Want a Luxurious SUV That Won’t Break the Bank? Say Hello to the Traverse and Tahoe

If you’re dead set on buying a practical SUV with a third row of seats, but can’t help but crave some over-the-top luxury features, don’t worry! You don’t have to break the bank with a high-end European luxury SUV. Look no further than your local Chevy dealer, where you’ll find a great selection of used Chevy Traverse and Tahoe SUVs.

The Traverse, introduced by Chevrolet in 2009 as a replacement to the discontinued Trailblazer, is a great mid-size option that offers seating for up to eight passengers. This model offers a whole host of equipment packages that allow you to trick out your rig with all the bells and whistles while still keeping your budget on track. Currently in its second generation, the Traverse is a versatile SUV with plenty of great trims to choose from.

The Tahoe dominates in the size category. As a large, full-size SUV, the Tahoe can be as luxurious as you need it to be, whether you’re seeking a plush, leather-trimmed cabin or the best sound system available. Chevy has designed its line of Tahoe SUVs to deliver the goods. Besides being one of the largest SUVs in its category, the Tahoe is a fan favorite because of its nod to luxury appointments. When you’re in a fully-loaded Tahoe, it feels like a luxury European import.

Whether you like the mid-range size of the Traverse or its really big sibling, the Tahoe, you’re getting the Chevy name, which stands for more than a century of building some of the best and most recognizable cars, trucks, and SUVs on the road. Chevy values its customers and works hard to earn a reputation for quality and owner loyalty.

Why The Traverse?

The Traverse has its roots in practicality, but Chevy wrapped that practical core in a luxury package. As a mid-size SUV, the Traverse faces stiff competition, but easily holds its own, thanks to the availability of several different trims and exciting equipment packages that help buyers make it their own. Throughout its eleven years of production, the Traverse has been winning over automotive journalists and customers alike.

Since its introduction, the Chevy Traverse has earned The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) coveted five-star crash test rating. That’s every year since 2009! Chevy’s commitment to safety doesn’t stop there. Beginning in 2014, both Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning driver-assist systems became available in the Traverse.

Lucky for you, over 600,000 Traverse SUVs were sold between 2015 and 2019, meaning that there are likely to be plenty of used and gently used Chevy Traverse for sale in your area. In fact, it’s even more likely that there are several Traverse coming off lease contracts every month, which means plenty of Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) inventory on dealers’ lots. The best part about a CPO vehicle is that Chevy sets the criteria for what constitutes a qualifying car, and the bar is very high. Only the highest quality used cars can earn a CPO badge.

The first generation Traverse stayed largely unchanged from 2009 until 2017 when Chevrolet released a complete redesign. An eight-year design run usually indicates an automaker’s confidence in the vehicle’s overall styling, structure, and reliability, and this is definitely the case with the Traverse.

On the top end of the model lineup, the Traverse Premier, previously known as the LTZ in earlier model years, offers plenty of high-end luxury features. From SiriusXM compatibility to navigation, electronic features are everywhere. Plus, the leather-trimmed heated power front seats and power sunroof up the fancy quotient for driver and passengers.

Why The Tahoe?

Introduced in 1995 as a replacement for the long-running Blazer, the Chevrolet Tahoe, and quickly earned the respect of automotive fans everywhere. That admiration has continued into today, nearly 25 years later. Why? Because the Tahoe is simply amazing in every way.

Size matters when looking at a full-size SUV, and the Tahoe delivers exceptional comfort in all three rows and a generous amount of cargo space. The Tahoe was completely redesigned for the 2021 year – now in its fifth generation – which means there are great deals to be had on earlier model year Tahoes. Whether you catch a newer model coming off a short-term lease or choose an older model year, you can be confident knowing that every model year, the Tahoe has impressed auto reviewers universally.

There are several luxury packages available for the Tahoe that set it apart from other full-size trucks in its class. 2016 and 2017 were banner years for the addition of luxury features. For 2016, the top-of-the-line Chevy Tahoe trim was the LTZ. It included a plethora of extra equipment and several infotainment features, like an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a whopping five USB ports for charging on-the-go. SiriusXM, wireless charging, Bluetooth, and OnStar compatibility rounded out the tech features that came standard on the LTZ.

In the cabin, driver and passengers enjoy perforated, leather seating, heated and cooled in the front, second row heated bucket seats, and a third-row 6/40 split-bench. There’s a heated, leather-wrapped power tilt/telescoping wheel, adjustable foot pedals, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror equipped with a universal garage remote.

In 2017, Chevrolet changed the name of its top-end trim from LTZ to Premier. On the Premier, the same luxury features were included that were found in the 2016 Tahoe. Chevy also expanded the available driver-assist systems to include a rear-seat reminder, which reminds the driver to check the back seat with an alert that goes off once the car is turned off.

Why Chevrolet?

Chevrolet puts the focus on building class-leading vehicles that are reliable and safe. Put that together with a dealer network that’s focused on providing only the highest levels of customer service, and it’s a winning combination. The car buying process is stressful and confusing, so it helps to know that the product you’re interested in is made by one of the oldest and most respected car makers on the planet.

What makes Chevy so special? It’s the company’s heritage and how they weave it into every car, truck, and SUV they build. They protect those vehicles with comprehensive factory warranties and are committed to vetting any vehicle that earns Certified Pre-Owned status. Chevy’s 6-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty covers every CPO vehicle that leaves the dealer’s lot.

CPO vehicles are treated to a comprehensive 172-point inspection. They must be within the current six model years, have a clean title and CARFAX report, and not have more than 75,000 miles on the odometer. Chevy even includes a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty that gives CPO buyers a hassle-free first year of ownership.

Whether you decide on a Traverse or a Tahoe, you can count on Chevrolet and its network of dealers to help you find the perfect vehicle for you, get the most competitive price, and have a trusted location for service and ongoing maintenance. Joining the Chevy family is just the boost of confidence you’ll need when navigating the used vehicle buying process. If you are in the Lexington, KY area, we here at Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick will be happy to show you our inventory of used Chevy Traverse and Tahoe models for you to choose from. Visit us today to get your taste of luxury in an affordable car option.

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