2026 Chevrolet Traverse Trims South Jersey

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse comes in four trims: LT, Z71, High Country and RS. Every one runs the same 328-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and 8-speed automatic, so choosing a trim is about drivetrain, equipment and style, not engine. This page breaks down each trim, lines them up side by side, and points to the sweet spot for most South Jersey families. Prices are base MSRP and exclude destination freight, tax, title, license and dealer fees.

2026 Traverse Trims at a Glance

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

LT: $40,800, the value trim

The LT is the volume seller and the only Traverse that seats eight, thanks to a no-cost second-row bench. Standard equipment is generous: heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an 8-way power driver's seat, the 17.7-inch touchscreen, a hands-free power liftgate, a Smart Slide second row, roof rails, the trailering package and Chevy Safety Assist. Cloth upholstery keeps the price down, front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive adds about $2,000. For a family that wants three rows without stretching the budget, the LT covers it.

Z71: $48,900, standard all-wheel drive

The Z71 is the off-road-flavored trim and the only Traverse with standard all-wheel drive. It adds an off-road-tuned suspension, 7.8 inches of ground clearance, a front skid plate, red recovery hooks, a Terrain drive mode, Hill Descent Control and rugged Evotex synthetic-leather seats on 18-inch all-terrain tires. It seats seven. For South Jersey buyers who see snow on I-295 or want a more capable stance, the Z71 builds all-weather traction into the price.

High Country: $55,100, the comfort flagship

The High Country is the comfort-focused top trim. It brings genuine leather, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, a power front-passenger seat, a power steering column, ambient lighting and chrome exterior trim, plus power-folding second and third rows on 22-inch machined wheels. Super Cruise hands-free driving is standard here. It seats seven and aims at buyers who want a near-luxury cabin without leaving the Chevrolet lineup.

RS: $55,400, the sport flagship

The RS lists just above the High Country and tops the range as the sport-styled trim. It swaps the chrome for a blackout grille, black roof rails and RS badging, adds red interior accents and a flat-bottom steering wheel, and includes a standard panoramic sunroof and standard Super Cruise on 22-inch gloss-black wheels. It seats seven. Treat the RS and High Country as a style choice at the same price point, sport versus comfort, not a step up or down.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

The Traverse Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

For most families the LT is the value sweet spot: it is the only trim that seats eight, it already includes heated seats, the big screen and the trailering package, and adding all-wheel drive for about $2,000 covers South Jersey winters. Step up to the Z71 if you want all-wheel drive built in with real off-road hardware. The jump to the High Country or RS is about materials and standard Super Cruise, not capability, and those two are priced together as a comfort-versus-sport pick.

Which Traverse Trim Is Right for You?

Pick the LT for the best value or to seat eight, the Z71 for standard all-wheel drive and a rugged look, the High Country for the most comfortable cabin with standard Super Cruise, or the RS for the sport styling and standard sunroof at the top of the range. Read the deeper detail on the specifications page, or see how the Traverse compares with the smaller Equinox.

Shop Traverse Trims at Lucas Chevrolet

Lucas Chevrolet stocks the Traverse lineup at 1622 Route 38 in Lumberton. Browse the trims in stock, line up financing, or call (609) 288-7663 to schedule a back-to-back test drive of the LT and a loaded trim.

2026 Traverse Trim FAQs

Which Traverse trim is the best value?

The LT. It starts at $40,800, is the only trim that seats eight, and already includes heated front seats, the 17.7-inch screen, a power liftgate and the trailering package. Adding all-wheel drive costs about $2,000.

Which Traverse trims have standard all-wheel drive?

Only the Z71 comes with all-wheel drive as standard. The LT, High Country and RS are front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available for about $2,000.

Which Traverse seats eight?

Only the LT, and only with its no-cost second-row bench. The Z71, High Country and RS use second-row captain's chairs and seat seven.

What is the difference between the High Country and the RS?

They are priced within $300 of each other and share the same equipment level. The High Country is the comfort trim with chrome and a luxury cabin; the RS is the sport trim with blackout styling and a standard panoramic sunroof. Both include standard Super Cruise.

Which trims include Super Cruise?

Super Cruise hands-free driving is standard on the High Country and RS and available on the LT and Z71 through the Enhanced Driving Package.

Does the Z71 have more ground clearance?

Yes. The Z71 raises ground clearance to 7.8 inches, up from 6.8 on the other trims, and adds a front skid plate, an off-road suspension and all-terrain tires.

Explore the 2026 Traverse Research Hub

MSRP excludes the destination freight charge, tax, title, license, and dealer fees; the dealer sets the final price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and will vary with driving.