Does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the L FWD.
- All 10 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $343 more a year.
- 47% of 129 SUVs (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| LS FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| LS AWD | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| LT FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| RS FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| RS AWD | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Premier FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Premier AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| High Country FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| High Country AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | Commercial 4WD | Regular |
| 2020 GMC Acadia | SL FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | AWD | Premium |
| 2020 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree