2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Common Engines first took the systems off of it all and final Lambda-based CUV -- the Chevy Cross -- for this year's design year. Although the Cross stocks underpinnings with the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Lifestyle, its appearance shows Chevrolet's newest style route.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

By the looks of it, the cross-over stocks little or no sheetmetal with its friends. As thought, the Cross sports a entrance structures influenced by the Malibu and indicates the future appearance of other Chevy designs. It features a chrome-rimmed entrance grill and available projector stream front lights.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

The present Traverse's outside appearance also features turn alerts bundled into the area showcases, a back spoiler, 17-, 18- or 20-inch tires, an available spectacular sunroof, and suggested double fatigue.

Inside, the Cross uses the same twin-cockpit style that can be found in the Malibu. The Traverse's device section residences double assess groups attached with internet explorer features. Normal and available inside facilities include a back vehicle indicator, back perspective photographic camera, power liftgate, distant start, started and refrigerated entrance seating, a routing program, DVD amusement and OnStar. Of be aware, customers don't have to opt for the routing program to get a back photographic camera.

Instead, it can be included as a stand alone option that use a present bundled into the rear-view reflection. The Cross also uses lesser showcases bundled into the area showcases to reduce shades areas.

Although the Cross stocks its underpinnings with other GM Lambda CUVs, the Cross actually runs on the a little different drivetrain. Whereas the other Lambdas uses a 3.6-liter V6 with MPFI, the Cross uses a 3.6-liter V6 with direct-injection -- boosting both outcome and gas mileage.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

This current-generation Cross is ranked at 286 power and 255 lb-ft of twisting -- 281 power and 253 lb-ft of twisting with a single-exhaust create -- up from the Lambda conventional of 275 power and 251 lb-ft of twisting.

But despite the leap in power, the Cross dividends better gas mileage than its Lambda brethren with a 24 mpg report on the freeway.