By the Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet team · 4924 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK · (918) 921-2100 If your compact SUV is starting to feel small the minute the third kid, the car pool, or the grandparents get in, the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is the natural step up, and it does not require jumping all the way to a full-size Tahoe. It starts at $40,800 excluding a $1,995 destination charge, seats up to eight across three real rows, and carries the same 328-horsepower turbocharged engine on every trim. For a family in Tulsa or Broken Arrow trading up from two rows, that is the shortest, most affordable move into a genuine three-row. Most people making this step are not trying to buy the biggest thing on the lot. They want another row of seats, a bigger trunk, and a monthly payment that still makes sense. That is exactly the move the Traverse is built for, and Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet takes trades toward it on Memorial Drive every day. Before you put a value on your current vehicle, here is what moving up actually gets you. Key Numbers The 2027 Traverse LT starts at $40,800, excluding a $1,995 destination charge. Seating for up to eight, across three rows, on the LT. 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, 328 hp and 326 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic, every trim. Up to 98 cu. ft. of maximum cargo, 22.9 cu. ft. behind the third row. An EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined front-wheel drive per fueleconomy.gov, on regular fuel. Up to 5,000 lbs of towing, properly equipped. 3 years or 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years or 60,000 miles powertrain, one first-year service included. When a Compact SUV Runs Out of Room in Tulsa The two-row crossover is usually fine right up until it is not. It is not gradual: it is the week a third child seat has to go in, the summer the whole family plus luggage will not fit for a run down US-75, or the first time you leave someone behind because the back is full. In a Tulsa or Broken Arrow household that day tends to arrive fast, and it is what sends most people looking at a three-row for the first time. The 2027 Traverse answers it without asking you to relearn how to park. It is a midsize three-row, big inside but manageable on the Broken Arrow Expressway and in a Woodland Hills parking deck, which is the balance a family wants when they are moving up rather than trading up in size for its own sake. The 2027 Traverse overview walks the whole model year if you are meeting it for the first time. What $40,800 Puts in Your Tulsa Driveway The LT is the trade-up trim, and it is not a stripped vehicle. It starts at $40,800, seats up to eight through an available second-row bench, and comes with Smart Slide Seats that open a path to the third row without pulling a child seat, an AutoSense Power Liftgate that opens hands-free, a 17.7-inch touchscreen and over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features. It runs the same 328-horsepower turbocharged engine as the top trim, so nothing is given up on power by starting here. Move up the ladder and the steps are clear: the off-road Z71 at $49,100, the sport RS at $55,800 with standard Super Cruise hands-free driving, and the top High Country at $56,100 with a premium cabin. All-wheel drive is a $2,000 option on the LT, RS and High Country, and standard on the Z71. The 2027 Traverse trims page breaks down what each step buys, dollar for dollar. The Space You Are Actually Moving Up To The jump from a compact SUV is real. The Traverse holds 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, enough for a grocery run with every seat occupied, opening to up to 98 cubic feet with the rows folded, which is where flat-packed furniture goes home down the Creek Turnpike without a trailer. Front legroom runs 44.3 inches and the second row 41.5, and the third row is an adult-usable bench rather than a token, which is the whole point of the move. Every measurement sits on the 2027 Traverse specs page. Moving up does not mean giving up capability, either. The Traverse tows up to 5,000 pounds properly equipped across the lineup, which covers a boat headed for a launch on the Arkansas River or a small camper, and it still returns an EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined on front-wheel drive, per fueleconomy.gov, on regular fuel. The 2027 Traverse service guide covers the ownership schedule once you take delivery. Moving Up Without Moving All the Way to a Tahoe Plenty of families weighing a three-row assume the next step is a full-size SUV. For most, it is not. The Traverse gives you the third row, the eight seats and the 5,000-pound tow rating that a growing family actually uses, at a starting price well below a full-size Tahoe or Suburban, and it is easier to park and cheaper to fuel. If you tow heavy or need maximum passenger volume, a full-size makes sense; if you need real three-row space at a family payment, the Traverse is the smarter stop. It also holds its own against the other three-rows a Broken Arrow shopper cross-shops, from the Honda Pilot to the Kia Telluride to the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Traverse brings the most standard horsepower in that group