GMC Terrain | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | General Motors |
Production | August 2009 – present |
Model years | 2010–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV (2010–2017) Compact crossover SUV (2018–present) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | GMC Envoy Pontiac Torrent GMC Terrain (for variant of Opel Antara, Middle East) Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger |
The GMC Terrain is a crossover SUV by American manufacturer General Motors under its GMC marque. Sharing its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox, the first-generation Terrain was built on GM's Theta platform,[1] while the second-generation model is currently built on the Delta platform. The Terrain is the smallest GMC vehicle, slotted below the Acadia. It also indirectly replaced the Pontiac Torrent which was typically sold via the same dealers prior to General Motors dropping the Pontiac brand.[2]
First generation (2010)
First generation | |
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Overview | |
Production | August 10, 2009 – 2017 |
Model years | 2010–2017 |
Assembly | Canada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI Assembly) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Platform | GM Theta platform/GMT177 |
Related | Chevrolet Equinox Cadillac SRX |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.4 L LAF or LEA I4 3.0 L LF1 or LFW V6[1] 3.6 L LFX V6[3] |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic I4 Models 6T45 V6 Models 6T70 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in (2,858 mm)[1] |
Length | 2010–2012: 185.3 in (4,707 mm) 2013–2017: 187.8 in (4,770 mm) |
Width | 72.8 in (1,849 mm) |
Height | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) |
The 2010 Terrain debuted in April 2009 at the New York International Auto Show, introduced as a replacement for the Pontiac Torrent, which ended production after GM shut down the Pontiac brand in 2010. Although the preceding Pontiac Torrent had the same Theta platform, the Torrent was a rebadged version of the original Chevrolet Equinox from 2005 to 2009, while GM decided to differ the look of the Chevrolet Equinox with its 2010 Terrain and still use the Theta platform. Early 2010 models had the GM Mark of Excellence logo applied on the sides of the vehicle.
The Terrain initially came in SLE and SLT trims. For the 2013 model year, a Denali trim was added, featuring additional chrome trim and slightly improved interior quality, the optional 3.6-liter SIDI V6 that is shared with the 2012 Cadillac SRX, and firmer front struts. The Denali also offered cross-traffic detection, blind-spot warning, and a power passenger seat as options.[3] A low-end SL trim was added for 2015, which was only available with front-wheel drive and the 2.4L Ecotec engine.
2016 refresh
For 2016, the GMC Terrain received a facelift as part of its first mid-cycle refresh along with the Equinox. The refresh consisted of new front and rear fascias, new grille, a power dome hood, LED daytime running lights, new wheels, a new gear selector, a second storage shelf under the dashboard, as well as deletion of the door lock buttons from the dashboard.[4]
For 2017, GMC introduced the Terrain Nightfall edition, replacing chrome with gloss-black finish on the grille surround, the front and rear fascia accents, the license-plate surround, mirror caps, and roof rack, as well as charcoal grille inserts and darkened headlights pulled from the Terrain Denali. The Terrain Nightfall came with revised rims with machined faces and black spokes. The Terrain Nightfall trim was available on the SLE-2 and SLT trim levels and was available only in Onyx Black, Summit White, Graphite Gray, and Crimson Red.[5]
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2013 GMC Terrain Denali
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2016 GMC Terrain SLE
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2017 Terrain SLT Nightfall Edition
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Interior
Engines
The first-generation Terrain was powered by a choice of two engines, a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and a V6 engine that was upgraded from 3.0 liters of displacement to 3.6 liters for 2013.
Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Availability |
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2010–2011 | 2.4 L Ecotec LAF I4 | 182 hp (136 kW; 185 PS) | 172 lb⋅ft (233 N⋅m; 24 kg⋅m) | All models |
2012–2017 | 2.4 L Ecotec LEA I4 | 182 hp (136 kW; 185 PS) | 172 lb⋅ft (233 N⋅m; 24 kg⋅m) | All models |
2010–2012 | 3.0 L High Feature LF1/LFW V6 | 264 hp (197 kW; 268 PS) | 222 lb⋅ft (301 N⋅m; 31 kg⋅m) | Optional on SLE and SLT |
2013–2017 | 3.6 L High Feature LFX V6 | 301 hp (224 kW; 305 PS) | 272 lb⋅ft (369 N⋅m; 38 kg⋅m) | Optional on SLE, SLT, and Denali |
Notes:
- All 4-cylinder models have a single rear exhaust port, while all V6 models have dual rear exhaust ports.
- All ratings are on regular gasoline.
