2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 99.7 to 86, on price, safety, fuel & range.
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Toyota Land Cruiser
The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV. The most efficient version, the Land Cruiser, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
Clear winThe Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 99.7 to 86, on price, safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 99.7 | 2027 Toyota Land Cruiseroverall 86 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 70.5 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 98.6 | 90.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 91 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 99.7 | 86 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT · Toyota Land Cruiser: base trim Land Cruiser 1958 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins
- It starts $17,080 lower ($40,800 against $57,880 base MSRP).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 85).
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,550).
Where the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser answers
- It is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 1 owner complaints.
- 0 standard driver-assist features.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,800 | $57,880 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,393 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Hybrid Turbocharged, DOHC 16-Valve, D-4S Fuel Injection |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 326 hp |
| Torque | — | 465 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.583 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | — | 76.1 in |
| Overall length | — | 194 in |
| Overall width | — | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 82.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 46.2 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 43 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 36.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 5,038 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 5,038 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,725 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 20 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 315 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 312 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/70R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 17.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Audio Multimedia |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 58.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 59.2 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
30 features · differences first, then sharedInfotainment3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 14-speaker Premium JBL® Audio, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | opt |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| Six USB ports | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| 2400W AC inverter | — | std |
| One center console-area 12V auxiliary power outlet and one rear cargo area 120V AC power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down with jam protection in all positions | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-zone automatic front and rear climate control, push-button controls, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | — | std |
Interior6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | std |
| 7-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | std |
| Eight cup and bottle holders | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift lever | — | std |
| Second-row and cargo-area LED illumination | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with TOYOTA badge | — | std |
Exterior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-in. dark gray metallic alloy wheels w/ 245/70R18 | — | std |
| Black "TOYOTA" heritage grille | — | std |
| Circular LED headlights | — | std |
| Front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks | — | std |
| Front LED integrated fog lights | — | std |
| Front skid plate with engine, transmission and transfer case protection | — | std |
| High Mounted Air Intake | — | opt |
| Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| Rain-sensing aerodynamic variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper | — | std |
| Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Mechanism | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Traverse
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V673000 · 105,794 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet TraverseLT | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,800 (base trim) | $57,880 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims | $57,880 – $62,725 2 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Traverse FWD | Land Cruiser |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,550 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 1 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse or the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 99.7 to 86, on price, safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse scores 99.7 and the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser 86. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse or the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts lower — $40,800 against $57,880, a gap of $17,080 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse or the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser?
2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse and the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins: it starts $17,080 lower ($40,800 against $57,880 base MSRP), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 85), and costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,550). Where the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser answers: it is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 1 owner complaints, 0 standard driver-assist features, and a 3-year basic warranty.