2024 Chevrolet Traverse; Are Flooded EVs a Fire Hazard? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #456
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We recently purchased a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD for testing. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the four-cylinder turbo engine, infotainment usability, and whether the Traverse works as a family hauler compared to the Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Hyundai Palisade. And, with recent hurricanes hitting the U.S., we discuss whether a flooded electric vehicle is more prone to becoming a fire hazard and if there are specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV.
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:16 – Overview: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse
02:24 – The Engine
08:48 – How It Drives
12:33 – 2nd & 3rd Row Seats
19:02 – The Drive Seat
23:03 – The Controls
28:51 – Standard Safety Features
33:28 – GM Super Cruise
37:04 – Cargo Area
38:51 – Would You Buy It?
43:13 – Question #1: Are flooded electric vehicles really prone to becoming a fire hazard?
46:16 – Question #2: Are there specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV?
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First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Proves to Be a Balanced 3-row SUV, with One Exception
https://www.consumerreports.org/search/?query=Chevrolet%20traverse
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/traverse/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Cars and SUVs With the Easiest Controls
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/automotive-technology/cars-and-suvs-with-the-easiest-controls-a7135184399/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Guide to Car Reliability & Owner Satisfaction
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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