2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS Trim Overview

Though it’s the base trim of the Traverse lineup, the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS packs a load of features into a reasonably priced package. This eight-passenger midsize crossover is delivered with standard 17-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, three rows of seating, reclining second-row seats, power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, OnStar communications and navigation, front and rear air conditioning, and a single-CD player with six speakers and XM satellite radio. Meanwhile, options include a trailer towing package, power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Bluetooth communications technology. Oh, and it also packs 116 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded, best in its class.

Considered among the safest mini-‘utes in its class, the 2011 Traverse LS boasts four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, remote anti-theft alarm, daytime running lights, OnStar emergency notification, and a post-collision safety system.

A 3.6-liter, variable-valve-timed (VVT) V6 powers the 2011 Traverse LS, while a six-speed auto-manual transmission ensures 281 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. Towing is maxed out at some 5,200 pounds, and gas mileage is estimated at 17/24 mpg.