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*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-06-2008, 06:36 PM

February 6, 2008
By MARK PHELAN
FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER

CHICAGO -- The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will boost sales for Chevrolet and General Motors when the midsize crossover goes on sale this fall, said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager at the vehicle’s unveiling this morning at the Chicago Auto Show.

“We’re going after the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot with this vehicle,” Peper said. Chevrolet also expects to win buyers from minivans with the seven- or eight-seat Traverse.

The Traverse is the fourth member of the growing GM crossover SUV family.
The Traverse will feature a new direct-injection version of GM’s 3.6-liter V6 engine that improves power and fuel economy. The engine produces 280 horsepower.

GM will build the Traverse at its Spring Hill, Tenn., assembly plant. The Enclave, Acadia and Outlook are built at a Lansing assembly plant.

Peper said the Traverse base price will be similar to the Saturn Outlook,
which sells for $28,260, and is the least expensive of GM’s three crossover SUVs. Chevrolet expects the Traverse to get 25 m.p.g. in highway driving.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...1/0/BUSINESS06
http://www.chevrolet.com/traverse/

Photos Courtesy of GM Media

Jay · 02-06-2008, 07:05 PM

not bad for price.... but im not feelin it overall.

EllwynX · 02-06-2008, 08:09 PM

Nice. I like it.

*DGthe3* · 02-06-2008, 08:42 PM

The rest of the family seems to be getting pretty good reviews so far, and I'm sure that this one will do well.

AirGoya · 02-06-2008, 09:58 PM

I really like the layout of the interior. It really does resemble the malibu inside and out. I'm glad GM decided to Direct Inject (DI) these crossovers. I remember reading reviews that said they are a bit underpowered. This boosts that and helps fuel economy. Great job GM.

stovt001 · 02-06-2008, 10:30 PM

Chevy is doing a real good job of applying signature design elements across its new models. I like this one. The exterior has just a touch of Enclave in it. Cheers for using a DI engine too.

Jeff · 02-07-2008, 12:16 AM

Clean interior, but I don't like the looks of it from the outside ;\

*TAG UR IT* · 02-07-2008, 12:41 AM

Loving the interior. Not too shabby on the outside. What it lacks on the outside sure makes up for it on the inside. I'd drive one for the family...sure. Not bad on the price.

*The_Blur* · 02-07-2008, 01:11 PM

It looks like a minivan. The interior is very nice, but why do they bother calling it a crossover if it's just a minivan? When did minivan become such a bad word?

Urthman · 02-07-2008, 01:54 PM

Why is it priced like the Outlook? Is it the same size? That doesn't make sense to me when they have the Acadia. Is this a "fully loaded" price or base?

Silverado · 02-07-2008, 04:05 PM

Damn....months too early....

We just got that Enclave....it's nice. But, I could have waited for this one....saved a little money and gotten more power. The Enclave is 275 horses....sure the Traverse is only 5 more, but probably about $2000-$3000 less money.

That price has to be the base MSRP (Saturn's site actually shows the base Outlook's MSRP at $28,995, so expect Chevy's base MSRP to be right at $30K). Nicely optioned, I would expect the Chevy to come in around $35K-$37K. Fully loaded (DVD, nav, etc), you'll be looking at $42-$44K.

f5journal · 12-23-2012, 11:55 PM

A google search really does work better than c5forum search, anyway, we just traded our 2009 Traverse for an Infinity G37 IPL to park next to the Camaro. This is be my wifes car. We thoroughly enjoyed the Traverse during the 3-1/2 years we had it, and I would recommend it to anyone. We had the LT with leather, with 2 captain front seats followed by 2 matchng captain seats behind, followed by a 3 person bench. All of the second and third row stuff folded down if needed. The vehichle gave us zero problem and was exceptionally utilitarian with grand kids or on a trip with 10 guitars to a trade show.

She just wants back into a smaller sportier car. She felt like a Gerbil driving a school bus

Carry on

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~Stacy~ · 12-24-2012, 12:18 AM

That is one sexy ride

f5journal · 12-24-2012, 12:43 AM

Yep, Thanks...I might get la...

