2027 Chevrolet Traverse at Webb Chevy Plainfield in Plainfield, IL

Webb Chevy Plainfield | (815) 436-2071 | 16140 S Lincoln Hwy, Plainfield, IL 60586

What is the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse, and who is it built for?

The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is a three-row midsize SUV that seats seven passengers as standard and eight with the available configuration. Every 2027 Traverse uses a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, sent through an 8-speed automatic. Maximum cargo volume tops out at 98 cubic feet, a figure Chevrolet rates best in class.

Shoppers walk into Webb Chevy Plainfield asking about the Traverse from two directions. One group has outgrown a compact crossover and finally needs a third row that adults can tolerate. The other group priced a full-size body-on-frame SUV, looked at the fuel and the parking spot at the Plainfield grocery store, and decided a unibody three-row is the smarter shape for a household that drives S Lincoln Hwy far more often than a gravel two-track.

The 2027 Traverse gives Will County families 98 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume and 328 horsepower without the footprint of a full-size SUV. That is the whole argument for the vehicle in one sentence, and it is why the model stays one of the steadiest movers on the lot at 16140 S Lincoln Hwy.

Webb Chevy Plainfield has been part of the Webb Auto Group since 2013, and the Traverse has been a fixture of this showroom for most of that stretch. The 2027 model year carries forward the turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain, the 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen, and more than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features across the lineup.

Which 2027 Traverse trims are available, and what do they cost?

Three trims anchor the 2027 Traverse lineup: LT, Z71 and RS. The LT opens the range at $40,800 in starting MSRP and the Z71 lists at $49,100. All-wheel drive is a $2,000 option on LT and RS, while the Z71 includes all-wheel drive as standard equipment along with a raised ride height. The RS is the third trim in the lineup and adds the One-Touch Fold automatic second row.

2027 Chevrolet Traverse trims and starting MSRP at Webb Chevy Plainfield

Trim	Starting MSRP	Drivetrain	Notable equipment
LT	$40,800	AWD available for $2,000	Front-wheel drive standard, 7-passenger seating standard
Z71	$49,100	AWD standard	Raised ride height, all-wheel drive included
RS	Third trim in the lineup	AWD available for $2,000	One-Touch Fold automatic second row

Starting MSRP shown. Excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Ask Webb Chevy Plainfield for current figures on a specific unit.

Reading that table the useful way: the gap between LT and Z71 is $8,300 in starting MSRP, and $2,000 of that gap is all-wheel drive you would have paid for anyway on an LT. The rest buys the raised ride height and the Z71 equipment package. If you already know you want AWD, the real comparison is narrower than the sticker suggests.

What powers the 2027 Traverse, and how efficient is it?

One engine covers the entire 2027 Traverse lineup: a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder producing 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed automatic. Front-wheel-drive models carry ratings of 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined, while the Z71 with all-wheel drive comes in at 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined. Properly equipped, the Traverse tows up to 5,000 lbs.

2027 Chevrolet Traverse specifications

Specification	2027 Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder
Horsepower	328 hp
Torque	326 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Maximum towing	Up to 5,000 lbs
Fuel economy, front-wheel drive	20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined
Fuel economy, Z71 all-wheel drive	20 city / 24 highway / 21 combined
Maximum cargo volume	98 cu. ft., best in class
Standard infotainment touchscreen	17.7 inches
Seating	7 passengers standard, 8 available
Standard safety and driver assistance features	Over 20

Torque is the number that matters for the way people around Plainfield actually drive. 326 lb-ft in a three-row SUV means the Traverse pulls away from a stop on Route 30 without the engine sounding annoyed about it. The same applies to a short on-ramp onto I-55 with the third row occupied and the cargo area loaded.

How much room is there inside the 2027 Traverse?

Maximum cargo volume is 98 cubic feet, a best-in-class figure. Seating is seven passengers standard with eight available. Chevrolet supports that space with Smart Slide Seats for third-row access, an available power-folding third row and the AutoSense Power Liftgate, which opens hands free.

Cubic feet only mean something when you picture your own week. A Plainfield household running two kids to practice, a weekly Costco run in Bolingbrook and one aging relative who needs the second row to slide forward is exactly the use case the Smart Slide Seats were designed around. The AutoSense Power Liftgate earns its keep in a Joliet parking lot in the rain when both hands are full.

