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Chevrolet Discontinues 2.0-liter LTG Turbo Engine In Traverse

When Chevrolet decided to bring back the Traverse as the next best thing after the Tahoe, we were surprised to see a 2.0-liter turbo in the engine options list. A mid-size crossover needs more grunt and a bigger displacement, and at long last, General Motors decided to go forward with the 3.6-liter LFY V6 to the detriment of the LTG.
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GM Authority reports “dealers can no longer place orders for the Traverse with the 2.0-liter turbo engine.” The lack of demand is to blame, but nevertheless, can you imagine driving a three-row crossover with an engine that’s better suited to a hatchback?

Developing 257 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, the LTG was exclusive to the Traverse RS up until the mid-2019 model year. All other trim levels come with the LFY, which develops 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, however, remains the weakest link in terms of reliability.

Ford refused to use the 9Txx series in transverse-engined models, choosing an eight-speed automatic transmission instead. In performance-oriented vehicles such as the Edge ST, the Blue Oval also includes rev-matching technology, Sport Mode, and paddle shifters.

General Motors plans to replace the LTG altogether with the LSY, a 2.0-liter turbo related to the 2.7 in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. As part of the Tripower family, the LSY features the most advanced valvetrain that General Motors has to offer in a four-cylinder engine.

The Traverse starts at $29,930 excluding destination charge, slotting between the Blazer ($28,800) and body-on-frame Tahoe ($48,000). Offering seating for up to eight people, the mid-size crossover is available in seven trim levels and with a choice between front- and all-wheel drive.

Given its size, the Traverse shares the C1XX vehicle architecture with the likes of the GMC Acadia, Cadillac XT6, and Buick Enclave. Production is handled by the Delta Township plant in Lansing, Michigan. Two months ago, General Motors announced an investment of $36 million in Delta Township to support crossover production.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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