The Chevrolet Traverse is a full-size SUV based on the C1XX platform and it shares similar components and technology with the slightly expensive GMC Acadia. Slotted between the smaller Blazer and the larger Tahoe, the 2022 Traverse offers seats for eight people and is a practical alternative to a minivan. It offers an adequate amount of power, a modern exterior and interior, and is tech-rich. It locks its horns against the likes of the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, and Kia Telluride.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Dashboard
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse boasts a refreshed exterior design that looks more modern and compelling. Though the cabin looks unchanged, it feels comfortable, premium, and fresh. Additionally, an 8-inch color MID is available along with a new upholstery design. The 2022 Traverse comes equipped with more standard safety and driver assistance tech. Also, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay now come standard on all the trims.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Interior Design, Dimensions, and Comfort
Step inside the 2022 Traverse and you’ll realize how Chevrolet emphasized more on practicality and comfort. It offers seats for eight people, which makes it ideal for large families. And we feel the design is just right, not too modern or old. The dashboard design is utilitarian and the ergonomics are impressive. Most of the interior parts are made up of good-quality textured plastics. The dashboard comes covered with off-white or jet-black leatherette in the lower trims, while RS offers black leatherette inserts with red stitching. The Premier trim gets sepia (Maple Sugar) leatherette inserts. You also get a 7- or 8-inch touchscreen display planted on the upper dashboard and is surrounded by leaning, vertical AC vents on its sides. As standard, you get a urethane steering wheel and a 3.5-inch monochromatic MID but that can be upgraded to a leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel along with a larger 4.2-inch color MID. The High Country and the Premier trims get an 8-inch color MID and a leather-wrapped, heated, multi-function steering wheel.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Seating
Moreover, as standard you get a tri-zone automatic climate control system with rear AC vents and control, rear window defroster, and ambient interior lighting. For seating, the lower trims offer seats for eight people, while the higher trims come equipped with captain’s chairs in the second row. The LS trim offers manually-adjustable front seats, while the LT Cloth comes equipped with an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat. The higher trims get an 8-way power-adjustable driver and a 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. The LS and the LT Cloth offer seats wrapped in premium cloth, available either in jet black or off-white. The LT Leather and the RS offer leather-appointed seats and heated front seats. The Premier and High Country add more richness with perforated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
Models
2022 Chevrolet Traverse
2022 Ford Explorer
2022 Kia Telluride
2022 Hyundai Palisade
Seating Capacity
8
7
8
8
Interior Passenger Volume (ft³)
157.3
152.7
157.1
155.3
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
42.8/61.91/41.01
40.7/61.8/43
39.5/61.6/41.4
40.7/61.2/44.1
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
40.02/62.16/38.41
40.5/61.9/39
40.2/59.9/42.4
40.1/60.8/42.4
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
38.21/57.5/33.48
38.9/54.6/32
38.1/55.3/31.4
37.8/55.2/31.4
All the SUVs except the 2022 Ford Explorer offer seats for eight people, while the Ford offers seats for seven. The Traverse has the largest cabin space at 157.3 cubic feet, while the 2022 Explorer gets the smallest cabin. 2022 Traverse also offers the best room in all three rows compared to the others. 2022 Kia Telluride and the 2022 Hyundai Palisade offer modern interiors that are rich in comfort features and tech. However, the Traverse’s cabin shines both in functionality and design.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Infotainment
The LS and LT trims of the 2022 Traverse come equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display, while the upper trims come standard with a larger 8-inch HD touchscreen display. The smaller unit comes loaded with the Chevrolet Infotainment System 3 UI, while the larger display features a smoother Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus UI. For your music needs, the LS and LT trims get a six-speaker audio system. The higher trims come standard with a 10-speaker Bose premium audio system.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Infotainment System
Other infotainment features include wireless Android and Apple CarPlay, voice command, SiriusXM Satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a pair of USB ports. Moreover, you can also get enhanced voice recognition, smartphone app support, SiriusXM Radio, 360L, a wireless phone charger, and six USB ports (two in each row).
Key Infotainment Features
8-inch HD touchscreen Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system
10-speaker Bose premium audio system
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
SiriusXM Radio and 360L
Bluetooth services with multiple phone support
Navigation with voice assist
Enhanced Voice Recognition
Wi-Fi hotspot
Wireless charger
Six USB ports
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Cargo Capacity
2022 Traverse offers a standard cargo space of 23 cubic feet, which substantially increases to 57.8 cubic feet with the third-row seats folded and 98.2 cubic feet once the second-row seats are folded. The rear cargo lid opens vertically, leaving a large cargo opening.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Cargo Space
Moreover, the rear seats fold flat, offering more space. However, the cargo floor is high due to the 7.51-inch of ground clearance, so loading heavier items will require some muscle.
Models
2022 Chevrolet Traverse
2022 Ford Explorer
2022 Kia Telluride
2022 Hyundai Palisade
Standard Cargo Capacity (ft³)
23
18.2
21
18
Cargo Capacity behind 2nd-row seats (ft³)
53.8
47.9
46
45.8
Maximum Cargo Capacity (ft³)
98.2
87.8
87
86.4
The 2022 Traverse has the best-in-class cargo capacity both in terms of standard cargo space and with the seats folded. On the other hand, the Hyundai Palisade has the smallest cargo trunk; it has traded cargo space for a more spacious front row. Ford Explorer offers slightly better cargo capacity than the Korean siblings but it won't have a significant impact in your purchase decision.
Additional Interior Storage Spaces
As standard, at the front, you get an illuminated and cooled glovebox, a small compartment for storing mobile phones and other small items, a pair of cup holders, a central armrest with some storage space inside, and door bins. The second row offers a pair of cup holders and door bins. The third row also offers a pair of cup holders. Overall, the cabin offers a total of ten cup holders, a hidden storage compartment, and all the seats offer some additional storage underneath.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Creature Comforts
2022 Traverse comes equipped with plenty of comfort features like premium perforated leather upholstery, power-adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, a tri-zone automatic AC with rear controls, LED ambient lighting, a leather-wrapped, heated, multi-function steering wheel, an 8-inch driver’s MID, power, tilt, and telescopic steering column, keyless entry, universal home remote, rear window defogger, and more.
Verdict
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse offers the most balanced cabin in the competition. It has the best interior passenger volume in the competition and offers seats for eight passengers. The seats can be wrapped in cloth, leather, or perforated leather depending on your budget; moreover, you can also equip it with heating, and ventilation functions. Moreover, the Chevy Infotainment 3 Plus is decent and you get wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto as standard which makes it a steal deal. So yes, the interior of the 2022 Traverse is practical and comfortable enough for large families.
