What I'm driving: 2025 Chevrolet Traverse
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The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is a three-row, mid-size crossover SUV that's ideal for families.
Why it matters: In the past two years, GM has completely overhauled its crossover lineup, one reason for its recent sales momentum.
The big picture: The Traverse faces some tough competition from other three-row crossovers like the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade and Toyota Grand Highlander, and compares favorably for the most part.
Specs: A new 2.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers an estimated 328 horsepower, and the Traverse can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
- It's loaded with tech, and features a massive 18-inch infotainment touchscreen to access GM's Google-based software interface.
Pricing begins around $42,000 for the base LT trim.
- I test-drove the all-wheel-drive High Country version that sells for $55,600.
💠My thought bubble: I spent a lot of time using the Traverse's Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology on highways around Detroit.
- I've grown comfortable with resting my hands in my lap while Super Cruise is engaged, but the latest version is a little eerie because it now has automatic lane change capabilities.
- I set the speed, but the car decided when to pass the vehicle ahead of me.
- I would get a warning on the dash that the car was initiating a lane change, and then it would move one lane to the left, and return again after the passing maneuver was completed.
- I found myself nervously checking the side view mirrors again and again to make sure the lane was clear.
The bottom line: It's going to take a while for drivers to get comfortable sharing the wheel with a robot.
I test-drive vehicles in my role as a juror for the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. Opinions are my own.
