2027 Chevrolet Traverse · Trim vs trim
2027 Chevrolet Traverse Z71 vs RS: what's the difference?
The RS costs $6,400 more. excludes $1,995 ; bench/RTG-wheel totals require a current quote. It starts at $55,800, and the at $49,400. The RS adds a name-brand sound system, and a . It comes without , but you can add it with All-wheel drive for $2,000. It comes without an . It also changes the , , wheels, tires and seats. It gets 22 , 1 more than the Z71's 21.
Our Traverse data has all four US 2027 , /AWD, standard Z71 twin-clutch AWD, core driver-assistance , , LT seat material and eight-seat choice, Midnight/Sport and RTG wheels. It doesn't have fleet equipment, paint/interior colors, 22-inch wheels and accessories, service-plan extensions, trim/drive curb weights and vehicle-specific towing/loading yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Z71 | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined mpg | Z7121 mpg | RS22 mpg |
| Highway mpg | Z7124 mpg | RS26 mpg |
| Tire diameter | Z7131.6″ | RS31.7″ |
| Wheel size | Z7118″ | RS22″ |
| Ground clearance | Z717.8″ | RS6.8″ |
| Approach angle | Z7121.0° | RS15.0° |
| Departure angle | Z7124.0° | RS22.0° |
| What | Z71 | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle | Z71Z71 advanced twin-clutch AWD | RSUnpowered rear axle |
| Suspension | Z71Z71 off-road suspension and frequency-based dampers | RSSpecial Ride and Handling suspension |
| Wheels | Z7118-inch z71 aluminum wheels | RS22-inch black aluminum wheels |
| Tires | Z71265/65R18 all-terrain tires | RS275/45R22 all-season tires |
| Seats | Z71Evotex seats | RSEvotex Ultra seats |
| Audio | Z71Six-speaker audio | RSBose premium 12-speaker audio |
| What | Z71 | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilated front seats and heated second-row outboard seats | Z71Not included | RSYes |
| One-touch second-row folding and power-folding third row | Z71Not included | RSYes |
| Driver Confidence: key card, rear camera mirror, 120V outlet, interior camera/recorder, HD Surround Vision and traffic sign recognition | Z71Not included | RSYes |
| Super Cruise hardware and three-year plan; Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist and Driver Attention Assist | Z71Not included | RSYes |
The same on both: horsepower (328 hp), city mpg (20 mpg) and cargo behind the third row (22.9 cu ft).
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The RS, as it comes
↑ The answerRS
$55,800
RS
$55,800
- MPG
- mpg
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- Power
- hp
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- Cargo
- ft³
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- Clearance
- ″
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- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 20 city · 26 hwy · EPA
- Horsepower
- hp
- 2.5L turbo · all builds
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row · all seats in place
- Ground clearance
- ″
- GM minimum ground clearance · stock build
- Curb weight
- —lb
- 2027 trim/drive curb weights not published in reviewed order-guide dimensions/specs or buyer page
- No AWD
- Has Heated seats
- No Panoramic roof
- Has HD Surround Vision
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Packages & options
Powertrain
Comfort & tech
Wheels & roof
What your options change
This is a stock RS. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- No AWD
- Has Heated seats
- No Panoramic roof
- Has HD Surround Vision
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Engine / transmission
- 2.5L turbo · 8-speed automatic
- Torque
- 326 lb-ft
- City / highway
- 20 / 26 mpg · EPA
- Seats
- 7 · second-row captain’s chairs
- Cargo, all rows occupied
- 22.9 cu ft behind third row
- Cargo behind second row
- 56.6 cu ft · third row folded
- Cargo, rear rows folded
- 97.6 cu ft · GM guide (98 rounded in advertising)
- Second / third row legroom
- 41.46″ / 32.13″
- Tires
- 275/45R22 all-season tires
- Seat material
- Evotex Ultra seats
- Front ventilation / rear heat
- Both equipped
- Rear-seat folding
- One-touch second row / power third row
- Audio
- Bose premium 12-speaker audio
- Touchscreen / driver display
- 17.7″ / 11″
- Super Cruise
- Hardware and 3-year plan; compatible roads and service conditions apply
- Headroom, first / second row
- 42.60″ / 39.96″
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb · standard trailering equipment; loaded vehicle limits still apply