2027 Traverse Specs and Dimensions Hot Springs AR

The 2027 Traverse's spec sheet tells a consistent story: one strong turbocharged engine, three usable rows measured in real inches, and cargo and towing numbers that sit at the top of the midsize three-row class. This page lays out every figure that matters, each sourced, for shoppers comparing the Traverse against its rivals from Arkadelphia to Malvern. Where a measurement is specific to a drivetrain or trim, it is labeled that way rather than blurred into a single number.

Engine and Powertrain Specifications

There is one powertrain across the entire 2027 Traverse line, and it is a strong one: a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, driving an 8-speed automatic on regular 87-octane fuel. That output tops the V6 the previous Traverse generation used. Front-wheel drive is standard on LT, RS and High Country; all-wheel drive is optional on those trims and standard on the Z71.

Fuel Economy and Range

The turbo-four is efficient for a vehicle this size, and the difference between drivetrains is a steady two MPG on the highway. On a regular highway run between Arkadelphia and Little Rock, that gap works out to roughly a tank of fuel over a year of commuting.

EPA estimates via fueleconomy.gov. An all-wheel-drive Z71 is EPA-rated for roughly 434 miles of city and 521 miles of highway driving on a tank.

Exterior Dimensions

At 204.5 inches long on a 121.0-inch wheelbase, the Traverse is a full-size-feeling three-row that still fits a standard garage. Width is 79.6 inches without mirrors, 87.9 with them, so it is worth folding the mirrors in a tight Hot Springs parking deck. The Z71, on its off-road suspension, stands taller and rides higher than the pavement trims.

Interior Dimensions and Seating

Because the Traverse absorbs the whole interior story on one page, here is the part that decides whether a family actually fits. Front occupants get 44.3 inches of legroom, which is generous enough that a tall driver and a tall teenager can share the front of the cabin without negotiating. The second row carries 41.5 inches of legroom, and shoulder room runs 62.3 inches in front and 62.2 in the rear, wide enough for genuine three-across seating on the school run rather than the token middle seat some rivals offer.

Seating runs up to eight with the LT's available second-row bench, or seven with second-row captain's chairs on the rest of the range. The LT's Smart Slide Seats move forward with a child seat installed, which is what keeps the third row reachable for a family juggling a toddler and older kids. An AutoSense power liftgate is standard, and RS and High Country add power-folding second and third rows.

Cargo, Weights and Capacities

Cargo is the number the Traverse is built to win. There is 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, so a full complement of passengers still travels with the week's groceries, and folding the rear rows opens a maximum of 97.6 cubic feet, which Chevrolet rounds to 98. Towing is rated up to 5,000 pounds properly equipped across the lineup with the included trailering equipment, enough for a fishing boat on the ramps around DeGray Lake.

Wheels by Trim

Wheel and tire packages are one of the clearest ways the trims separate. The Z71 rides on all-terrain rubber for grip off the pavement; the top two trims wear 22-inch wheels in two different finishes.

Key Features and Technology

Every 2027 Traverse is built around a 17.7-inch diagonal touchscreen and an 11-inch driver information display, with Google built-in, wireless phone charging and second-row USB ports all standard. A surround-view camera system is available, combining the exterior cameras into a top-down image for tight parking and lining up a trailer. Super Cruise hands-free highway driving is standard on the RS and the High Country and available elsewhere in the lineup.

Safety Specifications

More than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features come on every 2027 Traverse, so the protection that matters most is never an upsell. The suite spans automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane keeping and following-distance assistance, backed by camera-based systems for what sits in a blind spot. On the Z71, Hill Descent Control manages a controlled crawl down a loose grade, and across the range the available surround-view camera pays off at the boat ramp and in a crowded Malvern lot.

Warranty Coverage

The 2027 Traverse carries Chevrolet's standard coverage, and the covered first maintenance visit is a genuine ownership saving in the first year.

The Specs in Practice

Numbers on a page settle a comparison; the drive settles a purchase. In daily use around Garland County, the figures that pay off most are the 44.3 inches of front legroom on a long haul to Texarkana, the 22.9 cubic feet that keeps groceries and a full third row in the same trip, and the 5,000-pound tow rating that turns a Saturday at the lake into a real option rather than a rental. The 328-horsepower turbo makes climbing into the Ouachita Mountains with a full load an easy thing, and the 22-combined MPG on front-drive keeps the fuel bill in check for a vehicle this size. Full pricing for every trim is on the Trims and Pricing page, and current Traverse inventory is a click away.

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