Specs and Highlights of the 2027 Chevy Traverse

The 2027 Traverse lineup breaks down into four trims

LT, Z71, RS, and High Country each share the same mechanical foundation but are styled and equipped for a different kind of buyer.

LT anchors the lineup as the practical, family-first choice, running the 2.5L turbo engine and 8-speed automatic with room for up to 8 passengers. Shoppers who want a little more personality can look at the Midnight or Sport special editions available on LT, which add blackout trim and unique wheel finishes without stepping up a full trim. Z71 shifts focus to light off-roading with Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, an advanced Twin-Clutch AWD system, and all-terrain tires on 18-inch high gloss black machined-faced wheels. RS keeps things sporty with blackout badging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, Red décor, 22-inch high gloss black-painted aluminum wheels, and — new for 2027 — standard Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan. High Country trades rugged for refined, adding an evolved premium interior with real wood trim accents, microfiber suede placed throughout the cabin, exclusive Tritan Satin finishes inside and out, a redesigned High Country badge, new 22-inch high gloss black machined-face wheels, and its own standard Super Cruise plan. With the 2027 Traverse trim levels explained side by side, the choice really comes down to how — and where — someone plans to drive it.

Traverse Trims at a Glance

• LT – The value-driven daily driver, starting at $40,800
• Z71 – Built for light off-road use, starting at $49,100
• RS – Sporty blackout styling with standard Super Cruise, starting at $55,800
• High Country – Premium comfort, wood trim, and standard Super Cruise, starting at $56,100

Every 2027 Traverse trim runs the same turbocharged 2.5L engine

The engine produces 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, paired with a standard 5,000-lb towing capacity when properly equipped on LT, Z71, and RS.

Chevy Traverse towing capacity matters for anyone hauling a camper, boat, or a trailer full of gear, and the Traverse handles up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped thanks to its included trailering package. That capability traces back to the Traverse engine lineup being built around a single strong turbocharged four-cylinder in place of the previous generation's V6 — a swap that actually improves both efficiency and low-end pulling power. Paired with an 8-speed automatic, the Traverse runs on regular 87-octane unleaded and feels responsive in town while staying composed towing on the highway. Chevy Traverse horsepower checks in at 328, with fuel economy landing at 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway on FWD models. Standard trailering tech — Hitch View, Hitch Guidance, and a trailering app — takes some of the guesswork out of hauling.

Traverse seating capacity tops out at 8 on the LT trim

Z71, RS, and High Country seat 7 — and every configuration keeps up to 98 cu. ft. of cargo room in play.

For growing families, Chevy Traverse seating capacity flexes to match the day. LT offers an available second-row bench that brings total seating to 8, while Z71, RS, and High Country come standard as a Chevy Traverse 7-passenger SUV with second-row captain's chairs instead. Either way, the third row folds flat for cargo, and RS features a standard One-Touch Fold automatic second row, with power-folding third-row seating available. Traverse cargo space maxes out at a best-in-class 98 cu. ft. with everything folded down, with 56.6 cu. ft. behind the second row and 22.9 cu. ft. still available behind the third row for groceries or sports gear. At just over 204 inches long and roughly 88 inches wide with mirrors, there's a reasonable amount of SUV to work with, and the AutoSense Power Liftgate opens hands-free when arms are full.