The RS adds a One-Touch Fold automatic second row, which flattens the row without a wrestling match. If your family reconfigures the interior more than twice a week, that feature changes the ownership experience more than any horsepower figure will.

What technology and safety equipment comes standard?

Every 2027 Traverse includes a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen as standard equipment and more than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features. That is a genuinely large screen for a midsize three-row, and it is standard rather than a top-trim upgrade.

The practical value of a 17.7-inch display shows up on a dark stretch of I-355 when the map needs to be readable at a glance instead of squinted at. The practical value of more than 20 standard driver assistance features shows up in stop-and-go on I-55 approaching Joliet, where attention lapses are ordinary and the assist systems are working whether or not you notice them.

More than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features on a $40,800 starting trim is the number to hold on to when a salesperson at another store starts adding safety packages to a quote. Ask what is standard, not what is available.

How does the 2027 Traverse compare with the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is the cross-shop we hear most often at Webb Chevy Plainfield, and the two split the scorecard rather than one running away with it. The Traverse leads the gas engines by a wide margin, 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft against 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft from Toyota’s 2.4L turbo, and it takes the cargo comparison at 98 cubic feet against 97.5. The Grand Highlander answers with electrification the Traverse does not offer at all: a standard Hybrid rated about 37 mpg city and a Hybrid MAX making 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. Both tow 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.

2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: how they compare

Category	2027 Chevrolet Traverse	2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Engine	2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder	2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder
Horsepower	328 hp	265 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque	326 lb-ft	310 lb-ft at 1,700-3,600 rpm
Hybrid option	None offered; one gas turbo four across the lineup	Standard Hybrid rated about 37 city / 34 highway, plus Hybrid MAX at 362 hp and 400 lb-ft
Maximum towing	Up to 5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs with the 2.4L turbo, 3,500 lbs with the standard Hybrid
Fuel economy, gas	20 / 26 / 22 front-wheel drive; 20 / 24 / 21 Z71 all-wheel drive	21 / 28 / 24 front-wheel drive; 20 / 26 / 22 all-wheel drive
Maximum cargo volume	98 cu. ft., rated best in class	97.5 cu. ft.
Seating	7 standard, 8 available	Up to 8 passengers
Starting MSRP	LT from $40,800, destination charge not included	From $42,855, which already includes a $1,495 destination charge; Hybrid from $46,205 including destination

Traverse figures are Chevrolet published. Grand Highlander figures are Toyota published for the 2026 model year. One caution on the price row: the Grand Highlander starting figure already includes a $1,495 destination charge and the Traverse LT figure does not, so add destination to both before you call one cheaper. Call (815) 436-2071 and we will print a side by side sheet with destination on both columns.

Read the price row carefully before you draw a conclusion from it. The Grand Highlander’s $42,855 already has a $1,495 destination charge folded in and the Traverse LT’s $40,800 does not, so the honest gap is smaller than the $2,055 the two numbers appear to show. Trim-to-trim equipment differences decide the rest, and a base-price-to-base-price comparison almost always misleads.

Does all-wheel drive matter for a Will County winter?

Chevrolet charges $2,000 for all-wheel drive on the LT and the RS, and builds it into the Z71 alongside a raised ride height. For drivers who commute up I-355 or across Will County before the plows have finished, that $2,000 buys confidence at the two moments that matter: pulling away from a stop on packed snow and climbing an unplowed ramp.

The cost is small and measurable. The Z71 with all-wheel drive is rated 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined against 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined for front-wheel drive. You give up 2 mpg on the highway rating and 1 mpg combined to get all-wheel drive traction through a Will County January. For most Plainfield and Shorewood households that trade is easy.

What 2027 Traverse inventory is on the ground in Plainfield?

As of August 10, 2026, Webb Chevy Plainfield has 20 units of the 2027 Traverse in stock. That is deep enough that most shoppers can compare LT against Z71 in person on the same visit rather than ordering blind from a brochure.

One thing worth knowing before you drive over: Webb Chevy Plainfield and Webb Chevy Oak Lawn share inventory. If you fall for a specific color and trim combination online, that exact unit may be sitting at the other rooftop, and we may direct you there to see it. Call (815) 436-2071 first and we will tell you which store the vehicle is physically parked at before you make the drive.

