Chevy Traverse MPG
When you’re carting the family around WILMINGTON, Newark, and New Castle, you don’t want to interrupt your trip with a stop at the gas station. Luckily, the 2019 Chevy Traverse uses high-tech methods to help you use less fuel.
These result in an EPA-estimated Chevy Traverse MPG of 18 city/27 highway on front-wheel drive models. Read on to learn how these numbers change based on configuration, plus what goes into making this an efficient SUV.
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Chevy Traverse MPG Variations
As of mid-2019, this year’s Chevy Traverse is only available with one engine. That means there’s not a lot of variation in fuel economy between different models. The engine is a 3.6L 6-cylinder, which provides 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque.
If you choose an all-wheel drivetrain for more traction, this engine also provides an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 MPG city/25 MPG highway. Thanks to a 21.7-gallon fuel tank, you could potentially achieve over 500 miles of highway driving before needing to refuel.
Stick with a front-wheel drive model, and fuel economy increases to an EPA-estimated 18 MPG city/27 MPG highway. After all, the engine only needs to send power to two wheels instead of four—meaning 2-wheel drive models of any vehicle will be more fuel efficient.
This configuration comes with a slightly smaller 19.4-gallon fuel tank, but you should still be able to reach the 500-mile range on the highway. Best of all, when it is time to refuel, you don’t need to shell out for premium gas—these numbers are achieved with regular gasoline.
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Fuel-Efficient Technologies
It isn’t easy to achieve high fuel economy in such a large vehicle. So how does the Chevrolet Traverse MPG do it?
For starters, the engine makes use of direct fuel injection. This method of fuel delivery is more precise than traditional options, meaning you get more efficiency—along with more power and lower emissions.
The Traverse also comes with automatic stop/start technology. This means the engine turns off when you come to a full stop under certain conditions. It restarts again as soon as you take your foot off the brake, so it’s ready to go when you are. This is particularly helpful during that stop-and-go traffic at rush hour.
An efficient 9-speed automatic transmission also helps. This is an upgrade from 2017, when the Traverse had a 6-speed automatic transmission. More gears mean more flexibility for the engine to find an efficient RPM, even when accounting for factors like speed and acceleration.
The numbers back this up: The 2017 Chevy Traverse had an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 15 MPG city/22 MPG highway. When it switched to the 9-speed transmission, those numbers jumped to what you see today.
Schedule Your Chevy Traverse Test Drive
The Chevy Traverse MPG is just one reason this midsize SUV is a great choice for area families. Want to see the rest? If you’re in WILMINGTON, Newark, or New Castle, DE, head to Winner Chevrolet of Wilmington to take it for a test drive. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your appointment!