Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse

roteague · 09-16-2008, 02:34 AM

A great review, with several great video's as well.

http://www.motortrend.com/gm/traverse

My favorite quote:

"If you are going to be late to a crowded category as the Traverse has, you better be great. If you add all of these details together you'll see the Traverse has set a new standard"

eurohazard · 09-16-2008, 07:32 AM

It was more of a sales pitch than a "review". It's a darn good vehicle though.......I'm not taking anything away from the car. My favorite quote (video 2): "Traverse rises above the crowd the 'Chevrolet' way......by rejecting compromise." Seriously? that is such a bold statement. The only non-compromise Chevy I can think of is the ZR1.

mjd1001 · 09-16-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eurohazard

It was more of a sales pitch than a "review". It's a darn good vehicle though.......I'm not taking anything away from the car. My favorite quote (video 2): "Traverse rises above the crowd the 'Chevrolet' way......by rejecting compromise." Seriously? that is such a bold statement. The only non-compromise Chevy I can think of is the ZR1.

I agree. After watching it, I am still not sure if it is something from MotorTrend, or a GM advertisement run on their site. I think it is nothing more than an ad.

91 s-10baja · 09-16-2008, 10:47 AM

Paid marketing. It is in all the magazines the last couple months, I actually read it, not a bad pitch

**BigAls87Z28** · 09-16-2008, 11:16 AM

Yeah, its just a paid advertising piece that Chevy did for all the mags.
Is there a Traverse review out yet? The truck should be hitting dealers soon, no?

eurohazard · 09-16-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Is there a Traverse review out yet? The truck should be hitting dealers soon, no?

Come to think of it.....Motor Trend's SUV of the Year award edition is coming, right? Traverse is in the running.

CJ Thunder · 09-16-2008, 02:27 PM

When do we get the 28 MG DI V6?

Millefune · 09-16-2008, 02:52 PM

The Traverse doesn't hold a candle to the Enclave.

oklapike · 09-16-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eurohazard

Come to think of it.....Motor Trend's SUV of the Year award edition is coming, right? Traverse is in the running.

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Originally Posted by Millefune

The Traverse doesn't hold a candle to the Enclave.

Maybe so, but isn't the Traverse the only one of the Lambda siblings eligible, because it's the only one completely brand new for this MY? Either way, I think a win for the Traverse would be a win for all, right?

Michael_S · 09-16-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Millefune

The Traverse doesn't hold a candle to the Enclave.

Why do you say that?

I can think of 5,000 reasons, give or take, to forgive the Traverse for being noisier than the Enclave and have a slightly less cool looking interior dash.

Otherwise, I'd call them even. Same space, same fuel economy, same performance, same crash safety, same warranty...

Millefune · 09-16-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_S

Why do you say that?

I can think of 5,000 reasons, give or take, to forgive the Traverse for being noisier than the Enclave and have a slightly less cool looking interior dash.

Otherwise, I'd call them even. Same space, same fuel economy, same performance, same crash safety, same warranty...

I'm guessing the 5,000 reasons are the dollars saved. Anyway, I just think that the Enclave is the better looking, better people mover. Cool interiors and exteriors are worth the price you pay sometimes. The Traverse is ugly compared to the Enclave... to me.

Michael_S · 09-16-2008, 08:58 PM

Everyone's taste is different. I actually think the Traverse and Outlook are the two best looking Lambdas.

GMusa · 09-16-2008, 10:30 PM

The Traverse looks the best out of the 3.. besides the Enclave of course. And If i was in the market for such a vehicle the Traverse would for sure by my #1 choice!

GMusa · 09-16-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Yeah, its just a paid advertising piece that Chevy did for all the mags.
Is there a Traverse review out yet? The truck should be hitting dealers soon, no?

Here are a couple of first drives.

Motortrend: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ive/index.html

Insideline: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=127986

Caranddriver: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review

09-16-2008, 02:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
roteague 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 1,437	Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse A great review, with several great video's as well. http://www.motortrend.com/gm/traverse My favorite quote: "If you are going to be late to a crowded category as the Traverse has, you better be great. If you add all of these details together you'll see the Traverse has set a new standard" __________________ I don't have a ride, but I do have a car. CNBC: "By all accounts, Rick Wagoner's done a hell of a job. Even his critics in the industry have told me Wagoner and his top lieutenants don't get enough credit for the job they're doing in Detroit."

09-16-2008, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
eurohazard 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travis AFB, CA Posts: 1,736	Re: Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse It was more of a sales pitch than a "review". It's a darn good vehicle though.......I'm not taking anything away from the car. My favorite quote (video 2): "Traverse rises above the crowd the 'Chevrolet' way......by rejecting compromise." Seriously? that is such a bold statement. The only non-compromise Chevy I can think of is the ZR1. __________________ - 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 110k miles - 2006 Nissan Armada 4x4, 27k miles - 1993 Toyota Camry I4 AT, 179k miles - 2007 Coachmen 19flb travel trailer - 2007 Regal 1900 boat: 225 hp FI V6 (GM 4.3) Last edited by T-Type : 09-16-2008 at 10:00 AM. Reason: Relax there Beavis

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,539	Re: Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse Yeah, its just a paid advertising piece that Chevy did for all the mags. Is there a Traverse review out yet? The truck should be hitting dealers soon, no? __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

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CJ Thunder 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,337	Re: Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse When do we get the 28 MG DI V6? __________________ He that displays too often his wife and his wallet is in danger of having both of them borrowed. Benjamin Franklin MOOLA!

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Millefune 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Drives: 2006 GTO, 1997 SC2 Posts: 453	Re: Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse The Traverse doesn't hold a candle to the Enclave.

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09-16-2008, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Michael_S 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,912	Re: Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse Everyone's taste is different. I actually think the Traverse and Outlook are the two best looking Lambdas.

09-16-2008, 10:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,905	Re: Motor Trend Review - Chevy Traverse The Traverse looks the best out of the 3.. besides the Enclave of course. And If i was in the market for such a vehicle the Traverse would for sure by my #1 choice! __________________ -JD

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