​​Is The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse the Three-Row Mid-Size SUV to Get?​ 

If you’re shopping for a three-row mid-sized SUV, you have a lot of options to choose from. Do you prioritize style and sophistication, pick one that is efficient at the gas pump, or go with one that offers plenty of passenger and cargo space?

Why not have it all? The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse delivers on all of those qualities and more.  

Let’s start with space. Traverse offers the most interior space in its class. Passenger headroom is exceptional throughout, even in the third row, where space is often limited. In fact, these seats offer 38.3 inches of headroom to third-row occupants, along with 32.1 inches of legroom. Rear seats are also easily accessed through a wide 49.1-inch door opening. Better yet, Traverse RS and High Country models provide access to the third row with their standard One-Touch Fold control on the second-row seats.  

Carrying cargo? Traverse offers 22.9 cubic feet behind the third-row seats. Fold those seats down, and that volume doubles to 56.6 cubic feet. If you’re eschewing passengers for maximum cargo volume, folding the second- and third-row seats provides 97.6 cubic feet of cargo room. Loading and unloading your gear, groceries, antique store finds, or other belongings is a cinch thanks to the AutoSense power liftgate, which can be actuated without needing to lift a finger.  

Passengers can be entertained on short jaunts around town or on longer road trips thanks to Traverse’s suite of connective technologies. The 17.7 center-mounted color touchscreen display offers a wide variety of information and playback options, thanks to Google Built-in, which provides access to the Google Assistant, Google Maps, and other functions.  

Powering your 2026 Traverse is a 328-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. It has the right amount of low-end performance to tow up to 5,000 pounds yet is efficient enough to deliver an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 26 MPG.  

Lest you think there isn’t anything else for the driver to enjoy, Traverse’s available SuperCruise hands-free driver assistance technology makes long trips on select highways a little more relaxing – perfect if you’re planning a trip across  South Dakota and the Plains. 

Why consider the 2026 Traverse over its competition? The Top Speed website said that it basically “changes the conversation” about what customers want in a three-row mid-size SUV for all of the reasons stated above. Top Speed’s editors found Traverse feels “premium” in all the right places while delivering great value overall.  

The 2026 Traverse is the best SUV in its class, and is available now at Sharp Chevrolet. Contact us to check one out soon.