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GMC Terrain
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GMC Terrain
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Base MSRP price range:
$25,560 - $33,010
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Car Type: Midsized sport-utility vehicles
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GMC Terrain Overview

The GMC Terrain is a 4-door SUV offered in FWD 4dr SLE-1 , FWD 4dr SLE-2 , FWD 4dr SLT-1 , FWD 4dr SLT-2 , AWD 4dr SLE-1 , AWD 4dr SLE-2 , AWD 4dr SLT-1 and AWD 4dr SLT-2 . The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (182 hp) and 3.0-liter V6 (264 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 20 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The Terrain 1LT 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

The Terrain 1LT 4-cyl has a 1,500 towing capacity.

Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.

Competing models include Kia Sportage , Hyundai Santa Fe and Mitsubishi Outlander .

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