This all-new crossover is a hulking people-hauler. The three row Traverse can seat eight occupants, and/or serve as the ultimate-sized tote-mobile for cargo. Traverse’s second row when fitted with bucket seats flanking a center console provides an easy traverse to the 60/40 split third row. Simply pull the stretch-out strap located on the exterior-facing side of the seatback to topple that seatback. (Traverse can also be fitted with a 60/40 split second row bench seat.) Adults can ride in the third row and not feel like they’ve been stuffed inside a sardine can. Long-haul travelers will appreciate the coat hooks on the B-pillars as the hooks were designed with coat hangers in mind. Sold in LS, LT and LTZ trims, Traverse is offered in both front wheel drive and all wheel drive. Power is via a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 281 horsepower at 6300 rpm (with single exhaust) and 266 pounds-feet of torque at 3600 rpm (with single exhaust). The engine mates to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Even with its immense size (overall exterior length is a bit more than 17 feet) the Traverse has a decent ride that is fairly devoid of noise. One noise-taming factor comes from the independent rear suspension’s linked H-arm design with twin-tube shock absorbers mounted on an isolated sub-frame. Standard fare on the top-level LTZ includes a rearview camera system, ultrasonic rear park assist, 20-inch machined aluminum wheels, and rear seat audio controls. Estimated per gallon fuel economy is 16 city and 23 highway. MSRP of Traverse LTZ all wheel drive is $41,025.