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GMC Terrain

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 66% Detailed ratings

Price $31,198 – $33,598 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.8 – 9.6 L/100km

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A twin of the Chevrolet Equinox, the GMC Terrain boasts more muscular looks to hopefully stand out in the highly competitive segment of compact SUVs. In addition to the luxury-oriented Denali model at the top of the range, you’ll find a new AT4 model for 2021 that offers a rugged appearance and extra off-road capability. Customers can select a turbocharged 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre engine producing 170 or 252 horsepower, respectively.

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2026 GMC Terrain: Gaining Ground

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2022 GMC Terrain AT4: Looking Tough But Lacking Muscle

The 2022 GMC Terrain introduces a new AT4 model with off-road driving in mind. We recently had the opportunity to put it to the test in various conditions in the Greater Montreal area as well as on some unpaved roads a little bit up north. As part of a mid-cycle …May 6, 2022

What You Need to Know Before Buying a 2010-2017 GMC Terrain

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The GMC Terrain is not usually a name that comes to mind when shopping for a compact SUV. First, it lives in the shadow of its mechanical twin the Chevrolet Equinox , and its higher-than-average price doesn’t help the Terrain’s popularity either. A redesign for model year 2018 has brought …April 15, 2022

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2018 GMC Terrain: a Loveable, but Expensive SUV

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2018 GMC Terrain 2018: Seize All Opportunities

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2018 GMC Terrain: It’s All About the Marketing

Meet the 2018 Terrain. We’ve been expecting it. Like its brother-from-another-mother, the Chevrolet Equinox, it has undergone a significant transformation, turning the refinement up a notch to challenge the competition. The product unveiling was essentially an exercise in marketing mumbo jumbo, as a great deal of time was spent talking …August 31, 2017

2013 GMC Terrain Denali: The Premium SUV For Everyday Families

Variety, thy name is SUV. In a market niche that seems to have something for almost everyone – sporty trucks, colossal tow rigs, wagon-like family crossovers – it should come as no surprise that GMC has been able to create a unique compact sport-utility vehicle that delivers old-fashioned luxury in …December 1, 2012

The 2010 GMC Terrain: The same, but different

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2025 GMC Terrain Follows Chevy Equinox’s Lead With Major Redesign

With the Chevrolet Equinox ushering in a new generation for 2025, it was only a matter of time before the GMC Terrain followed suit. The first units, in new Elevation trim, will go on sale toward the end of this year. The more rugged Terrain AT4 and more premium Terrain …August 12, 2024

GMC to Debut Refreshed 2025 Yukon, All-New Terrain Later This Year

Following the completely redesigned 2024 Acadia , all eyes will be on the GMC Yukon and Terrain for 2025. Debuts are planned for later this year, and the company has now partly revealed their revised front ends to keep us waiting and guessing. Let’s start with the full-size Yukon, which …April 18, 2024

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Compact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …October 28, 2021

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Delayed 2022 GMC Terrain is Finally Here

The GMC Terrain gets a mid-cycle update for 2022 after a one-year delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Look for refreshed styling, increased refinement, a new AT4 model and a few more technologies. Changes to the exterior include a redesigned and more rugged-looking grille across the lineup, redesigned headlights and …March 23, 2021

GMC Terrain Completes AT4 Model Range

While attending the world premiere of the new 2021 GMC Yukon in Colorado yesterday, we got the opportunity to see the entire AT4 model range up close including the latest addition: the 2021 GMC Terrain AT4. Unfortunately, we couldn’t take it for a test drive yet. That will come sometime …January 15, 2020

GMC Announces 2020 Changes and AT4 Sub-brand Expansion

General Motors of Canada has just announced the various changes and updates to its 2020 GMC pickup and SUV lineup. It also has great news for off-road enthusiasts: every single model will be available in AT4 variant within the next two years. Let’s start at the bottom of the ladder. August 13, 2019

No More Diesel for the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain

While diesel engines remain a popular option in the pickup segment, they are few and far between across the rest of the industry. After making a bold move with the addition of a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel in the redesigned Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain two years ago, General Motors has decided …July 12, 2019

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2012 GMC Terrain

2012 GMC Terrain

The Car Guide rating 66%

Pros

interior design
Good behavior on the road
Responsive 2-liter engine

Cons

Considerable bill
Poor visibility (3/4 front)
Front seats could be more comfortable

Global rating

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	5/10
Overall	6/10

Compact SUVs

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	5/10
Overall	6/10

What's new in 2021

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Seats And Restraints
May 11, 2023
Tires
August 5, 2021

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