2023 GMC Terrain

The GMC Terrain is available in four trims: SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali. Base prices range from $31,045 to $39,745.

The Terrain is available with a single powertrain. The new 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine retains the same displacement but is slightly more powerful with 175 peak horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque from 2,000-4,000 RPM while its nine-speed automatic is retained. Power is sent to the front wheels or all four in the AT4 and Denali trims. All-wheel drive is a $1,600 option for the SLE and SLT trims.

The Terrain earns EPA estimates of 24 miles per gallon city, 29 MPG highway, and 26 combined in FWD guide or just one less highway MPG point with the all-wheel-drive system which has a default front-wheel-drive mode for maximum efficiency. Unlike much of its competition, there are no hybrid powertrain options.

The Terrain’s length of 182.3 inches lands it right in the middle of the competitive pack that includes the new Honda CR-V, the new Kia Sportage, and the Toyota RAV-4. It offers 39.7 inches of rear legroom, 38.5 inches of rear headroom, and nearly 52 inches of rear hip room, making it essentially just as roomy as those models inside too. Cargo capacity is where the GMC falls behind the others, however, with just 29.6 cubic feet behind the back seat and 63.3 cubic feet of space with the rear seat folded. At least the front passenger seat can fold flat to fit objects up to eight-feet long.

The Terrain is rated to tow 1,500 pounds.

All Terrain trims are equipped with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, following distance indicator, and lane keep assist, while adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist, and GM’s vibrating safety seat are included in the $695 Terrain Pro Safety Plus package. With that package selected, the Tech Package is offered (in the SLT and AT4) and includes front parking sensors, a surround-view monitor, and a head-up display for a very reasonable $850. The Denali includes blind-spot detection, a head-up display, and forward parking sensors as standard and offers adaptive cruise control, parking assist, and a surround-view monitor through the $1,445 Denali Premium Package.

The Terrain earns five stars from NHTSA and receives Good crashworthiness scores in most categories from IIHS.

The SLE features a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, remote connectivity, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. There are two USB ports in the center console and two on its backside for rear passengers.

The SLE offers the Infotainment Package I ($795) and it includes an eight-inch display with navigation, a 110-volt power outlet, and an upgraded rear camera. The package also requires the Driver Convenience Package for an out-the-door cost of $2,170.

The SLT and AT4 include the features of the Infotainment Package as standard and offer navigation and a seven-speaker Bose sound system through the Infotainment Package II ($1,180) which are included in the Denali trim that also receives wireless charging.

The base trim features 17-inch painted alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, a chrome grille surround and window trim, body-color door handles and mirror caps, and proximity entry. Inside, cloth seats, a 4-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, a 4.2-inch driver information display, aluminum trim, and rear HVAC vents are also included.

The Driver Convenience Package ($1,375) incorporates a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, a remote engine start, and dual-zone climate control.

The Elevation Package is offered for $995 and includes 19-inch gloss black wheels, black exterior trim on the front grille surround, upper window opening, roof rails, mirror caps, and tailgate garnish, and black badging.

The SLT trim incorporates 18-inch wheels, a hands-free power tailgate, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, chrome grille inserts, fog lights, remote start, and chrome front and rear bumper trim as well as perforated leather seats with heating for the front row and eight-way power-adjustability for the driver, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, and dual-zone climate control.

A sunroof is offered as a stand-alone option for $1,495 and the Elevation Package is also available.

The AT4 trim adds a bit of an off-road flare with 17-inch wheels with more rugged tires, a skid plate for the engine, dark chrome grille inserts, front and rear bumper trim and tailgate garnish, black window trim, roof rails and mirror caps, and AT4 logos embroidered into the headrests. Otherwise, it is similarly equipped to the SLT trim.

The Denali includes 19-inch machined wheels with painted pockets, chrome trim on the door handles, body-color fender flares, lower door trim, lower front, and rear fascia, a bright chrome mesh grille, updated headlights, unique exterior colors, and a two-tone interior with unique trim and contrast stitching.

The Denali Premium Package ($1,445) adds additional safety features, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. The Black Diamond Package ($3,240) further includes a sunroof and dark-painted 19-inch wheels.

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