CHEVROLET

For release: Feb. 6, 2008, 12:01 a.m. EST

Chevrolet Announces the All-New 2009 Traverse

New Crossover Features Bold Styling, Sophisticated Details and
Best-in-Class Fuel Economy from a Direct-Injected 3.6L V-6

CHICAGO – Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an expressively styled, well-equipped crossover that gives customers people-hauling and cargo-carrying capability typically found in larger SUVs.

With styling cues inspired by the acclaimed ’08 Chevy Malibu, the Traverse delivers refined details with strong proportions and the bold front-end appearance found on all new Chevrolets. Traverse will start production in the third quarter of 2008 at GM’s Spring Hill, Tenn. manufacturing facility.

“We think the Traverse is the right vehicle at the right time,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “It has great looks, utility and safety, with a driving experience typically found in smaller vehicles. But it delivers this with three rows of seating – including a third row that fits adults – and class-leading cargo space. The Traverse is following the formula that is bringing Chevy back to a new generation of consumers – great styling, loads of class-leading features and tremendous value.”

The ’09 Traverse is offered in LS, LT and LTZ models, in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. Product highlights include:

Sleek, sophisticated design

The Traverse casts a unique profile with a sleek, smooth and flowing design that characterizes the new, global face of Chevrolet. Elements such as chrome-ringed grille inserts, available projector-beam headlamps and large wheel-and-tire combinations highlight the vehicle’s finely honed attention to detail.

Taut body lines and minimal overhangs convey the image of a smaller vehicle, reinforcing the Traverse’s feeling of a large vehicle that drives smaller, while tight tolerances between body components – enhanced by the vehicle’s unitized body structure, which enables wraparound, single-piece fascias – emphasize a highly precise build quality.

“The Traverse delivers a design that is unexpected from Chevrolet,” said Michael Burton, director of design for the exterior. “Many of the details are typical on higher-priced vehicles, but the Traverse brings them to a level that is accessible to more customers.”

Some of the upscale design details include:

“The headlamps, for example, are more than merely projector beam units; they are integrated in stylized housings that are rich and detailed, reinforcing the high-tech features found throughout the Traverse,” said Burton.

Like the exterior, the Traverse’s interior is a confluence of refined styling, technology and attention to detail. The instrument panel has a dual-cockpit design that is a hallmark of Chevrolet’s heritage; it flows into the door panels, creating a sleek, highly detailed appearance. The instrument panel is mounted in a “low and away” position that enhances outward visibility.

The instrument panel houses a pair of large gauge binnacles that are accented with bright trim rings; and for so-equipped vehicles, the available navigation system screen is integrated prominently at the upper-center of the instrument panel.

The Traverse’s interior can be configured for seven or eight adults, including two front bucket seats, a 60/40-split second-row bench (three passengers) or two second-row captain’s chairs (two passengers) and a 60/40-split third-row bench seat. Perforated leather seats and second-row captain’s chairs are available. The third-row seat is capable of comfortably seating adults while simultaneously providing best-in-class storage space behind it.

Great amenities

Complementing the Traverse’s exterior and interior designs is a comprehensive roster of standard and available amenities that enhances the driving experience for the driver and passengers alike. They include:

GM's Five-Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty continues to make GM a better choice for customers. GM's coverage focuses on the complete ownership experience and includes other provisions that competitors do not offer, including transferability to the next owner, more complete coverage of parts, and coverage for new and certified used vehicles. In addition, GM offers complementary programs such as courtesy transportation and roadside assistance.

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Contact:
Brian Goebel
Chevrolet Communications
Phone: 313-665-8049
E-mail: brian.goebel@gm.com

Lynda Messina
Product Development Communications
Phone: 586-492-2866
E-mail: lynda.messina@gm.com

2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:

Chevrolet Traverse

Body style / driveline:

crossover SUV / front-engine; front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive

Construction:

body-frame integral

EPA vehicle class:

sport utility vehicle

Manufacturing location:

Spring Hill , Tenn.

