By Francis Cebedo

Strengths:

• The power is very satisfying
• Ride and handling negotiate a perfect balance
• Build quality and fit feels very good
• Seating for up to eight passengers and a ton of luggage
• Easy to drive for its class
• Split-folding third-row seat is easy to operate
• very good  tow rating
• 115 Volt outlet provided
• Well designed, flowy interior dashboard

Weaknesses:

• Styling is not distinctive at all
• Transmission is slow to down shift
• Tires are a bit noisy
• Roof rack is nosy at speed
• Bose Stereo is really not that good
• Abundance of plastic and hard materials on the dashboard

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Although the Traverse crossover utility vehicle shares underpinnings with the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook, its styling reflects Chevrolet’s latest design direction.

Wind-cheating fuel economy may be the theme behind the all new 2009 Chevy Traverse, but it has some real numbers to back it up. Its 0.33 aerodynamic drag coefficient makes it the sleekest crossover in the segment. A new, efficient 3.6L V-6 with direct injection technology, fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission and exterior designed for minimal resistance all contribute to what is expected to be a segment best highway fuel economy.

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