The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse Z71 combines a three-row family layout with a distinct all-wheel-drive system and outdoor-oriented equipment. Its appeal is different from the RS: Z71 emphasizes traction hardware and all-terrain tires, while RS puts more emphasis on premium equipment and styling.
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Engine and transmission
The Canadian 2025 Z71 specification uses a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic, rated at 328 hp and 326 lb-ft. Canadian 2025 engine specification. Do not substitute the older Traverse V6 specifications.
What Z71 adds
The Canadian Z71 catalogue identifies an advanced twin-clutch AWD system, hill-descent control, 18-inch all-terrain tires and red recovery hooks. Canadian Z71 equipment. Nurse Chevrolet’s 2025 guide also describes the off-road suspension, skid plate and Terrain mode. Canadian 2025 trim guide.
Ask for an explanation of the drive modes and their limitations. Check the route, tires and clearance before treating any family crossover as suitable for difficult terrain.
Seating and family practicality
The Z71 catalogue specifies seven seats, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and tri-zone climate control. Seating and comfort equipment. Do not assume that the eight-seat availability mentioned for the wider Traverse range applies to this configuration.
Try third-row access with your own child-seat arrangement and check cargo room with all required seats upright. A large maximum cargo number usually describes folded seats; it does not tell you whether everyone and their luggage fit at the same time. Test the liftgate opening in the parking space you normally use.
Displays and optional equipment
The 17.7-inch centre display and 11-inch driver information display are key cabin features. Google built-in compatibility does not mean every connected service is permanently included. 2025 technology overview. Pair your own phone and check the service terms before delivery.
Super Cruise, Bose audio and the panoramic sunroof must not be assumed from the Z71 badge. A Canadian 2025 inventory example lists an Enhanced Driving Package containing Super Cruise, enhanced parking assistance, driver-attention assistance, Bose audio and a rear camera mirror; its sunroof is a separate option. Example of installed optional packages.
Camera and upholstery descriptions vary across retained dealer pages, so confirm those items against the exact build rather than relying on a generic online equipment list. Assistance systems supplement an attentive driver; they do not remove the need to monitor the surroundings.
Fuel economy
Natural Resources Canada’s 2025 Traverse AWD rating is 12.3 L/100 km city, 9.9 highway and 11.2 combined. Canadian 2025 ratings. This is the published AWD entry, not fuel consumption measured in the review.
At 20,000 km a year, that combined rate represents about 2,240 litres. Multiply by the fuel price you expect to pay and allow room for conditions that differ from the test cycle. Compare the complete ownership budget, including tires and insurance, rather than only the monthly payment.
Trailering and loading
The Canadian Z71 equipment list includes trailering equipment, heavy-duty cooling, Hitch Guidance and Hitch View. Canadian trailering equipment. Confirm the exact vehicle’s towing limits, hitch specification and loading instructions before connecting a trailer.
A full cabin, luggage and trailer tongue weight all need to fit within the vehicle’s limits together. An assistance-camera image is useful for positioning, but it does not establish that a trailer is safely loaded or within capacity.
Canadian trim comparison and pricing
Current Canadian manufacturer pricing for these exact 2025 configurations has not been verified as of October 31, 2026. Vehicle prices and price differences are therefore omitted; the chart compares equipment only.
| 2025 AWD trim | Main reason to compare |
|---|---|
| LT | 17.7-inch centre display; 7 seats with an available 8-seat layout. |
| Z71 | Twin-clutch AWD, hill-descent control and 18-inch all-terrain tires. |
| RS | Leather-appointed seats, power-folding third row, 22-inch wheels and panoramic roof. |
Equipment comparison: Canadian 2025 trim information. Optional packages remain separate from the base configurations compared above.
For the extra equipment, Nurse Chevrolet’s RS guide lists leather-appointed seating, power-folding third-row seating, 22-inch wheels and a panoramic roof. RS versus Z71 equipment.
Request a current itemized offer before choosing between trims. A heavily optioned Z71 can overlap another trim’s price, and used examples should be compared by condition and actual equipment rather than their original MSRP alone.
Frequently asked questions
Is Z71 an eight-seater?
The Canadian Z71 configuration used here is seven-seat. Verify any listing that claims otherwise.
Is Super Cruise standard on every Z71?
No. Treat it as optional and check the installed package and service status.
Does the comparison use current selling prices?
No. The chart compares equipment only; current manufacturer prices for these exact 2025 configurations have not been verified.