The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse measures 204.5 inches long on a 121.0-inch wheelbase, seats up to eight, tows 5,000 pounds properly equipped and opens to 98 cubic feet of cargo, all from a 328-horsepower 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder returning an EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined in front-drive form. This page lays out every published specification for the four trims and, more usefully for an Allentown driver, what each number means for a garage on a narrow street and a commute on Route 22.

Because this is a compact three-row research set, the interior and cargo detail lives here in full rather than on a separate page. Every figure below is sourced to a manufacturer or federal record; where Chevrolet publishes a spec for one configuration and not another, only the confirmed configuration is stated.

Engine and Powertrain Specifications

Every 2027 Traverse uses one powertrain, so there is no engine decision to make within the lineup. It is a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an 8-speed automatic, front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available, and all-wheel drive standard on the Z71.

Specification	Value
Engine	2.5L turbocharged I-4
Horsepower	328 hp
Torque	326 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD standard; AWD available; AWD standard on Z71
Fuel	Regular unleaded, 87 octane

The turbocharged four makes 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft, more than the V6 this nameplate once carried, and it is what allows a 5,000-pound tow rating and 22 MPG combined to coexist. For a driver pulling a trailer up the sustained grade toward Blue Mountain, torque available low in the rev range matters more than a peak number on a spec sheet.

Exterior Dimensions

Dimension	Measurement
Overall length	204.5 in
Wheelbase	121.0 in
Width without mirrors	79.6 in
Width with mirrors	87.9 in
Height (Z71)	70.7 in
Ground clearance (Z71)	7.8 in
Turning circle	39.0 ft

At 204.5 inches the Traverse is a genuine midsize three-row, shorter and easier to place than a full-size SUV but longer than the two-row crossover most buyers trade out of. The 87.9-inch width including mirrors is the figure to hold onto for a tight garage: fold the mirrors and it tucks into a standard bay, but the walk-around clearance is worth checking before you buy. The 39.0-foot turning circle is the spec Nazareth and Emmaus drivers actually use, because the historic downtowns here were laid out long before three-row crossovers and still park like it. The Z71 stands an inch taller on 7.8 inches of ground clearance for trail work.

Interior Space and Passenger Room

This is where the Traverse justifies its footprint. It seats up to eight, and the interior dimensions below are the ones that decide whether the third row is usable for adults or only for children.

Interior measurement	Value
Seating capacity	Up to 8
Front legroom	44.3 in
Second-row legroom	41.5 in
Front shoulder room	62.3 in
Rear shoulder room	62.2 in

The 44.3 inches of front legroom and 41.5 in the second row are the numbers that matter for a family with teenagers: the second row is a place a full-size adult rides comfortably from Whitehall to Easton, not a penalty box. Front and rear shoulder room within a tenth of an inch of each other (62.3 and 62.2) means three-across in the second row is realistic for younger kids. The LT's Smart Slide Seats tilt and slide to open a path to the third row in one motion, even with a child seat installed, and the LT is the trim that offers an eighth seat for the carpool that needs it.

Cargo Volume and Capability

Measurement	Value
Cargo behind third row	22.9 cu ft
Maximum cargo volume	97.6 cu ft (Chevrolet rounds to 98)
Maximum towing, properly equipped	5,000 lbs

With all eight seats in use you still have 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, enough for: a week of Hamburg or Reading grocery runs, or the gear for a game day. Fold the rows flat and the hold opens to 97.6 cubic feet, which Chevrolet rounds to 98, for a bulk home-center haul or bicycles headed to the trails. The AutoSense Power Liftgate opens hands-free, and the RS adds a One-Touch Fold second row for loading long items without walking around the vehicle. Every trim tows 5,000 pounds properly equipped with the included trailering equipment.

Weights and Capacities

Measurement	Value
Curb weight (LT FWD)	4,504 lbs
Curb weight (Z71 AWD)	4,793 lbs
GVWR (Z71 AWD)	6,394 lbs
Fuel tank (AWD)	21.7 gal

The 289-pound gap between an LT front-drive and a Z71 all-wheel drive is the all-terrain hardware and the second driven axle, and it is part of why the Z71's combined figure comes in a touch lower. The 21.7-gallon tank on all-wheel-drive models is enough for the drive to the Poconos and back without stopping.

Fuel Economy and Range

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined
Front-wheel drive	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG
All-wheel drive	20 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG

These are EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov. The one-mile-per-gallon combined gap between front- and all-wheel drive is small enough that winter traction, not fuel, should drive the choice in this market. Treat the 26-MPG highway number as a steady-state ceiling: a loaded three-row climbing PA 33 with the air conditioning on will not match it, and no midsize SUV does.

Wheels by Trim

Trim	Wheels
Z71	18-in gloss-black machined-face aluminum, all-terrain tires
RS	22-in gloss-black painted aluminum
High Country	22-in gloss-black machined-face

The Z71 runs the smallest wheel in the lineup on purpose: an 18-inch wheel leaves room for a taller all-terrain tire sidewall, which is what you want on gravel and packed snow. The RS and High Country both wear 22s, but they are different wheels: the RS is painted, the High Country machined-face. On the pothole-prone freeze-thaw roads around here, the taller-sidewall Z71 setup is the most forgiving of the three.

Key Features and Technology

Standard across every 2027 Traverse: a 17.7-inch diagonal touchscreen, an 11-inch driver information display, Google built-in, wireless phone charging, second-row USB ports and the AutoSense Power Liftgate. HD Surround Vision and a panoramic sunroof are available. Super Cruise, GM's hands-free highway driver assistance, is standard on the RS and High Country with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan and available elsewhere in the range. The Z71 adds Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control and an Advanced Twin-Clutch all-wheel-drive system; the High Country layers in real wood trim, microfiber suede and Bose premium audio.

Safety Specifications

The Traverse includes more than 20 standard safety and driver-assistance systems across the range. HD Surround Vision, an option, does the most work at the tight downtown intersections in Emmaus and the short merge ramps on Route 22, where a top-down view of the whole vehicle counts for more than any single alert. On the freight corridor of I-78, the camera coverage and cross-traffic awareness are the systems Lehigh Valley drivers lean on most.

Warranty Coverage

Coverage	Term
Bumper-to-bumper	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust-through	6 years / 100,000 miles

The 6-year, 100,000-mile rust-through coverage is the one worth reading twice in this market, where salt and anti-skid go down heavily from late November into March. Assembled in the United States, the Traverse is serviced at Outten Chevrolet of Allentown for owners across Bethlehem, Easton, Slatington and beyond.

What the Specs Mean in Practice

Numbers on a page only matter once they meet a Lehigh Valley driveway. The 87.9-inch mirror width and 39.0-foot turning circle decide whether the Traverse fits your garage and the downtown parking you use daily; measure the bay before you buy. The 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row is the honest everyday cargo figure with the family aboard, and the 98-cubic-foot maximum is the moving-day number. The 5,000-pound tow rating covers a small camper or a boat for the run down to the water, and the extra ground clearance and all-terrain tires on the Z71 are the difference on a gravel approach or an unplowed ridge road. For most families here, an all-wheel-drive LT hits every one of those marks; the trims above it trade money for hardware, finish or hands-free driving.

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