2014 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

The Traverse is Chevrolet's three-row family SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. It drives smoothly and gets up to speed easily, though the transmission can shift a little firmly until you get used to it. Inside, the cabin is roomy with a fold-flat third row and middle seats that slide for easy access, but the third row is best for kids. Standard safety gear includes stability control and multiple airbags, and the backup camera is a big help given the blind spots. The LTZ is the top trim above the LS and 2LT, adding leather seats, a Bose sound system, and standard all-wheel drive. Its 3.6L V6 makes 288 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, giving it confident highway merging and a 19 mpg combined rating.