Chevrolet Traverse, No.1 Imported Large SUV

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Chevrolet announced on the 6th that the Traverse registered a total of 427 units in July according to the Korea Imported Automobile Dealers Association (KAIDA) statistics, ranking first in the imported large sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment for the first time since KAIDA began compiling data.

This result surpassed the Ford Explorer, which had held the top spot in the domestic imported large SUV segment, by 25 units. Among all imported gasoline vehicles, the Traverse secured 5th place, moving ahead of the Ford Explorer, which ranked 6th.

Compared to domestic SUV models, the Chevrolet Traverse is massive, with a length difference of up to 350mm. Even when compared to the Ford Explorer (length 5050mm), another imported large SUV, the Traverse is 150mm longer.

Its powertrain features a 3.6-liter V6 direct injection gasoline engine paired with a Hydra-Matic 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering best-in-class performance with a maximum output of 314 horsepower and peak torque of 36.8 kg.m. Additionally, it comes standard with an all-wheel-drive system, and the switchable AWD technology allows continuous switching between front-wheel drive mode and all-wheel drive mode depending on driving conditions.

Another advantage unique to the Traverse is that, despite being an imported vehicle, it can utilize 432 Chevrolet official service centers nationwide.

Another imported model from Chevrolet, the Colorado, demonstrated the prestige of an authentic American pickup truck by ranking 7th and 5th in July and cumulative sales from January to July, respectively, among all imported vehicles regardless of segment. It also ranked 4th among all imported gasoline vehicles.

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