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2026 GMC Terrain
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2026 GMC Terrain

Redesigned for 2025, the GMC Terrain SUV is similar in size and mechanical details to its predecessor, and the related Chevrolet Equinox. It is again powered by a 175-hp, 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is paired with a 8-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive and front-wheel drive are available on the Elevation at launch. The Terrain offers three trims: Elevation, AT4, and Denali, each with its own styling touches. The AT4 is the off-road, adventure-focused version, while the Denali is positioned as the luxury choice. All share an interior that houses a vertically-oriented 15-inch center infotainment screen, along with standard niceties like heated front seats and steering wheel. A comprehensive list of standard driver assistance and safety systems finally puts the Terrain on equal footing with its peers.

Market value
$28,863
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 1/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2025

Pricing

Current retail median
$28,863
Retail value range
$24,650 - $33,000
Original MSRP range
$30,200 - $41,900
Trade-in range
$23,130 - $31,880

Ratings

Road test score
73/100
Reliability
1/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
24 MPG
EPA highway
28 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,655
Cruising range
365 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
9.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
133 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
181 in
Width
75 in
Height
66 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Weight
3,635 lb
Maximum load
1,170 lb
Towing capacity
1,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
31 in
Cargo volume
35 cu ft
Luggage
4+0+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About GMC

GMCs SUVs and trucks are versions of Chevrolets with different badges, different styling, and some extra luxury features. Overall, though, GMCs don’t often stand out, equipment-wise, from their mechanical siblings. Like many Chevrolets, GMC vehicles’ interiors are spacious and comfortable thanks to large exterior dimensions. Its SUVs range from compact models like the Terrain up to the three-row Yukon XL, which can carry up to nine passengers and their luggage—no small feat. GMC’s pickup truck line ranges from midsized models like the Canyon and the popular Sierra 1500, and goes all the way up to commercial-grade “dually” trucks with four rear wheels. The brand has also begun introducing EVs, including an all-electric pickup and the enormous, heavy Hummer EV, which is sold as either a pickup or SUV. Both used and new GMC models rank below average in Consumer Reports’ ratings for predicted reliability.

Vehicle ID: 38723 Updated: December 4, 2025

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