It might seem odd to be talking about the next-generation Chevrolet Traverse. A facelift arrived for the 2022 model, suggesting a new version should be at least a couple of years away. However, the current Traverse platform arrived way back in 2017 (as a 2018 model). The 2022 facelift was supposed to happen in 2020 but was delayed by COVID.
That brings us to February 2023 and the prototype featured here, recently spotted on the streets of southeast Michigan. This is our first sighting of a next-gen Traverse, and we get an immediate sense that designers are going for a more rugged appearance. The overall profile is still recognizable as a Traverse, notably with the high beltline and distinctive C-pillar bridging side windows. The front clip looks bulkier, with sharper lines and a broad face featuring a split grille. Placeholder lights sit atop mid-mount lights, though it's unclear which will be the primary headlights.
