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The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse measures 78.40 inches in width, 205.00 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 118.90 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | |
| Frontal driver |  |
| Frontal passenger |  |
| Side driver | |
| Side rear passenger | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive | Risk of Rollover 16.9% |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | |
| Frontal driver | |
| Frontal passenger | |
| Side driver | |
| Side rear passenger | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive | Risk of Rollover 15.5% |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series | 2008 - |
| Price | MSRP: $29,435-40,805 Invoice: $27,959-38,765 |
| Weight | 4720 lbs | 2140.956 kg |
| MPG City | 17 |
| MPG Highway | 24 |
| Introduced At | 2008 Chicago Auto Show |
Engine Type : V6 3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.
281 HP (206.816 KW) @ 6300 RPM
266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 94 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
281 HP (206.816 KW) @ 6300 RPM
266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 94 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Engine Type : V6 3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.
288 HP (211.968 KW) @ 6300 RPM
270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 94 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
288 HP (211.968 KW) @ 6300 RPM
270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 94 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T75
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T75
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st Gear | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.87 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.80 |
| 4th Gear | 1.47 |
| 5th Gear | 1.0 |
| 6th Gear | 0.742 |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 116 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 153.1 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity | 5,200.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Width | 78.4 in | 1991 mm. |
| Height | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 3020 mm. |
| Front Track | 67.8 in | 1722 mm. |
| Rear Track | 67.4 in | 1712 mm. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.2 in | 183 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Row Headroom | 40.4 in | 1026 mm. |
| Second Row Headroom | 39.4 in | 1001 mm. |
| Third Row Headroom | 37.8 in | 960 mm. |
| Front Row Legroom | 41.3 in | 1049 mm. |
| Second Row Legroom | 38.7 in | 983 mm. |
| Third Row Legroom | 36.8 in | 935 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 1557 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : Coil-over Strut; Direct Acting Stabilizer Bar; Full Perimeter Isolated Cradle Rear : Linked H-Arm Independent Suspension; Coil Springs with Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers Mounted on Isolated Frame |
| Steering | |
| Hydraulic Rack-and-Pinion; Straight Ratio and Variable Effort | |
| Steering Overall Ratio | 16.1:1 |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.89 |
| Turning Circle | 40.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated |
| Front Brake Size | 12.8 in | 325 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 13.0 in | 330 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | P245/70R17 ALS Blackwall |
| Wheels | 17 x 7 in Steel |
The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse measures 78.40 inches in width, 205.00 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 118.90 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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