If you are searching for a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse for sale near you, Lucas Chevrolet stocks the lineup at 1622 Route 38, right off I-295, and the trim most families drive home is the LT. It starts at $40,800, seats seven or eight, and covers the three-row job for thousands less than a full-size SUV. Here is a straight look at what is on the lot, what the Traverse is good at, where it is not the right pick, and how to choose before you come in.

What Is on the Lot Right Now

The Traverse comes in four trims: LT, Z71, High Country and RS. Every one runs the same 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, 328 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic, so the differences are drivetrain, equipment and style rather than power. The LT is the volume trim and the only one that seats eight, thanks to a no-cost second-row bench. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive adds about $2,000 for South Jersey winters. Every trim also carries a standard trailering package good for up to 5,000 pounds. Because stock and pricing move week to week, the fastest way to see current LT and AWD examples is the live inventory: browse the 2026 Traverse in stock.

What the Traverse Does Well

The Traverse is built for the everyday South Jersey drive. It returns an EPA-estimated 26 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive, which keeps the I-295 and Turnpike commute affordable, and it opens to a class-leading 98 cubic feet of cargo with the rear rows folded, enough for a Moorestown furniture run or a trunk of Shore gear. The 17.7-inch touchscreen with Google built-in is standard on every trim, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, and the upper trims add hands-free Super Cruise for the long highway stretches. Reviewers also single out a third row that adults actually fit in, which is rare in this class.

The Honest Trade-Offs

A couple of things are worth knowing before you buy. The Traverse uses a turbocharged four-cylinder, not a V6, and while it makes strong torque, hard city driving can pull real-world mileage below the EPA number. There is no hybrid version of the Traverse, so if maximum fuel economy is the goal, a hybrid rival will beat it. And if you regularly tow more than 5,000 pounds or need to seat nine, this is not the vehicle; that is Tahoe territory. None of these are dealbreakers for most families, but they are the honest limits.

Who This Traverse Is For

The Traverse LT fits a South Jersey family that wants three rows, real cargo room and a comfortable daily driver without the size or fuel bill of a full-size SUV. Add all-wheel drive if you want winter footing on Route 38 and Mount Holly back roads. If a five-seat SUV is plenty, the smaller, cheaper Chevy Equinox may be the smarter buy, and if you tow a boat or need nine seats, step up to the Tahoe. Not sure which trim? Start with the trim-by-trim breakdown or the full specifications, then dig into the whole lineup on the 2026 Traverse research hub.

See It and Drive It at Lucas Chevrolet

The best way to decide is to sit in one. Come by 1622 Route 38 near the Mount Holly line, an easy drive for Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill and Marlton shoppers, and put the family in the third row. See every Traverse in stock, get pre-approved, value your trade, or contact the team to schedule a test drive. Already own one? The service department keeps it running.

Quick Questions

How much is a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse near Lumberton NJ?

The 2026 Traverse starts at $40,800 for the LT, before destination and dealer fees. The Z71 opens at $48,900, the High Country at $55,100 and the RS at $55,400. Check the live inventory at Lucas Chevrolet for current pricing and any incentives.

Which Traverse trim should I buy?

For most families the LT is the value pick, and it is the only trim that seats eight. Step up to the Z71 for standard all-wheel drive, or the High Country and RS for leather and standard Super Cruise.

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.