Chevy and Toyota have released two fantastic SUVs in 2024, with 2025 editions on the horizon. While both have their high points, which SUV is right for you? Read below for an informational comparison to help you make the best decision at the dealership!
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
Powered by a 315-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, the Chevy Traverse offers a variety of trims, AWD, and a modest starting price of $38,995 for all its features. Some highlights include Chevrolet’s Super Cruise, a large 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment display powered by Google, a 23 combined mpg, and a best-in-class 98 cu. ft. max cargo volume to pack everything you need for your adventures on the road.
The 2024 Chevy Traverse offers several trim models including the LS, LT, Z71, and RS with a variety of added features including wireless charging, additional passenger seating, bicyclist alert, lane change alert, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, blind zone steering assist, and more. The all-new 2025 Chevy Traverse looms on the horizon, with orders and productions expected to begin late in August of this year. Despite only minor changes anticipated, current specs are not publicly available which leads to speculation and excitement on how this domestic powerhouse will perform in the new release year.
2024 Toyota Highlander
Comparatively, the 2024 Toyota Highlander is loaded with a 265-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine on the base model. The EPA rates the Highlander with a 25-mpg combined mileage comparable to the competition, with better mileage options for hybrid options. Some standout features include a dual-screen configuration with 12.3-inch displays supporting Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa, along with multiple USB ports. The Toyota Highlander also boasts a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs, an optional panoramic moonroof, and comes equipped with the comprehensive Toyota Safety Sense suite for enhanced safety.
The Toyota Highlander offers a variety of trims, including electrified options, that feature cosmetic and technological upgrades like heated power outside mirrors with turn signals and blind spot warning indicators. Toyota has been one of the major players in electrified vehicles in the North American market, with cars that have set the pace for the future of vehicles.
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This vehicle comparison is a seesaw contest between those two incredibly midsize SUVs. Ultimately, the two models offer ample interior room for passengers and cargo, modern technology, and identical warranties. The final decision will largely depend on each driver’s needs. Not everyone needs a large vehicle and extra footage for cargo isn’t a draw, opting for a more mileage-friendly city vehicle – while other drivers may need all-wheel-drive for their day-to-day.
Whichever your needs, Toyota of Abilene can help you find the right vehicle for you. Whether the 2024 Toyota Highlander’s features blow you away or you’d rather test-drive another vehicle type like the 2025 Toyota Crown. Visit our dealership and learn more about the great, modern options of Toyota cars available today!