02-06-2008, 06:36 PM	#1
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	2009 Chevrolet Traverse February 6, 2008 By MARK PHELAN FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER CHICAGO -- The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will boost sales for Chevrolet and General Motors when the midsize crossover goes on sale this fall, said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager at the vehicle’s unveiling this morning at the Chicago Auto Show. “We’re going after the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot with this vehicle,” Peper said. Chevrolet also expects to win buyers from minivans with the seven- or eight-seat Traverse. The Traverse is the fourth member of the growing GM crossover SUV family. The Traverse will feature a new direct-injection version of GM’s 3.6-liter V6 engine that improves power and fuel economy. The engine produces 280 horsepower. GM will build the Traverse at its Spring Hill, Tenn., assembly plant. The Enclave, Acadia and Outlook are built at a Lansing assembly plant. Peper said the Traverse base price will be similar to the Saturn Outlook, which sells for $28,260, and is the least expensive of GM’s three crossover SUVs. Chevrolet expects the Traverse to get 25 m.p.g. in highway driving. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...1/0/BUSINESS06 http://www.chevrolet.com/traverse/ Photos Courtesy of GM Media Attached Images __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-06-2008, 08:42 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	The rest of the family seems to be getting pretty good reviews so far, and I'm sure that this one will do well. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

02-07-2008, 12:16 AM	#7
Jeff ~ANTI-FORD~ Drives: Cadillac CTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 608	Clean interior, but I don't like the looks of it from the outside ;\ __________________ My Z28 sorry guys.. sold Camaro and got a Cadillac CTS, waiting for a few years to get a 2010 SS used ;]

02-07-2008, 01:11 PM	#9
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	It looks like a minivan. The interior is very nice, but why do they bother calling it a crossover if it's just a minivan? When did minivan become such a bad word? __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

12-23-2012, 11:55 PM	#12
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	A google search really does work better than c5forum search, anyway, we just traded our 2009 Traverse for an Infinity G37 IPL to park next to the Camaro. This is be my wifes car. We thoroughly enjoyed the Traverse during the 3-1/2 years we had it, and I would recommend it to anyone. We had the LT with leather, with 2 captain front seats followed by 2 matchng captain seats behind, followed by a 3 person bench. All of the second and third row stuff folded down if needed. The vehichle gave us zero problem and was exceptionally utilitarian with grand kids or on a trip with 10 guitars to a trade show. She just wants back into a smaller sportier car. She felt like a Gerbil driving a school bus Carry on d Attached Images __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff

02-06-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
Jay Drives: Audi A4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Van City, Canada Posts: 429	not bad for price.... but im not feelin it overall.

02-06-2008, 08:09 PM	#3
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,259	Nice. I like it.

02-06-2008, 09:58 PM	#5
AirGoya Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago/Carbondale Posts: 815	I really like the layout of the interior. It really does resemble the malibu inside and out. I'm glad GM decided to Direct Inject (DI) these crossovers. I remember reading reviews that said they are a bit underpowered. This boosts that and helps fuel economy. Great job GM.

02-06-2008, 10:30 PM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Chevy is doing a real good job of applying signature design elements across its new models. I like this one. The exterior has just a touch of Enclave in it. Cheers for using a DI engine too.

02-07-2008, 12:41 AM	#8
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Loving the interior. Not too shabby on the outside. What it lacks on the outside sure makes up for it on the inside. I'd drive one for the family...sure. Not bad on the price.

02-07-2008, 01:54 PM	#10
Urthman Future Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4dr Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 544 View My Garage	Why is it priced like the Outlook? Is it the same size? That doesn't make sense to me when they have the Acadia. Is this a "fully loaded" price or base?

02-07-2008, 04:05 PM	#11
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	Damn....months too early.... We just got that Enclave....it's nice. But, I could have waited for this one....saved a little money and gotten more power. The Enclave is 275 horses....sure the Traverse is only 5 more, but probably about $2000-$3000 less money. That price has to be the base MSRP (Saturn's site actually shows the base Outlook's MSRP at $28,995, so expect Chevy's base MSRP to be right at $30K). Nicely optioned, I would expect the Chevy to come in around $35K-$37K. Fully loaded (DVD, nav, etc), you'll be looking at $42-$44K.

12-24-2012, 12:18 AM	#13
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	woot That is one sexy ride

12-24-2012, 12:43 AM	#14
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Yep, Thanks...I might get la... __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff

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