2027 Chevy Traverse Walkaround: What We Noticed at McFarland Chevrolet in Maysville, KY

We spent some time with the 2027 Chevy Traverse on the lot at McFarland Chevrolet in Maysville, KY, and wanted to share what actually stood out during a real walkaround, not a reprint of the spec sheet. Between school runs, Friday night football, and weekend trips, a lot of Mason County families are cross-shopping the Traverse right now, so here is an honest look at what we noticed.

A quick note before diving in: this particular Traverse’s exact trim and package were not available to us in writing, so a few details below are described generally rather than claimed for this specific vehicle. We will update this post once that is confirmed.

What follows covers what we actually saw and heard during the walkaround, plus general Traverse specs that apply regardless of which exact trim this one turns out to be.

The 2027 Traverse at a Glance

Every 2027 Traverse is powered by the same 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, producing 328 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Depending on configuration, the Traverse seats up to 8 passengers and offers a best-in-class 98 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume with the rear seats folded.

Properly equipped, the Traverse is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds, enough for a camper, a boat, or a loaded utility trailer for a weekend trip.

These are strong numbers for a family-oriented three-row SUV, and they hold steady across the lineup regardless of which specific trim or package a given Traverse carries.

Important note: These figures apply across the Traverse lineup. Trim-specific features like wheel size, interior trim, and Super Cruise availability vary and should be confirmed against the specific vehicle’s window sticker before publishing anything more specific.

What We Noticed on the Walkaround

This is where the real walkaround earns its keep. A few details stood out right away.

Hands-Free Liftgate and Real Cargo Space

Our team showed off the automatic liftgate, which opens with a button press or directly from the key fob, no reaching or kicking required. Once open, the cargo area behind the third row is genuinely useful, not a token space squeezed in behind the seats.

For anyone juggling grocery bags, a diaper bag, or sports equipment, not having to set everything down to open the back is a small convenience that adds up over years of ownership.

A Third Row That Folds Flat in Seconds

The rearmost seats lay flat with two buttons on the side of each seat, opening up the full cargo area in a matter of seconds. For a family hauling gear for a weekend trip or sports equipment after practice, that kind of quick reconfiguration matters more than it sounds like it would on paper.

Our team also put the mats back in place after folding the seats down, a small detail that reflects how the vehicle is actually meant to be used day to day, not only displayed on a lot.

Pro tip: If you regularly switch between hauling passengers and hauling cargo, try folding the third row yourself during your test drive. How quickly and easily that happens day to day matters more than how it looks in a brochure photo.

On the Road: A Smooth, Quiet Drive

During the drive portion of our walkaround, the team described the ride as super smooth, noting that you do not feel like you are working to drive it, while still being able to take in the vehicle’s features along the way.

Important note: We are passing along a general driving impression from our own team here, not a formal comparison test. If ride quality or handling compared to another specific vehicle matters to your decision, that is worth confirming with your own test drive.

Room for the Whole Family

A three-row SUV like the Traverse tends to earn its keep on the ordinary weeks, not only the big trips. School runs, Friday night football, and weekend errands around Mason County all benefit from a vehicle that can seat a full family and still have room left over for whatever the week requires.

The combination of flexible third-row seating and real cargo space behind it is what makes a three-row SUV like this one practical rather than only roomy on paper.

Pro tip: Bring whatever you actually haul on a normal week, whether that is sports bags, a stroller, or farm supplies, and see how it actually fits before you decide. A showroom walkaround rarely tells the full story on its own.

A Note on Trim Naming: RS vs. Midnight Edition

Before this goes any further, it is worth clearing up something in the working title for this piece. The 2027 Traverse does not offer an “RS Midnight Edition.” The Midnight/Sport Edition is a package available on the LT trim, adding a blacked-out grille, badges, and wheels. RS is a separate, higher trim that already comes with its own standard blackout styling, different wheels, and its own feature set, including standard Super Cruise.

In other words, this is either an RS or an LT with the Midnight/Sport Edition package, not a combination of both. Which one it actually is changes what features come standard, so that needs to be confirmed against this specific vehicle before this post is finalized.

Important note: This distinction matters most for Super Cruise. It comes standard on RS, but on other trims it is a separate, paid addition. Do not assume Super Cruise is included without confirming the actual build.

2027 Traverse at a Glance

Here is a quick summary of the specs that apply across the Traverse lineup.

Come See This Traverse in Maysville

Photos and spec sheets only tell part of the story. Come see this 2027 Traverse at our lot in Maysville and judge the cargo space, the third row, and the ride for yourself. For more on how a three-row SUV fits a growing family, see our guide to three-row used SUVs for large families.

Check your trade-in value, or call us at (606) 564-6181 to ask about this Traverse’s exact trim and features before your visit.