Why the 2025 Chevy Traverse Z71 Is Perfect for Oklahoma’s Backroads

If you live here in Oklahoma, you know that our landscape includes a mix of rolling hills, wide-open plains and rugged backroads that demand a capable vehicle. Making sure you have the right vehicle for the area that you’re driving in is key, which is why we’re here today to tell you that the 2025 Chevy Traverse Z71 is the perfect choice for Oklahoma’s backroads.

 

The Z71 nameplate was first introduced all the way back in 1988 as an off-road package, and the automaker has been using it in a similar fashion for several different vehicles in the decades since. Just last year, the 2024 model year, the Chevy Traverse was given its very own Z71 off-road package. With this package equipped, the 2025 Chevy Traverse is the best of all worlds, offering three rows of seating but the off-road capabilities to tackle our local backroads. We’re going to dive into some of the highlights that make it so, to show you exactly why we’ve come to this conclusion.

The biggest advantage of adding the Z71 package to your 2025 Chevy Traverse is its enhanced off-road capability, and this is also the biggest reason it’s perfect for Oklahoma’s backroads. As we mentioned, the Z71 badge brings with it a legacy of outstanding off-road performance, and it certainly brings that to the Traverse as well.

 

The package upgrades your Traverse with a twin-clutch all-wheel drive system, which gives the three-row crossover better traction control. This, in turn, ensures your stability on things like loose gravel, dirt roads and uneven terrain — which are all potential hazards of the backroads throughout our fine state.

 

It also offers a higher ride height than other Traverse models and the suspension system is tuned specifically with off-road performance in mind, giving you the ability to glide over rough surfaces without compromising handling. Whatever you might be navigating through, your Traverse Z71 will be able to maintain control and absorb any bumps you might experience.

 

Plus, the undercarriage is protected by the addition of skid plates to protect all the crucial components that might be damaged by rocks, tree roots and other debris you could encounter both on- and off-road. Finally, the set of all-terrain tires your 18” wheels are wrapped in make sure you’re ready for whatever Oklahoma can throw your way.

While not exclusive to the Z71 package, the 2025 Chevy Traverse is powered by a dependable 2.5L turbocharged engine that offers the perfect blend between performance and efficiency for a vehicle the size of the Traverse. Its powertrain is capable of generating up to 310 horsepower alongside 325 pound feet of torque, while still managing to achieve 24 miles per gallon on the highway and 19 mpg through city streets when equipped with the all-wheel drive system found in the Z71 package.

 

The engine is paired with an advanced nine-speed automatic transmission that ensures smooth shifting and responsive performance regardless of the surface upon which you travel. Whether you’re cruising on pavement or tackling unpredictable trails, you’ll have the performance needed to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride, which once again makes it the perfect option for Oklahoma’s backroads.

 

Plus, the Z71 package also includes Hill Descent Control, which will automatically adjust your braking when traveling down steep slopes so that you maintain a controlled speed. Sounds like a pretty clutch feature for our backroads, doesn’t it?