2020 Chevy Traverse Fuel Efficiency and Gas Consumption
The 2020 Chevy Traverse is making a name for itself among midsize SUVs. It gets positive reviews from automotive experts and regular drivers alike, thanks in large part to its spacious interior. It has ample passenger room in all three rows of seats, and there is still plenty of room for cargo even when you fill it with passengers.
You’ll be entertained along the way, too, thanks to a state of the art infotainment system that comes standard with its own WiFi hotspot. One thing that may surprise you is that this spacious SUV also gets responsible gas mileage.
2020 Chevy Traverse MPG
After a massive redesign that made this car more than 350 pounds lighter in 2018, the Traverse only needed some small tweaks going into 2020. One of the biggest differences for this year is the inclusion of a new infotainment system, but environmentally friendly drivers may be more concerned with the engine choices. While previous models included a turbocharged four-cylinder engine on some trim levels, that engine is no longer an option. A V6 engine is now standard for all trim levels of the 2020 Traverse.
This 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine sends its power to a nine-speed automatic transmission for a smooth and efficient ride. Even when it comes to moving such a roomy SUV, this engine is estimated by the EPA to return the following gas mileage:
- 18 Miles Per Gallon City
- 27 Miles Per Gallon Highway
- 21 Miles Per Gallon Combined
2020 Traverse Fuel Efficiency and Annual Fuel Cost
The 2020 Traverse fuel tank can hold up to 21.7 gallons of fuel, which gives it an average range of 455 miles assuming 21 miles per gallon combined. If you’re taking a long road trip and achieving 27 miles per gallon on the highway, that range extends to 585.9 miles on a full tank of gas. That’s about enough to get you all the way from Phoenix to Las Vegas and back to Phoenix on a single tank of gas.
When it comes to yearly fuel costs, you’ll really start to see the 2020 Traverse separate itself from some other competitors in the SUV segment. At the time of writing, gas prices in the Valley of the Sun are averaging just about $2.77 per gallon for regular gasoline. An average driver who drives 12,000 miles per year at 21 miles per gallon combined can expect to spend $1,583 dollars on fuel in the new Traverse.
If you’re looking for an SUV that can comfortably fit up to eight adult passengers without guzzling fuel, this is a terrific option. Some other roomy SUVs might get as little as 15 or 16 miles per gallon combined. That kind of gas mileage would add hundreds of dollars to the yearly fuel cost of an average driver, not to mention the environmental impact of using more fuel and producing more emissions. Environmentally conscious drivers who need to move a lot of people and a lot of cargo would do well to consider the 2020 Traverse in the search for their next vehicle.
Test Drive a 2020 Traverse in Arizona
Simply put, the new Chevy Traverse gives you all the space and performance you need without sacrificing fuel efficiency the way some other SUVs do. Whether you need to shuttle people back and forth around town or you want a vehicle for your next great road trip, the Traverse can get you there.
The best way to learn more about this vehicle is to experience it for yourself. Stop by your nearest Valley Chevy dealer today to take the 2020 Traverse for a test drive, or contact us if you have any questions in the meantime.