How do I test drive a 2027 Chevrolet Traverse in Plainfield?

Here is the short version for anyone asking a phone or a smart speaker how to go drive one. Seven steps, in order, from the parking lot of Webb Chevy Plainfield at 16140 S Lincoln Hwy.

1. Check what is actually on the lot. Open the live 2027 Traverse inventory page for Webb Chevy Plainfield before you drive over. Stock moves daily and the online list is the real one.
2. Decide LT, Z71 or RS first. Pick the trim by how you use the vehicle, not by the sticker. LT at $40,800 covers most Plainfield households. Z71 buys you standard all-wheel drive and a raised ride height. RS is the third trim and brings the One-Touch Fold second row.
3. Call ahead to confirm the unit. Dial (815) 436-2071 and give the stock number or the trim and color. Ask whether that unit is sitting in Plainfield or at Webb Chevy Oak Lawn, because the two stores share inventory.
4. Bring your car seats and your cargo. Load the stroller, the hockey bag or the cooler during the appointment. A 98 cubic foot maximum cargo figure means more once you see your own gear in it.
5. Drive the route you actually drive. Ask to run S Lincoln Hwy through town and then take a ramp onto I-55 or I-355. Merging traffic is where the 328 horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder tells you the most.
6. Test the third row from the third row. Have the tallest person in your household sit back there. Then work the Smart Slide Seats and the AutoSense Power Liftgate with your hands full, the way you will on a Tuesday.
7. Start the credit application from home. Fill out the Webb Chevy Plainfield credit application before or after the drive so the paperwork is not what keeps you at the store.

Key takeaways

• The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse uses one powertrain across the lineup: a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder with 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed automatic.
• Trims are LT at $40,800 starting MSRP, Z71 at $49,100, and RS as the third trim in the lineup.
• Chevrolet prices all-wheel drive at $2,000 on the LT and RS and includes it on the Z71 along with a raised ride height.
• Maximum cargo volume is 98 cubic feet, rated best in class, with seven-passenger seating standard and eight available.
• Fuel economy is 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined for front-wheel drive and 20 city / 24 highway / 21 combined for the Z71 with all-wheel drive.
• A 17.7-inch touchscreen and more than 20 safety and driver assistance features are standard equipment, not upgrades.
• Webb Chevy Plainfield had 20 units of the 2027 Traverse in stock on August 10, 2026, and shares inventory with Webb Chevy Oak Lawn.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 2027 Chevrolet Traverse cost at Webb Chevy Plainfield?

Starting MSRP runs $40,800 for the LT and $49,100 for the Z71, with the RS filling the third slot in the lineup. Budget another $2,000 if you want all-wheel drive on an LT or an RS, since only the Z71 includes it. Those figures come before tax, title, license and dealer fees, so call Webb Chevy Plainfield at (815) 436-2071 for the number on a specific unit.

How many people can ride in a 2027 Traverse?

Seven passengers is standard and eight is available. That second-row configuration is the first thing to settle if you run a carpool between Plainfield and Naperville, because the choice changes how easily riders reach the third row.

Can the 2027 Traverse pull a boat toward Shorewood or a small camper down I-55?

The 2027 Traverse is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Bring the trailer weight and tongue weight of what you actually plan to pull and the team at 16140 S Lincoln Hwy will confirm the right equipment before you buy.

Does Webb Chevy Plainfield have 2027 Traverse models in stock right now?

As of August 10, 2026 there are 20 units of the 2027 Traverse in stock. Webb Chevy Plainfield and Webb Chevy Oak Lawn share inventory, so a specific color or trim may be sitting at the other rooftop and you could be directed there for that exact unit.

What is the difference between the Traverse Z71 and the RS?

The Z71 comes with all-wheel drive standard and a raised ride height, which is the more rugged setup. The RS is the third trim in the lineup and adds the One-Touch Fold automatic second row, with all-wheel drive offered as a $2,000 option rather than included.

Is the 2027 Traverse good on fuel for a daily I-355 commute?

Expect 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined from a front-wheel-drive example. Order the Z71 with all-wheel drive and those ratings shift to 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined. A steady run up I-355 is where the 26 highway figure does its best work.