2010 GMC Terrain - Review
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But GMC thinks it's the bold look and "professional grade" demeanor that will attract buyers to the Terrain, and that that won't step on the Equinox's toes because it's a different sort of customer than an Equinox buyer. The Terrain isn't being targeted at commercial or fleet buyers, however--it's a consumer-level product from the ground up.
And that's a good place to look into a few of the Terrain's interesting features. If you opt for the bigger 19-inch wheels available on the upper-tier models, you'll get the lightness of alloy--very light, at about 22 pounds each, in fact--but you'll get the bling of chrome thanks to a highly durable and barely noticeable plastic wheel cover that looks more like a polished alloy than just about anything else we've seen.
Moving up just a few inches, the door-sill region is made narrow and easy to step over by attaching the stone guard to the bottom of the door rather than the base of the body. The look from the outside is like any other crossover, but the effect when getting into the vehicle is noticeable.
Sliding under the hood, you'll find a choice of two powerplants: either an efficient yet punchy four-banger or a fairly potent V-6. The four-cylinder is the version we'd pick, as it gets the Terrain around through traffic and on the highway with ease, while delivering an impressive 32 mpg on the highway, and a rated 21 mpg in town, though it'll get a bit better than that if you leave it in the optional 'eco' mode, which lowers shift points and engages the automatic transmission's torque converter at 1,100 rpm instead of 1,300 rpm. The end result is barely perceptible in terms of acceleration, but delivers a slightly smoother feel to the power delivery.
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fearthevoices Posted: 9/18/2009 6:54pm PDT
Why is GM trying to make GMC a brand that offers almost everything.... They should stick to mid to large trucks and SUV's and leave the small SUV market to Chevy and Buick.
But it's really a surprisingly good vehicle. I went into it expecting to be basically disinterested and actually found a lot to like.
David Posted: 9/18/2009 11:55pm PDT
Rex Goode Posted: 9/19/2009 9:16am PDT
"If you opt for the bigger 19-inch wheels available on the upper-tier models, you'll get the lightness of alloy--very light, at about 22 pounds each, in fact--buy you'll get the bling of chrome thanks to a highly durable and barely noticeable plastic wheel cover that looks more like a polished alloy than just about antything else we've seen."
james Posted: 9/20/2009 9:05pm PDT
And i think Nelson deserves a pat on the back for his internet restraint policy. also, good article.
Shaun Posted: 9/23/2009 10:15am PDT
George Posted: 9/25/2009 5:25pm PDT
Tim Posted: 9/26/2009 8:55am PDT
Rick Posted: 9/28/2009 8:32am PDT
Islander Posted: 11/1/2009 2:57am PST
dood Posted: 11/2/2009 5:32pm PST
BenOKC Posted: 12/11/2009 4:56am PST
great trucklet Posted: 2/9/2010 9:09pm PST
long review haha sry...
rick its "may the best car win" not maybe
dood... you can install hids on anything... ever customize a car the least bit?
great trucklet Posted: 2/9/2010 9:21pm PST
Nick Posted: 3/17/2010 7:11pm PDT
Matt Jeffries Posted: 8/11/2010 7:21pm PDT
I purchased the towing package and they installed the engine along with the trany coolers, rather than me going in DIY
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