The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts at a $40,800 MSRP and puts a 328-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, up to 98 cubic feet of cargo room and seating for as many as eight people on one midsize footprint, with 5,000 pounds of towing properly equipped, with the included trailering equipment. Around here that combination does double duty most weeks: a school run and an I-49 commute Monday through Friday, then a boat trailer pointed at Prairie Creek on Saturday morning.

George Nunnally Chevrolet stocks the Traverse lineup in Bentonville, inside easy reach of Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville and Siloam Springs. What follows is the buying answer: what the powertrain does, what each of the four trims costs and includes, how much the cabin actually holds, and which one is the right pick for the way you drive.

2027 Traverse Engine and Powertrain

Every 2027 Traverse runs the same 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder and the same 8-speed automatic, LT through High Country, which means the trim you choose is decided by seats, traction and equipment rather than by how much power you are willing to pay for. You get all 328 horsepower at the LT's $40,800 starting MSRP.

2.5L Turbo, 328 horsepower

The turbocharged 2.5-liter makes 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, numbers that used to require a V6 in this class. Torque arrives low enough that a loaded Traverse pulls away from a light without downshifting through half the gearbox, which is what you feel in stop-and-go traffic on the old business route far more often than you feel peak horsepower.

Front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available

LT, RS and High Country come with front-wheel drive and add all-wheel drive for $2,000 on the starting MSRP. The Z71 is all-wheel drive only, and its system is the Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD setup rather than the on-demand hardware underneath the other trims. On a wet concrete boat ramp, or on a glazed secondary road in February, that difference stops being a line on a page.

Fuel economy

A front-drive 2027 Traverse is EPA-rated at 20 mpg city, 26 highway and 22 combined. Choosing all-wheel drive costs one mpg combined, at 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined. Both figures come from fueleconomy.gov. Treat the highway number as a steady-cruise ceiling rather than a weekly average; a commute that mixes long interstate grades with signal-to-signal driving on the business route lands closer to the combined figure.

Drivetrain	City	Highway	Combined
Front-wheel drive	20 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg
All-wheel drive	20 mpg	24 mpg	21 mpg

2027 Traverse Trim Lineup and Pricing

Four trims split the lineup by what you want the Traverse to be, not by how fast you want it to go. All prices are starting MSRP and exclude the $1,995 destination freight charge, tax, title, license and dealer fees.

Trim	Starting MSRP (FWD)	Starting MSRP (AWD)	The idea
LT	from $40,800	from $42,800	The volume trim, and the only one offering eight-passenger seating
Z71	AWD only	from $49,100	Off-road hardware, all-terrain tires, twin-clutch all-wheel drive
RS	from $55,800	from $57,800	Blacked-out street style, standard Super Cruise, 22-inch wheels
High Country	from $56,100	from $58,100	Real wood trim, Tritan Satin finishes, standard Super Cruise

LT

The LT carries the 17.7-inch touchscreen, Smart Slide Seats for third-row access, and the AutoSense Power Liftgate as standard equipment. It is also the trim to order if you need a third belt across row two: seven seats are standard here and the eight-seat bench is an LT-only option.

Z71

The Z71 is the traction trim, and its equipment sorts into three jobs. Grip: the Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD System, plus all-terrain tires on 18-inch high gloss Black machined-face wheels. Control on a slope: Terrain Mode and Hill Descent Control. Protection underneath: a raised, retuned suspension and a skid plate. It carries everything the LT has beneath all of that, and for 2027 it can be ordered with the Oregon seat color.

RS

Buy the RS for two things you use every day and one you look at. The seats: both back rows fold by power, and the second row does it with One-Touch Fold, so reconfiguring for a cargo run happens from the liftgate instead of from your knees. The highway: hands-free Super Cruise comes standard here for 2027, with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan attached. The look: blackout grille, roof rails and badging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, red cabin accents and 22-inch high gloss Black-painted aluminum wheels.

