2026 CHEVY TRAVERSE TRIM LEVEL overview

When Union, MO, residents want a family-friendly SUV with fantastic performance and exceptional handling, they choose the Chevy Traverse, and when they want the best deal on a new and pre-owned Chevy Traverse, they come to Jim Trenary Chevrolet GMC of Union. Whether you're dealing with our extremely knowledgeable and friendly sales team, our meticulous finance team, or our factory-trained parts and service team, you'll always be impressed with our customer focus and solution-driven approach.

So, what are the upcoming 2026 Chevy Traverse trim levels? More importantly, what is the difference between the Chevy Traverse Premier and Traverse RS?

Chevy Traverse Trims:

• LT
• Z71
• High Country
• RS
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With its bold, truck-inspired frame, all-too-impressive lines and contours, as well as its confident, sleek, and impressively styled grille and front fascia, it's easy to see why the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse is eliciting so much excitement.

The Chevrolet Traverse LT is the base model entry for this incredibly refined SUV. Powered by a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the Chevrolet Traverse produces an impressive 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain allows the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT to tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

• 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine: 328 hp, 326 lb-ft of torque, and 5,000-pound towing capacity.

An exceptionally spacious and refined interior comfortably seats up to 8 passengers while providing a very human-centric cabin with a maximum storage capacity of 98 cubic feet when all seats are folded down.

This incredibly impressive interior comes with premium cloth seating, a beautiful, multicolor 17.7-inch HD diagonal digital display offering entertainment and navigation, while providing the driver with an impressive 11-inch diagonal digital information cluster. While the HD rear vision camera is standard, the 2026 Traverse LT does offer the option of taking the Driver Confidence Package system, which includes an upgrade to a 360-degree camera system.

• 98 cubic feet of storage
• Optional sunroof
• Heads-up display (HUD)
• 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment and navigation screen
• 11-inch diagonal digital information cluster
• Numerous safety features
• HD rear vision camera
• Driver Confidence Package is optional
• Upgradeable to a 360-degree camera system.
• Adaptive cruise control

With an optional sunroof, a heads-up display (HUD), numerous safety features, and adaptive cruise control as standard, Jim Trenary Chevrolet GMC of Union can't go wrong with the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT.

For those Jim Trenary Chevrolet GMC of Union customers who value the family-friendly solution the Chevrolet Traverse offers but who want to take advantage of time alone, there's the off-road capable Chevrolet Traverse Z71 trim.

• Twin-clutch AWD system
• Hill descent control
• All-terrain mode
• Off-road optimized skid plates and bumper
• All-terrain tires

Keeping the same high-performance powertrain and interior features as the Traverse LT, the Traverse Z71 includes a twin-clutch AWD system with hill descent control and all-terrain mode. Off-road optimized skid plates and bumper are angled for increased clearance, while the Z71 trim also upgrades the Chevrolet Traverse with all-terrain tires.

For Jim Trenary Chevrolet GMC of Union customers wanting an upscale interior, the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse High Country is sure to please. Offering premium leather upholstery, the High Country ups the ante in terms of comfort by providing heated first and second-row seating along with power-folding second and third row seats.

• Premium leather upholstery
• Heated first and second-row seating
• Power-folding second and third-row seating
• 22-inch black machined wheels
• Super Cruise hands-free driving
• Chrome accents

With larger, more upscale 22-inch black machined wheels, Chevrolet's signature Super Cruise hands-free driving feature, and chrome accents, this is the must-have trim for those wanting to drive their Traverse in pure luxury.

The Chevrolet Traverse High Country and RS are equally priced and address different interests. Neither one is considered a higher trim over the other. While the High Country raises the bar in terms of luxury, the Traverse RS addresses a different audience by giving the Traverse a more sporty interior and exterior.

With the RS, except highly visible black accents on the grille while benefiting from added roof rails. Red interior detailing is found throughout the interior cabin, and drivers will especially appreciate the flat-bottom steering wheel. Finally, all wheels are upgraded to high-gloss aluminum 22-inch black machined wheels.