The New 2010 GMC Terrain SUV
Oct 21st, 2009 by Thomas Rosquin
The all new and redesigned GMC Terrain is the little brother to the Yukon. GMC is targeting the mid-sized SUV market with the Terrain and at the same time they are trying to get a piece of the pie that Honda and Toyota have long since ruled! The bold exterior of the Terrain is all GMC styling and the Crossover SUV is chalked full of cool features and technology. And of course GMC is sticking to the fuel economy wars offering a 4-cylinder engine that will net you 30 MPG on the highway. All in all the Terrain offers just about everything you would want in a mid-sized SUV.
The exterior of the 2010 GMC Terrain is very bold and truck like. The goal was to create a new look for GMC. The Terrain offers some Buff lines with a huge chrome front grill. But this grill is not just for looks alone, the surface area is so large as to provide proper cooling for the Terrain. The tires are also tucked behind the fenders as to reduce drag and increase fuel efficientcy. There are available 19-inch chrome rims that are a must on this ride.
The interior is clean and modern. The center stack is unique and is definitely the center piece of the interior. The leather heated seats are ultra comfortable and the car is very ergonomic. There is plenty of functional storage room and lots of cool ambient lighting. The backseat is roomy and cubic feet storage space is right in the middle for the class.
Base powertrain is a 2.4 liter 4-clyinder direct-injected engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that will get 30 MPG on the highway and 22 in the city which will set the Terrian at the top of the heap for in class fuel economy. Front wheel drive is also standard on the Terrain. If you opt for the V-6 engine you will get 3 liters of direct fuel injected goodness producing 260 hp and 222 lb-ft of torque. Gas mileage for the V-6 is 17/24 city/highway. All wheel drive is available on both engine choices but your fuel economy will suffer.
Features and technology is where the Terrain really shines. Besides the USB, MP3, touch navigation, rear view camera, 40 GB hard drive, XM Radio, OnStar, and rear DVD entertainment; ever new Terrain comes with GM’s 100k mile/5-year warranty which covers the entire drivetrain!
Cost starts at just over $24k and the Terrain has a five-star crash safety rating from the IIHS!
GM is dying, and the 2010 GMC Terrain is one ugly tombstone!
Yes, this is the one i am looking for, it’s amazing………. Nice look, good interior. Over all it’s perfect……
Hi Thomas, thanks for this……. I am waiting for the Next…..keep it up!!!
Geat SUV! Just purchased. I recommend it to everyone.
I ordered a 2010 terrian At the end of October2009.First the dealer told me 6 to 8 weeks possible 12 ok I can deal with that.The dealer came back and said it will be the end of February.I found out gm only has one plant open and they are making 4 different cars from it. For a company that is hurting to bad you would think they would do smothing to move them faster.This the car I want,but I gettin a little tired waiting.Get with gm.I have owned other gm cars and I don’t wont to take my bussiness eles where.This is getting old.