Compare the2024 Chevrolet TraverseVS 2024 Lexus TX

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Traverse has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Braking, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Only the TX Premium/Luxury offers Parking Support Brake.

Both the Traverse and the TX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

There are almost 12 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Traverse’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Lexus vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 5 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lexus is rated lower.

The Traverse’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 53 more horsepower (328 vs. 275) and 9 lbs.-ft. more torque (326 vs. 317) than the TX 350’s standard 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Traverse uses regular unleaded gasoline. The TX requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

For better traction, the Traverse’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the TX (275/45R22 vs. 255/55R20).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Traverse’s wheelbase is 4.9 inches longer than on the TX (121 inches vs. 116.1 inches).

The Traverse offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the TX can only carry up to 7.

The Traverse has 1.1 inches more front headroom, 2.6 inches more front legroom, 2.2 inches more front hip room, 2.3 inches more front shoulder room, 2 inches more rear legroom, 1.8 inches more rear hip room, 3.1 inches more rear shoulder room, 1.1 inches more third row headroom and .2 inches more third row shoulder room than the TX.

The Traverse’s cargo area provides more volume than the TX.

The Traverse has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the TX.

The Chevrolet Traverse outsold the Lexus TX by over 15 to one during 2023.