The Traverse is the new addition in the rapidlyexpanding mid size crossover market, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is thelatest SUV built on GM's Lambda platform. It will join the BuickEnclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook, but the Traverse will bedifferentiated by bold new styling Chevy has introduced within the lastfew years. The Lambda platform has brought GM considerable salessuccess with previous incarnations, largely due to a fine blend of roadmanners, fresh styling, and flexible utility. Chevy offers the Traverse in all-wheel-drive and it receives powerthrough a six-speed automatic transmission. Chevy's direct-injectionversion of GM's 3.6-liter V6 engine will deliver 286 horsepower with adual-exhaust setup. The new Traverse boasts better fuel economy thanits older GM siblings, thanks to direct injection technology. Outside, the Traverse has a profile similar to Buick's Enclave, whileincorporating several of the current Chevy Malibu's styling cues intothe overall design scheme. In the cabin, Chevy's new crossover offers arefined and well-organized environment, with seating for seven or eightpassengers distributed through three rows of seats. A two-tone colorscheme is highlighted by quality interior materials and numerous finetrim details. Notable options include a rear-seat entertainment systemwith second-row controls, a navigation system, and a rear-view camera. Owners rave about the ride and drive of this crossover! Stop in and see us soon...