2021 Chevrolet Traverse LS

The 2021 Traverse is Chevrolet's largest SUV, a three-row family hauler that slots above the Equinox and below the Tahoe. It competes with the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Ford Explorer, offering more passenger space than most. The V6 gives the Traverse confident acceleration for a vehicle its size, and the ride stays composed on the highway. With seating for up to eight and a cavernous cargo area behind the third row, this SUV swallows family gear with ease. Owners highlight the 360-degree camera and generous interior space, though some wish for adaptive cruise control on lower trims. The LS is the base trim, so you skip the leather seats and power liftgate of the LT, but you save thousands and still get the same V6 and nine-speed automatic. Its 3.6L V6 makes 310 horsepower and pairs with a nine-speed automatic, and with all-wheel drive you get confident traction in snow or rain; expect 20 mpg combined.