The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse measures 204.5 inches long on a 121.0-inch wheelbase, weighs 4,504 pounds in LT front-drive form, holds up to 98 cubic feet of cargo with both rear rows down, and returns an EPA-rated 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. Curb weight, ground clearance and fuel capacity all move with drivetrain and trim, so each one below is stated with the configuration it belongs to. George Nunnally Chevrolet stocks every trim in Bentonville, an easy run for Northwest Arkansas buyers from Springdale, Rogers, Fayetteville or Siloam Springs. The Overview covers what the vehicle is; All Trims Compared covers what each trim costs and includes.

2027 Traverse Engine Specifications

One engine, one transmission, four trims. There is no optional powertrain to price out.

Specification	Value
Engine	2.5L turbocharged inline-four
Horsepower	328 hp
Torque	326 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Fuel	Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive available on LT, RS and High Country; all-wheel drive standard and exclusive on Z71

The Z71 uses the Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD System rather than the on-demand all-wheel drive optional on the other three trims. Both send power rearward; only the twin-clutch unit can divide it between the two rear wheels, which is what lets it put torque on the wheel that still has grip instead of splitting it evenly between one that does and one that does not.

Two figures explain why a 2.5-liter four replaced a V6 here without the vehicle feeling smaller. Torque is 326 lb-ft, within two of the horsepower figure, and a turbocharged four makes its torque low in the rev range rather than at the top. Pulling away from a stop with seven aboard, or holding a speed up a long grade with a trailer behind, is a torque question, and the 8-speed automatic has enough ratios to keep the engine inside its best range without hunting.

2027 Traverse Exterior Dimensions

The Traverse is a midsize three-row, which means it parks like a large crossover rather than like a full-size SUV.

Dimension	Measurement	Applies to
Overall length	204.5 in	All trims
Wheelbase	121.0 in	All trims
Width, excluding mirrors	79.6 in	All trims
Width, including mirrors	87.9 in	All trims
Height	70.7 in	Z71
Ground clearance	7.8 in	Z71
Turning circle	39.0 ft	All trims

Curb weight and gross vehicle weight rating both move with drivetrain, so they are listed by configuration rather than by badge.

Weight	Measurement	Configuration
Curb weight	4,504 pounds	LT with front-wheel drive
Curb weight	4,793 pounds	Z71, all-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight rating	6,394 pounds	Z71, all-wheel drive

2027 Traverse Interior Dimensions and Cargo Space

This is the section that decides the purchase for most three-row shoppers, so it carries the full set rather than a summary.

Interior measurement	Value
Seating capacity	7 standard across the range; an eighth belt via the LT bench
Front legroom	44.3 in
Second-row legroom	41.5 in
Front shoulder room	62.3 in
Rear shoulder room	62.2 in
Cargo volume behind the third row	22.9 cu ft
Maximum cargo volume	98 cu ft (97.6 cu ft to the tenth)

Two of those numbers do more work than the rest. The 22.9 cubic feet behind the raised third row is the everyday figure: it is what you have with all seven or eight seats occupied, and it is roughly a large dog crate, a folded wheelchair alongside gear, or a full grocery run for a family of six. The 98 cubic feet is the moving-day figure, with both rear rows down.

Shoulder room barely narrows between the front row and the second row, 62.3 inches against 62.2, which is why three across in row two is a real proposition in this vehicle rather than a technicality on a spec sheet. Front legroom of 44.3 inches and second-row legroom of 41.5 inches means the second row gives up under three inches to the front, so an adult sits behind an adult without negotiation.

How the seats move matters as much as how much room they enclose. Every trim gets Smart Slide in row two, which travels forward without the child seat coming out, and that is what decides whether row three is usable on a school morning or only in theory. The RS adds power-folding second and third rows with One-Touch Fold on row two, so the 22.9 cubic feet becomes 98 from a button at the liftgate. The AutoSense Power Liftgate, standard across the lineup, opens hands-free.

What actually fits

Configuration	Volume	Real-world load
All three rows up	22.9 cu ft	A large dog crate, a folded wheelchair beside gear, or a week of groceries for six
Third row folded	Between the two figures below	Stroller plus luggage for four, or a full weekend of camping gear
Both rear rows folded	98 cu ft	Sheet goods for a home project, a bike with the front wheel on, or a dorm move

2027 Traverse Capacity and Capability

Capability	Rating	Conditions
Maximum towing, properly equipped	5,000 lbs	LT, Z71 and RS with the included trailering equipment fitted
Maximum cargo volume	98 cu ft	Both rear rows folded
Cargo behind the third row	22.9 cu ft	All seats in use
Fuel tank	21.7 gal	All-wheel drive
Driving range	434 city / 521 highway miles	Z71 all-wheel drive, EPA rating times tank capacity

2027 Traverse Wheels, Tires and Brakes

Wheel choice on this lineup is a capability decision, not only a styling one, because the two extremes carry different tires.

