2016 Traverse: Full of Changes and Updates

The Chevy Traverse has been out for nearly ten years, but the crossover SUV hasn’t seen a whole lot of changes. Now, that’s certainly not a bad thing, as the engineers have clearly zeroed in on what works and what doesn’t. We’d much prefer the company sticks with a good thing instead of rebooting every several years.

Still, the Traverse will predictably see several changes for the 2016 year, including new additions to the color options. Before you go out shopping for a new 2016 Chevy Traverse, see what features are coming, going, and changing…

What’s Coming

When you think about it, the color of your vehicle may ultimately be the most insignificant attribute. Still, that doesn’t stop us from getting excited when a brand unveils new options. The Traverse is going to feature a pair of new color choices: Mosaic Black Metallic and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat.

The new colors are all well and good, but the most significant inclusion in the new 2016 Traverse is the Onstar 4G LTE (with Wi-Fi) technology. Rear passengers will now be able to access their tablets via the vehicle’s wireless internet, and designers even included tablet holders on the back of their front seat headrests.

What’s Going

Unfortunately, two color options had to be discontinued due to the inclusion of the Mosaic Black Metallic and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat. The brand eventually settled on eliminating two options: the Black Granite Metallic and the White Diamond Tricoat. The color “white” is now absent from the list of color options, but “Summit White” has essentially taken its place.

Two wheel options have also been retired: the 50.8 cm x 19.1 cm aluminum options and the 50.9 cm x 19.1 cm machined painted spoke aluminum wheels.

What’s Changing

There aren’t a whole lot of changes to the new Chevy Traverse, but the engineers did include several of their innovative technological features that were previously absent from some trims, particularly the 2LT. For instance, the Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert is now included in the Leather and Drive Confidence Package on the 2LT. The Memory Package and the Express-Up and -Down (as well as the accompanying Express-Down) package is also included with the trim.

The Traverse’s mirrors have also been slightly revamped. The previous inclusions certainly improve the driver’s experience, but they’re now only available via the Leather and Drive Confidence Package. The heated mirrors were power-adjustable and auto-dimming, and they even included turn signals on the side. The new standard mirrors will presumably not include these features.

Luckily, none of these inclusions or deletions will alter the best attributes of the Traverse: it’s power, style, and roominess. In fact, many of these new features only help enhance the crossover SUV. The new color options are striking and eye-catching, and the new wheel options will also help turn some heads. Meanwhile, the new OnStar technology will benefit the driver and passengers, and the variety of technological packages will make your drive even more enjoyable!

One major factor won’t be changing, and that’s the Traverse’s status as an affordable SUV. The vehicle starts at $28,700, making it one of the best options on the market!