2024 Chevrolet Traverse; Are Flooded EVs a Fire Hazard?
Episode description
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.
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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
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2024 Chevrolet Traverse
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