What Features Will Your Family Love About the 2024 Chevy Traverse?

Chevy must have had at least one parent or guardian with young children on the design team that came out with the all-new 2024 Chevy Traverse. At least, that is how things seem when you look at what the new Traverse has to offer. This is because the third generation of the Traverse gives this model new features and a brand new design that is not only rugged, but also roomier than any version of this model ever offered before.

Being a parent or guardian is never easy. This is especially true when you have young children and want to keep them safe and entertained as you drive them to school, their activities, or even just for a fun family outing. Chevy understands this, which is why it decided it was time to redesign the Traverse. This model is truly a family vehicle, with three rows of seats in a midsize SUV design that most drivers will like driving. Jim Ellis Chevrolet is your local Chevy dealer, with a great selection of new Chevy models to choose from, and the ability to get you the features you want at a price you can afford.

A Reconfigured Interior With More Space in Back

The promise of a three-row midsize SUV is not always reflected in an actual model. Fortunately, that’s not the case with the Traverse. Far too many such models provide a third row of seats that will feel cramped for all but the youngest children. While you may be buying a new SUV while your children are still in car seats, your kids will eventually grow larger, at which point you might have trouble fitting gangly teens in the back row.

Chevy decided to address this issue by increasing the interior passenger space on the 2024 Traverse. If you choose the Traverse LS or LT trim, you will have enough room to comfortably seat up to eight passengers. This is because the third row of seats provides a surprisingly spacious 33.5 inches of legroom and 38.2 inches of headroom. These are the dimensions you usually find in the third row of larger SUVs like a Tahoe or Suburban. With the 2024 Traverse, you get a third row that can seat up to three adult passengers without any of them feeling cramped.

You can also choose a Traverse trim level with seating for seven passengers. The RS and the new Z71 replace the second-row bench seat with a pair of captain’s chairs. These seats feature SmartSlide, which makes accessing the third row more convenient than ever. The SmartSlide feature even works if you have installed a child seat into one of the second-row chairs. This configuration is available as an option on the LT trim, so you don’t have to go up a trim level if you prefer your Traverse to have this type of interior.

The Most Available Cargo Space for Any Vehicle in Its Class

With the redesign of the Traverse, you also get more available cargo space than any other three-row midsize SUV available today. If you fold down the second and third rows of seats, you will get a voluminous 98 cu.ft. of space. Accessing the space is also easy, as the Traverse LT, Z71, and RS trims come with a standard power liftgate. Just push a button, and the trunk will open.

As a busy parent or guardian, you probably often need to do things around your household. For example, you may have just welcomed a new child into your family, creating the need to bring home and assemble a new crib. If you have a newborn, it is good to know that your 2024 Chevy Traverse provides you with enough space to fit a crib and a car seat simultaneously. The same is true if your child—now a toddler—needs to make the move from a crib to a bed. You can pick up the new bed and fit it in your Traverse.

Plenty of Interior Features to Make Your Family More Comfortable

Creating a lot of passenger space is often not enough for a parent or guardian. You also need the comfort and convenience features to make the space useful for your kids. This is why Chevy has added cup holders in each row. Your young child can stay hydrated with a bottle, sippy cup, or other beverage dispenser in the cup holder. This also comes in handy for your older kids, who will definitely get thirsty on the way to or from sports practice.

Older kids will want to use their devices, especially on the way to school or during a long drive. Every Traverse features six USB ports, so everyone can keep their devices charged. A wireless phone charger is standard on the LT, RS, and Z71 trims. You can also stay connected with an available Wi-Fi hotspot. This will make driving with you less frustrating for your plugged-in kids.

Chevy has done an excellent job of upholstering the seats on the Traverse. The LS trim comes with an attractive cloth fabric, while the Z71 and LT have premium Evotex seating surfaces that are easy to clean. This is a must when you have young kids. The RS has leather seating surfaces, which your children probably won’t appreciate, but you will. Heated front and second-row outboard seats are available as well. This will be welcome on the way back from camping in the mountains.

Technology for Safety and Connectivity

The 2024 Traverse is the most technologically advanced Traverse yet. It starts with a Chevrolet infotainment system on a 17.7-inch color touchscreen. This is the largest one available today in any model in the Traverse’s vehicle class. Accessing your favorite features and apps will be easier than ever. You can connect your smartphones using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to make hands-free calls and texts.

One of the best features for parents and guardians is the expansive number of standard driver-assist features on the 2024 Traverse. In addition to a standard set of six Chevy Safety Assist features, Chevrolet has added an additional 14 safety features to every new Traverse. Not only will you get Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning—which will prevent you from drifting into another lane if you get distracted—but you will also get a standard Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert.

This uses technology similar to the Lane Departure Warning to help you change lanes safely on the highway. When you signal to change lanes, this system will alert you if there is another vehicle driving next to you in your blind spot. In this way, it acts like a second set of eyes. The Lane Change Alert will let you know when the coast is clear so you can change lanes safely.

Chevy has also equipped the Traverse with Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking. In addition to the Automatic Emergency Braking that stops your Traverse if the system detects an imminent front-end collision, this feature will also detect traffic coming from both directions at a busy intersection. If you try to drive through the intersection and the system detects an oncoming vehicle, it will engage your brakes to help you avoid an accident. With these and the other standard Chevy Safety Assist features you will have peace of mind knowing that you and your family will get where you are going safely.

The 2024 Chevy Traverse Is the Right Model for You and Your Family

Being a parent or guardian means having the responsibility to make the right decision for the best interests of your children. The Traverse offers you a safe, roomy, comfortable, and convenient three-row SUV that you and your family will love. Stop in today and make the 2024 Traverse your new SUV. Your family is sure to appreciate this choice.