2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- FWD 4dr LS
- $29,660
- AWD 4dr LS
- $31,660
- FWD 4dr LT w/1LT
- $32,760
- AWD 4dr LT w/1LT
- $34,760
- FWD 4dr LT w/2LT
- $35,905
- AWD 4dr LT w/2LT
- $37,905
- FWD 4dr LTZ
- $39,035
- AWD 4dr LTZ
- $41,035
Key specs
-
4-door -
8 seats -
281.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
19 combined MPG -
205.0" length, 70.4" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Dark Silver Metallic
Interior
Titanium w / Dark Titanium Accents
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas V6
- MPG
-
17 City / 24 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
281 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
8
Brakes
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
12.8 x 1.1 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
13.0 x 0.8 in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
660
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
170
Engine
- Engine Type
-
Gas V6
- Displacement
-
3.6L/220
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
281 @ 6300
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
266 @ 3400
- Transmission Options
-
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
- MPG
-
17 City / 24 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
11.8 qts
Measurements
- Passenger Capacity
-
8
- Passenger Volume
-
153 ft³
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Front Leg Room
-
41 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
62 in
- Front Hip Room
-
59 in
- Second Head Room
-
39 in
- Second Leg Room
-
37 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
61 in
- Second Hip Room
-
58 in
- Third Head Room
-
38 in
- Third Leg Room
-
33 in
- Third Shoulder Room
-
58 in
- Third Hip Room
-
48 in
- Wheelbase
-
119 in
- Length, Overall
-
205 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
78 in
- Height, Overall
-
70 in
- Track Width, Front
-
68 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
67 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
7 in
- Rear Door Opening Height
-
Not Available in
- Rear Door Opening Width
-
Not Available in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
N/A
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
N/A
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Not Available in
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
N/A
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
N/A
- Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
N/A
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
116 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
69 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
24 ft³
Safety
- Navigation System
-
Standard
- Stability Control
-
Standard
Steering
- Steering Type
-
Pwr
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
16
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
40 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Coil-Over Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Linked H-Arm
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
Tires & Wheels
- Front Tire Size
-
P245/70R17
- Rear Tire Size
-
P245/70R17
- Front Wheel Size
-
17 x 7.5 in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
17 x 7.5 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
Not Available in
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Not Available
- Spare Tire Size
-
Not Available
Weight & Capacity
- Base Curb Weight
-
4,658 lbs
- Curb Weight - Front
-
N/A
- Curb Weight - Rear
-
N/A
- Maximum Payload Capacity
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
2,000 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
200 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
2,000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
300 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
N/A
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
22 gal
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Curb Weight
-
N/A
- Total Option Weight
-
0 lbs
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