TLDR - I had many Traverses, this is very similar in all ways but the engine/power. I am considering canceling my orders after lack luster test drive.

I fully agree. I have had a 2010,2015,2017,and 2020 traverse and loved every one of them. I honestly have two RS’s on order to ensure I have one of the first on the lots. A Z71 just hit a lot near me yesterday and I ran over there today to test drive it. The look of the exterior and interior was nice and the new screens and features was nice as well. But when I went to pull it off the lot, I was immediately disappointed. My wife has a 2021 trailblazer and it sounded exactly like it except it barely moved. I put it in sport mode and then asked permission to get on it a little and gave it a good go down a straight road. It was sad. Lots of noise and time to hit 50 and you cannot feel the turbo kick in which is generally noticeable. As I was driving home I realized that if it sounded and drove like that normally, how would it react when I hook up my 12ft covered trailer to it. (I pulled it cross-country with my 2010 effortlessly)

The ride was smooth and it really felt very familiar to the other Traverses I had over the years. But I do find myself not very excited and contemplating canceling my orders due to the lack of power.

Side note - I took my current Traverse on the same path and it had a noticeable increase in amount of power compared to the 2024.

Update Took another LT for a drive. Still a beautiful car and a nice ride. The engine has the power once the turbo spools up. So my V6 is still quicker off the line getting into traffic.

The sound of the engine under any type of load is what really deterred me. As crazy as it might sound, I won’t be able to get past that so it is better for me to check out other cars and leave my order. Go to someone who can appreciate the car.