and the only available Super Cruise hands-free system. The 2027 Traverse comparison page lines them all up, and the Traverse FAQ answers the quick questions before a test drive. Making the Move from Broken Arrow or Sand Springs The move is easier than it looks, because your current vehicle is the down payment you already own. Start by getting a number on it through our trade appraisal page, then start a finance application so you arrive pre-approved and the visit is short. From Broken Arrow it is a straight run up Highway 51 to 4924 S Memorial Dr; from Sand Springs, across the Arkansas River; from Glenpool and Okmulgee, up US-75. When you get here, drive the trims you are weighing back to back on the same visit, which is how most Oklahoma families settle a three-row decision. See what is on the ground first in our new Traverse inventory, book a test drive, or reach us at (918) 921-2100. Everything about the model year is gathered on the 2027 Traverse research hub for Tulsa. Ready to make the move? Get a value on your current vehicle, get pre-approved, then see every 2027 Traverse in stock at Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet and drive the one your trade points at the same afternoon. Moving Up to a 2027 Traverse: Common Questions How much does it cost to move up to a 2027 Traverse in Tulsa? The 2027 Traverse LT starts at $40,800, excluding a $1,995 destination charge, and your current vehicle's trade value comes off that. The Z71 is $49,100, the RS $55,800 and the High Country $56,100. Get a trade number and a pre-approval online first and the out-the-door figure comes together quickly. Call us at (918) 921-2100 for a current quote on a specific build. Is the third row in the 2027 Traverse big enough for adults? Yes, it is an adult-usable third row rather than a token bench, which is the reason a family steps up to a Traverse from a compact SUV. The second row offers 41.5 inches of legroom and slides forward to open access, and the LT's Smart Slide Seats make getting to the back easy even with a child seat installed. Come sit in all three rows on a test drive to judge the fit yourself. Can I trade my compact SUV toward a 2027 Traverse? Absolutely, and most families making this move do exactly that. Start the appraisal online through our trade page and finish it on Memorial Drive, where a physical look accounts for tire life, glass and how the vehicle drives. Bring the title or your lender details and any service records, since a documented history supports the number. Most Tulsa and Broken Arrow customers finish the appraisal and the delivery in one visit. Will a 2027 Traverse cost much more to run than my compact SUV? Less than most people expect for a vehicle this size. The Traverse runs on regular 87-octane fuel and is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined front-wheel drive, and the first scheduled maintenance visit is included within the first year, covering an oil change, a tire rotation and an inspection. After that it is on a straightforward 7,500-mile service cadence, all of it handled by our Certified Service team in Tulsa. Do I have to step up to a Tahoe to get a real third row? No. The Traverse gives you a genuine three-row with up to eight seats and 5,000 pounds of towing at a starting price well under a full-size Tahoe or Suburban, and it is easier to park and cheaper to fuel. A full-size SUV makes sense if you tow heavy or need maximum passenger volume; for real three-row family space at a family payment, the Traverse is the move. Drive them back to back at 4924 S Memorial Dr and the difference is clear.
Three Car Seats in a Chevy Traverse, Tulsa
Quick answer The LT is the only Traverse you can order with a second-row bench, which makes it an eight-seater. Z71, RS and High Country seat seven with captain's chairs. If you need three across in the second row, the bench is the configuration to ask for. Captain's chairs give you a walk-through instead. Cargo is 22.9 cu ft behind the third row, 56.6 behind the second and up to 98 cu ft with the rows folded. One engine across the range: a 2.5L turbocharged four making 328 hp and 326 lb-ft, returning 20/26/22 mpg in front-wheel drive. Traverse starts at $40,800, tows up to 5,000 lbs properly equipped, and every trim gets a 17.7-inch screen. If you need three car seats across the second row of a Tulsa Traverse, order the LT with the available second-row bench: it is the only trim that offers it, and it is what makes the Traverse an eight-seater. The Z71, RS and High Country come with second-row captain's chairs and seat seven, which is the better answer if you would rather have a walk-through to the third row than a third seatbelt in the middle. This one detail causes more confusion on our lot than anything else about the Traverse, because the trim you would instinctively reach for if you have three young kids is not the top one. It is the LT. Our Chevrolet Traverse research hub has the rest of the detail. The seating decision is the one that trips people up. Bench or captain's chairs in Tulsa The Traverse seats seven as standard. The available second-row bench, offered on the LT, takes it to eight. That sounds like a small difference and it is not, because it changes what the second row can physically do. The bench (LT only) gives you three second-row positions. This