Ahmed Soudodi, Regional Chevrolet Brand Manager, said “Traverse is an ideal partner for busy families. Having enough space for the kids, their friends and their cargo can help everyone enjoy the journey.” “Confined spaces don't bring out the best in people. With its refined new interior and seating for eight, Traverse can help each passenger find his or her space,” said Soudodi. “And Traverse's responsive performance and advanced safety features – including the industry's first front center side airbag – can add a sense of confidence to any drive.” The 2013 Traverse has an athletic new exterior design, including a more expressive front end with a clear Chevrolet character. The front features a power dome hood, a horizontal grille, new lamps, chrome accents, and sculpted front corners. The new design reflects Chevrolet's car lineup, for a more consistent family resemblance. At the rear, redesigned lamps and the license plate pocket are positioned in the new lift gate for a sportier look. Space is the hallmark of the Traverse interior, with its class-leading spaciousness, comfortable and flexible seating for up to eight adults, and more cargo-carrying capacity than any other vehicle in its segment. The new Traverse builds on these established attributes with new features and refined appointments. Upgraded materials include soft-touch surfaces on the instrument panel and front door uppers, contrasting stitching, chrome and silver accents, and available blue ambient lighting that flows through the cabin. A new center stack showcases a 6.5-inch color touch radio with the available Chevrolet MyLink or MyLink with Navigation infotainment systems. MyLink includes large, easy-to-use controls and intuitive menus that help each customer quickly and easily chose the level of connectivity that works for them. MyLink enables customers to seamlessly integrate their smartphones for hands-free calling through the audio system and Bluetooth streaming of popular Internet radio favorites such as Stitcher. The center stack also has large and illuminated climate controls that are easier to use and have a more upscale feel. The front seats now feature articulating head restraints that can be adjusted up or down and fore and aft for greater comfort. The passenger seat includes eight-way power with leather trim. New wood trim treatments are standard on LT and LTZ. Adding to the overall feel of quality, the fit and finish of the interior panels have been improved on all models. The new Traverse is offered with three interior color choices, in cloth or leather, including ebony and mojave, light titanium and dark titanium, and ebony. The Traverse passes the parent test with three rows of seating standard on all models, flexible seating configurations, class-leading people and cargo-carrying capacity, and family-friendly entertainment and other features. Traverse's second-row seat comes with a pair of captain's chairs or a three-passenger bench. Each incorporates Traverse's child-friendly, second-row SmartSlide feature that enables unobstructed access to the third-row bench seat with one hand – and is easy for children to operate. The third-row seat can comfortably accommodate three adult passengers. Traverse's 691 liters of cargo room behind its third row is larger than that of many sport utility vehicles. Traverse also has easy-to-operate safety belts, up to 10 cup holders and an available rear-seat entertainment system. – SG