Natural gas version
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In 2013, Nat G CNG Solutions in Houston, Texas, and AGA Systems in Salt Lake City, Utah, began offering a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) version of the Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox using the 2.4L Direct Injection engine. The natural gas version is a "bi-fuel" CNG vehicle, meaning it runs on either gasoline or natural gas, giving it extended range. The Terrain/Equinox were the first direct injection natural gas vehicles ever approved by the US EPA.[6]
The CNG version was available for newly purchased Terrains through select dealers or as a retrofit on 2013 and 2014 models. Nat G CNG Solutions offered the vehicle in two options: a two-seater cargo version and a five-seat passenger version. The cargo version had an 837-mile (1,347 km) combined gasoline/natural gas highway range (9.2 gge of CNG), while the passenger version had a 775-mile (1,247 km) combined highway range (6.8 gge of CNG).
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Interior of 5 Seat "Passenger Version" from Nat G CNG Solutions and AGA Systems
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Loaded interior of "Cargo Version" from Nat G CNG Solutions and AGA Systems
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Interior of "Cargo Version" from Nat G CNG Solutions and AGA Systems
The companies claimed that the natural gas version had tested at the EPA lab at 31 mpg‑US (7.6 L/100 km) highway on natural gas and had achieved a Bin 3 emissions equivalent to the Toyota Prius.[6]
Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P., the nation's largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products,[7] was the launch customer for the natural gas version with an initial order of up to 100 of the natural gas versions.
Recall
In March 2022, General Motors recalled over 740,000 GMC Terrain models made from 2010 to 2017 for headlights being excessively bright. In October 2022, General Motors issued a fix for the recall by thoroughly cleaning the headlights and adding tape on the headlight.[8][9]
Safety
The 2010 model year Terrain was awarded "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS, it received the highest-possible rollover protection rating of Good and achieved the Good rating for the roof strength test because its roof can withstand a force equal to four times the vehicle's weight. [10]
Moderate overlap front (original test) | Good |
Side (original test) | Good |
Roof strength | Good |
Head restraints and seats | Good |
Second generation (2018)
Second generation | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2017–present |
Model years | 2018–2024 |
Assembly | Mexico: San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí (San Luis Potosí Assembly) |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | GM D2XX |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | (2018–2019) |
Transmission |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in (2,725 mm) |
Length | 183.1 in (4,652 mm) |
Width | 72.6 in (1,843 mm) |
Height | 65.4 in (1,661 mm) |
Curb weight | 3,327 lb (1,509 kg) (1.5 L FWD) |
On January 8, 2017, the second generation GMC Terrain was unveiled at the 2017 North American International Auto Show as a 2018 model. The second generation went on sale in Summer 2017 and was available with three engine choices, and standard features such as a 7-inch touchscreen and LED daytime running headlights and taillights. There is also a more luxurious variant called the GMC Terrain Denali.[12]
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Rear view
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GMC Terrain Denali
2022 refresh
In February 2020, General Motors unveiled a refreshed version of the GMC Terrain; it was initially planned to go on sale in mid-2020 for the 2021 model year, but production issues and the COVID-19 recession led General Motors to cancel the GMC Terrain facelift in March 2020. General Motors confirmed that the GMC Terrain refresh would instead go on sale in Summer 2021 for the 2022 model year along with refreshed versions of the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave.[13]
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2022 GMC Terrain
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Interior
Safety
Small overlap front (Driver) | Good |
Small overlap front (Passenger) | Good |
Moderate overlap front | Good |
Side (original test) | Good |
Side (updated test) | Marginal |
Roof strength | Good |
Head restraints and seats | Good |
Headlights | Poor |
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) | Superior |
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) | Advanced |
Small overlap front (Driver) | Good |
Small overlap front (Passenger) | Good |
Moderate overlap front | Good |
Side (original test) | Good |
Side (updated test) | Marginal |
Roof strength | Good |
Head restraints and seats | Good |
Third generation (2025)
GMC unveiled the third-generation Terrain on August 12, 2024.[16]
Sales
Calendar year | Sales (US) |
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2009[17] | 14,033 |
2010[18] | 60,519 |
2011[18] | 83,179 |
2012 | 97,786 |
2013[19] | 99,525 |
2014[20] | 105,016 |
2015[21] | 112,030 |
2016[22] | 87,925 |
2017[23] | 85,441 |
2018[24] | 114,314 |
2019[25] | 101,470 |
2020[26] | 86,020 |
2021[27] | 47,488 |
2022[28] | 86,567 |
2023[29] | 71,857 |
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