2020 Chevrolet Traverse

This midsized SUV has a sophisticated style, angular headlights, and a big, bold chrome grille with a gold Chevy bowtie emblem in the center. Seven trim levels are available: L, LS, LT Cloth, RS, LT Leather, Premier, and High Country. With the L, you'll get 18-inch wheels, all-season tires, a rear windshield wiper, tinted windows, and heated power side mirrors.

You can add 20-inch wheels, a black grille, black bowtie emblems, tinted windows, a dual-pane power sunroof, fog lights, black or body-colored front and rear splash guards, auto-dimming side mirrors with turn signals, IntelliBeam automatic headlights, roof rails, molded assist steps, a keypad for keyless entry, and a hands-free programmable power liftgate.

The Chevy Traverse comes with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that provides 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. It uses stop/start technology to shut down the engine when you stop in traffic while keeping accessories, such as the radio, on. When you press the accelerator, the motor will start again automatically.

This vehicle is versatile and fun to drive. It can tow up to 5,000 pounds, all-wheel drive is available, and its nine-speed automatic transmission offers smooth shifting and great fuel economy. It can get 18 mpg in traffic and 27 mpg on the highway, and it can use E10 fuel with 10% ethanol. You'll also get power steering, an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, electronic stability control, traction control, active noise cancellation, and off-road and tow/haul driving modes. You can also add a heavy-duty engine cooling system for optimal performance, even in hot conditions.

With the 2020 Traverse, you can enjoy a variety of luxurious features and advanced technologies. It can carry up to eight passengers, and it comes with 10 cupholders, a 3.5-inch driver information center, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a compass, folding rear seats, and a storage area underneath the rear floor. You'll also get voice recognition, a 7-inch touch screen, cruise control, a dual-note horn, an interior humidity sensor, vents for the rear seats, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

You can add a retractable cargo shade, a vertical cargo net, a 120-volt power outlet, a 4.2-inch color driver information center, a heated steering wheel, and a 10-speaker Bose premium audio system. Other options include an 8-inch touch screen, heated and ventilated front seats, power-folding rear seats, a universal garage door opener, and remote start.

The Traverse comes with a variety of safety features, and you can add advanced driver assistance technologies. A rearview camera is standard, and you can place restrictions on teen drivers and get reports about their driving habits. You can also choose a highway safety kit, a first aid kit, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, rear cross-traffic alert, a following distance indicator, and rear parking assistance. A 360-degree camera system and lane keeping assistance are available as well.