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The Traverse’s exterior evokes different reactions. I liked its simple, uncomplicated, Malibu-like looks, but a girlfriend of mine said it looked so much like a minivan she wouldn’t even consider driving it. Minivan intolerance – it’s ugly. Like a minivan, the Traverse is pretty easy to get in and out of; the low step-in height doesn’t require running boards. The cargo deck was also nice and low for loading the few things we could fit into it when we had a full load of passengers. I especially appreciated the automatic liftgate, which kept my hands relatively clean after the Traverse attracted a lot of mountain-road grime in my travels. The AWD, coupled with some giant 20-inch tires, made the climb up a mountain pass easy-peasy, even in stop-and-go traffic. The cars that were exacerbating the traffic problems on the mountain were those with inadequate tire tread, rear-wheel drive or both. The Chevy Traverse was a star winter performer. SENSE AND STYLE Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Excellent Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Good Times

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