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Chevy Traverse - Can they tow?

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My wife and I are in the market for new mid-size SUV to replace our aging trailblazer. We have two kids and like the 5 star crash rating on the Chev. Traverse, They're a nice looking vehicle as well. Haven't talked to a dealer yet but does anyone know if they have towing capacity? Every on-line picture doesn't appear to show a tow assembly--or even a place a receiver would go. The most I'd tow would be a my small fishing boat or a light trailer and it would seldom be for long distances. The engine is smaller than my TB with a 3.6 Does anyone know if it's an option with these or are they're just too underpowered?

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I think it is 5200 pounds. Normal for a vehicle like that. 281hp is more than your trailblazer and i assume the weight difference is not a huge difference. the 3.6 will just rev a little more for the same power i would assume. I think its a DI version but i don't know.. I would buy a pilot or the new pathfinder instead. The pathy is going to have some sweet capabilities for a crossover (adjustable AWD a CVT and decent towing and power with good MPG) and the pilot has a standard towing package and a pretty solidly build engine. less power but probably just as durable if not more.

Bottom line is the traverse is good for what it is. its not a pick up but it doesn't claim to be one either. The competition is just as good. Yet, the 2013 traverse looks sweet.

The pilot's tow rating is 4500 regardless of weight. it explains all of it in the owners manual, its 3500 once you have 5or 6 passengers. Honda calculates it in a simpler way.

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I don't think I would tow anything if I had a cvt transmission, especially a Nissan!

I concur, I just sent another one to the dealer for a replacement. Luckily for my neighbor they covered it as it was just about to go out of warranty.

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I have a 2011 GMC acadia fwd I have pulled my lund 1600 pro sport with it and it did just fine. I don't drive it much (wifes hot rod) put the little I drive it I like it. It could be better on mpg. We got the fwd for the better mpg she averages 19 to 20 every day driving. She drives 30 miles to work that would be all highway miles. WE took it on a trip to Colorado this summer and averaged 21 mpg. the kids love the seating and it is very comfortable to drive.

Dan

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Traverse will tow your boat just fine. If you do get one make sure to get the factory tow package as that's the only way to get the 5200# rating. It has tranny cooler and larger capacity radiator or something like that. We have a 2011 with the tow package. And yes, it is a DI motor.

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