As with any family vehicle, one of the most important sections is safety. The Traverse has the segment’s only front seat center airbag, which inflates in the middle of the two front seat occupants for additional protection. It was also named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2013 and is offered with crash-avoidance technology such as forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
The 3.6-liter V6 in the Traverse is producing 288 horsepower and can return 24 mpg on the highway. In addition to great fuel economy and safety, the Traverse was also recognized for its usability. Designed for families, it has easily cleanable seats, multiple USB ports and an available power lift gate and rear seat entertainment system. The second row seats can be either 1 person captain’s chairs or a three person bench, while the third-row bench can accommodate another 3 passengers.
“Traverse’s winning combination blends the capability and roominess of a traditional SUV with the attributes of a crossover, including a car-like driving experience, low step-in height and good efficiency on the highway,” Steve Majoros, marketing director of Chevrolet cars and crossovers, said in a statement.
The accolade adds to the Traverse’s awards received so far this year. It was also named one of Kelly Blue Book’s 12 Best Family Cars for 2014, joining the other bowtie—branded car which made the list, the 2014 Chevy Impala.
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