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Chevrolet Announces Special Edition SUVs


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Equinox Midnight and Sport Editions, Traverse Graphite Edition offer distinction

DETROIT September 3, 2016; Chevrolet announced it is expanding its popular special edition models to include the Equinox and Traverse SUVs for 2017.

Equinox sales are up 8 percent and Traverse had its best month ever, with retail sales up 24 percent in the month of July as compact and midsize SUVs continue to be hot segments. Chevrolet retail crossover sales were up 20 percent in July for the best July ever.

The News
The Equinox Midnight and Sport Editions and Traverse Graphite Edition join the Trax Midnight Edition and a growing portfolio of Chevrolet special edition vehicles.

They have proven popular with customers, with special edition Chevy trucks selling up to three times faster than the average truck and to younger, more affluent buyers.

Product Details
The 2017 Equinox Midnight Edition is offered in Mosaic Black Metallic, while the Sport Edition is offered in Summit White. Both are offered on the LT model and require the available Convenience Package. Content for both includes:

  • Black grille and Chevrolet bowties
  • Black 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Jet-black perforated leather-appointed seats, giving customers the opportunity to have leather on an LT model
  • Memory settings for the driver’s seat and exterior mirrors
  • Black mirror caps and roof rack crossbars

The 2017 Traverse Graphite Edition is available exclusively on the 2LT model and its features include:

  • Mosaic Black Metallic, Tungsten Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat exterior colors
  • 20-inch Dark Charcoal wheels
  • Dual exhaust
  • Black Chevrolet bowties
  • Integrated Assist Step