The 2024 Chevy Traverse RS is here, and after a long wait, you may be curious on what makes this vehicle worth it. We’ll take a deeper look at what makes the RS better than its siblings in this lineup, and better than other SUVs overall.
Key takeaways
- The RS comes loaded with features making the package options more focused on certain aspects of the vehicle.
- The RS is the premium trim, making it leaps and bounds better than the LT.
- The RS starts at $57,595, but the features it comes with make it worth much more than the price tag.
What is the RS package on the Chevy Traverse?
The RS is actually a trim level on the Chevy Traverse. It does come with several optional packages, each catering to certain needs.
If you live in an area that’s harsh when it comes to climate, keeping the interior of your vehicle in top shape may be difficult, and that’s where the Interior Protection Package, and Floor Liner Package come into play. The Interior Protection Package comes with third-row all-weather floor liner, and first and second row all-weather floor mats. If you wish to have floor liners across the entire vehicle then look for the Floor Liner Package as it comes with all-weather floor liners across the entire interior.
If you’re anticipating on utilizing the rear of the vehicle often to transport items, then you may want the Cargo Package, this package comes with a foldable cargo organizer, cargo tray with divider, as well as a vertical cargo net. All of these features help keep cargo in place and easy to tell what belongs to who.
The RS comes with an AutoSense power liftgate, this liftgate makes it easy to pack and unpack the vehicle, simply standing at the back for a few seconds will make the liftgate open, and in the event an obstacle is in the way, the liftgate will stop moving and reverse to make sure not to damage the vehicle.
2024 Chevy Traverse RS Price
The 2024 Chevy Traverse starts at the MSRP of $57,595.
The RS is the premium trim for the Traverse lineup, and it comes with the best the trim has to offer. The RS comes standard with a 17-7-inch LCD display with Google built-in compatibility. It also boasts navigation capabilities, and if there’s more than one driver of the Traverse RS, it comes with driver profiles, making it easier to pick who you are and have the screen exactly how you want it.
The RS also comes with 22-inch high gloss black painted aluminum wheels, making this already stylish standout even more. The grille also matches the wheels to really tie it all together, making this one of the best-looking vehicles on the market.
For more comfort features, specifically for the front row, you can look for ventilated seats on top of their heating features. Both the front passenger and driver are treated to power lumbar support which makes it so you’re comfortable no matter how far you go. For the driver, you’re treated to a heated steering wheel to help keep your hands loose, to maintain full control of the wheel at all times.
Is theTraverse RS better than the LT?
Yes, the RS has better features than the LT.
The RS comes with a Bose premium audio system and active noise cancellation, both of these features make sure that the only thing you hear in the cab of the vehicle is crystal clear audio that Bose is known for. The RS also comes with a rear camera mirror, this feature isn’t available for the LT, making the RS safer too. While both trims come with heated front row seats, only the RS spreads the love to the second row, making sure that whoever is on the outboard seats remains comfortable when the weather gets cold.
Final Thoughts
Come on by to Banner Chevy to learn more about the Chevy Traverse RS, if you fall in love we can even help you order one! Or you can look at any of the SUVs we have on our lot!