GMC Terrain

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GMC Terrain
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Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
ProductionAugust 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]

Contents

First generation (2010)

First generation
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Overview
ProductionAugust 10, 2009 – 2017
Model years 2010–2017
AssemblyCanada: 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]
Length2010–2012: 185.3 in (4,707 mm)
2013–2017: 187.8 in (4,770 mm)
Width72.8 in (1,849 mm)
Height66.3 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]

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.

YearsEnginePowerTorqueAvailability
2010–20112.4 L Ecotec LAF I4 182 hp (136 kW; 185 PS)172 lb⋅ft (233 N⋅m; 24 kg⋅m)All models
2012–20172.4 L Ecotec LEA I4182 hp (136 kW; 185 PS)172 lb⋅ft (233 N⋅m; 24 kg⋅m)All models
2010–20123.0 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
2013–20173.6 L High Feature LFX V6301 hp (224 kW; 305 PS)272 lb⋅ft (369 N⋅m; 38 kg⋅m)Optional on SLE, SLT, and Denali

Notes:

Natural gas version

Natural Gas GMC Terrain at the NGVA Show in Atlanta November, 2013 GMC Terrain Natural Gas.jpg
Natural Gas GMC Terrain at the NGVA Show in Atlanta November, 2013

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).

The companies claimed that the natural gas version had tested at the EPA lab at 31 mpgUS (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 applying a translucent decal 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]

IIHS scores (2010) [11]
Moderate overlap front (original test)Good
Side (original test)Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood

Second generation (2018)

Second generation
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Overview
Production2017–present
Model years 2018–2024
AssemblyMexico: San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí (San Luis Potosí Assembly)
Body and chassis
Platform GM D2XX
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 L LYX turbo I4 (2018–2022)
  • 1.5 L LSD turbo I4 (2023–)
  • 2.0 L LTG turbo I4 (2018–2020)
  • 1.6 L LH7 turbo-diesel I4
(2018–2019)
Transmission
  • 9T45 9-speed automatic (1.5 L)
  • 9T50 9-speed automatic (2.0 L)
  • 6T45 6-speed automatic (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 107.3 in (2,725 mm)
Length183.1 in (4,652 mm)
Width72.6 in (1,843 mm)
Height65.4 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]

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]

Safety

IIHS scores (2021) [14]
Small overlap front (Driver)Good
Small overlap front (Passenger)Good
Moderate overlap frontGood
Side (original test)Good
Side (updated test)Marginal
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
HeadlightsPoor
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)Superior
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day)Advanced
IIHS scores (2022) [15]
Small overlap front (Driver)Good
Small overlap front (Passenger)Good
Moderate overlap frontGood
Side (original test)Good
Side (updated test)Marginal
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood

Third generation (2025)

GMC unveiled the third-generation Terrain on August 12, 2024. [16]

Sales

Calendar yearSales (US)
2009 [17] 14,033
2010 [18] 60,519
2011 [18] 83,179
201297,786
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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