Trim	Wheels	What that means
LT	Standard equipment wheels	All-season tires, the most compliant ride in the range
Z71	18-inch high gloss Black machined-face aluminum	All-terrain tires on the smallest wheel, so the most sidewall and the most grip off pavement
RS	22-inch high gloss Black-painted aluminum	The street setup: least sidewall, sharpest look
High Country	22-inch high gloss Black machined-face aluminum	Same diameter as the RS, different finish and a different wheel

The Z71 running an 18-inch wheel while the two expensive trims run 22s is deliberate. More sidewall absorbs the hit of a broken shoulder or a rutted launch ramp; less sidewall is quicker to turn in on pavement.

2027 Traverse Fuel Economy and Range

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

Both ratings come from fueleconomy.gov. All-wheel drive costs nothing in city driving and two miles per gallon on the highway. Almost all of the region's north-south traffic funnels onto I-49, and the alternative is the signal-to-signal run down US-71B, so the combined figure is the one that describes a real week here; the highway number is a steady-cruise ceiling. Drivers commuting from Rogers or Fayetteville see the combined number far more often than the highway one, and so does anyone running the US-412 corridor in from Siloam Springs.

2027 Traverse Key Features by Trim

The features buyers actually decide on, by trim. Legend: S is standard, O is available, "not std" means it is not standard equipment on that trim.

Feature	LT	Z71	RS	High Country
17.7-inch touchscreen with Google built-in	S	S	S	S
Smart Slide second-row seats	S	S	S	S
AutoSense Power Liftgate	S	S	S	S
Eight-passenger seating	O	not std	not std	not std
All-wheel drive	O	S	O	O
Super Cruise with 3-year OnStar plan	not std	not std	S	S
Power-folding second and third rows	not std	not std	S	not std
Terrain Mode and Hill Descent Control	not std	S	not std	not std
Off-road suspension and skid plate	not std	S	not std	not std
Real wood trim accents	not std	not std	not std	S

The full per-trim breakdown, with pricing and step-up guidance, lives on All Trims Compared.

2027 Traverse Safety and Compliance

Over 20 safety and driver assistance features are standard on every 2027 Traverse. The standard set includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicycle Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking and the Safety Alert Seat. Further driver assistance features sit on top of that standard set, the most capable being Super Cruise, which is fitted as standard equipment to the RS and the High Country.

2027 Traverse Warranty Coverage

Coverage terms below were confirmed on chevrolet.com on 2026-09-01.

Coverage	Term	What it covers
Bumper-to-bumper	3 years / 36,000 miles	Vehicle defect repairs; original tires covered, prorated after 12,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years / 60,000 miles	Engine, transmission, drive systems, transfer case, emission control systems
Rust-through	6 years / 100,000 miles	Body and sheet metal panels perforated by corrosion
Corrosion	3 years / 36,000 miles	Body and sheet metal corrosion
Roadside assistance and courtesy transportation	5 years / 60,000 miles	24-hour roadside, towing to a Chevrolet dealer, jump start, lockout, fuel delivery

Service intervals, what each visit covers and long-term ownership costs are on 2027 Traverse Service and Maintenance.

What These 2027 Traverse Numbers Mean in Practice

The number	What it decides
79.6 in wide, 87.9 in with mirrors	A standard single garage bay takes it with the mirrors out, though not by a wide margin. Fold them in a tight bay
204.5 in long	Roughly 17 feet. It fits a standard 20-foot garage with room for a bike behind it, and a standard parking bay without overhang
39.0 ft turning circle	Reasonable for a three-row. A U-turn on a two-lane road outside Springdale works; a U-turn on a narrow neighborhood street will be a three-point turn
7.8 in ground clearance on the Z71	Clears a rutted gravel drive and a launch ramp lip. This is not rock-crawling clearance and the Z71 is not built as one
22.9 cu ft behind row three	The number to check against your actual weekly load, because the 98 cu ft figure requires an empty back half of the vehicle
5,000 lbs towing, properly equipped	Weigh the trailer loaded rather than empty; the rating assumes the included trailering equipment is fitted
4,504 pounds LT FWD to 4,793 pounds Z71 AWD curb weight	About 300 pounds separate the lightest and heaviest configurations, which is why the all-wheel-drive highway rating gives up two mpg

Fuel capacity and range

A Z71 with all-wheel drive carries 21.7 gallons and is EPA-rated at 20 city and 24 highway, which works out to about 434 miles of city range and 521 miles of highway range on a full tank. In practical terms that is Bentonville to Dallas and back on the far side of one fill.

2027 Traverse Specifications FAQs

How long is a 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?

204.5 inches, on a 121.0-inch wheelbase.

How wide is a 2027 Traverse, and will it fit a garage?

79.6 inches without mirrors and 87.9 inches with them, which a standard single garage bay will take with the mirrors out.

How much fits behind the third row of a 2027 Traverse?

22.9 cubic feet behind the third row and up to 98 cubic feet with both rear rows folded.

How much does a 2027 Traverse weigh?

4,504 pounds for the LT with front-wheel drive and 4,793 pounds for the Z71 with all-wheel drive.

What is the 2027 Traverse gas mileage?

EPA-rated 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined with front-wheel drive; 20, 24 and 21 with all-wheel drive, per fueleconomy.gov.

What is the ground clearance on a 2027 Traverse Z71?

7.8 inches, with the off-road suspension and all-terrain tires that are standard on that trim.

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