read more