High Country

Buy the High Country for what you touch. Chevrolet rebuilt its cabin for 2027 around real wood trim accents and microfiber suede, with Tritan Satin finishes carried inside and out and redesigned badging on the doors, liftgate and sill plates. The wheels are the 22-inch machined-face set in high gloss Black, and hands-free Super Cruise is included with its 3-year OnStar plan. It also now opens above the RS on price, which is the reverse of a year ago, so treat the two as a choice of character rather than a step up.

What Changed on the 2027 Traverse

If you shopped a Traverse a year ago, four things are different enough to change which trim you buy.

Change	What it means for you
High Country now tops the range, at a $56,100 starting MSRP against the RS at $55,800	The order flipped. Cross-shop the two on cabin materials rather than assuming the more expensive one is the sportier one
Super Cruise is standard on RS, with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan	Hands-free highway driving is no longer something you add to the RS; it is in the starting price
Power-folding second and third rows are standard on RS, with One-Touch Fold on row two	Reconfiguring for cargo is a button at the liftgate instead of a reach across the seat
Wheels change on two trims: Z71 to 18-inch high gloss Black machined-face with all-terrain tires, RS to 22-inch high gloss Black-painted aluminum	The Z71 now looks and rides like the off-road trim it is; the RS looks like the street trim it is

There are new colors too. Twilight Blue is offered on RS and High Country, Trillium Green Metallic on all four trims, and the Z71 can be ordered with a new Oregon seat color.

Technology and Connectivity

A 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment screen is standard on every 2027 Traverse, not an upgrade you pay for on the expensive trims. It runs Google built-in, which means Maps, Assistant and Play live in the vehicle rather than being mirrored off a phone: navigation works when a passenger's phone leaves the car, and voice commands reach the climate control and not just the radio. Wireless smartphone connectivity is there for anyone who would rather use their own phone anyway, and OnStar services run alongside both.

Super Cruise is the headline. On RS and High Country it is standard equipment for 2027, bundled with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan, and it lets you drive hands-free on compatible mapped highways. On the interstate run south to Fayetteville that is most of the trip. It is available elsewhere in the lineup; the two trims where it is standard are RS and High Country.

Interior and Comfort for Northwest Arkansas Families

The Traverse seats seven as standard and up to eight on the LT with the second-row bench. Second-row Smart Slide Seats move forward with a child seat still installed, which is the difference between loading three kids in the Crystal Bridges lot in one minute or five.

Long humid Ozark summers push a cabin's climate system harder than the thermometer suggests, and a three-row vehicle has a lot of glass and a lot of air to move. A family on the long interstate run north, or the US-412 stretch in from Siloam Springs, spends real time inside that cabin. Rear climate control and the power liftgate are the two features owners here mention first, usually in the same breath as the school pickup line.

Towing and Cargo Space for Northwest Arkansas

Maximum cargo volume is 98 cubic feet, which Chevrolet calls best in class, and it is the number that decides most Traverse purchases in this market. Fold everything flat and it swallows a plywood run for a home project; leave the third row up and it still takes a week of groceries plus two sets of hockey gear.

Chevrolet builds its own cargo case around four loads that are worth checking against yours: a large dog crate, which fits with room around it; a folded wheelchair, which sits alongside gear rather than instead of it; a full after-school carpool with bags; and a home-improvement run. The hardware that makes those work is ordinary and useful. The AutoSense Power Liftgate opens hands-free when your arms are full. Second-row Smart Slide Seats let a third-row passenger past without pulling the child seat. The One-Touch Fold second row on the RS and the available power-folding third row mean the seats come down without a wrestling match.

There is also a factory-supported accessibility route: the BraunAbility Traverse, built with a full-floor lowered design, a power-illuminated ramp and, when equipped, a 30.5-inch glide door opening, so a wheelchair user rides in a three-row SUV rather than a converted van.

