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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:11 AM
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I don't care for it. I wasn't a fan of the old Traverse, but the old one seemed to have more character/identity than the new one. The new one looks very generic IMO. You could easily put a Kia, Honda, etc. badge on it and I'd believe it.

It probably doesn't matter at all though, just based on the type of vehicle it is. And it's not bad looking; so if people like it then I'm good with it
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Finally! That looks great! The front looks fantastic and I can actually stomach looking at the rear!
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Considering they did an overhaul of the interior and gave it a whole new nav unit, I'm disappointed in the fact that the nav still looks like it was an aftermarket install by Best Buy.

The tail lights remind me of something from a Subaru.

Otherwise I think the front end looks better (if not a bit bland, still unquestionably better) and the interior looks much nicer, though still only sufficient for the next 2-3 years until the ground up redesigns come out.
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Complete garbage. I had higher expectations of the "Crossover direction" than this.

You're going to see 3 different Chevrolet designs.

Pick-Up
Crossovers
Cars

Three different styles.

The "crossover" look is boring and uninspiring.
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:19 AM
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I'm not sure what some of you are looking for in the 8 passenger Soccer Mom segment. I think it looks fine for what it is.
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Re: 2013 Chevy Traverse

Originally Posted by Josh452
Complete garbage. I had higher expectations of the "Crossover direction" than this.

You're going to see 3 different Chevrolet designs.

Pick-Up
Crossovers
Cars

Three different styles.

The "crossover" look is boring and uninspiring.
Garbage? If you say so.

I think the current Travers looks fine up front. This one looks more crisp and fresh, but admittedly a bit generic (or Honda-ish, anyway). I still think it is handsome. Further, it is FAR better at the rear end (the weak point of the current exterior). And the interior is very nice update, as well.
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
Garbage? If you say so.

I think the current Travers looks fine up front. This one looks more crisp and fresh, but admittedly a bit generic (or Honda-ish, anyway). I still think it is handsome. Further, it is FAR better at the rear end (the weak point of the current exterior). And the interior is very nice update, as well.
So hold on.......how can something look "crisp" and "fresh" but generic as you say and you say "Honda-ish" anyway. Guess it's not so "fresh" if you can peg an automaker for the design already, right?

The crossover look is actually more in-line with what Toyota is doing with THEIR crossovers.

Maybe copying off Toyota, being able to name Honda and saying the new Chevy's are "crisp" and "fresh" all mean the new Traverse is already.......stale?!?
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Re: 2013 Chevy Traverse

When I look at the new Traverse grille:




I see this:




I guess it's the large size of the grille, the black background, the horizontal chrome bars running thru it, and the chrome surround.
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Re: 2013 Chevy Traverse

Originally Posted by HuJass
When I look at the new Traverse grille:




I see this:




I guess it's the large size of the grille, the black background, the horizontal chrome bars running thru it, and the chrome surround.
I don't see that even remotely.
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Re: 2013 Chevy Traverse

If anything its more like a long wheel base CRV:



Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate
If anything its more like a long wheel base CRV:



Either way....its not Chevrolet!
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Seems like Chevy can't get a break! People bitch about the Chevy corporate grille, then bitch about the new direction away from the corporate grille. They can't win either way!
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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That is *lot* of wood grain on the center console.
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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Re: 2013 Chevy Traverse

Originally Posted by SRFCTY
Seems like Chevy can't get a break! People bitch about the Chevy corporate grille, then bitch about the new direction away from the corporate grille. They can't win either way!
You are right. If you look at all the comments by people who don't like it they say it doesn't look corporate enough.
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