The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is offered in LS, LT (1LT, 2LT), and LTZ trim levels, each with front-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). LS and LT models have a 281-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Dual exhaust boosts power in LTZ models to 288 hp.
Traverse LS 2WD ($28,255) and LS AWD ($30,255) come with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, four-way manually adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, three-passenger split-folding second-row seat, three-passenger split-folding third-row seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, XM satellite radio, outside-temperature indicator, automatic headlights, roof rails, one year of OnStar assistance, and P245/70R17 tires on steel wheels.
Traverse 1LT 2WD ($30,810) and 1LT AWD ($32,810) add an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, heated power mirrors with turn signals, a trip computer, rear park assist, and P255/65R18 tires on alloy wheels.
Traverse 2LT 2WD ($33,515) and 2LT AWD ($35,515) models get three-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, second-row captain's chairs for seven-passenger seating, Bose 10-speaker audio system with subwoofer, rear radio controls, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, remote engine starting, auto-dimming rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, and a power rear liftgate.
Traverse LTZ 2WD ($39,025) and LTZ AWD ($41,025) come loaded with leather upholstery, navigation system with voice recognition and real-time traffic information, rearview camera, heated and cooled front seats, four-way power front passenger seat, memory for the driver's seat and mirrors, heated washer fluid, and P255/55R20 tires.
Options for lower line models include the navigation system ($2,840 for 1LT, $1,890 for 2LT), which is paired with the Bose sound system and a rearview camera; the rearview camera by itself ($450); the Bose sound system for the 1LT ($500); leather upholstery ($1,775); second-row captain's chairs for 1LT ($495); and remote engine starting ($260). Other options include a Cargo Convenience package ($130) with a rear cargo cover and cargo net; a Trailering package ($495) with a heavy-duty engine cooler and a trailer hitch; a two-panel sunroof ($1400) with a fixed rear panel; a DVD rear entertainment system ($2355 for 1LT, $1470 for 2LT, $1295 for LTZ) that includes the Bose sound system, rear audio controls, and a 110-volt outlet; a dual-screen rear DVD entertainment system ($1930); a second-row center console ($300); side steps ($630); and a roof rack ($210).
Safety features include dual front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitor, traction control and electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. Rear park assist and a rearview camera are optional.