is what you want when you have three car seats or boosters that need to sit side by side, or a carpool where the passenger count genuinely varies. Captain's chairs (standard on Z71, RS and High Country, and an option on LT) give you two second-row seats and a clear aisle to the third row. That aisle is a genuine daily convenience, you can get a child into the back row without unbuckling anyone or tipping a seat. Neither is the better seat. They solve different problems. Families with two kids and a lot of third-row traffic almost always prefer the captain's chairs. Families with three in seats almost always need the bench. The trim-by-trim breakdown is on our 2026 Traverse overview, and the Traverse FAQ answers the configuration questions we hear most. Cargo, once the seats are full The number that matters with a full car is behind the third row, and the Traverse holds 22.9 cubic feet there. That is a genuine grocery run plus a stroller, or a weekend's bags for a family of six. Fold the third row and you have 56.6 cubic feet; fold everything and it is up to 98 cubic feet. For scale, the Traverse is 204.5 inches long. It is a big three-row that still parks like a family vehicle rather than a full-size SUV, which is exactly why it suits people who need the seats but do not need to tow much. Speaking of which: 5,000 lbs properly equipped, which covers a small camper, a utility trailer or a pair of jet skis. The daily-driving part in Tulsa Every 2026 Traverse runs the same 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, 328 hp and 326 lb-ft, so there is no engine decision to make. In front-wheel drive it is EPA-rated at 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined, and 20/24/21 with all-wheel drive. Ratings for every configuration are at fueleconomy.gov. What that means in practice is that the school run up through Owasso and the commute down US-169 feel the same in a base LT as in a High Country. The money above the LT buys equipment and appearance, not acceleration. Worth knowing if your daily loop is Collinsville to midtown and back, or a weekend out toward Skiatook with the whole family and a trailer: this is a mid-size three-row that behaves like a smaller vehicle most of the time. On technology, every trim gets the 17.7-inch touchscreen. Super Cruise hands-free driving is standard on the High Country and RS through the Enhanced Driving Package and available on the LT and Z71, genuinely useful on a long interstate haul with a full car. Our Traverse tech features guide covers what each trim includes. See which Traverse configurations we have on the ground, because bench versus captain's chairs is the first thing we will check for you, because it is not something you want to discover after delivery. So which Traverse should you order in Tulsa? Pick the second row first and the trim follows: If you need three across in the second row, the LT with the bench. It is the only way to eight seats, and at $40,800 to start it is also the most accessible way into the lineup. If two kids need easy third-row access, captain's chairs on any trim, and the walk-through will pay you back every single day. If you want the technology without the top trim, the LT or Z71 with Super Cruise added is the value move. If gravel, weather or a boat ramp is part of your year, the Z71 comes with all-wheel drive standard. If you want the full package, RS for the blacked-out look or High Country for the finish, both with Super Cruise standard. If you are cross-shopping the segment, we put the two side by side on our Traverse vs Ford Explorer comparison. And once you own it, the interval schedule and warranty terms live on our Traverse maintenance and service guide, with our team ready to schedule service when you are due. Frequently asked questions Can you fit three car seats in a Chevy Traverse? In the second row, you need the available bench, which is offered on the LT and makes the Traverse an eight-seater. The Z71, RS and High Country come with second-row captain's chairs and seat seven. How many people does a 2026 Traverse seat? Seven as standard, or eight on the LT with the available second-row bench. How much cargo space does a Traverse have? 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 56.6 behind the second row, and up to 98 cubic feet with the rows folded. What engine is in the 2026 Traverse? A 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder making 328 hp and 326 lb-ft, on every trim. It is EPA-rated at 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined in front-wheel drive. How much can a Traverse tow? Up to 5,000 lbs properly equipped. Bring the car seats to Memorial Drive Seriously, bring them. Installing your actual seats in the actual second row takes ten minutes and settles the bench-versus-captain's-chairs question permanently. We are at 4924 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa. Browse the new Traverse inventory, schedule a test drive, or call 918-921-4885. To keep the visit short, value your trade and get pre-approved first. Our contact page reaches the team directly. Starting MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Towing figures are maximums for a properly equipped vehicle. EPA estimates; your mileage will vary. Confirm current pricing, configuration availability and ratings with our team.
