It has capacity seat up to 8-passengers, has the largest cargo space than any rival and gives an incomparable estimated 24 mpg highway (FWD) fuel economy. Traverse’s 3.6L V6 engine (281 hp, 266 ft lbs) is stronger than Toyota Highlander (270 hp, 248 ft lbs), Ford Flex (262 hp, 248 ft lbs), Honda Pilot (250 hp, 253 ft lb) yet gives equivalent highway fuel economy! Traverse can haul up to 5,200 lbs. when properly outfitted greater than Highlander (5,000 lbs), Pilot (4,500 lbs AWD with premium fuel, 3,500 lbs FWD) or Flex (4,500 lbs.). Traverse has got a 5-Star (driver) / 5-Star (ft. passenger) safety rating superior than Toyota Highlander’s 5-Star (driver) / 4-Star (ft. passenger) ranking. Traverse gives 116.4 cu ft of total interior cargo capacity with all-rows down, 24.4 cu ft behind the 3rd row alone. Compare to Highlander with 95.4 cu ft total, 10.3 cu ft behind the 3rd row; Pilot with 87.0 cu ft total, 20.8 cu ft behind the 3rd row; or, Flex with 83.2 cu ft total, 20.0 cu ft behind the 3rd row. Traverse is presented with 17 steel wheels (LS), 18 aluminum wheels (LT) or 20 aluminum wheels (LTZ.). Traverse’s to be had features consist of: 7-passenger seating with 2nd row captain’s chairs, heated/cooled perforated leather-appointed seats, power liftgate, remote starter, navigation radio, SunScape panoramic sunroof, rear audible back-up sensor, body-colored outside rearview mirrors with integral turn-signals and the first blind-spot mirrors in the segment. Traverse gives usual OnStarwith 1-year Directions and Connections service giving usual Navigation that Toyota, Honda or Ford can not match! eNavand downloadable directions are an additional Traverse / OnStarexclusive. Traverse has usual XM satellite radio on all models. LTZ’s or LT’s equipped with navigation radio also feature XM NavTraffic, a competitive exclusive. Traverse’s Rear Entertainment (DVD) system features Bose 5.1 Surround Sound system. It is offers the option of cloth seat which is a combination not found on Honda Pilot.