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2012 GMC Terrain consumer reviews

$25,560–$27,310 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Terrain GMC
(135 reviews)
74% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.0
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Great car!

This car is perfect for a small family. Roomy rear and enough space in the backseat for two car seats to fit comfortably, and the front passenger to still be comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic family Vehicle

We recently bought our GMC Terrain and love it! It's been great for our family road trips, camping and just running errands around town. Interior is spacious and comfortable. My only wish is that it had more little cubbies for the kids to put their stuff and the cargo area was wider instead of the side cubbies. It handles well on the road and has the power to get us thru the mountainous terrain we like to travel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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excellent tow vehicle

I am 6'`1" about 235 and it fits me like a glove even on long drives. I have towed this gmc over 50,000 miles and have had no problems.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Like how it drives. Does not have alot of get up and go. Does have a blind spot. Like how it steers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent small family car

Car is great for children. Huge backseat and amazing cargo capacity to haul anything you need. The terrain gets great MPG. The exterior has good styling and the quality of the paint from GM is superior. Very easy vehicle to drive and park in those small spaces compared to some off those larger SUV's. It doesn't feel like you are in a smaller vehicle when inside.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 GMC Terrain

I love this car. The only thing I would change is it would have a 3rd row. It's extremely roomy in the front and back. I like the heated seats, remote start and backup camera. I highly recommend this crossover.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice First family vehicle.

Very nice inexpensive vehicle for a family of 3-4. Only one major maintenance issue and that was when the computer died. All in all a very reliable vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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GMC Terrain SLT 2012

We loved our 2012 GMC Terrain SLT. It was comfortable and ran well. We had our for about 2 years before we had to upgrade for our growing family. I would have loved to keep this car forever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it!

Great car and I love it! Perfect for our family of three. No real issues and still drives like new! Perfect size!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it!

I have had this car since I bought it brand new and the only issue I have had was with the sun roof and that was an easy fix. Love this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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