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2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS

SUV · 328 hp · 21–23 mpg combined

Sticker from

$55,400Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$57,728Median across 2,015 listings

Above sticker

$2,328The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

328 hp21–23 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

328-hp turbo engine
5,000-lb max towing
17.7-inch infotainment display
Heated and ventilated front seats

Watch for

$1,500 panoramic sunroof
$1,750 Assistance Package

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS is a 7-seat SUV with an MSRP of $55,400 for front-wheel drive and $57,400 for all-wheel drive.

A 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine produces 328 hp and works with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs.

Fuel economy is EPA-estimated at 23 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. Cargo capacity is 22.9 cu ft. Standard cabin equipment includes leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power-folding split-bench third row and three-zone climate control.

A 17.7-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, Bose speakers and 12 total speakers are standard. Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, front and rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, driver-assisted parking assist and front, side and rear-view cameras. The basic warranty covers 36 months or 36,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles.

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Market

Dealers are asking $2,328 over sticker.

That is the median across 2,015 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 77 days.

Sticker$55,400

Dealers ask$57,728

2,015 listings77 days median on the lot

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34 factory options, from $40 to $1,750.

Assistance Package$1,750

Hit the Road Package$1,550

Dual Glass Panoramic Power Sunroof$1,500

Illumination Package$1,495

Painted Assist Step$1,450

3 Years OnStar One$800

Mobile Service Plus$599

Illuminated Front Emblem$595

Roof Cross Rails$550

Black Lug Nut and Wheel Lock Kit$495

Painted Front and Rear Splash Guards$495

Interior Protection Package$475

Illuminated Perimeter Rocker Lighting$450

Cargo Package$425

Illuminated Door Sill Plates$425

Floor Liner Package$425

Black Wheel Lug Nuts$375

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Cargo Shade$195

Integrated Cargo Liner$195

Cargo Tray w/Divider$165

Cargo Mat$150

Bright Wheel Locks$125

Engine Block Heater$100

Vertical Cargo Net$95

Front License Plate Bracket Mounting Package$40

California Emissions Override$0

Northeast Emissions$0

Federal Emissions Override$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

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Which Traverse is right for you?

Four trims, $40,800 to $55,400. Tap one to open it.

$40,800−$14,600LT328 hp $48,900−$6,500Z71328 hp $55,100−$300High Country328 hp $55,400This trimRS328 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $8,100, from LT to Z71.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

328hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo

326lb-ftTorque

21–23mpgCombined · 19–20 city · 24–27 highway

FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

22.9 cu ftCargo volume

4,504–4,793 lbsCurb weight

6,173–6,394 lbsGVWR

5,000 lbsMax towing

139 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Jet Black/ with Torch Red accents

Leather.

6 factory paints

Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Stardust Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Polar White Tricoat
Sterling Gray Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Traverse. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

6 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Maintenance

1 yr

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