Key competitors:

Toyota Highlander; Honda Pilot; Ford Explorer

Engine

Type:

3.6L V-6

Displacement (cu in / cc):

217 / 3564

Bore & Stroke (in / mm):

3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6

Block material:

aluminum

Cylinder head material:

aluminum

Valvetrain:

DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder; variable valve timing

Fuel delivery:

direct, high-pressure fuel injection

Compression ratio:

11.4:1

Horsepower (hp / kW):

281 / 210 @ 6400 (single exhaust)*
286 / 213 @ 6400 (dual exhaust)*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm):

253 / 343 @ 5500 (single exhaust)*
255 / 345 @ 5500 (dual exhaust)*

Recommended fuel:

regular unleaded

Max. engine rpm (fuel cutoff):

7000 rpm

Emissions controls:

dual close-coupled converters; 2 pre- and 2-post oxygen sensors

Estimated fuel economy:

TBD

Transmission & Power Take Off Unit (PTU)

Manufacturer:

GM Powertrain

Type:

Hydra-Matic 6T75 6-speed FWD/AWD automatic transmission

Gear Ratio (:1)

 

First:

4.48

Second:

2.87

Third:

1.80

Fourth:

1.47

Fifth:

1.0

Sixth:

0.742

Reverse:

2.88

Final drive ratio:

3.16 (FWD / AWD) 2.73 (FWD)

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

coil-over strut; direct acting stabilizer bar; full perimeter isolated cradle

Rear:

linked H-arm independent suspension; coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers mounted on isolated sub-frame

Steering type:

hydraulic rack-and-pinion; straight ratio and variable effort

Steering ratio:

16.1

Steer wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

2.89

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

40.4 / 12.3

Brakes

Type:

4-wheel disc

Rotor diameter (in / mm):

front: 12.8 x 1.1 / 325 x 29, ventilated
rear: 13 x 0.8 / 331 x 20, ventilated

Anti-lock braking system (ABS):

Bosch 8.0 Chassis Controls: ABS / ETC / ESC w/rollover mitigation

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

17 x 7-in; steel
18 x 7.5-in; cast aluminum
20 x 8-in; Ultra-Bright cast aluminum

Tire size and type:

P245/70R17 ALS blackwall
P255/65R18 ALS blackwall
P255/55R20 AL3 blackwall

Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

118.9 / 3019

Overall length (in / mm):

205 / 5206

Overall width (in / mm):

78.4 / 1991

Overall height (in / mm):

72.8 / 1846 (w/roof rails); 69.7 / 1770 (w/o roof rails)

Track

 

Front (in / mm):

67.8 / 1721

Rear (in / mm):

67.4 / 1711

Curb weight (lb / kg):

4720 / 2141 (FWD)
4925 / 2234 (AWD)

Min. ground clearance (in / mm):

7.2 / 183 (FWD and AWD)

Interior

Seating capacity:

7 or 8

Headroom

 

First row (in /mm):

40.4 / 10264 (w/o sunroof); 38.6 / 979 (w/ sunroof)

Second row (in / mm):

39.4 / 1000 (w/o sunroof); 38.73 / 983 (w/ sunroof)

Third row (in / mm):

37.8 / 960 (w/o sunroof); 38.1 / 968 (w/ sunroof)

Legroom

 

First row (in / mm):

41.3 / 1049

Second row (in / mm):

36.8 / 937

Third row (in / mm):

37.8 / 690

Shoulder room

 

First row (in / mm):

62 / 1575

Second row (in / mm):

61.3 / 1558

Third row (in / mm):

57.6 / 1463

Hip room

 

First row (in / mm):

59.1 / 1502

Second row (in / mm):

57.8 / 1467

Third row (in / mm):

48.3 / 1227

Cargo volume

 

Second and third row folded (cu ft / L):

117.9 / 3340

Second row up, third row folded (cu ft / L):

68.3 / 1934

Behind third row (cu ft / L):

26.1 / 739

Capacities

Fuel tank (gal / L):

22.0 / 83.3

Engine oil (qt / L):

5.5 / 5.2

Transmission fluid (qt / L):

9.5 / 9.0 (Dexron VI only)

Cooling system (qt / L):

11.8 / 11.18

Max towing capacity (lb / kg):

4500 / 2041

GCWR (lb / kg):

9500 / 4309 (FWD)
9700 / 4400 (AWD)

GVWR (lb / kg):

6459 / 2930

* Preliminary, pending SAE certification.

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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