2026 Chevrolet Traverse Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

Traverse at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 Traverse emphasizes family cargo capacity: Chevrolet publishes 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row and 98.0 cubic feet maximum, with a 5,000-pound tow rating when properly equipped.

Starting MSRP: $40,800.

Behind-third-row cargo is the key figure when every row is occupied.

Second-row layout changes passenger capacity from seven to eight.

Model-year status

U.S. 2026 model-year research checked 2026-09-23. Live pricing and next-model-year pages can change; use VIN/window-sticker data for the exact vehicle.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 23, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources2Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields11 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 0/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Known data gaps

Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Cabin-space coverage: 0 of 4 key headroom/legroom fields normalized.

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

MSRP references exclude destination, taxes, registration, dealer charges and options unless stated otherwise.

LT$40,800

Eight-seat bench available

Z712026 trim

Seven-seat configuration

RS / High Country2026 trims

Upper grades

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

Engine2.5L turbocharged four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification

AWDAvailableTrim/configuration dependent

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel economyConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

BodyThree-row midsize SUVManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger space

Third-row legroom32.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Infotainment17.7-in displayManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo & capability

Cargo behind row 322.9 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind row 256.6 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo98.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum towing5,000 lbProperly equipped

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

BodyThree-row midsize SUVManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Third-row legroom32.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Infotainment17.7-in displayManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind row 322.9 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind row 256.6 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo98.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum towing5,000 lbProperly equipped

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Safety evidence

Crash-test statusVerify exact 2026 model yearNo previous-year score is inferred here

Key driver-assistance systems

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Ownership notes

WarrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

MaintenanceFollow the 2026 owner manualIntervals depend on powertrain and operating conditions

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

Behind-third-row cargo is the key figure when every row is occupied.

Second-row layout changes passenger capacity from seven to eight.

Tow rating requires the correct equipment and payload accounting.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Quick answers

2026 Chevrolet Traverse FAQs

What matters most on the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?

Behind-third-row cargo is the key figure when every row is occupied.

What should I verify before buying a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?

Second-row layout changes passenger capacity from seven to eight.

Are these SUVLook road-test measurements?

No. Factory specifications and manufacturer-published capacities are labeled as such; SUVLook does not present them as physical measurements taken from a test vehicle.