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Full 2026 Chevrolet Traverse specs: engine, dimensions, cargo, towing, fuel economy and warranty, every figure sourced, for South Jersey shoppers.
204.5 inches long; 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row; up to 5,000 pounds of towing when properly equipped.
The 2026 Traverse combines a 328-horsepower turbo engine with three passenger rows. Its measurements answer several different buying questions: overall size helps assess parking, occupied-row cargo volume describes luggage room, and configuration-specific ratings govern loads. Use the dimensions alongside an inspection of the actual seating and equipment at Lucas.
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L turbocharged inline-four, direct injection |
| Horsepower | 328 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD standard; AWD available; AWD standard on Z71 |
| Fuel | Regular unleaded, 87 octane |
| Fuel tank | 19.4 gal (FWD) / 21.7 gal (AWD) |
For the LT front-drive example, the listed gross vehicle weight rating is 6,173 pounds and curb weight is 4,504 pounds. Their approximate 1,669-pound difference is a specification comparison, not a substitute for the individual vehicle’s loading label. Passengers, options and cargo count toward the Traverse’s payload.
| Dimension | Figure |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 204.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 79.6 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | 87.9 in |
| Height | 69.6 in (70.7 in Z71) |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in (7.8 in Z71) |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft |
| Curb weight (LT FWD) | 4,504 pounds |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,173 pounds |
| GVWR minus curb weight (LT FWD illustration) | 1,669 pounds |
| Dimension | Figure |
|---|---|
| Seating capacity | 7 (captain’s chairs) or 8 (LT bench) |
| Front headroom | 42.6 in |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in |
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Cargo behind 3rd row | 22.9 cu ft |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | 56.6 cu ft |
| Maximum cargo volume | 98 cu ft |
| Maximum towing | 5,000 lbs properly equipped |
| Trailering package | Standard on every trim |
| Trim | Wheels and tires |
|---|---|
| LT | 18-inch, 255/65R18 all-season |
| Z71 | 18-inch with all-terrain tires |
| High Country | 22-inch machined |
| RS | 22-inch gloss black |
Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive have separate EPA estimates. FWD and AWD Traverse models use regular 87-octane gasoline.
| Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | 20 | 26 | 22 |
| All-wheel drive | 20 | 24 | 21 |
S is standard, O is available, and No means the feature is not offered on that trim.
| Feature | LT | Z71 | High Country | RS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard all-wheel drive | O | S | O | O |
| 17.7-inch touchscreen | S | S | S | S |
| Super Cruise | O | O | S | S |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | O | O | S |
| Leather-appointed seats | No | No | S | S |
| 22-inch wheels | No | No | S | S |
The standard assistance equipment includes forward collision warnings, emergency braking, pedestrian braking and lane support. Available camera and parking features depend on trim and package. When evaluating safety, separate those fitted systems from crash-test performance; review individual IIHS and NHTSA results rather than assign a test score from a feature list.
Basic limited protection runs 3 years/36,000 miles and powertrain protection 5 years/60,000 miles under the warranty terms. Roadside assistance has its own 5-year/60,000-mile limit; rust-through coverage is 6 years/100,000 miles. Chevrolet also provides one covered initial maintenance visit within the first year, which is distinct from repair coverage.
Body width excludes the Traverse’s mirrors. The Traverse’s 5,000-pound towing maximum requires proper trailering equipment.
| If you care about | The number that matters | Traverse figure |
|---|---|---|
| Family and cargo | Maximum cargo volume | 98 cu ft |
| Fuel cost | Combined MPG (FWD) | 22 |
| Towing | Maximum tow rating | 5,000 lbs |
| Winter footing | Ground clearance (Z71) | 7.8 in |
The 2026 Traverse measures 204.5 inches in length, with a 121.0-inch wheelbase and a body width of 79.6 inches before mirrors. The Traverse is 87.9 inches wide including its mirrors.
Traverse cargo volume changes with the occupied seating rows: 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 56.6 behind the second and 98 with both rear rows folded. At Lucas, inspect the passenger arrangement needed for the trip first. The Traverse’s 98-cubic-foot cargo maximum requires the second and third rows folded.
The LT front-drive configuration lists 4,504 pounds of curb weight and a 6,173-pound gross vehicle rating. The approximate 1,669-pound difference is configuration context, not a universal loading instruction. Check the individual vehicle’s labels at Lucas and include occupants and equipment when deciding how the Traverse will be loaded.
The Traverse uses regular 87-octane gasoline, with a 19.4-gallon tank on front-drive configurations and 21.7 gallons on all-wheel-drive models. Match those figures to the vehicle you select at Lucas. Fuel capacity and an EPA efficiency figure are separate specifications, so neither alone promises the distance of your next trip.
The Traverse offers seven seats with second-row captain’s chairs or eight with the LT bench arrangement. Try access to the third row and inspect the cargo space left with the seats needed for your household occupied.
Properly equipped, the 2026 Traverse has a maximum towing figure of 5,000 pounds. Occupants, cargo and hitch requirements still belong in the calculation rather than being replaced by a model-level maximum.
The Z71 ground-clearance figure is 7.8 inches, compared with 6.8 inches for the other listed Traverse configurations. Use that specification alongside tires, drivetrain and the surfaces you intend to drive.
The EPA estimates are 22 mpg combined for front-drive Traverse configurations and 21 mpg combined for all-wheel drive. Actual fuel consumption varies with use rather than follow a guaranteed result.
For context alongside these measurements, review fueleconomy.gov ; iihs.org ; nhtsa.gov .
Use the Traverse dimensions to prepare a practical inspection: parking clearance, third-row access and luggage space with the required seats occupied. Arrange a test drive with Lucas Chevrolet and review the selected vehicle’s equipment. Lucas Chevrolet handles Traverse trade-in values, financing, leasing and service.
EPA fuel-economy estimates describe standardized testing; consumption depends on how the Traverse is driven.
