Chevrolet Traverse 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Traverse 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 17 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Chevrolet Traverse is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Chevrolet Traverse is the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ, which took 7.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 86.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Chevrolet Traverse tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.45 seconds at 91.70 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.30sec
2018 LT Leather · stock
Average 0–60
7.05sec
Across 17 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.45sec
@ 91.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.90sec
2009 LTZ
Across 17 verified runs, the Chevrolet Traverse ranges from 6.30 to 7.90 seconds 0–60, with a 7.05-second average.
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Chevrolet Traverse Performance Overview
Chevrolet’s three-row Traverse has been tracked across 17 independently verified tests spanning 2009 to 2025, showing a steady shift from adequate family-hauler pace to quicker modern acceleration. First Generation models (2009–2017) used the naturally aspirated LLT 3.6-liter V6 at 281 hp, with early results clustered in the mid- to high-7-second range: the 2009 LTZ needed 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the 2010 2LT lowered the mark to 7.3 seconds and set the generation’s best.
The Second Generation (2018–2023) brought the Traverse’s biggest performance step. Engine offerings expanded from a 257-hp turbocharged four-cylinder to naturally aspirated V6 variants up to 310 hp, and the quickest example, the 2018 LT Leather, posted the model’s all-time best 6.3 seconds to 60 mph. Quarter-mile performance improved as well, culminating in the 2020 Premiere at 14.8 seconds at 94.9 mph.
Today, the Third Generation (2024–present) runs exclusively with the turbocharged 328-hp LK0 gasoline four-cylinder. In current testing, the 2024 RS reaches 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, placing the latest Traverse behind the quickest 2018–2023 versions but still ahead of most first-generation results. Across all tested years, Traverse performance remains entirely gasoline-powered, with no hybrid or electric variants represented in the data.
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Chevrolet Traverse 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Third Generation
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Generation | 2024–present | 7.35s | 7.30s — 2024 RS | 2 | The Third Generation generation (2024–present) averaged 7.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2024 RS at 7.30 seconds. Output was 328 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| Second Generation | 2018–2023 | 6.69s | 6.30s — 2018 LT Leather | 10 | The Second Generation generation (2018–2023) averaged 6.69 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2018 LT Leather at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 257 to 310 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations. |
| First Generation | 2009–2017 | 7.66s | 7.30s — 2010 2LT | 5 | The First Generation generation (2009–2017) averaged 7.66 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2010 2LT at 7.30 seconds. Output was 281 hp across 3.6L V6 configurations. |
Third Generation
2024–present
Avg 0–60
7.35s
Fastest
7.30s
Tests
2
2024 RS
The Third Generation generation (2024–present) averaged 7.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2024 RS at 7.30 seconds. Output was 328 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.
Second Generation
2018–2023
Avg 0–60
6.69s
Fastest
6.30s
Tests
10
2018 LT Leather
The Second Generation generation (2018–2023) averaged 6.69 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2018 LT Leather at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 257 to 310 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
First Generation
2009–2017
Avg 0–60
7.66s
Fastest
7.30s
Tests
5
2010 2LT
The First Generation generation (2009–2017) averaged 7.66 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2010 2LT at 7.30 seconds. Output was 281 hp across 3.6L V6 configurations.
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Chevrolet Traverse 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
17 tests · 9 years
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2025 Chevrolet Traverse
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#13
2025 Chevrolet Traverse High Country
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 92.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 328 hp
- Torque
- 326 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,810 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 17
How we verify Chevrolet Traverse performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Traverse trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet Traverse 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Chevrolet Traverse performance FAQs
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The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse High Country does 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 15.7 seconds at 92.4 mph. That current-year result comes from a stock AWD model with 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft from its turbocharged gasoline powertrain.
The quickest Chevrolet Traverse on record is the 2018 Traverse LT Leather, which reached 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. It also stands as the fastest stock Traverse tested. Across all 17 recorded Traverse tests, the overall average 0-60 time is 7.05 seconds.
The fastest stock Chevrolet Traverse is the 2018 LT Leather at 6.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified Traverse runs in the records, so the quickest overall result and the quickest stock result are the same. That makes the 2018 LT Leather the benchmark production Traverse for straight-line acceleration.
Third Generation Chevrolet Traverse models, covering 2024 and newer, average 7.35 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. The quickest Third Generation run is 7.3 seconds, set by the 2024 RS. All recorded Third Generation examples use a turbocharged gasoline powertrain with 328 horsepower.
Second Generation Chevrolet Traverse models, sold from 2018 to 2023, average 6.69 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The fastest Second Generation example is the 2018 LT Leather at 6.3 seconds. This generation is the quickest overall Traverse generation in verified acceleration testing.
First Generation Chevrolet Traverse models, from 2009 to 2017, average 7.66 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest First Generation result is 7.3 seconds, recorded by the 2010 2LT. First Generation models in the records use naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains rated at 281 horsepower.
The fastest Third Generation Traverse trim on record is the 2024 RS, which reaches 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. For context, the 2025 High Country posts a 7.4-second 0-60 time. That gives the RS a 0.1-second edge among the currently recorded Third Generation Traverse trims.
The RS is slightly quicker on record. Across Traverse RS tests, the best 0-60 time is 6.7 seconds, while the best High Country result is 6.5 seconds overall, but the current 2025 High Country runs 7.4 seconds. Within the Third Generation specifically, the 2024 RS at 7.3 seconds edges the 2025 High Country at 7.4 seconds.
The quickest Chevrolet Traverse LTZ run on record is 7.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. Across 3 LTZ tests, the average is 7.8 seconds. The slowest Traverse result overall is also an LTZ: a 2009 LTZ that needed 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph.
The fastest quarter-mile by a Chevrolet Traverse is 14.8 seconds at 94.9 mph, recorded by the 2020 Premiere. Across all 17 Traverse tests, the average quarter-mile performance is 15.45 seconds at 91.7 mph. That makes the 2020 Premiere the quickest Traverse in quarter-mile testing.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Traverse can do, not a single marketing claim.
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