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GMC Terrain

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, while subsequent generations are 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.

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Predecessor: GMC Envoy|Isuzu Ascender|Pontiac Torrent

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First generation (2010)

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. All models included a backup camera, AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with USB port, laminated front door glass and tempered deep-tinted rear glass, Multi-Flex fore/aft adjustable rear seat, telescoping steering wheel, four-wheel independent suspension, and four-wheel vented disc hydraulic anti-lock brakes. For the 2013 model year, a Denali trim was added, featuring additional chrome trim (including unique exhaust tips), slightly improved interior quality, and firmer front struts. The Denali also offered cross-traffic detection, blind-spot warning, and a power passenger seat as options, but unlike many of its competitors, dual-zone climate control was not available. A low-end SL trim was added for 2015; derived from the SLE-1 trim, it was only available with front-wheel drive and the 2.4-liter Ecotec engine, and had very limited option availability. 2016 refresh. For 2016, the GMC Terrain received a facelift as part of its first mid-cycle refresh along with the Equinox. The refreshed version debuted at the 2015 New York International Auto Show. The refresh consisted of new front and rear fascias, chrome exhaust tips (first used on the 2013 Denali) on all models, a power dome hood,

Second generation (2018)

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 turbocharged four-cylinder engine choices, including a diesel option. The headlamps and taillamps now featured LED lighting accents on all trims, and the top-of-the-line GMC Terrain Denali was initially only available with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, which included dual chrome exhaust tips and larger front brakes. All models now featured tempered front door glass and rear solid disc brakes. With this generation, the interior is quite different from the contemporary Chevrolet Equinox, with all models featuring a folding front passenger seat to accommodate items up to eight feet long, a class-exclusive switch-based transmission shifter, under-console pass-through storage area, a storage compartment above the glove box, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Standard technology features included a larger Driver Information Center screen, seven-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, four USB ports (including one Type-C port), keyless open and start (including passive entry on all doors), drive mode selection system, active grille shutters, second-row HVAC, electronic parking brake, and rear-seat reminder. SLE and SLT diesel models received more standard features than their gasoline-powered counterparts. Updates. 2019 New "blacked-out" appearance packages were introduced. The Dark Accent Package for SLT models features a black-painted grille, mirror caps, rear license plate appliqué, and fascia inserts. A new Terrain Black Edition package was introduced as an option on the SLE and SLT trims (except diesel). It f

Third generation (2025)

General Motors unveiled the third-generation GMC Terrain on August 12, 2024. Production began on October 14, 2024, at the San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico. This generation of the GMC Terrain features a totally redesigned interior and exterior. The redesigned exterior gives the crossover a more rugged, truck-like appearance, aligning it closely with the rest of the GMC lineup. Key exterior features include C-shaped lighting signatures in the headlights and taillights, a grille design similar to GMC’s larger trucks, and standard 17-inch wheels. For the first time, the Terrain could be had with 20-inch wheels on the Denali trim as well as two-tone paint with roof in black or gray. This generation rides on a slightly updated version of the Delta (D2XX) platform, and the overall footprint is similar to the previous-generation Terrain. The interior contains an updated 15-inch-diagonal LCD infotainment screen, an 11-inch-diagonal LCD-based driver information center, and new emergency braking features. The transmission shifter has been relocated to the steering column. Other convenience and safety features include up to eight available camera views, 5G Wi-Fi, and windshield wiper de-icing grid. However, the folding front passenger seat from the previous generation has been discontinued. The powertrain is a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine carried over from the previous generation, but mated to a continuously variable transmission (for front-wheel-drive models) or an eight-speed automatic transmission (for all-wheel-drive models). The engine produces up to 174 horsepower and 184 (on FWD) or 203 lb-ft (on AWD) of torque. The new powertrain has marginally better city fuel economy ratings compared to the previous generation. The third-generation Terrain was initially only available in

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Specifications

name

GMC Terrain

Manufacturer

General Motors

Production

August 2009 – present

Model years

2010–present

Class

Mid-size crossover SUV (2010–2017), Compact crossover SUV (2018–present)

Layout

Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive

Predecessor

GMC Envoy, Pontiac Torrent, GMC Terrain (for variant of Opel Antara, Middle East), Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger

Body style

5-door SUV

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US EPA fuel-economy records

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1485959CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_TerrainCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1372067029 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2019_GMC_Terrain_Denali,_front_2.29.20.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Kevauto · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.gmc.com/suvs/terrainLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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