2026 Chevrolet Traverse trim levels explained
Base to top
$16,600
- 7 trims. $40,800 to $57,400.
- Base: LT FWD. Top: RS AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | $40,800 | $1,995 | 2.5L | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| LT AWD | $42,800 | $1,995 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Z71 AWD | $48,900 | $1,995 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| High Country FWD | $55,100 | $1,995 | 2.5L | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| RS FWD | $55,400 | $1,995 | 2.5L | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| High Country AWD | $57,100 | $1,995 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| RS AWD | $57,400 | $1,995 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
LT to Z71: +$6,100
LT AWD $42,800 to Z71 AWD $48,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Hill descent control.
Z71 to High Country: +$8,200
Z71 AWD $48,900 to High Country AWD $57,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, 360 camera, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Pedestrian detection, Driver attention monitor, plus 7 more.
High Country to RS: +$300
High Country FWD $55,100 to RS FWD $55,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: High Country FWD, $55,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: High Country FWD, $55,100. Optional from LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: High Country FWD, $55,100. Optional from LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: LT FWD, $40,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: High Country FWD, $55,100.
- Panoramic roof: optional from LT FWD, $40,800.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LT | Z71 AWD | High Country | RS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | O | O | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | O | O |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LT AWD, $42,800.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 328 hp.
- The best mpg: LT FWD, 22 mpg, $40,800.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$1,300.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | $40,700 | $40,800 | +$100 |
| LT AWD | $42,700 | $42,800 | +$100 |
| Z71 AWD | $47,800 | $48,900 | +$1,100 |
| High Country FWD | $53,800 | $55,100 | +$1,300 |
| RS FWD | $54,100 | $55,400 | +$1,300 |
| High Country AWD | $55,800 | $57,100 | +$1,300 |
| RS AWD | $56,100 | $57,400 | +$1,300 |
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