The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is the three-row Chevy for a family that has run out of room in a two-row crossover but does not want a full-size truck-based SUV in the driveway. It opens at $40,800 before a $1,995 destination charge, carries a 2.5L turbocharged four rated at 328 horsepower, tows 5,000 pounds properly equipped, and swallows 98 cubic feet of cargo with the second and third rows folded. For a family in Reading running school runs through the week and a camper or a pair of kayaks up Route 61 to Blue Marsh Lake on the weekend, that combination is the whole argument.

We keep the Traverse on the lot in Hamburg and service it in our own shop. What follows is the powertrain, the four-trim ladder with real prices, the technology, the space and towing, the safety content, and a straight recommendation of which Traverse to buy for how you actually drive.

2027 Traverse Engines and Powertrain Options

There is one engine, and that is a feature rather than a limitation. Every 2027 Traverse leaves the factory with the same 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder and the same 8-speed automatic, so the trim you choose changes the equipment, the drivetrain and the styling, never the power under your foot. A shopper in Schuylkill Haven buying the entry LT gets the same 328 horsepower as the buyer taking home the High Country.

2.5L Turbo four-cylinder

328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque on regular 87-octane unleaded, through an 8-speed automatic. This is the turbocharged four that replaced the previous V6, and it makes more power than the V6 did. Front-wheel drive is standard on LT, RS and High Country, with all-wheel drive a $2,000 step on any of them. The Z71 is all-wheel drive only.

What it returns at the pump

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined
Front-wheel drive	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG
All-wheel drive	20 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG

EPA estimates, published at fueleconomy.gov. The two-MPG highway difference between front and all-wheel drive is the real cost of all-wheel drive, and on a Route 61 commute between Reading and Hamburg it is worth about a tank a year.

2027 Traverse Trim Lineup and Pricing for Reading Shoppers

Four trims, and they are not a simple ladder. LT is the volume trim, Z71 is the off-road-equipped one, and RS and High Country sit at the top of the ladder doing completely different jobs. Every price below excludes the $1,995 destination charge, which is how Chevrolet publishes them.

Trim	Starting MSRP	With all-wheel drive	Who it is for
LT	$40,800	$42,800	The family that wants three rows, the full 17.7-inch screen and the option of eight seats.
Z71	All-wheel drive only	$49,100	The buyer who leaves pavement: twin-clutch all-wheel drive, off-road suspension, skid plate, all-terrain tires.
RS	$55,800	$57,800	The buyer who wants the blacked-out look, 22-inch wheels and Super Cruise as standard equipment.
High Country	$56,100	$58,100	The buyer who wants the quiet, comfort-first flagship: Bose audio, leatherette and 22-inch wheels as standard.

MSRP excludes the $1,995 destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. All-wheel drive is a $2,000 step on LT, RS and High Country, and it is standard on the Z71. The High Country tops the 2027 ladder and comes with Bose premium audio, Jet Black and Natural Tan leatherette, heated mirrors and 22-inch painted alloy wheels as standard equipment.

Technology and Connectivity

The headline is that the big screen is not an upgrade. Every 2027 Traverse, including the $40,800 LT, gets a 17.7-inch diagonal colour touchscreen with Google built-in, which means Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play store run natively rather than through a phone. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are there for the phone you already carry, and wireless phone charging comes with the Convenience Package on the LT.

Super Cruise is the other one worth understanding. It is Chevrolet's hands-free driver assistance system for compatible mapped highways, and for 2027 it is standard equipment on the RS along with a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan. On a long run down Interstate 78 toward Allentown, or north on Route 61 to Pottsville, it is the feature that changes how tiring the drive is. OnStar services, a Wi-Fi hotspot capability and over-the-air software updates round out the connected side.

The RS also gets power-folding second- and third-row seating as standard for 2027, plus a One-Touch Fold automatic second row, which sounds like a convenience item until the second time you load plywood in a parking lot in the rain.

Interior and Comfort

Seven seats is the standard arrangement, with second-row captain's chairs. The LT is the one trim that offers a second-row bench, which takes it to eight. If you are regularly carrying a full carpool out of Bally or Lebanon, that bench is a reason to look hard at the LT rather than assume the money buys more room further up the ladder, because it does not.

Smart Slide second-row seats let the second row move forward with a child seat still installed, which is the specific mechanism that makes the third row usable for a family with a toddler and older kids at the same time. An AutoSense Power Liftgate opens hands-free at the back.

Upholstery, wheel size and interior finish are where the trims separate. The Z71 gets its own Oregon seat colour for 2027, the RS moves to a more premium synthetic leather with red decor and a flat-bottom steering wheel, and the High Country is finished as the comfort-first trim rather than the sport one. The full trim-by-trim breakdown lives on the 2027 Traverse trims page.

Cargo and Passenger Space, and What the Traverse Will Tow

Cargo is the number Chevrolet leads with, and it earns the billing: 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, and 98 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded. The figure that matters to most families is the first one, because it is the space you have with everybody aboard. Twenty-three cubic feet behind a third row is a full week of groceries for a family of six, or a stroller and a hockey bag, without folding anything down.

Towing is 5,000 pounds properly equipped, and the important detail is that this is not a trim upgrade. The trailering equipment is included on LT, Z71 and RS, so a $40,800 LT tows the same 5,000 pounds as a $57,800 RS. Five thousand pounds covers a small travel trailer, a pair of personal watercraft on a double trailer, or a loaded utility trailer for a weekend near Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. For a large fifth-wheel, a Tahoe or a Silverado is the right tool, and we stock both.

Every dimension, the cargo splits by row and towing by configuration are laid out on the 2027 Traverse specs page.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Chevrolet fits more than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features to every 2027 Traverse. Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicycle Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and the Safety Alert Seat are standard equipment rather than package items, which is the part worth knowing when you are cross-shopping a base trim against a rival's base trim.

Which 2027 Traverse Is Right for You?

Four trims, one engine, so this decision is about equipment and drivetrain rather than performance.

• You need eight seats. The LT with the second-row bench is the only Traverse that seats eight, and it is the least expensive trim in the lineup. That is the whole recommendation.
• You drive a gravel road, a job site or an unplowed hill in February. The Z71 is the one with twin-clutch all-wheel drive, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, off-road suspension, a skid plate and all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels.
• You commute long highway miles. The RS is the trim with standard Super Cruise and a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan, which is the feature that pays you back every single week on Interstate 78.
• You want the quietest, most comfortable Traverse. The High Country tops the 2027 ladder with Bose premium audio, leatherette seating, heated mirrors and standard 22-inch wheels.
• You want the most Traverse for the money. An LT with all-wheel drive at $42,800 gives you the same 328 horsepower, the same 5,000-pound tow rating, the same 98 cubic feet and the same 17.7-inch screen as the trims above it.

Warranty and Ownership

Every 2027 Traverse carries Chevrolet's 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/100,000-mile rust-through warranty. Scheduled service, oil intervals and what the first years of ownership actually cost are covered on the 2027 Traverse service and maintenance page.

Why Buy the 2027 Traverse at Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg

Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg is at 1080 S 4th St, Hamburg, PA 19526, an easy run up Route 61 from Reading, past Cabela's, and straight down from Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville. We stock the Traverse, our Chevrolet-trained technicians service it in our own shop, and we fit genuine GM parts.

Start with the Traverse we have in stock, book a test drive, or get pre-approved before you come in. If you have a vehicle to trade, get a value on it first. Call us at (610) 674-0598.

2027 Chevrolet Traverse Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2027 Traverse starts at $40,800 for the LT, excluding a $1,995 destination charge. The Z71 is $49,100 with standard all-wheel drive, the RS is $55,800, and the High Country is $56,100. All-wheel drive adds $2,000 to the LT, RS and High Country.

What engine is in the 2027 Traverse?

A 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic. It is the only engine offered, and it is fitted to every trim. It runs on regular 87-octane unleaded.

How many miles per gallon does the 2027 Traverse get?

The EPA rates the front-wheel-drive Traverse at 20 MPG city, 26 highway and 22 combined. All-wheel drive is rated 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined. Figures are published at fueleconomy.gov.

How much can a 2027 Traverse tow?

5,000 pounds, properly equipped. The trailering equipment is included on LT, Z71 and RS, so the tow rating does not change as you move up the trim ladder.

Does the 2027 Traverse seat 8?

The LT does, with the available second-row bench. Every other trim seats seven with second-row captain's chairs. The LT is the only path to eight seats in the 2027 lineup.

How much cargo space does the 2027 Traverse have?

22.9 cubic feet behind the third row and 98 cubic feet maximum with the second and third rows folded.

Is all-wheel drive standard on the 2027 Traverse?

Only on the Z71, which is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive. Everything else starts as a front-driver, and all-wheel drive is a $2,000 option on each of them.

Which 2027 Traverse trims come with Super Cruise?

Only the RS carries it as standard for 2027, bundled with a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan. For the other trims, ask us what the build in front of you includes.

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