Here in northern Merrimack County in central New Hampshire, adventure abounds. Whether you're headed up the highway on a road trip or off the beaten path for some weekend camping at one of the Granite State's many sites, you'll need the right SUV to take you and your family there in style and comfort.
The 2027 Chevy Traverse is up to the challenge. It offers a blend of capability, utility, efficiency, and tech prowess that few mid-size crossovers can match. Its biggest rival, the Ford Explorer, is one of them. Get to know both options with us here at Benson Auto Co., Inc.; we think you and the gang will agree it's the Traverse that pulls ahead where it matters most.
Capability — Winner: Chevy Traverse
At first glance, both SUVs appear evenly matched. Both can tow up to 5,000 pounds: the 2027 Traverse, with its eight-speed automatic transmission and standard Trailering package, and the Explorer, with its 10-speed automatic gearbox and standard Class III towing support. However, with a 328-horsepower, 2.5-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine that generates 326 pound-feet of torque, the Traverse proves more capable. It has higher standard horsepower and torque ratings than the Explorer, whose base 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine tops out at 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The verdict: the Traverse is arguably better at accelerating up steep hills and merging and changing lanes in traffic.
Interior & Cargo Space — Winner: Chevy Traverse
Both the Traverse and the Explorer are purpose-built for pleasantly plush comfort, with your choice of cloth, synthetic, or leather seating. Still, the Traverse provides more room for growing and extended families, accommodating as many as eight passengers with the standard second-row bench seat in its LT. The Explorer can only accommodate up to seven passengers. The Traverse also has more cargo space: up to 98 cubic feet vs. 85.8 cubic feet in the Explorer. Put simply, even while towing, you can load up the Chevy crossover with more luggage for that long-planned vacation.
Learn More About How the Traverse Beats the Explorer at Benson Auto Co., Inc.
The verdict is clear: against the Ford competition, the Chevy SUV wins the day. There's much more of the Traverse to experience, too. The best place to do that is in the driver's seat on the roads of Franklin, NH. Contact us today to schedule your test drive, then bring the family by to spend some exciting time behind the wheel. Our friendly sales experts will gladly introduce you to your dream trim.
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