2027 Chevrolet Traverse Z71: Roslyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2027 Traverse Z71
Z71 returns for 2027 as the off-road-focused Traverse, starting at $49,100 MSRP — and for the first time it's all-wheel drive only, with no front-wheel-drive Z71 available at any price. It runs the same 328-hp 2.5-liter turbo engine as every other trim, but pairs it with Chevrolet's Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD system, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, an off-road-tuned suspension with a skid plate, and 18-inch high-gloss black wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires. Everything LT offers comes along too: the 17.7-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and the full Chevy Safety Assist suite. Z71 doesn't get RS's or High Country's standard Super Cruise, but it's the only Traverse trim built specifically for rougher terrain.
The only Traverse actually built for rough roads
Every other Traverse trim is about comfort and styling; Z71 is the one built around what happens when the pavement runs out. Terrain Mode and Hill Descent Control give the driver more control on grades and loose surfaces, the Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD system actively manages torque between the front and rear axles rather than just reacting after the fact, and the off-road-tuned suspension rides on an actual skid plate — not just cosmetic underbody trim. The 18-inch high-gloss black machined-face wheels wear genuine all-terrain tires, not the street-oriented rubber on LT, RS, or High Country. It's the reason Z71 dropped front-wheel drive entirely for 2027: the whole trim exists around AWD capability, so offering a FWD version would have undercut the point of it.
What Z71 skips that RS and High Country get
Z71 sits between LT and RS on price, and it shows in a few places: no standard Super Cruise (that's RS and High Country only for 2027), no blackout street styling, and none of High Country's wood trim or Tritan Satin finishes. What it does get over LT — beyond the off-road hardware — is a more capable AWD system than the simple $2,000 AWD option available on LT, RS, or High Country; Z71's Advanced Twin-Clutch system is a different, more sophisticated setup built for the trim's mission. For most Roslyn driveways and daily commutes, that off-road capability is more than most owners will ever technically need — but for anyone who tows a boat down a gravel launch, drives to a weekend place up a dirt access road, or just wants the extra grip and ground clearance for a rough Long Island winter, it's a real and usable difference, not a styling package.
What Roslyn Traverse buyers say
Z71 is new to the current-generation Traverse lineup, so most of this dealership's Traverse review history predates it — but the buying experience described in those reviews carries over across every trim, since it's the same sales and finance team either way. Christina M. summed up a recent Traverse purchase here simply: "Literally loved the entire team here. They got me into a beautiful traverse and I couldn't be happier :)" It's the kind of straightforward, no-drama experience that shows up across this dealership's reviews regardless of which Traverse trim someone ultimately drove home in.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Traverse Z71 or RS the better choice?
It depends on what the vehicle needs to do. Z71 is the genuine off-road pick — all-terrain tires, a tuned suspension, a skid plate, and standard AWD, at a lower starting price than RS. RS is the street-styled pick — blackout trim, 22-inch wheels, and standard Super Cruise, which Z71 doesn't offer. Choose by how and where you'll actually drive it, not by which one sounds sportier.
Can I get a front-wheel-drive Traverse Z71?
No — for 2027, Z71 is AWD-only. There's no front-wheel-drive version on the order sheet, since the trim's off-road capability is built around its Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD system.
How much can a Traverse Z71 tow?
Up to 5,000 lbs with the Standard Trailering Package, the same towing capability included across the Traverse lineup.
Does the Z71 cost more than the LT?
Yes — Z71 starts at $49,100 versus LT's $40,800, an approximately $8,300 gap that covers standard AWD, the off-road suspension and skid plate, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, and the all-terrain wheel-and-tire package.
See the Z71 in person
East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn keeps Z71 in stock alongside LT, RS, and High Country, so it's easy to feel the difference in ride height and wheel width before deciding whether the off-road capability is worth the step up from LT. View current Z71 inventory or head back to the full 2027 Traverse overview to compare all four trims side by side.
MSRP figures exclude Chevrolet's destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price and can confirm the current destination charge. Equipment, colors, and availability can change with production timing — confirm current specs with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.