Three of the four trims, LT, Z71 and RS, carry a 5,000-pound rating once the included trailering equipment is on the car. In practical terms that covers a bass boat, a small pontoon or a compact travel trailer with the family aboard, which is what the traffic headed east on AR-12 toward the Beaver Lake ramps mostly consists of from May through September. It does not cover a large fifth-wheel, and if that is the plan a full-size body-on-frame SUV is the honest answer.

Sustained grades on the interstate south of town load a drivetrain far harder than flat-country towing does, so match the trailer to the rating rather than to the flat-road feel.

Measure	2027 Traverse
Maximum cargo volume	98 cu ft
Seating	7 standard, 8 available on LT
Maximum towing, properly equipped	5,000 lbs
Infotainment screen	17.7 inches, standard

Safety and Driver Assistance

Every 2027 Traverse, LT through High Country, carries over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features, and they sort into two jobs. Stopping: Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian and Bicycle Braking watch the road ahead and intervene when you have not. Awareness: Blind Zone Steering Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Braking cover the two places a three-row vehicle hides things from its driver, and the Safety Alert Seat tells you which side the problem is on by pulsing that side of the cushion, which is faster to read than a chime in a car full of kids. Further driver assistance features are available. All of it assists a driver who is still doing the driving.

Which 2027 Traverse Is Right for You?

Four trims, four clear answers.

If this is you	Buy this	Why
You need a third seatbelt in row two	LT	Eight-passenger seating is an LT-only option
You launch a boat, or drive gravel and glaze	Z71	The only Traverse with locking rear traction and off-road rubber
Your commute is mostly interstate	RS	Hands-free highway driving is in the starting price, not an option
You want the quietest, richest cabin	High Country	Real wood, microfiber suede, Tritan Satin finishes
You want the most Traverse per dollar	LT AWD	All-weather traction and the full tech suite from a $42,800 MSRP

A well-equipped pick for most families here lands on an LT with all-wheel drive, from $42,800 before destination. See which trims are on the lot right now.

Why Buy the 2027 Traverse at George Nunnally Chevrolet

The store sits at 2700 SE Moberly Ln off SE Walton Blvd, a short run from I-49, which makes it a straightforward stop on the way in from Springdale or Rogers and an easy detour on the way back from XNA. You can price a Traverse, value your trade and start financing before you arrive, then spend the visit driving rather than paperworking. Call (479) 319-2494 or book a test drive.

2027 Chevrolet Traverse Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2027 Traverse starts at $40,800 for the LT with front-wheel drive, before the $1,995 destination freight charge. The Z71 starts at $49,100, the RS at $55,800 and the High Country at $56,100.

Which 2027 Traverse should most families buy?

The LT with all-wheel drive, at $42,800 before destination. It carries the same engine, screen and tow rating as every other trim, adds all-weather traction, and is the only trim that can be ordered with eight seats.

What engine is in the 2027 Traverse?

A 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder making 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic. Every trim gets the same one, so the engine is never a reason to move up the range.

How much can a 2027 Traverse tow?

5,000 pounds properly equipped on LT, Z71 and RS, with the included trailering equipment. That covers most bass boats, small pontoons and compact travel trailers.

How many people fit in a 2027 Traverse?

Seven as standard. Eight-passenger seating is available on the LT with the second-row bench.

Can you drive a 2027 Traverse hands-free?

Yes, on two trims without paying extra for it. The RS and the High Country carry Super Cruise as standard equipment for 2027, each with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan, and it is available elsewhere in the lineup.

What is the cargo space in a 2027 Traverse?

Up to 98 cubic feet at maximum, which Chevrolet describes as best in class for the segment.

What is new on the 2027 Traverse?

The High Country moves above the RS on price, Super Cruise becomes standard on the RS, power-folding second and third rows become standard on the RS, and both the Z71 and RS get new standard wheels. Twilight Blue and Trillium Green Metallic join the color palette.

Does the 2027 Traverse come with all-wheel drive?

On the Z71 it is the only drivetrain offered. Everywhere else front-wheel drive is what the trim ships with, and moving to all-wheel drive adds $2,000 to the starting MSRP.

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