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GMC Terrain

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$24,995
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New 2018 GMC Terrain
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Key specifications

Highlights
Turbo Gas/Ethanol I4
Engine Type
26 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
170 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
203 @ 2000 - 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
Turbo Gas/Ethanol I4
Engine Type
Suspension
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Standard
Bluetooth®
Electrical
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

Redesigned for 2018
Five-seat compact SUV
Choice of three engines, including a diesel
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto standard
4G LTE connectivity with Wi-Fi hot spot
Automatic emergency braking available

Engine

203 @ 2000 - 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.5L/-TBD- Displacement
Turbo Gas/Ethanol I4 Engine Type

Suspension

N/A Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
4-Link Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
150 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
3,449 lbs Base Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight
N/A Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Stability Control
Standard Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Standard Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.3 x -TBD- in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Overall refinement
Firm but composed ride quality
Powerful 2.0-liter engine
Diesel engine's fuel economy, torque
Extra versatility with standard fold-flat front passenger seat

The bad

Nine-speed transmission sometimes in too high a gear
Noticeable vibration in diesel versions
Diesel version's unremarkable towing capacity
Front seats may be a little narrow for some
Oddly shaped rear-seat backrest

Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 263 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.5
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

Bought the car CPO in summer 2021 with 38k miles.

Bought the car CPO in summer 2021 with 38k miles. Now being summer 2024 with 90k miles and I’ve mostly had good luck with the car and its components. I have the extended warranty through 100k miles but I feel like all American cars are built to fail after the warranty runs out. Overall great car: I have the 2.0L turbo engine with 9 speed auto and AWD. AWD is great when turned on, grips the road well, and to be honest the 2.0L has a TON of power; way more than you need for a compact SUV! I had a quick issue around 65k miles where the service traction control and stability light came on for 15 minutes. Dismissed itself and haven’t had an issue since. At 75k miles, it was during the winter time, the car would display “park break realized” and “service traction control” when the auto start stop would kick back on (there’s no way to shut off the auto start/stop system). No issues and lights but the messages would pop up and dismiss themselves. Little did I know it was my battery dying and my mechanic said “some wires were loose” and he tightened them up. Haven't had an issue since I got a new battery. Last thing that happens is sometimes when you have Apple CarPlay going and you unplug the phone, the infotainment system will freeze and no Bluetooth, usb, or CarPlay will work for the reming duration of the ride unless you stop the car and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Simply shutting it off and turning it back on never worked. Overall I give this car a good rating for 0-100k miles. I am pleased with the car but looking for something bigger soon. I think I did overpay a bit for it ($30k for 38k miles) since I got it summer of 2021 when new cars were nonexistent!
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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Gas and diesel terrain

I have owned 5 of the 2018-19 terrains. I have had the 1.5 gas, 2.0 gas and the 1.6 diesel. The power on the 2.0 is awesome. Mileage on the 1.5 is good. Mileage on the 1.6 diesel is great. I have 336,000 miles on my diesel. It has had lots of issues due to emissions and transmissions. Last week it got a new engine as well. The car is a great car but I would recommend the 1.5 gas for most people. The terrain is comfortable and makes a great work or travel vehicle. Size is easy to park with plenty of leg room.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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2018 GMC Terrain review: Our expert's take

By Mike Hanley

Most vehicles get larger when redesigned, but the 2018 GMC Terrain is one of the rare ones that’s smaller than the SUV it replaces — at least externally. The Terrain and its sibling SUV, the Chevrolet Equinox, had long been two of the larger compact SUVs available, but the 2018 models are now closer in size to competitors like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. (See these four SUVs’ specs compared here.)

The new Terrain starts at $25,970, including a $975 destination charge, for a base, front-wheel-drive SL trim with the standard turbocharged gas 1.5-liter four-cylinder. I tested three versions of the SUV to experience its three available engines: an all-wheel-drive SLE with the 1.5-liter engine (as-tested price of $34,105), a front-wheel-drive SLT with the turbo-diesel 1.6-liter four-cylinder ($39,545 as-tested), and an all-wheel-drive SLT with the turbocharged gas 2.0-liter four-cylinder ($42,045 as-tested).

Exterior & Styling

Polarizing looks aren’t normally part of the compact SUV formula, but that’s what the prior GMC Terrain delivered with its bulging fenders, squared-off wheel openings and blocky front end. While the conservatively styled Equinox was designed to blend in, the Terrain stood out.

With its 2018 redesign, the Terrain trades many of its old controversial design cues for new styling elements that may be just as controversial — like boomerang-shaped headlights and floating-roof styling. Even so, the overall look is tamer and more traditional.

Read more

Most vehicles get larger when redesigned, but the 2018 GMC Terrain is one of the rare ones that’s smaller than the SUV it replaces — at least externally. The Terrain and its sibling SUV, the Chevrolet Equinox, had long been two of the larger compact SUVs available, but the 2018 models are now closer in size to competitors like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. (See these four SUVs’ specs compared here.)

The new Terrain starts at $25,970, including a $975 destination charge, for a base, front-wheel-drive SL trim with the standard turbocharged gas 1.5-liter four-cylinder. I tested three versions of the SUV to experience its three available engines: an all-wheel-drive SLE with the 1.5-liter engine (as-tested price of $34,105), a front-wheel-drive SLT with the turbo-diesel 1.6-liter four-cylinder ($39,545 as-tested), and an all-wheel-drive SLT with the turbocharged gas 2.0-liter four-cylinder ($42,045 as-tested).

Exterior & Styling

Polarizing looks aren’t normally part of the compact SUV formula, but that’s what the prior GMC Terrain delivered with its bulging fenders, squared-off wheel openings and blocky front end. While the conservatively styled Equinox was designed to blend in, the Terrain stood out.

With its 2018 redesign, the Terrain trades many of its old controversial design cues for new styling elements that may be just as controversial — like boomerang-shaped headlights and floating-roof styling. Even so, the overall look is tamer and more traditional.

Read more

Safety review

Based on the 2018 GMC Terrain base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.8%
Risk of rollover

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