Does Chevy make a 4-cylinder Traverse?
No. The Chevrolet Traverse is not offered with a four-cylinder engine in its current lineup; GM has stuck with a V6 for the three-row SUV.
In this article, we examine the engine options available for the Traverse, why GM has chosen a V6, and how that choice affects performance and fuel economy compared with rivals that offer four-cylinder options.
Current engine options for the Traverse
As of the latest model years, the Traverse is offered exclusively with a gasoline V6 engine. GM has not provided a four-cylinder variant for this model.
- 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine (the sole engine option in the current Traverse lineup).
Because the Traverse uses a single engine option, buyers looking for a four-cylinder configuration will not find it in the new-model lineup. They would need to consider other three-row SUVs or older trims if available, or compare with rivals that offer four-cylinder powertrains.
Why there is no four-cylinder option
The Traverse is designed as a comfortable, family-focused, three-row SUV with substantial size and payload capacity. Chevrolet has kept a larger V6 to deliver adequate power for highway merging and towing while maintaining interior space. A four-cylinder option for this specific model has not been offered by Chevrolet in the United States.
Alternative paths within the GM lineup
For buyers seeking four-cylinder performance in a GM three-row crossover, other models in the Chevrolet/GMC/Buick lineup may offer turbocharged four-cylinder options in different chassis sizes, but not as a Traverse variant. Prospective buyers should compare exact powertrains for current model years on the official Chevrolet website or at a dealership.
Summary
The Chevrolet Traverse does not come with a four-cylinder engine. The current generation uses a 3.6-liter V6 as the only engine option, paired with an automatic transmission and available all-wheel drive. For those who specifically want a four-cylinder SUV, they will need to look at other models or generations, as the Traverse lineup has not included a four-cylinder variant in recent years.
